Guest house in the heart of Rome, a short walk from St. Peter's Square, with air-conditioned rooms and apartments, equipped kitchens and an excellent score for location.
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Borgo Pio 91 is a guest house located on the street of the same name in the Borgo district, a short walk from St. Peter’s Square and Vatican City, about a 10-minute walk from Ottaviano San Pietro metro station.
The property offers rooms and apartments with exposed wooden beam ceilings and parquet floors, designed for both short stays as a couple and for families or small groups. All accommodations feature air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, private bathroom and an electric kettle with tea and coffee, while the apartments also add a living area and a fully equipped kitchen, convenient for those who want to organise themselves independently while visiting the city.
The area around Borgo Pio, with its bars, shops and restaurants, is one of the most popular among those visiting the Vatican, and it’s no coincidence that couples have rated the location 9.7. The property, which has no lift, also has an excursion desk open on weekdays and a shuttle service to Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, both reachable in around 30 minutes by car.
Borgo Pio 91 offers eight types of accommodation, from the more compact double and triple rooms to apartments with one or two bedrooms, catering to both couples and families or small groups. All rooms feature air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle with tea and coffee, while the parquet flooring and exposed beam ceilings give a distinctive touch to the smaller rooms under the roof.
Standing out among the accommodations are the Superior Double Attic Room, the only one with a hot tub, and the apartments, which add a fully equipped kitchen and separate living area: the two-bedroom apartment can accommodate up to five people. Some rooms also offer a balcony or courtyard view, others a more open view of the city, making it easy to choose according to the desired space and budget.
Set under the roof, this double room combines exposed wooden beam ceilings and parquet flooring with a small balcony overlooking the inner courtyard. Featuring air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and an electric kettle with tea and coffee, it is the most compact of the property’s double rooms.
Larger than the Attic Room, this Triple Room overlooks the inner courtyard and combines a large double bed with a single bed, ideal for three people. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring and a private bathroom complete an accommodation designed for those travelling in small groups.
The largest of the one-bedroom accommodations, with 40 sqm split between the sleeping area, a living area and a fully equipped kitchen. Featuring air conditioning, a city view and a private bathroom, it offers enough space for up to four guests between the double bed and sofa beds.
Located in the attic, this is the only room in the property with a hot tub, along with a hairdryer, air conditioning, free WiFi and wooden flooring. The extra-large double bed makes it one of the most carefully appointed rooms for a stay as a couple.
Unlike the other Triple Room, this version stands out for its city view instead of the inner courtyard view, while keeping the same combination of single and large double bed. Air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom complete the amenities.
The property’s only two-bedroom apartment, able to accommodate up to five guests between two double beds and two sofa beds. Featuring a washing machine, cable TV and free WiFi, it is the most suitable option for larger groups or extended families.
Despite its name, its distinctive feature is the private balcony, which is not found in the other triple rooms. Air conditioning, free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, wooden flooring and a private bathroom complete a compact yet bright accommodation.
Designed for two people, this 30 sqm apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen and a private bathroom, with a size between the smaller rooms and the property’s largest apartment. Air conditioning and an electric kettle complete the amenities.
Borgo Pio 91 focuses on services designed to make a stay just steps from the Vatican easier: an airport shuttle service, daily cleaning service, express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a safe are available to guests, along with a concierge service useful for organising visits and excursions.
The property is entirely non-smoking and features air conditioning, heating and a private entrance, with parquet or wooden flooring throughout; family rooms are also available, although the upper floors are only accessible via stairs, as there is no lift.
Rooms include a private bathroom with shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, a wardrobe or walk-in closet, a refrigerator and a coffee machine with an electric kettle for tea and coffee, as well as a power socket near the bed for maximum convenience.
Borgo Pio 91 is located on the pedestrian street of the same name in the Borgo district, a small network of streets just steps from the Vatican walls that has retained the atmosphere of a Roman village of times past, with small bars, shops and restaurants frequented more by residents than passing tourists. It’s no coincidence that couples have rated the location 9.7.
St. Peter’s Square is just 150 metres away, the Vatican Museums 550 metres and Castel Sant’Angelo 650 metres: all the main attractions in the area can be comfortably reached on foot. Ottaviano San Pietro metro station (line A) is about 600 metres away, Valle Aurelia station is 1.4 km, while Roma San Pietro railway station is less than a kilometre away. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino Airport is about 14 km away and Fiumicino Airport 17 km, both reachable in around 30 minutes by car, also thanks to the property’s shuttle service.
Besides visiting the Basilica and the Vatican Museums, it’s easy to head towards the historic centre from here: Piazza Navona is about 500 metres away, while Campo de’ Fiori and the Trevi Fountain can be reached with a 20-30 minute walk crossing the Tiber via Ponte Sant’Angelo. In winter the area remains lively with the Christmas markets in St. Peter’s Square, while in spring and summer the queues to enter the Vatican Museums grow longer, making the quick access offered by this location convenient.
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Guests especially praise the location, with a score of 9.7, followed by the staff (8.9) and cleanliness (8.8). Comfort and WiFi also receive good ratings. Value for money, though solid at 8.4, remains the slightly lower-rated aspect among the scores.
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No, Borgo Pio 91 does not allow pets during the stay.
No, the Borgo Pio 91 building does not have a lift and the upper floors are only accessible via stairs.
Borgo Pio 91 is located about 150 metres from St. Peter’s Square, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
Yes, Borgo Pio 91 offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and apartments.
Borgo Pio 91 offers double and triple attic rooms and apartments with one or two bedrooms, the latter featuring a fully equipped kitchen and a living area.
No, Borgo Pio 91 does not have its own parking, but the area is well connected on foot and by public transport.
