Historic guest house in the centre of Viterbo, with terrace, restaurant and air-conditioned rooms, a short walk from Rocca Albornoz and Bagnaccio Thermal Baths.
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L’Archetto Dimora Storica is a guest house located in the historic centre of Viterbo, about 500 metres from Viterbo Porta Romana station and a few minutes’ walk from Rocca Albornoz.
The three room types available, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, include the Double Room, the Family Room with Bathroom and the Suite with separate living area: solutions designed for both couples and families with children. The property also offers a terrace, an in-house restaurant and free WiFi, while an Italian breakfast is served every morning.
The location allows guests to reach the medieval historic centre of Viterbo on foot, with its network of alleys and Renaissance palaces, and to travel by car to Villa Lante, about 5.5 km away, or to the Bomarzo Monster Park, 20 km away. The historic setting of the building and its attention to detail make L’Archetto Dimora Storica a suitable choice for those seeking a peaceful stay close to the main points of interest in Tuscia.
The rooms at L’Archetto Dimora Storica are divided into three types, designed for different needs: from the more compact Double Room, at 25 sqm, to the larger solutions of 50 sqm such as the Family Room with Bathroom and the Suite. All units feature a private bathroom with courtesy set, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and safe, ensuring consistent standards across every accommodation.
The main differences concern the spaces and bed layout: the Family Room with Bathroom combines a double bed with a sofa bed to accommodate families with children, while the Suite is arranged with a living area separate from the bedroom, with parquet flooring and a second bed available in the living area. The Double Room remains the most intimate choice, ideal for a couple looking for an essential stay in the historic centre of Viterbo.
The Double Room is the property’s most intimate accommodation, with 25 sqm of space and a city view. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet, courtesy set and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and safe. It is the ideal choice for a couple looking for an essential stay in the heart of Viterbo.
With its 50 sqm, this room doubles the space of the Double Room and adds a sitting area with a sofa bed, ideal for families with children up to 4 guests. The private bathroom includes a shower and bidet, while air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a city view are also included.
The Suite is the only room type with a living area separate from the bedroom, furnished with parquet flooring, a sofa and a dedicated living space. The private bathroom features a shower and complimentary toiletries, while air conditioning, safe and flat-screen TV complete a solution designed for those wanting more space spread across two rooms.
L’Archetto Dimora Storica offers guests a terrace, an in-house restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. The entire building is non-smoking, with rooms also dedicated to families, and is equipped with air conditioning, heating, safe and security systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Accessible parking is available for those who need it, while the rooms lack nothing: private bathroom with shower, bidet, complimentary toiletries and hairdryer, as well as wardrobe or closet and an electrical outlet near the bed. The rooms are equipped with flat-screen TV and internet access, for a practical stay for both tourists and those travelling for work in the Viterbo area.
L’Archetto Dimora Storica is located in the historic centre of Viterbo, on Via San Cristoforo, in one of the liveliest areas of the city, among medieval alleys and Renaissance palaces. The area is full of cafés, bars and restaurants just steps from the property, such as Happiness Cafe just 20 metres away and La Pinseria di Via Saffi at 40 metres, as well as Caffe Cavour and Soho Bar, both a few hundred metres away.
Viterbo Porta Romana railway station is about 500 metres away, while Viterbo station is 900 metres away, convenient for those arriving by train from Rome. Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 64 km away, reachable by car in just over an hour, while Rome Ciampino Airport is 78 km away. The historic centre can be visited comfortably on foot: Rocca Albornoz is 700 metres away and the Fontana di Piazza della Rocca is 650 metres away.
Guests staying at L’Archetto Dimora Storica can spend a day at the Bagnaccio Thermal Baths, 350 metres away, for an open-air thermal bath, or venture towards Villa Lante in Bagnaia, about 5.5 km away, among the most celebrated Renaissance gardens in Lazio. The Bomarzo Monster Park, with its sixteenth-century sculptures, is about 20 km away, while Civita di Bagnoregio, the famous suspended village, is 33 km away. In summer, the area is well suited to excursions through the Tuscia countryside and visits to historic villages, while in winter the centre of Viterbo, with its thermal baths and museums, remains a pleasant destination in every season.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, scored 10, and the cleanliness of the rooms, rated 9.9. The central location also wins guests over, appreciated with a 9.8, while couples visiting Viterbo give this aspect a specific 9.8. The value for money remains very high overall, at 9.7.
No, L’Archetto Dimora Storica does not allow guests to stay with pets.
Check-in at L’Archetto Dimora Storica is possible from 15:00 to 00:00.
L’Archetto Dimora Storica has parking dedicated to guests with disabilities; no general free parking is indicated for all guests.
Yes, L’Archetto Dimora Storica serves an Italian breakfast every morning.
L’Archetto Dimora Storica is located in the historic centre of Viterbo, about 700 metres from Rocca Albornoz and 650 metres from Fontana di Piazza della Rocca.
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Yes, L’Archetto Dimora Storica offers family rooms, such as the 50 sqm Family Room with Bathroom which accommodates up to 4 people.
