Air-conditioned bed and breakfast in the Trionfale district of Rome, just steps from the Vatican Museums, with a terrace, kitchenette and bicycle rental service.
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Big Johnny B is a family-run bed and breakfast in the Trionfale district of Rome, about 900 meters from Ottaviano Metro Station and just a few hundred meters from the Vatican Museums. The property stands out for its air-conditioned accommodations with kitchenette, designed for both short stays and longer visits with a degree of independence from outside dining.
The rooms feature a balcony or terrace, views of the city or points of interest, a sitting area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathroom includes a bidet and toiletries, while the kitchenette is equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, stovetop and toaster, as well as a coffee machine and electric kettle. Italian buffet breakfast is included in the stay.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who gave it a score of 9.5. In addition to the Vatican Museums, the surrounding area includes St. Peter’s Square and Lepanto Metro Station. Big Johnny B also offers bicycle rental, car rental and a paid airport shuttle service to Fiumicino Airport, 27 km away.
Big Johnny B offers three room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, a kitchenette complete with refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and stovetop, plus a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and free WiFi. Room sizes range from 14 to 18 square meters, with a shared view of St. Peter’s Basilica that makes every stay particularly scenic, whether from the most compact room or the largest one.
The Queen Standard Room and the Deluxe Double/Twin Room share the same 14 sqm floor area, but offer different bed configurations, with the latter also adding a terrace overlooking the city. The King Superior Room, the most spacious at 18 sqm, stands out for its dedicated sitting area. In every room you can enjoy a view, either of the city or of a point of interest, an element that strongly characterizes the property’s offering.
The most compact room in the property, at 14 sqm with a direct view of St. Peter’s Basilica. Equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom, it is designed for those seeking an essential yet scenic stay.
The largest room type available, at 18 sqm with a separate sitting area that sets it apart from the other rooms. Here too the view is of St. Peter’s Basilica, with free WiFi and air conditioning included.
The only room with a flexible bed configuration, with a choice of two single beds or one large double bed, and the only one overlooking a private terrace with city views. The kitchenette is complete with a stovetop, refrigerator and utensils for preparing meals independently.
Big Johnny B offers air-conditioned accommodations with free WiFi, a kitchenette and balcony or terrace, as well as a common room with a TV area. General services include bicycle rental, car rental, airport shuttle service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping, as well as laundry, ironing and dry cleaning services on request.
Every room has a private bathroom with bidet, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries, as well as a kitchenette equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, toaster, coffee machine and electric kettle. There is also a dining area and a desk for those traveling on business.
For breakfast, the property offers an Italian buffet service, with the option of having it served directly in the room. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with heating, an elevator and air conditioning, and observes quiet hours from 00:00 to 08:00 to ensure guests’ rest.
Big Johnny B is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area north of the Vatican that retains an authentically Roman character despite its proximity to the city’s most touristic sites. The street, Via Giannone Pietro, is quiet and dotted with small neighborhood bars and restaurants, such as Tordomatto Roma and L’Altra Guancia, both just 30 meters from the property.
The location ensures quick connections to the rest of the city: Cipro Metro Station is 400 meters away, while Ottaviano Metro Station is about 650 meters away, both on Line A, which leads directly to the historic center. The Vatican Museums are just 450 meters away and St. Peter’s Square about 1 km away, making the property a convenient base for those exploring Vatican City on foot. Rome Fiumicino Airport is 27 km away, also reachable via the property’s paid shuttle service, while Ciampino Airport is about 16 km away.
Guests staying here can spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then take a walk in the nearby Monte Ciocci Park or along the Monte Ciocci – Monte Mario cycle-pedestrian linear park, ideal for a green break in any season. In the afternoon, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Vatican Gardens are just a few minutes’ walk away, while evenings are well suited to an aperitivo at one of the local bars before heading to the historic center by metro.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.5, and the WiFi, at 9.6. The staff (9.4) and room comfort (9.2) are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while solid at 9, remains the lowest score among the reviewed categories.
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Yes, Big Johnny B accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
No, Big Johnny B does not have a parking service for guests.
Big Johnny B is located about 450 meters from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Big Johnny B includes an Italian buffet breakfast with the stay.
Yes, all rooms at Big Johnny B are equipped with a kitchenette featuring a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, stovetop and electric kettle.
Yes, Big Johnny B offers a paid airport shuttle service to Rome Fiumicino Airport, about 27 km away.
