A bed and breakfast just steps from the Vatican Museums and Cipro metro station, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian breakfast and excellent scores for location and comfort.
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Alba Sul Vaticano is a bed and breakfast in the Trionfale district of Rome, 150 metres from the Vatican Museums and about 650 metres from St. Peter’s Square. The property is just 400 metres from the Cipro metro station, a notable advantage for those wanting to move quickly toward the historic centre without relying on a car.
The rooms, furnished in a classic style, are air-conditioned and equipped with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and tiled floors; many have a bidet in the bathroom. In the morning an Italian breakfast is served, while free tea and coffee are available in the common area along with a shared refrigerator.
The area is also served by the Valle Aurelia and Appiano train stations, useful for those arriving from outside the city, while Fiumicino Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Nearby there are bars, cafés and restaurants just steps from the entrance, as well as the Vatican Gardens and Monte Ciocci Park. Couples particularly praise the property’s location, rated 9.6 for a two-person stay.
The only room type offered by Alba Sul Vaticano is the Double Room, a 16 m² solution designed for two people, with the possibility of accommodating a child. The furnishings evoke a classic style and the amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen TV, electric kettle, private bathroom and free WiFi connection, elements designed to ensure a practical stay even for those who mainly get around on foot or by metro.
The large double bed occupies the centre of the room, while the tiled floors and functional spaces make the room suitable for both a short city break and a longer stay. With no other room types to choose from, guests know exactly what to expect: a compact space, carefully detailed and equipped with all the essential comforts to explore the Vatican area independently.
The Double Room, the property’s only room type, spans 16 m² and accommodates up to two people, with the possibility of adding a child. The style is classic, with a large double bed, air conditioning and a private bathroom featuring a bidet in many configurations. An electric kettle and a flat-screen TV complete an amenity set designed for those seeking functionality just steps from the Vatican Museums.
Alba Sul Vaticano offers amenities designed to make a car-free stay practical: airport shuttle, luggage storage, bicycle rental and private check-in facilitate arrival and getting around, while daily housekeeping, laundry service and trouser press contribute to everyday comfort. A babysitting service is also available on request, useful for families visiting the city.
The spaces are entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors and heating; a lift and key access complete the property, while a safe and external CCTV cameras provide guests with added security.
On the dining front, an on-site café is available, along with the option of breakfast in the room and special diet menus on request. The rooms feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries, as well as a hairdryer, wardrobe and electric kettle for tea and coffee.
Alba Sul Vaticano is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area north of the Vatican, quiet yet well connected, where local shops, historic bars and direct proximity to the Vatican walls coexist. The property is 150 metres from the Vatican Museums and about 650 metres from St. Peter’s Square, a distance that can be comfortably covered on foot, even for an evening stroll.
Getting around is made easy by the Cipro metro station, just 350 metres away, and the Ottaviano station, 550 metres away; those arriving by train can rely on the Valle Aurelia (950 m) and Appiano (1.2 km) stations. Fiumicino Airport is about 30 minutes away by car, while Ciampino Airport is 15 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are restaurants such as Maybu and La Cucaracha, just a few metres from the entrance, and cafés such as Emme Cubo and Bar Andrea Doria.
For those wishing to visit Rome, the historic centre is within easy reach by metro: Piazza Navona is 1.3 km away, Castel Sant’Angelo 1.4 km away and the Trevi Fountain 2.7 km away. Those who prefer greenery can walk to the Vatican Gardens (550 m) or Monte Ciocci Park (900 m), ideal for a break away from city traffic. In every season, the area remains popular with visitors heading to the Vatican Museums, among the capital’s most sought-after destinations.
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Guests particularly praise the staff (9.6) and the location (9.5), appreciating the proximity to the Vatican and to the metro. Cleanliness and bed comfort are also rated very highly. WiFi receives the lowest score, though it remains a service included at no extra cost.
Alba Sul Vaticano is about 150 metres from the Vatican Museums, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, Alba Sul Vaticano does not allow pets during the stay.
Alba Sul Vaticano does not have on-site parking; however, the property is easily reachable by metro, just 350 metres from Cipro station.
Yes, Alba Sul Vaticano includes an Italian breakfast in the morning, as well as free tea and coffee available in the common area.
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From Fiumicino, Alba Sul Vaticano can be reached in about 30 minutes by car; a shuttle service is also available on request.
Alba Sul Vaticano accepts cash payments only.
