Non-smoking guest house steps from St. Peter's, with a terrace, allergy-free rooms and air conditioning in every room, ideal for exploring the Vatican on foot.
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Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri is a guest house located in the Aurelio district of Rome, just 1.3 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and 850 meters from St. Peter’s Square. The entirely non-smoking property offers allergy-free rooms designed for those seeking a comfortable stay just steps from the Vatican.
The rooms, all with air conditioning, private bathroom with bidet, courtesy set and hairdryer, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and safe, differ in size and view: some feature a terrace overlooking the city, others a patio with garden views. Each room also has a coffee machine, and bed linen and towels are provided.
The location is particularly appreciated by couples, who rated it 8.9 for a stay together: Roma San Pietro Station is just 200 meters away, while the Vatican Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona can be reached in just a few minutes. A practical base for visiting the religious and historic heart of the capital without giving up the peace of a family-run environment.
Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri offers four room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with private bathroom, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee machine and soundproofed walls. The options vary in size, from 12 to 25 square meters, and in capacity, from the single room designed for one guest up to the superior triple room able to accommodate up to three people.
What sets the different room types apart are mainly the view and outdoor spaces: the superior double rooms and the triple room have a terrace with a city view, while the single and standard double rooms overlook a patio with a garden view. Each room also includes bed linen and towels, making the stay practical from arrival, in an intimate setting with attention to detail.
Air-conditioned double room with a private terrace overlooking the city, one of only two room types in the property to offer this view. It has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom, in a soundproofed and well-kept setting.
The smallest and the only room designed for a single guest, with a private patio and garden view. Featuring a bidet, courtesy set, flat-screen TV and a seating area, it is the most compact option in the property.
Slightly larger than the single room but with the same patio and garden view, this standard double offers a bidet, hairdryer and seating area for a couple’s stay without a panoramic terrace.
The most spacious of all, at 25 sqm and able to accommodate three people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. It has a terrace with a city view, the same panorama as the Superior room but on a considerably larger space.
The property offers a shared terrace with outdoor furniture, ideal for relaxing after sightseeing in the city center. Daily housekeeping and luggage storage make the stay practical, while the availability of connecting and family rooms suits those traveling in groups or with children.
Every room is equipped with air conditioning, soundproofing and allergy-free solutions, with marble or tiled floors and carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms for guest safety. The entire property is non-smoking.
Nothing is missing in the rooms for everyday comfort: private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, free toiletries, coffee machine and electric kettle, plus a seating area and desk. Free WiFi completes the offer, rated 9.1 by guests.
Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri is located in the Aurelio district, a quiet residential area close to the Vatican, along Via di Monte del Gallo. The neighborhood has the character of an area lived in by Romans, with local bars and trattorias such as Bar Prudenzi and Buona Forchetta, just minutes away on foot, far from the busiest tourist traffic yet still close to the religious heart of the city.
Roma San Pietro Railway Station is just 200 meters away, while Cipro Metro station is 1.3 km away: from here the historic center can be reached in a few minutes. St. Peter’s Square is 850 meters away, the Vatican Museums 1.2 km and Castel Sant’Angelo 1.4 km. Those arriving by plane will find Fiumicino Airport about 16 km away and Ciampino Airport 14 km away.
The location allows some of Rome’s most famous attractions to be reached on foot or with short trips: besides the Vatican, Piazza Navona is just over 1 km away, Campo de’ Fiori 1.7 km and Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere 1.7 km, with its trattorias and evening life. For those who enjoy walking, the Gianicolo Belvedere offers one of the most striking views over the city, about 1.1 km away, particularly pleasant on spring and summer evenings. In winter, the area remains easy to get around thanks to the proximity of the main rail connections.
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Guests particularly praise the cleanliness (9.3) and staff hospitality (8.9), as well as the free WiFi (9.1). Comfort and location also receive very positive ratings, while the value for money remains solid at 8.7, confirming an overall fabulous rating.
No, Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri does not allow pets during the stay.
Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri is about 1.3 km from St. Peter’s Basilica, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri offers free WiFi connection in all rooms, rated 9.1 by guests.
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Yes, Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri offers rooms with allergy-free solutions designed for guests sensitive to common allergens.
Roma San Pietro Railway Station is just 200 meters from Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri, while Cipro metro station is about 1.3 km away.
No, Il Mandorlo – Casa Palmeri does not accept cash payments: a credit card accepted by the property is required.
