Bed and breakfast in the Trionfale district of Rome, a short walk from the Vatican Museums, with a terrace, air conditioning and a soundproofed room with private bathroom.
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A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s is a bed and breakfast in the Trionfale district of Rome, built in 1962 and located just 700 metres from the Vatican Museums. The property is designed for those looking for a simple yet well-located pied-à-terre for visiting Vatican City and the historic centre, without giving up a few extra comforts compared to a classic rented room.
The only room type available is a spacious 35-square-metre double room, with soundproofed walls, air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, and a private terrace overlooking a quiet street in the neighbourhood. The room also has a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine, while towels and bed linen are provided by the property.
The area is well connected: Cipro metro station is just 300 metres away, while Appiano and Valle Aurelia railway stations are about 600-800 metres away. A car rental service is also available for longer trips. Couples particularly praise the location, with a score of 9.7, while the staff receives top marks from guests who have stayed here.
A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s offers a single type of accommodation, designed to provide space and privacy in the heart of the Trionfale district. The Double Room with Private Bathroom covers 35 square metres, a generous size for a Roman bed and breakfast, and is designed to accommodate up to two people in a quiet environment thanks to the soundproofed walls.
The room is equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine for preparing hot drinks independently. The distinctive feature is the private terrace overlooking a quiet street, ideal for a break away from the tourist traffic around the Vatican area. Bed linen and towels are provided by the property, along with a wardrobe for storing luggage during the stay.
Spacious 35-square-metre room with soundproofed walls and air conditioning, designed for two people. It has a private bathroom with shower, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. The distinctive feature is the private terrace overlooking a quiet street in the Trionfale district, perfect for enjoying a relaxing moment away from the tourist bustle near the Vatican Museums.
The property offers a range of comforts designed to make even longer stays practical. In addition to free WiFi, guests will find a balcony, terrace and air conditioning in all common areas, along with a car rental service useful for those who want to travel independently outside the city centre.
The spaces are entirely non-smoking and equipped with heating, a lift and parquet flooring, while security is guaranteed by closed-circuit cameras both outside and in common areas, as well as fire extinguishers and a carbon monoxide detector. There is also a small on-site convenience store for everyday needs.
The room is equipped with towels, bed linen, free toiletries, an electric kettle, a microwave and a refrigerator, as well as a power outlet conveniently located near the bed: details that make the accommodation suitable for stays of several days as well.
A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area north of Rome’s historic centre that lives in close contact with the Vatican area without being overwhelmed by mass tourism. The quiet streets around the property, dotted with small neighbourhood bars and restaurants such as Nuraghe Sardo just a few dozen metres away, offer a convenient and more authentic base compared to accommodations directly overlooking St. Peter’s Square.
The location is well served by public transport: Cipro metro station is just 300 metres away, while Appiano and Valle Aurelia railway stops are 600 and 800 metres away respectively. The Vatican Museums can be reached on foot in a few minutes, 700 metres away, and St. Peter’s Square is about 1.2 km away. For those arriving by air, Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 16 km away, while Ciampino is slightly closer.
From here it’s easy to organise days full of art and history: in addition to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached in less than 2 km along the Tiber, while the historic centre with Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Trevi Fountain is about 3 km away, walkable or reachable by metro in a few minutes. The nearby Monte Ciocci Park, 650 metres away, is a green alternative for a walk away from the crowds, with a view of St. Peter’s dome.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, with a top score of 10, and the location, rated 9.7 and especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort are also high, both at 9.7, confirming a stay that is carefully organised down to the details.
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A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s is about 700 metres from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
No, A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s offers free WiFi connection throughout the property, including the room.
The nearest station is Cipro metro station, about 300 metres from A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s.
No, A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s does not allow children and does not offer cots or extra beds.
A Stone’s Throw from St. Peter’s does not offer private parking, but a car rental service is available at the property.
