Bed and breakfast in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and a great location in the heart of Rome.
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Da Fede is a bed and breakfast located in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, about 300 metres from the Ottaviano metro station and a few hundred metres from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Square.
The property occupies the fourth floor of a building on Via Ottaviano and offers three room types – Single, Double and Triple – all air-conditioned, with private bathroom and a kettle for tea and coffee. Room sizes range from 14 to 20 square metres, with flexible bed configurations suited to solo travellers, couples and small groups.
Available services include free WiFi, in-room internet connection, a lift and the option to request a paid airport shuttle; pets are also welcome on request and at no extra charge. The location in the heart of Rome, much appreciated by couples, makes Da Fede a practical base for visiting the Vatican and the historic centre on foot or by public transport.
Da Fede offers three room types, all equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom and a kettle for tea and coffee, designed to suit different travel needs. The Single Room, at 14 square metres, is designed for solo travellers and offers a single bed or a French double bed depending on availability. The Double Room, of the same size, is furnished with a French double bed and is suitable for two people.
For those travelling in three, the Triple Room is the largest, at 20 square metres, with the option of a single bed combined with a large double bed or three separate single beds, a convenient solution for groups of friends or families with one child. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV.
Designed for solo travellers, this 14-square-metre room offers the same size as the Double Room but is dedicated to a single guest, with the option of a single bed or a French double bed depending on availability. It is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom and a kettle for tea and coffee.
Room for two people with a French double bed, also suitable for a child thanks to a maximum occupancy of three guests. Compared to the Single Room, it shares the 14-square-metre size but is designed for couples, with private bathroom, air conditioning and a kettle for tea and coffee.
The largest of the three room types, at 20 square metres compared to 14 for the other rooms, designed for groups or families with one child. It offers two alternative bed configurations: a single bed combined with a large double bed, or three separate single beds. Features private bathroom, air conditioning and a kettle for tea and coffee.
Da Fede provides guests with a range of services designed to make the stay practical, starting with free WiFi and internet access available throughout the property. The non-smoking rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with towels and toiletries, and an electric kettle for preparing tea and coffee.
General services include a lift, luggage storage, 24-hour security with CCTV cameras in common areas, and fire extinguishers. A garage is also available for guests arriving by car, while those arriving by plane can request a paid airport shuttle. Pets are allowed free of charge on request, and the property also offers rooms suitable for families.
Da Fede is located in the Prati district, an elegant residential area behind Vatican City, known for its orderly grid of streets, the shops on Via Cola di Rienzo and its direct proximity to the symbolic sites of Christianity. The property occupies the fourth floor of a historic building on Via Ottaviano, a short walk from Piazza Risorgimento and the entrance to the Vatican Museums.
The location is convenient for getting around Rome without needing a car: the Ottaviano metro station, on line A, is about 200 metres away and connects in a few minutes to the historic centre and Termini station. The Vatican Museums are about 300 metres away, St. Peter’s Square 450 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo just under a kilometre. For those arriving by plane, Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away and Ciampino Airport about 15 km; the property offers a paid airport shuttle service on request.
From the district, a short walk along the Tiber also leads to Piazza Navona, about 850 metres away, and Campo de’ Fiori, both lively with bars and evening markets. A little further, about 2.2 km away, is the Trevi Fountain, a classic stop on any visit to the capital. For those wishing to explore further, Piazza di Spagna and its famous staircase can be reached in about 20 minutes on foot or with a short metro ride, while the Trastevere district, with its nightlife and traditional restaurants, is about 2.2 km away and well connected by public transport. In spring and summer, the Vatican Gardens and walks along the river offer quieter views, while in the colder months the Vatican Museums remain one of the city’s most visited attractions.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.7) and the relationship with the staff (9.3), appreciated for helpfulness and advice on the area. Cleanliness and comfort scores are also good (8.6), while the value for money score (8.8) confirms a good balance between cost and services offered.
Yes, Da Fede allows pets on request and at no additional charge.
Da Fede is located about 300 metres from the Vatican Museums, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Da Fede offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Da Fede has a nearby garage for guests arriving by car.
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Yes, Da Fede offers a paid airport shuttle service on request for Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
Yes, Da Fede welcomes children of all ages; however, cots or extra beds for young children are not available.