Art Nouveau villa in the Trionfale district of Rome, with a private garden, panoramic terrace, and classically styled rooms just steps from the Vatican Museums.
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Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora is a bed & breakfast housed in an Art Nouveau villa in the Trionfale district of Rome, about 1.2 km from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Square.
The property stands out for the 1,000 m² garden surrounding it and for the top-floor terrace, used in warm weather for the Italian buffet breakfast. The rooms, individually decorated with fine fabrics and wallpapers, are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with hairdryer; some have an independent entrance and a garden view. Available room types include double rooms, a Junior Suite with a sofa, and a Suite with a separate living area, designed for guests looking for more space.
The location in the residential Trionfale district allows guests to reach the Cipro metro station and Appiano railway station on foot, while neighborhood bars and restaurants are within a few hundred meters. An address suited both to those visiting the Vatican and to those seeking a quieter stay compared to the historic center.
The rooms at Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora occupy the spaces of an early 20th-century villa and share a carefully curated style, with individually chosen fabrics and wallpapers, air conditioning, and a private bathroom with hairdryer. The Double Room and the Deluxe Room are designed for two people and offer a garden view, while the former also boasts an independent entrance that ensures greater privacy compared to the other options.
Guests looking for more space can choose between the Junior Suite, with a sofa and minibar in a single space, and the Suite, the largest accommodation in the property, comprising a separate bedroom, a living area with flat-screen TV, and a safe. All room types come with free WiFi and a tea and coffee making set, leaving guests the choice between a more intimate setting or a layout with distinct spaces for sleeping and relaxing.
Among the double rooms at the property, this is the largest, at over 34 m², and one of the few with an independent entrance, as well as a garden view. It features air conditioning, LCD TV, minibar, and a private bathroom with hairdryer, in a space decorated with individually chosen fabrics and wallpaper.
Unlike the classic double rooms, the Junior Suite introduces a sofa and a larger space designed for those who want a small sitting area in addition to the sleeping area. It is air-conditioned, equipped with a minibar and free WiFi, and is well suited to slightly longer stays compared to the Deluxe Room.
This is the most compact accommodation in the property, at about 17 m², designed for those looking for an essential solution without giving up on details: a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a tea and coffee set, wardrobe, and garden view. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
The most elaborate accommodation at the Antica Dimora, with a separate living room and bedroom in addition to a bathroom with shower. It is the only room type with an in-room safe, and it is air-conditioned with a sitting area featuring a flat-screen TV and minibar, ideal for those who want distinct spaces for sleeping and daytime relaxation.
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora offers guests a garden with outdoor furniture and a panoramic terrace, as well as free WiFi throughout the property. Daily housekeeping and laundry service are complemented by amenities such as luggage storage, private or express check-in and check-out, and a safe available for valuables.
The rooms feature air conditioning, heating, bed linen, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, and electric kettle. Some rooms also offer a whirlpool bathtub and additional tea and coffee making sets.
For those traveling with pets, dedicated bowls are available, while security is ensured by CCTV in common and outdoor areas, a smoke alarm, and magnetic key access. The Italian buffet breakfast can also be served in the room upon request.
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area of north-western Rome characterized by period villas and tree-lined streets, away from the tourist traffic of the historic center but well connected to it. The neighborhood retains a typically quiet Roman atmosphere, with small local bars such as Vega and Bar del Buon Gusto just a few hundred meters from the property.
The property is about 1.2 km from the Vatican Museums and 1.8 km from St. Peter’s Square, both reachable on foot in 20 minutes or by bus. Appiano railway station is just 600 meters away, while Cipro metro station (Line A) is about 950 meters away: from there, the historic center, with Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain, is just a few minutes away. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are both about 16 km away. A partner parking garage 200 meters away offers discounts to guests of the property.
Guests staying here can alternate visits to the great Vatican sites with walks in green spaces: the Monte Ciocci-Monte Mario Linear Park is 500 meters away and offers glimpses of St. Peter’s dome, while Parco della Vittoria is about 1 km away. In summer, the proximity to the Vatican Gardens and Villa Madama makes for pleasant walks during the cooler hours, while in winter the museums and basilicas in the area remain the main attraction. For dinner, restaurants such as Il Peperoncino Dispettoso and Zen Garden are located about a hundred meters from the property.
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Guests especially praise the staff (8.7) and cleanliness (8.6), also appreciating the location (8.5), useful for those visiting the Vatican area. Value for money (7.8) and facilities (7.9) score slightly lower in overall reviews.
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Yes, Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora accepts pets upon request, with a possible surcharge; the property also provides dedicated pet bowls.
The property does not have free on-site parking, but it is located about 200 meters from a partner garage where guests receive discounts.
The Vatican Museums are about 1.2 km from Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora, reachable on foot in about 20 minutes or by bus.
Yes, Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora offers an Italian buffet breakfast, served on the top-floor terrace in warm weather or in the room upon request.
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora accepts cash payments only.
Yes, all rooms at Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora, including the suites, are equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
