Non-smoking guest house in the Trionfale district, just steps from the Vatican Museums, with rooms featuring a kitchen, air conditioning and city views.
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Exa Rooms – Vatican is a guest house located in the Trionfale district of Rome, just 800 metres from the Vatican Museums and about 2 km from St. Peter’s Basilica. The entirely non-smoking property offers a small number of rooms designed for both short and extended stays, thanks to the presence of full kitchenettes in every unit.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom with shower and tub, hairdryer and toiletries. Some units also offer a balcony and city views, a detail not to be taken for granted for a property in this category in central Rome. WiFi is free in all rooms, while bed linen and towels are included in the stay.
The location is the feature guests appreciate most, particularly couples, thanks to the proximity to Ottaviano metro station, Cipro metro station and several places to eat just steps from the entrance. A practical choice for those visiting the Vatican who want to move easily towards the historic centre.
Exa Rooms – Vatican offers two room types, both designed as small apartments with a full kitchenette including fridge, utensils and microwave oven, as well as a private bathroom with tub, shower and toiletries. All units feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and city views, a feature that makes the stay pleasant even for multi-day visits in the Vatican area.
The main difference between the two types concerns size and capacity: the Double Room with Private Bathroom is the more compact option, at 16 sqm with a double bed, suitable for two people. The Triple Room with External Private Bathroom is larger, at 20 sqm, and can accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single and a double bed, making it the most suitable choice for small groups or families.
The most compact of the available rooms, at 16 sqm with a double bed, ideal for two people. It has a kitchenette with fridge and microwave, a private bathroom with tub and shower, air conditioning and city views. A small self-contained space designed for those seeking convenience in the Vatican area without needing a large room.
The largest room type in the property, at 20 sqm and accommodating up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a double bed. This room also features a full kitchenette, a private bathroom with tub and shower, air conditioning and city views. The most suitable choice for small groups or families staying near the Vatican Museums.
Exa Rooms – Vatican is an entirely non-smoking property focused on self-contained, well-equipped rooms. Each unit has a kitchenette with fridge, kitchen utensils, microwave oven and coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom with tub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning is present in all rooms, as is free WiFi.
General services include heating and a wake-up call, while on the technology side flat-screen TVs and internet access are available. For in-room dining, a kettle and coffee machine are provided.
The location in the Trionfale district, just steps from Ottaviano metro station and the Vatican Museums, makes the property convenient for those who want to move easily towards the centre of Rome, while still enjoying a quiet and private setting.
Exa Rooms – Vatican is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area north of the Vatican that in recent years has become one of the most convenient bases for those visiting Rome without wanting to stay in the chaos of the historic centre. The neighbourhood is quiet, with bars, pizzerias and small local shops along Via Carlo Passaglia, and just steps away are the Tabaccheria and Bar De Simone, go-to spots for breakfast in the morning.
Connections are one of the strong points: Cipro metro station is 350 metres away and Ottaviano metro station 800 metres away, both on line A, which leads directly to the historic centre and Termini station in just a few minutes. The Vatican Museums are just 550 metres away on foot, while St. Peter’s Square can be reached in about 15 minutes’ walk. Fiumicino Airport is 16 km away, and Ciampino Airport a little over 15 km.
Beyond visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, the area allows for walks in the greenery of Monte Ciocci Park, less than a kilometre away, especially appreciated in spring and summer for its view over the city. For those wanting to venture further, Castel Sant’Angelo is 1.8 km away and the Trevi Fountain about 3 km away, both easily reachable by metro or on foot in about half an hour.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.4 and especially loved by couples, and the free WiFi with a score of 8.8. Cleanliness and value for money remain at good levels, while general services turn out to be the weakest point of the overall rating.
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No, Exa Rooms – Vatican does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Exa Rooms – Vatican does not offer a parking service for guests.
Exa Rooms – Vatican is located about 550 metres from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, all rooms at Exa Rooms – Vatican are equipped with a kitchenette featuring a fridge, kitchen utensils and a microwave oven.
Yes, Exa Rooms – Vatican is particularly appreciated by couples, who have rated the property’s location with a score of 8.4.
From Exa Rooms – Vatican, Ottaviano metro station is 800 metres away and Cipro metro station 350 metres away, both on line A, which is directly connected to the historic centre and Termini station.
