Refined guest house in the heart of Rome, just steps from Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo, with air-conditioned rooms and a carefully prepared breakfast.
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ELICAL Vatican Suites is a guest house in Rome, located just 600 meters from Piazza Navona and 400 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo, in the historic district stretching between the city center and the Vatican.
The property is aimed at those who want to explore Rome on foot, with the Pantheon just 900 meters away and St. Peter’s Square about 1.1 km away. The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, are equipped with a desk, electric kettle, fridge, safe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower; each room also has a wardrobe, making the stay practical even for longer visits. The range includes double and triple rooms, ranging from 14 to 25 square meters.
Breakfast, available in Italian, American, vegetarian or vegan versions, is served via a voucher to be redeemed at the bar near the property. Free WiFi is guaranteed throughout, while for those arriving or departing from the airport a paid shuttle is available. The location, especially appreciated by couples, remains the main strength of this accommodation in Rome.
The rooms at ELICAL Vatican Suites are divided into four types, designed for stays of two to three people, all air-conditioned and with soundproofed walls to ensure restful sleep in the heart of Rome. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, toiletries and bidet, as well as a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea/coffee making set: amenities designed for those seeking practical comfort while exploring the city.
Sizes vary considerably, from the 14 square meters of the Standard Double Room to the 25 of the Superior Triple Room, the largest in the offering. The double rooms focus on functional compactness, while the triple rooms, with a double bed paired with a single bed, are suited to small groups or families who don’t want to give up space.
The Superior Double Room is the largest of the doubles, with 18 square meters and an extra-large double bed. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and tea/coffee making set in a soundproofed, air-conditioned setting.
More compact than the Superior, at 14 square meters, this double room offers a large double bed and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and slippers. Air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a tea/coffee making set complete an essential but functional solution.
With 21 square meters and capacity for three people, this triple room pairs a single bed with a large double bed, ideal for small groups. The private bathroom with shower includes a bidet and hairdryer, while the room is air-conditioned and soundproofed.
The most spacious room in the property, at 25 square meters, combines a single bed with an extra-large double bed. The private bathroom with shower offers a hairdryer, bidet and toiletries, with a flat-screen TV and wardrobe rounding out the amenities.
ELICAL Vatican Suites offers free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms equipped with a safe, iron on request and an electrical outlet near the bed. Express check-in and check-out make arrivals and departures easier, while those arriving or departing from the airport can rely on an airport shuttle organized by the property. Common areas are monitored by CCTV and protected by fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors, in an entirely non-smoking building with parquet floors.
Nothing is missing in the rooms for a comfortable stay: private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, slippers and wardrobe, as well as an electric kettle and fridge. Breakfast, served via a voucher at the bar near the property, offers Italian, American, vegetarian and vegan options, while a tea/coffee kettle and wine/champagne round out the in-room dining offer.
ELICAL Vatican Suites is located in the heart of the Ponte district, on Via dei Banchi Nuovi, just steps from Piazza Navona and only 400 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo. The area is one of the most elegant stretches of historic Rome, with cobbled alleys, Renaissance palazzi and small artisan workshops, with restaurants such as Alfredo e Ada and Bistrot del Mare just a few meters from the entrance.
The location is convenient both for those arriving on foot and for those getting around by public transport: Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.1 km away, while the Ottaviano and Lepanto metro stations are about 1.3 km away. The Pantheon can be reached with a 900-meter walk, and St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums are just over a kilometer away. Those arriving by plane can rely on a paid shuttle organized by the property, useful for connecting to Rome Ciampino Airport, 14 km away, or Fiumicino, 17 km away.
The area is well suited to being experienced on foot in every season: in summer, evenings come alive along the Tiber and in historic squares such as Campo de’ Fiori, 550 meters away, while in winter the museums and churches of the center, including Palazzo Venezia and Largo di Torre Argentina, offer itineraries sheltered from the cold. Ponte Sant’Angelo, 250 meters away, remains one of the most striking viewpoints to admire the river and the dome of St. Peter’s at sunset.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.8, and cleanliness, with a score of 9.6. Staff (9.5) and room comfort (9.5) are also highly appreciated. Couples in particular point to the proximity to major attractions as a strength of the stay.
ELICAL Vatican Suites is located at Via dei Banchi Nuovi 58a, in Rome, 600 meters from Piazza Navona and 400 meters from Castel Sant’Angelo, in the historic district between the city center and the Vatican.
No, ELICAL Vatican Suites does not allow pets during the stay.
No, ELICAL Vatican Suites does not have parking; however, it is located in a pedestrian area of the historic center well served by public transport.
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Yes, ELICAL Vatican Suites includes breakfast via a voucher to be redeemed at the bar near the property, with Italian, American, vegetarian and vegan options.
Rome Ciampino Airport is about 14 km from ELICAL Vatican Suites, while Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away; the property organizes a paid airport shuttle upon request.
Yes, all rooms at ELICAL Vatican Suites are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making set.
