Family-run guest house in the Aurelio district, a few steps from St. Peter's, with panoramic terraces and air-conditioned, allergy-free rooms.
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Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri is a guest house in Rome, in the Aurelio district, about 850 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 1.3 km from St. Peter’s Basilica.
The entirely non-smoking property offers four room types designed for solo travellers, couples and small groups: from the Standard Single Room to the Superior Triple Room with an additional sofa bed. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with courtesy set, a coffee machine and a minibar; the two Superior room types add a balcony and terrace with city views.
Guests can make use of a shared terrace, free WiFi and a daily cleaning service, in a building fitted with hypoallergenic solutions and soundproofing. The location in the Aurelio area, just 200 metres from Roma San Pietro railway station, makes both airport arrivals and trips to the historic centre convenient, ideal for those who want to visit the Vatican while staying in a family-run, intimate setting.
The four room types available at Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri cover different needs, from solo travellers to families with children. All share air conditioning, a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a minibar and soundproofed walls, ensuring consistent standards across every category.
What sets them apart is size and outlook: the Standard Single Room, the most compact at 12 m², is designed for solo travellers, while the Standard Double Room offers 15 m² with a garden view. The two Superior room types, Double and Triple, add a balcony and terrace with city views and reach 16 and 25 m² respectively, the latter with a sofa bed to accommodate up to three people.
A 15 m² double room with garden and inner courtyard views, featuring a private patio, air conditioning and a bathroom with walk-in shower. The minibar and coffee machine complete a setting designed for quiet stays away from street noise.
The most compact room in the property, designed for solo travellers: 12 m² with a garden view, a private patio and a bathroom with shower and bidet. Air conditioning, a minibar and a coffee machine make the room practical for short city stays.
Compared to the Standard, this 16 m² room gains a private balcony and a terrace with city views, ideal for those who want to enjoy the Rome skyline at sunset. A private bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning complete the amenities.
The largest room in the property, at 25 m² and with a sofa bed that makes it suitable for small groups or families of up to three people. It also features a balcony and terrace with city views, plus a private bathroom and air conditioning.
Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri focuses on well-equipped rooms and functional common areas. Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, plus a desk, wardrobe and a power outlet near the bed; there is also a sitting area with a coffee machine and electric kettle for those who want to move around comfortably within the room.
At a general level, the property offers a shared terrace with outdoor furniture, daily cleaning service, luggage storage and a safe, along with solutions designed for allergic guests and soundproofed rooms. Connecting and family rooms are available, useful for those travelling in groups, while a lift and marble or tiled floors make moving around the property easier.
The offering is completed by free WiFi throughout the property and satellite channels on the rooms’ flat-screen TVs, for those who want to stay connected or relax after a day out exploring Rome.
Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area close to the Vatican, quiet yet just a few minutes’ walk from Rome’s most visited sites. Nearby you’ll find small local bars and restaurants, such as Buona Forchetta and Rosy o’Grady, both around 150 metres from the property, ideal for an informal dinner after a day of sightseeing.
Transport links are a strong point of the area: Roma San Pietro railway station is just 200 metres away, while Cipro metro station is 1.3 km away and Valle Aurelia metro station 1.2 km away, both useful for reaching the historic centre without a car. St. Peter’s Square is 850 metres away and the Vatican Museums about 1.2 km, while Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are around 14 and 16 km away respectively.
Guests staying here can easily move between the great classics of papal and baroque Rome: from Castel Sant’Angelo (1.4 km) to Campo de’ Fiori (1.7 km), passing through Piazza Navona (1.8 km) and the Trevi Fountain (2.7 km). In summer, evening walks along the Tiber and towards the Gianicolo Belvedere, about 1.1 km away, offer a good vantage point over the city; in winter, the proximity to museums and basilicas makes the area convenient for cultural tourism sheltered from the cold.
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Guests particularly praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both rated 8.9, and the location near the Vatican, especially appreciated by couples with a score of 8.8. Staff friendliness and value for money also receive good ratings, while WiFi gets more modest scores.
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No, Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri does not allow pets during your stay.
Yes, Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri is located about 850 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 1.2 km from the Vatican Museums, in the Aurelio district.
Yes, Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, breakfast service is neither included nor available at Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri.
Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri is just 200 metres from Roma San Pietro railway station and about 14 km from Rome Ciampino airport and 16 km from Fiumicino airport.
Yes, all rooms at Il Melograno – Casa Palmeri are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and coffee machine.
