Affittacamere Alessia&Calliope

Affittacamere Alessia&Calliope is a guest house in Rome’s Aurelio district, about 800 meters from St. Peter’s Basilica and 900 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo. The property occupies a building in the heart of the Vatican area, appreciated especially by couples for the ease of walking to the city’s main religious and cultural landmarks.

The rooms, all air-conditioned and with independent entrance, feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, wardrobe and free WiFi. Available room types range from the more compact Double Room to the Family Room designed for two adults and a child, along with the Comfort and Economy variants, all overlooking a quiet inner courtyard. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen and a luggage storage area.

The area around the property offers bars, restaurants and neighborhood shops, while the Ottaviano and Cipro metro stations allow the historic center to be reached in just a few minutes, including Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Vatican Museums. A paid airport shuttle is also available for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino.

★ 8.1 · Very Good · 446 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Affittacamere Alessia&Calliope share a simple, functional layout: all air-conditioned, with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, wardrobe and independent entrance that allows guests to move around without passing through the property’s common areas. Room sizes range from 15 to 18 square meters, with a shared view of a quiet inner courtyard, away from the area’s traffic.

The range includes four room types designed for different needs: from the more compact Double Room, to the Family solution able to accommodate two adults and a child across three beds, up to the Comfort and Economy variants designed for couples traveling together. All rooms include bathrobes, a courtesy set and a tea and coffee making set, details that make the stay practical even for longer stays near the Vatican.

Double Room

15 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, DVD player, Free WiFi

The most compact of the four room types, with 15 air-conditioned square meters and an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer. Featuring a TV, DVD player and coffee machine, it is the simplest option for a couple visiting Rome.

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Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

16 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Bathrobe, Courtesy set, Independent entrance

The only room designed for families with a child, with three beds in total between a double and two singles. Overlooking the inner courtyard, it has an independent entrance, a bathroom with bidet and bathrobes, plus a tea and coffee set.

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Comfort Double Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Bathrobe, Independent entrance, Inner courtyard view

The largest room in the property at 18 square meters, bigger than both the basic Double Room and the Economy Room. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and bathrobes, independent entrance and view of the inner courtyard.

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Economy Double Room

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtesy set, Wardrobe, Inner courtyard view

A more basic version of the Comfort room, with the same size as the Family Room but only one double bed. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, courtesy set, wardrobe and view of the inner courtyard.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep 800 meters from St. Peter's Basilica and get around on foot among the Vatican sites.
Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: the location was rated 9.3 precisely by guests traveling in pairs.
Yes, if you're traveling with a pet, allowed upon request with a possible surcharge.
Yes, if you appreciate the independent entrance and the option to cook on your own in the shared kitchen.
Yes, if you need an airport shuttle organized directly by the property to Fiumicino or Ciampino.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're looking for high-performance WiFi: the wifi score is only 6.9.
Maybe not, if you don't want to pay a 50-euro cash security deposit upon arrival.
Maybe not, if you need on-site parking: the property doesn't offer it.
Maybe not, if you're planning a late-night check-in: after 10:00 PM surcharges of up to 40 euros apply.

Hotel facilities & services

Affittacamere Alessia&Calliope offers a setting designed for practical stays in the Aurelio district. General services include luggage storage, paid airport shuttle, shuttle service, iron and pet bowls, as well as independent key access and rooms located on the ground floor, some fully wheelchair accessible.

In the rooms, guests find a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bathrobe, hairdryer, free toiletries and bed linen, along with practical amenities such as an electric kettle, coffee machine and refrigerator. A shared kitchen is also available for those who wish to prepare something on their own.

For connectivity, every room has a flat-screen TV and internet connection. The property is entirely non-smoking, with dedicated outdoor smoking areas, and provides outdoor furniture and a patio for relaxing between visits to the Vatican sites.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Family rooms available
Airport shuttle
Shower
Luggage storage

General facilities

Outdoor furniture
Patio
Shuttle service
Pet bowls
Grocery delivery
Luggage storage
Airport shuttle
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Independent entrance
Connecting rooms available
Family rooms available
Iron
Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Food & drink

Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Bidet
Hairdryer
Bathrobe
Free toiletries
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
Inner courtyard view
Shared kitchen
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Desk

Location & what to see

The property is located in the Aurelio district, a quiet residential area just steps from the Vatican walls, where neighborhood life blends with the constant flow of pilgrims and tourists heading to St. Peter’s. The surroundings are typical of the area around the Vatican: well-kept streets, small historic cafés and neighborhood restaurants such as Ristorante Cinese 63 and I Quattro Mori, both less than 80 meters from the door.

St. Peter’s Basilica can be reached in about 800 meters on foot, while Castel Sant’Angelo is 950 meters away and the Vatican Museums just over 1 km. Getting to the rest of the city is easy thanks to Ottaviano Metro Station, 1.2 km away, and Cipro station, 1.3 km away, both on Line A. Those arriving by train can use Roma San Pietro railway station, just 300 meters away. Fiumicino (17 km) and Ciampino (14 km) airports are connected via a paid airport shuttle offered by the property itself.

In addition to visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, the area allows for walks to the Janiculum Hill and its Belvedere, 700 meters away, with a panoramic view over Rome. In about 20-25 minutes on foot you can reach Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, ideal for an evening drink, while Trastevere with Piazza di Santa Maria is 1.5 km away, convenient to visit both in summer for its nightlife and in winter for its neighborhood markets.

St. Peter's Basilica — the heart of Christianity, with Michelangelo's dome 800 m

Castel Sant'Angelo — fortress and museum along the Tiber, near Ponte Sant'Angelo 900 m

Vatican Museums — art collections and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel 1 km

Ottaviano Metro Station — Line A stop for reaching the historic center 1.2 km

Piazza Navona — baroque square with fountains by Bernini and street artists 1.3 km

Campo de' Fiori — historic square with a morning market and nightlife in the evening 1.3 km

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What guests say about Affittacamere Alessia&Calliope

8.1

Very Good · 446 reviews

Staff

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Location

9.3

Cleanliness

8.3

Facilities

7.9

Value for money

8

Free Wi-Fi

6.9

Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.3, ideal for reaching the Vatican on foot. Cleanliness and staff friendliness score solidly (8.3), while the value for money remains good but slightly lower than the other aspects.