A guest house just steps from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms, buffet breakfast and easy access to the main attractions of Rome's historic center.
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Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci is a 3-star property in Rome’s Vaticano Prati district, just 700 meters from Vatican City and 800 meters from St. Peter’s Basilica.
The property features air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, free WiFi and flat-screen TV, designed for those visiting Rome with different budgets and group types: from single rooms to triple and quadruple solutions, up to a room with access for guests with disabilities. A common lounge is available for guests to relax together.
Breakfast, served buffet-style, offers continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, catering to different dietary needs. The 24-hour front desk staff speaks English, Spanish and Italian and is available for advice on the area. The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 9.4, allows guests to walk to the Vatican Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo and the Roma San Pietro railway station, just 150 meters away.
The property offers ten room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as wardrobe, heating and flat-screen TV. Sizes range from 13 to 18 square meters, with solutions designed for solo travelers, couples and small groups of up to four people, including families with children.
Available options include double or twin rooms, a single room, a triple room with a double bed and a single bed, and a classic quadruple room with a bunk bed and a large double bed. There is also a double room with access for guests with disabilities, featuring a walk-in shower. Many rooms overlook the inner courtyard, a detail that contributes to a quieter environment compared to the street.
A 15 sqm room with two single beds, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. A compact and functional solution, ideal for two people traveling together.
Designed for solo travelers, this 13 sqm room is the smallest in the property, with a single bed, heating, flat-screen TV and a view of the inner courtyard.
At 18 sqm and accommodating three people, it combines a large double bed and a single bed, ideal for small groups or families. Rooms on upper floors are served by an elevator.
A 15 sqm double room with a bathroom complete with bidet, shower, hairdryer and toiletries, a detail that sets it apart from the double bed version of the same size.
The largest room in the property, it accommodates up to four people thanks to the bunk bed combined with a large double bed, with a private bathroom complete with bidet and toiletries.
The only room with access for guests with disabilities, it features a walk-in shower in addition to standard comforts, ensuring greater accessibility without giving up the inner courtyard view.
The most economical option among the 15 sqm doubles, it offers the same essential amenities with air conditioning and private bathroom, without the extras found in other versions.
At 18 sqm, it is among the largest doubles available, served by an elevator to reach the upper floors, with the same air conditioning and private bathroom with shower.
Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci offers services designed for a practical stay, starting with a 24-hour front desk with concierge service and luggage storage. Guests will also find an ATM, an on-site mini-market and a common lounge with TV area, as well as spaces for meetings and banquets.
The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with an elevator, with particular attention to accessibility: rooms for guests with disabilities, wheelchair access, toilets with grab rails and upper floors reachable by elevator are all available. 24-hour security, CCTV and smoke alarms complete the amenities.
Every room has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a wardrobe, bed linen and a desk. Parking is available on the street, while free WiFi and air conditioning are guaranteed in all room types.
The property is located in the Aurelio-Vaticano Prati district, a stone’s throw from the Leonine Walls, in a residential Roman area that coexists with the steady flow of pilgrims and tourists heading toward St. Peter’s. Piazza di Santa Maria alle Fornaci, where the building stands, keeps a quieter atmosphere compared to the crowded central streets around the Vatican.
St. Peter’s Basilica can be reached on foot in about 800 meters, while the Vatican Museums are just over a kilometer away. Roma San Pietro railway station is only 150 meters away, a real advantage for those arriving by train or wanting to move to other parts of the city. Cipro metro station is 1.2 km away, as is Valle Aurelia, both on line A. The historic center with Piazza Navona is about 1.9 km away, while Campo de’ Fiori is 1.4 km away. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 14 and 16 km away respectively.
Guests staying here can easily spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, avoiding queues by booking in advance, and evenings strolling toward Castel Sant’Angelo, 1.1 km away, or crossing the Tiber on the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II. The Trastevere district, with its lively evenings, can be reached with a walk of about 20 minutes, while the Janiculum Hill, with its panoramic view over Rome, offers a view that rewards the short climb.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.4) and staff helpfulness (9.4), appreciated especially by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels, while value for money, though positive, is the slightly weaker point among the ratings.
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Yes, Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci accepts pets on request, with a possible additional surcharge to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci is located about 800 meters from St. Peter’s Basilica, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci includes a buffet breakfast, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci accepts cash payments only; no other payment methods are available.
Yes, Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci has a double room with access for guests with disabilities, featuring a walk-in shower and other accessibility features.
No, Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alle Fornaci does not require a minimum age for check-in.
