Hotel Gravina San Pietro

Name: Hotel Gravina San Pietro
Address: Via Della Cava Aurelia 17, Aurelio, 00165 Rome, Italy, Roma, Lazio, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 8.2

Hotel Gravina San Pietro is a 3-star hotel in Rome, in the Aurelio district, about 900 metres from St. Peter’s Square and just steps from the Vatican walls. The property is aimed at those visiting Vatican City who want to move comfortably towards the historic centre thanks to the very close Roma San Pietro station.

The rooms are air-conditioned and furnished in a modern style, with parquet floors, minibar, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom equipped with hairdryer and toiletries. Several room types, including junior suites and rooms with a view of St. Peter’s dome, feature a balcony, while triple and family rooms are designed for groups and families.

Available services include free WiFi throughout the property, 24-hour reception, luggage storage and an airport shuttle on request. Breakfast, when included, offers a rich continental buffet with sweet and savoury options, including gluten-free alternatives on request. The location allows guests to reach the Vatican Museums on foot and, by metro, the main attractions in the centre of Rome.

★ 8.2 · Very Good · 1.869 reviews

Room types

Hotel Gravina San Pietro offers eight room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with international digital terrestrial channels, free WiFi and a private bathroom with toiletries. Room sizes range from the 14 square metres of the Small Double Room to the 27 of the Family Junior Suite, the largest in the property and suitable for groups of up to four people.

Some rooms, such as the Double Room with View and the Junior Suite with View, stand out for their balcony overlooking St. Peter’s dome, while the Junior Suite includes a separate living area with a sofa. The Triple Room and the Double/Twin Room offer flexible bed configurations, ideal for families or small groups travelling together, while the Small Double Room remains the most affordable option for those seeking an essential stay.

Double/Twin Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Safe, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

A modern, air-conditioned room that lets you choose between a double or twin bed configuration, ideal for those booking without yet knowing the composition of the group. It features a 32-inch flat-screen TV with international channels, a safe and free WiFi; some units also have a balcony.

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Junior Suite with View

21 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, St. Peter's dome view, Sofa

The most scenic of the junior suites: the balcony looks directly onto St. Peter’s dome. The larger space also includes a sofa, making it suitable for those who want a sitting area in addition to the sleeping area, with a 32-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

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Double Room with View

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, St. Peter's dome view, Safe

A double room with the same compact layout as the standard double, but enhanced by a balcony with a view of St. Peter’s dome. Air-conditioned, with a 32-inch flat-screen TV, safe and free WiFi, it is designed for those who don’t want to give up the view.

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Triple Room

20 m² · Private bathroom

3 single beds or 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Safe, Flat-screen TV, Minibar

Designed for three people, it offers two possible bed configurations: three singles or a single alongside a large double. In some cases it has a balcony. Air-conditioned, with a safe, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, it is the most practical choice for small groups of friends.

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Family Junior Suite

27 m² · Private bathroom

1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Max 4 guests
Bidet, Toiletries, Wardrobe

The largest room type in the property, with 27 square metres designed to accommodate up to four people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the large double bed. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and toiletries, plus a minibar and wardrobe for longer stays.

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Junior Suite

21 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Parquet floor, Safe, Wardrobe

A suite with a separate bedroom and a bathroom equipped with shower and bidet, distinguished from the other junior suites by its parquet floors, which give it a more refined touch. The unit is completed by a minibar, wardrobe, safe and flat-screen TV.

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Small Double Room

14 m² · Shared bathroom

1 French double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Free WiFi

The most compact and most affordable room type in the hotel, with just 14 square metres and a French double bed. An essential option for those seeking a practical stay just steps from the Vatican without needing large spaces.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to stay just steps from the Vatican, with St. Peter's Square 900 metres away and the Vatican Museums 1.2 km away.
Yes, if you prefer to arrive by train: Roma San Pietro station is just 300 metres from the hotel.
Yes, if you're travelling with family or in a group: triple rooms and the 27 sqm Family Junior Suite for up to 4 people are available.
Yes, if you appreciate air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV, minibar and, in several room types, a balcony with a view of St. Peter's dome.
Yes, if you need round-the-clock assistance: the reception is always staffed and offers an airport shuttle on request.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets: the property does not allow them.
Maybe not, if you need guaranteed on-site parking: the property does not confirm the availability of free parking.
Maybe not, if you prefer to pay by card only: the main accepted payment method is cash.
Maybe not, if you're looking for ample space: the Small Double Room measures only 14 sqm and does not have a private bathroom in the room.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Gravina San Pietro offers guests a 24-hour reception, useful for those arriving in Rome with flexible travel times, along with a luggage storage service and an airport shuttle on request to reach Fiumicino or Ciampino with no worries.

Inside the property there is a lift, a common safe, heating and internet access, while the entire building is non-smoking, with rooms also designed for those with allergies. Daily housekeeping and concierge service complete the offer for a worry-free stay.

On the security front, the hotel has fire extinguishers, a smoke alarm and access to rooms via magnetic keys. Check-in requires an ID document and a credit card, while accepted payment methods include cash.

Great for your stay

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Airport shuttle
Luggage storage
Lift

General facilities

Shuttle service
Daily housekeeping
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Airport shuttle
24-hour reception
Fire extinguishers
Smoke alarm
Access with magnetic keys
Safe
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Lift
Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

Internet access

Location & what to see

Hotel Gravina San Pietro is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area right up against the Vatican walls, just outside the perimeter of Vatican City. The area is quiet but well served, with bars and restaurants such as Buona Forchetta and Rosy o’Grady just steps from the entrance, ideal for a casual dinner after a day of sightseeing.

The Roma San Pietro train station is just 300 metres away, with direct connections to Rome-Fiumicino Airport, about 16 km away, while Ciampino Airport is 14 km away. The Valle Aurelia metro station, 1.1 km away, and Cipro station, 1.3 km away, offer a quick alternative to reach the historic centre. St. Peter’s Square is a roughly 10-minute walk away (900 metres), while the Vatican Museums are 1.2 km away.

For those who want to continue exploring, Castel Sant’Angelo is 1.5 km away and Piazza Navona just over 1 km, with the historic centre of Rome – from Campo de’ Fiori to the Trevi Fountain, 2.8 km away – easily accessible on foot or by public transport. In the summer months the district comes alive especially in the evening, when the venues along Via della Cava Aurelia stay open late, while in winter the area remains a convenient base for those planning visits to the Vatican Museums, often quieter on weekdays.

Roma San Pietro Train Station — direct rail connections to Fiumicino Airport 300 m

St. Peter's Square — heart of Vatican City, reachable in a few minutes on foot 900 m

Vatican Museums — one of the most visited art collections in the world 1.2 km

Castel Sant'Angelo — historic fortress on the Tiber with a museum and panoramic terrace 1.5 km

Piazza Navona — baroque square in the heart of Rome's historic centre 1.1 km

Trevi Fountain — Rome's most famous monumental fountain 2.8 km

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What guests say about Hotel Gravina San Pietro

8.2

Very Good · 1.869 reviews

Staff

9

Comfort

8.3

Location

8.8

Cleanliness

8.3

Facilities

8.1

Value for money

8.1

Free Wi-Fi

8.9

Guests especially praise the staff, with a score of 9, and the location, rated 8.8, particularly appreciated by couples travelling together. Cleanliness and comfort stand at around 8.3, while facilities and value for money remain solid but slightly lower, above 8.