Refined guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and pets allowed.
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285 Vatican Lodge is a guest house in the heart of the Prati district in Rome, 450 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 300 metres from the Ottaviano metro station.
The property offers renovated air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom with tub or shower; some units, such as the Junior Suite, are designed for families or small groups thanks to the extra sofa bed. Soundproofed walls and an independent entrance in some rooms provide greater privacy than the average guest house in the area.
The location, rated 9.4 by guests, allows you to walk to the Vatican Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona, while the Colosseum and Termini Station are easily accessible by metro. It’s a suitable choice for those visiting Rome for the Vatican, for a couple’s stay or for a short cultural getaway, with pets allowed on request and a luggage storage service available.
The four room types at 285 Vatican Lodge share air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar and a private bathroom, with soundproofed walls that help block out noise from the street below. Sizes range from 14 sqm for the more compact double rooms to 24 sqm for the King Superior, designed for those seeking more space without giving up the convenience of staying in the Prati district.
The Junior Suite stands out for its more flexible layout, with a French double bed and an extra sofa bed suitable for families or small groups of up to four people. The King Superior Room, on the other hand, is the only one to offer a bathtub, as well as two combined beds and a view of the inner courtyard, while the two standard and deluxe double rooms remain the most essential option for couples’ stays.
Renovated room with a city view, featuring a coffee machine and minibar in addition to standard air conditioning and flat-screen TV. It’s the most compact type in the property along with the Standard, but with recently updated finishes.
The largest room type available along with the King Superior, with a separate living area layout thanks to the sofa bed: the only room to accommodate up to four people, ideal for families with children.
Room with an independent entrance and a view of the inner courtyard, bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. Unlike the Deluxe, it doesn’t offer a city view, but it provides greater peace and quiet thanks to its inner-facing position.
The largest room in the property and the only one with a bathtub in addition to a shower. Facing the inner courtyard with an independent entrance, it’s also suitable for a third guest thanks to the extra single bed.
285 Vatican Lodge offers a range of services designed for those visiting Rome independently but without giving up practical conveniences. Among its strengths are luggage storage, concierge service, private check-in and check-out, and the option to rent bicycles to get around quickly between Prati and the historic centre.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, soundproofing and an independent entrance in several units, while the building has an elevator and facilities for guests with disabilities, including wheelchair access. For meals, the property offers an on-site restaurant, a bar, in-room minibar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room.
Rounding out the offering are free WiFi throughout the property, streaming channels available on the flat-screen TVs, and pets allowed on request, a detail that isn’t a given for a guest house in the Vatican district.
285 Vatican Lodge is located in the Prati district, an elegant residential area a short walk from Vatican City, characterised by orderly streets, shops and venues frequented more by Romans than by passing tourists. The property is on Via Cola di Rienzo, 350 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 500 metres from the Vatican Museums, in a peaceful yet highly central urban setting.
Getting around is made easy thanks to the proximity of two metro stations: Ottaviano at 300 metres and Lepanto at 700 metres, both on line A, which connects directly to Termini and the Colosseum. Roma San Pietro train station is 1.3 km away, useful for those arriving by train. Fiumicino Airport is about 25 minutes by car or 17 km away, while Ciampino is 15 km away.
On foot, you can reach Piazza Risorgimento (150 m), Castel Sant’Angelo (700 m) and Ponte Sant’Angelo within a few minutes, an ideal crossing point to reach the historic centre and Piazza Navona (700 m). Culture lovers will find one of the world’s most important collections at the Vatican Museums, while in the evening the Prati area offers trattorias such as Zig Prati and Taverna Varrone just steps from the entrance. Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna are also about 2 km away, making the property a good reference point for both religious tourism and strolls through the historic centre.
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Guests particularly praise the location (9.4) and the quality of the welcome (8.5), appreciated especially by couples visiting the Vatican. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels (7.8), while general services (7.4) are the area with the most room for improvement according to reviews.
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Yes, 285 Vatican Lodge accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge to be confirmed with the property.
285 Vatican Lodge is located about 450 metres from St. Peter’s Square, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, 285 Vatican Lodge does not offer free parking: a paid garage is available nearby.
Yes, 285 Vatican Lodge offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Check-in at 285 Vatican Lodge is possible from 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM; for arrivals after 8:00 PM a surcharge of 30 euros applies, so it’s advisable to communicate your arrival time in advance.
Yes, 285 Vatican Lodge is about 300 metres from the Ottaviano metro station, on line A, which connects to Termini and the Colosseum.
