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Garden apartment with lake view in Castel Gandolfo

An 85 square metre apartment with a garden, a lake view and a panoramic terrace among the statues. Space and time, all to yourselves.

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from €75per night

Terrace with statues and lamp posts above Lake Albano at twilight

Above the lake, time slows down

From the balustrade your gaze drops over the garden and comes to rest on Lake Albano. In the evening the sun sets behind the hills and the terrace turns gold.

Wide cobbled terrace with balustrades and red trees, lake behind — **The terrace**Cobblestones, balustrades and the lake ahead.

Balustrade with stone statues overlooking Lake Albano — **The balustrade**Stone statues and, below, Lake Albano.

Terrace with red-leaved trees, stone urns and a view of the garden and lake — **Autumn on the terrace**Red-leaved trees, stone urns and the garden running down to the lake.

The garden sloping down to Lake Albano, seen from the balustrade — **The garden above the lake**From the balustrade: the garden running down and the lake below.

Garden lawn with a loquat tree and the lake between the trees — **In the garden**The lawn with the loquat tree; the lake shows through the trees.

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Dining area with white oval table and grey chairs, blue sofa and kitchen behind

The apartment

Living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom: 85 m² on one floor, with the garden right outside the door.

85 m²all to yourselves

1 bedroomdouble bed

1 bathroomprivate

Terracepanoramic, over the lake

Spacious, cared for, ready to enjoy

Equipped private kitchen with coffee machine, washing machine, TV with streaming, bathrobes and a sofa. Tiled floors and a bedroom with wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The garden is the best part: step out and sit down. Pets are welcome and parking is free.

The rooms

1 / 10

Living room with stone counter, dining table and white built-in shelves — **The living room**From the counter: dining area, built-in shelves and the entrance arch.

Open space with blue sofa, dining table and steps up to the kitchen — **One open space**Lounge and dining; two steps up, the kitchen.

View through a doorway and an archway onto the living room, dining table and kitchen — **Towards the living area**Through the door and the archway: living room, dining table and kitchen.

Dark wood kitchen with oven, gas hob and sink — **The kitchen**Wooden kitchen with oven and gas hob.

Wooden kitchen with coffee machine and a counter with stools — **Kitchen and counter**Four burners, coffee machine and a counter with stools.

Bedroom with double bed, green wall and wooden mirrored wardrobe — **The bedroom**Double bed, sage green wall and mirrored wardrobe.

Bedroom with double bed, wooden drawers and open door — **The bedroom**

Bedroom window looking onto the garden, with radiator and plant — **The window on the green**From the bedroom you see the garden.

Bathroom with countertop basin and round mirror — **Bathroom**Countertop basin, round mirror and heated towel rail.

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What you will find

Garden and terraceOutdoor space to read, dine and look out over the lake.

Hot tubShared hot tub on the property.

Private kitchenCooking area, coffee machine, dining table and washing machine.

Wi-Fi, parking and petsFree Wi-Fi, free street parking, pets welcome.

BreakfastNot included: at home or in the town's cafés.

Arrival and departureCheck-in 14:00-16:00, check-out 8:00-11:00. Payment by bank transfer, after our confirmation.

The statue on the balustrade at sunset, with Lake Albano behind

Castel Gandolfo and around

Castel Gandolfo stands on the hills above Lake Albano, south of Rome, and is known for the Apostolic Palace.

Nearby are Lake Albano, Lake Nemi and the Castelli Romani Regional Park, ideal for walks, kayaking and canoeing.

Getting to Castel Gandolfo

Castel Gandolfo is in the Alban Hills, about 25 km south-east of central Rome. By car, take the Via dei Laghi or the Appia; by train, the FL4 regional line from Roma Termini (towards Albano Laziale) stops at Castel Gandolfo.

Rome Ciampino Airport is 9 km away. Parking near the apartment is free, on the street.

Pio XI Garden & Lake View Apartment
Viale Pio XI, 31b
00040 Castel Gandolfo (RM)

9 km Ciampino16 km Anagnina21 km Ponte Lungo

Things to do in Castel Gandolfo

What guests say

9.0out of 10

27 reviews on Booking

Cleanliness9.3

Comfort9.0

Facilities8.9

Location9.1

Staff9.4

Value for money9.4

Free Wi-Fi10

The apartment is spotless, the view is fantastic and it was a really pleasant stay.Guest, October 2026, on Booking

Beautiful location and spotlessly clean.Guest, September 2026, on Booking

A lovely apartment with a lake view. Large and well equipped. Close to the centre.Guest, September 2026, on Booking

Your host

Giovanni Francesco D'Agostino

Hi, I’m Giovanni Francesco, I’m 23 and I live here in the Castelli Romani. I look after Pio XI myself: I answer your messages and tell you where to eat, what to see and when to go up to the terrace for the sunset.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, pets are welcome. Tell us the type and size when you enquire.

Is there parking?

Yes, free of charge, on the street.

Is breakfast included?

No. There is a private kitchen, and the town has cafés and bakeries.

Are there stairs?

Yes, there are several flights of stairs to reach the apartment. If you travel with heavy luggage or have limited mobility, please write to us first.

Times and payment

Check-in 14:00-16:00, check-out 8:00-11:00. You pay by bank transfer after we confirm.

Where is the apartment?

At Viale Pio XI 31b, Castel Gandolfo (Rome), on the hills above Lake Albano, south of Rome.

How far is it from Rome and Ciampino airport?

Central Rome is about 25 km away. Rome Ciampino Airport is 9 km, Anagnina metro 16 km and Ponte Lungo metro 21 km.

Does the apartment have a lake view?

Yes. You can see Lake Albano from the property, and there is a garden; the panoramic terrace with its statues looks over the lake.