Modern guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, scenic balconies and family-run hospitality in the heart of Rome.
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Charlie Up! is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, about 750 metres from the Vatican Museums and 1.2 km from St. Peter’s Square.
The property offers four room types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and flat-screen TV: from the 13 m² Deluxe Single Room with balcony and city view, designed for solo travellers, to the 20 m² Triple Room with Balcony, the largest, suited to small groups or families. Each room is equipped with a desk, bed linen and a toiletry set, with some options also including a coffee machine.
Available services include free WiFi throughout the property, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and a paid airport shuttle; pets are welcome with no extra charge. The location in Prati allows guests to reach restaurants such as Cafe’ Blanc on foot, just 50 metres away, and Ottaviano metro station, 650 metres away, convenient for getting to Rome’s historic centre.
The four rooms at Charlie Up! share a private bathroom with toiletry set, air conditioning and soundproofed walls, designed to ensure restful sleep even in the heart of Prati. The Deluxe Single Room, compact at 13 m², is the ideal choice for solo travellers who still want to enjoy a balcony with a city view. The two 15 m² rooms, the Double Room with Balcony and the Deluxe Room, offer flexible configurations with a bunk bed or a single bed paired with a large double bed, suited to couples with a child or small groups.
The Triple Room with Balcony, at 20 m², is the most spacious and can accommodate up to four people, combining balcony and city view with the other shared amenities. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, refrigerator and desk.
The Deluxe Single Room is the most compact at Charlie Up!, with 13 m² designed for solo travellers. It features a balcony with city view, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and an in-room coffee machine, plus a private bathroom with shower.
The 15 m² Double Room with Balcony can accommodate up to four people thanks to the bunk bed paired with the large double bed. The balcony brings in air and natural light, while the private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer and toiletry set.
The Deluxe Room, also 15 m², differs from the Double Room by not having a balcony, in favour of a wide city view and an in-room tea/coffee set. It accommodates up to three people with a single bed and a large double bed.
The Triple Room with Balcony is the largest in the property, at 20 m² and able to sleep four people. It combines balcony, city view and coffee machine with the other shared amenities, making it the most versatile option for families or small groups.
Charlie Up! provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property, a shuttle service and a paid airport shuttle, useful for those arriving with heavy luggage or awkward flight times. Luggage storage and private check-in and check-out make arrival and departure easier, while daily housekeeping keeps the rooms tidy at all times.
Rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletry set; a kettle for tea and coffee is also provided for a self-service break. General facilities include a lift, safe, heating, fire extinguishers and CCTV in common areas, as well as allergy-friendly options for guests with allergies. Pets are allowed with no extra charge, making the property suitable for those travelling with a dog or cat.
Charlie Up! is located in the Prati district, one of Rome’s most elegant and liveable areas, laid out along wide, orderly streets a short walk from the Vatican Walls. The area is mainly residential, with local shops, cafés and restaurants such as Cafe’ Blanc, just 50 metres from the property, and the Tabaccheria and Bar Andrea Doria nearby, ideal for breakfast or a coffee before visiting the Vatican Museums, reachable on foot in about ten minutes.
Getting around is made easier by the proximity to two metro stations: Ottaviano, 650 metres away, and Cipro, 800 metres away, both on line A, which connects directly to the historic centre and Termini Station. Valle Aurelia railway station, 1.5 km away, offers a further connection to the rest of the city. St. Peter’s Square is about 1.2 km away, Castel Sant’Angelo 1.7 km and Piazza del Popolo 2 km, all reachable on foot or with a few minutes on the metro. Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 and 16 km away respectively, connected to the city by trains and shuttles.
Guests staying at Charlie Up! have quick access to some of Rome’s most famous attractions: besides the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, it’s possible to walk to the Vatican Gardens and the green spaces of Monte Mario, popular for walks and views over the city. Heading toward the centre, Piazza Navona is 2.4 km away and the Trevi Fountain 2.9 km, both pleasant to visit while strolling along the Tiber. In spring and autumn the district is well suited to sightseeing on foot, while in summer evenings are lively with the area’s outdoor venues.
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Guests especially praise the cleanliness and the warmth of the staff, both close to the top score, followed by comfort and services. Value for money also receives very positive ratings, while WiFi, though free, gets slightly lower scores compared to the rest of the experience.
Yes, Charlie Up! is located about 750 metres from the Vatican Museums, conveniently reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Charlie Up! accepts pets with no extra charge.
Yes, Charlie Up! offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Charlie Up! does not have parking reserved for guests; it’s advisable to check public parking options in the Prati area.
Check-in at Charlie Up! is possible from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 10:00 AM.
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Yes, Charlie Up! offers the 13 m² Deluxe Single Room, designed to accommodate a single guest with a balcony and city view.
