A guest house with garden and terrace in the Aurelio area of Rome, a short walk from Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station and close to the Vatican Museums.
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Ethnos Relais Vaticano is a guest house in the Aurelio district of Rome, about 3.5 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. The property features a garden, a shared terrace and free WiFi throughout the property, with non-smoking rooms and the option of a paid airport shuttle.
The four room types, all double rooms with a large bed, share air conditioning, a kitchen, a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and their own balcony or private terrace. Sizes range between 15 and 20 m², with the King Room as the largest option in the property.
The Aurelio area is served by the nearby Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station, just 550 metres away, and by Valle Aurelia railway station, less than 900 metres away, both convenient for reaching the historic centre and the Vatican without a car. Nearby you’ll find bars, restaurants such as Pinsa e Gusto just steps from the entrance, and the Villa Carpegna park less than 800 metres away, ideal for a stroll. The location is especially appreciated by couples visiting the city.
The four room types offered by Ethnos Relais Vaticano share a very similar layout: air-conditioned rooms with a large double bed, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee making facilities, a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and their own outdoor space, either a balcony or a terrace. All rooms accommodate up to two guests and are designed for those who want to be self-sufficient thanks to the in-room kitchen, a detail that makes the accommodation practical even for longer stays.
The main difference between the rooms concerns size: the King Room reaches 20 m², making it the most spacious in the property, while the Double Room, Standard Double Room and Budget Double Room are all 15 m². The choice among the four room types therefore mainly comes down to available space and budget, while the essential amenities remain the same across all of them.
Air-conditioned double room with a fully equipped kitchen, including a fridge, utensils, microwave oven and tea and coffee making facilities. It features a private terrace, private bathroom and a flat-screen TV with streaming services, over an area of 15 m².
Standard version of the double room, with air conditioning, a kitchen with fridge and microwave, private bathroom and its own terrace. Same 15 m² as the Double Room, with essential furnishings designed for a functional stay.
The most affordable option in the property, with a kitchen equipped with fridge and microwave oven, private terrace, private bathroom and flat-screen TV. It keeps the same 15 m² as the other double rooms but at a more affordable price.
The largest of the available rooms, at 20 m² compared to 15 m² for the other room types. Featuring air conditioning, a well-equipped kitchen, private bathroom, terrace and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Ethnos Relais Vaticano offers guests a garden, a sun terrace and several outdoor common areas, including a dining area and a furnished picnic area. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while guests arriving from or departing to one of Rome’s airports can make use of a paid airport shuttle, convenient for those who don’t want to organise their own transfers.
All rooms are non-smoking and air-conditioned, with the option, for those who wish, of staying in soundproofed rooms. Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are also present, along with key access for guests’ privacy.
Each room features a kitchen complete with microwave oven, electric kettle and fridge, a private bathroom with bathrobe and complimentary toiletries, and a living area with a flat-screen TV and streaming services such as Netflix. A minibar completes the amenities in every room.
Ethnos Relais Vaticano is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area northwest of Rome’s city centre, appreciated for its proximity to the Vatican without the prices and crowds of the more touristy streets. The character of the neighbourhood is quiet, with local shops, bars such as Lady Coffee and Fermentazioni just a few hundred metres away, and the greenery of Villa Carpegna, only 750 metres further on, acting as the area’s natural lung.
Getting around is easy thanks to Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station, 550 metres away, and Valle Aurelia station, about 850 metres away, both useful for reaching the historic centre. St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums are about 1.8 km away, while St. Peter’s Square is just over 1.7 km away. For those arriving by air, both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are about 15 km away, with a paid shuttle that can be arranged through the property.
Guests staying here can alternate between cultural visits and walks in the greenery: besides Villa Carpegna, Monte Ciocci Park, just over 1 km away, offers one of the most striking views of St. Peter’s dome, particularly pleasant on summer evenings. In winter, the Vatican Museums and Castel Sant’Angelo, 2.5 km away, remain the best options for an indoor day, while in every season the historic centre with Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori is reachable in just under 3 km.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.4, and the WiFi, with an almost perfect score of 9.9. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while value for money, though positive, remains the aspect with the most room for improvement.
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Yes, Ethnos Relais Vaticano is located about 1.8 km from the Vatican Museums and just over 1.7 km from St. Peter’s Square, both reachable on foot or by public transport.
No, Ethnos Relais Vaticano does not accept pets during the stay.
Yes, all rooms at Ethnos Relais Vaticano feature a full kitchen with fridge, microwave oven and tea and coffee making facilities.
Ethnos Relais Vaticano is about 15 km from both Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle upon request.
Yes, Ethnos Relais Vaticano offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service rated very highly by guests with a score of 9.9.
Yes, Ethnos Relais Vaticano is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated the property’s location 8.6 for a trip together.
