Guest house in the Vaticano Prati district, a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo, with terrace, free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms just minutes from Rome's historic centre.
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B&B Calamatta is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and a short walk from Lepanto metro station.
The property occupies a residential building and offers rooms furnished in a classic style, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV; some overlook an inner courtyard and have a private patio. It is entirely allergy-free and non-smoking, with free WiFi available in every area and a shared terrace for guests to use.
The central location makes B&B Calamatta particularly suited to those exploring Rome on foot: Piazza Navona, Piazza di Spagna and the Pantheon are all a few minutes’ walk away, while Ciampino airport is about 17 km away and the property arranges a paid airport shuttle service. Couples especially appreciate the location, rated 9.7 in reviews for romantic stays, making the guest house a practical base for a cultural holiday in the heart of the capital.
The rooms at B&B Calamatta are furnished in a classic style and share some basic amenities: private bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, safe and free WiFi. The spaces are designed for couples or small groups of up to two people, with the option of choosing between a double bed or separate single beds depending on the needs of the stay, to be communicated at the time of booking.
The room type with single beds, measuring 16 square metres, stands out for its private patio and view of the inner courtyard, a rare detail among the rooms in the property. The two Superior room types, on the other hand, offer a more private and quiet setting, without a specific view but with the same level of comfort as the other rooms, making them the most suitable choice for those simply looking for a quiet base near the historic centre.
At 16 square metres it is the largest room in the property, as well as being the only one with a private patio and a view of the inner courtyard. The classic furnishings, tiled flooring and air conditioning make it a bright space, available with a large double bed or two separate single beds, to be specified when booking.
A Superior category with a large double bed, designed for those looking for a more private setting than the standard room. Unlike the latter, it does not have a patio or a courtyard view, but offers the same level of comfort with a private bathroom, air conditioning and safe.
The third Superior room type, dedicated exclusively to stays as a couple with a single large double bed. It is the simplest accommodation among the three options, without distinctive features such as a patio or inner courtyard view, but with all the essential comforts of the property.
B&B Calamatta focuses on attentive management and a range of amenities designed to make a stay in Rome practical. General services include a shared terrace, daily housekeeping, luggage storage, a safe and a lift, useful for those travelling with heavy suitcases or small children.
A paid airport shuttle organised by the property is available, convenient for those arriving from or departing to Ciampino or Fiumicino airport without wanting to arrange transfers independently. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with heating and air conditioning in all rooms, and offers free internet connection and WiFi throughout.
For families, a babysitting service is also available on request, while those travelling for business can rely on fax and photocopying services. Invoices are available on request at check-out.
B&B Calamatta is located in the Vaticano Prati district, a quiet residential area of Rome nestled between the Tiber and the Prati and Flaminio districts, a short distance from the historic centre. The street is served by neighbourhood bars and restaurants such as Cantine Cavour and La Bottega di Cesare, about 50 metres from the entrance door, and by cafés such as Caffè Ristretto at 350 metres.
Travel is made easy by the proximity to two metro stations, Lepanto at 850 metres and Flaminio at about 950 metres, as well as Flaminio railway station, useful for those arriving by train. Rome Ciampino airport is about 14 km away, Fiumicino airport 18 km; the property arranges a paid shuttle on request for both. Castel Sant’Angelo (450 m) and the Ara Pacis (50 m) are reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
The area is ideal for exploring Rome without having to rely often on public transport: Piazza Navona is 150 metres away, Piazza di Spagna with its famous steps about 850 metres, and the Trevi Fountain just over a kilometre away. In summer, evening walks along the Tiber and towards Piazza del Popolo (800 m) are a popular activity among guests, while in winter the museums and churches of the historic centre, all reachable on foot, remain the main destination for those staying in this part of Rome.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.7, and the staff’s hospitality, with a score of 9.6. Cleanliness (9.1) and WiFi (10) are also highly appreciated, while general services, though solid, receive the lowest score (8.6).
B&B Calamatta is located in the Vaticano Prati district, 600 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and 150 metres from Piazza Navona, in a central area well served by public transport and restaurants.
No, B&B Calamatta does not allow pets during the stay.
B&B Calamatta does not have parking reserved for guests, as it is located in a central area of the city.
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From B&B Calamatta, Rome Ciampino airport is about 14 km away and Fiumicino about 18 km; the property arranges a paid airport shuttle on request.
Yes, B&B Calamatta is particularly suited to couples: guests who travelled as a pair rated the property’s location 9.7 out of 10.
Yes, all rooms at B&B Calamatta have a private bathroom with hairdryer, as well as air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
