Guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican, with sauna, shared kitchen and air-conditioned rooms a few minutes' walk from Lepanto metro station.
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L’Isola che non c’è is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, just 350 metres from Lepanto Metro Station and with a sauna available to guests.
The property is designed for those visiting the capital who want to move around easily on foot or by public transport: Piazza del Popolo, Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona are all within a ten-minute walk. The rooms, in four different types, range from 14 to 23 square metres and are all air-conditioned, with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities; one of them, the Junior Suite, also has a private sauna.
Besides the shared sauna, guests can use a shared kitchen, free WiFi throughout the property and an on-site bar. It’s a solution particularly suited to couples, who according to reviews especially appreciate the property’s location, rated 9.6 precisely for its proximity to the main attractions of the historic centre.
The rooms at L’Isola che non c’è are divided into four types, all designed for stays as a couple and ranging in size from 14 to 23 square metres. Every unit is equipped with air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities and a wardrobe, offering a consistent level of comfort regardless of the room chosen.
What sets the different options apart are mainly the size and a few specific details: the Double Room and the Superior overlook the inner courtyard, while the Deluxe and the Junior Suite with Sauna face a quiet street and include a private sauna, a plus not found in the other room types. The Junior Suite, the largest at 23 square metres, is laid out as a small suite with a separate bedroom.
The most compact of the four room types, at 14 square metres and overlooking the inner courtyard. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the room is air-conditioned and furnished with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and minibar.
The largest room type in the property, at 23 square metres laid out as a small suite with a separate bedroom. Its distinguishing feature is the private sauna, alongside a bathroom with shower and bidet, minibar and a view of a quiet street.
Larger than the standard Double Room, at 17 square metres and overlooking the inner courtyard. The private bathroom includes toiletries, bidet and hairdryer, while the air-conditioned room comes with cable TV, minibar and wardrobe.
The only double room, apart from the Junior Suite, with a sauna. The private bathroom stands out for its floor-level shower, while the air-conditioned room faces a quiet street and is furnished with minibar and wardrobe.
L’Isola che non c’è offers guests a sauna, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property, three features that make it suitable for both short and extended stays in the heart of Rome. The on-site bar, in-room minibar and tea and coffee making facilities round out the offer for those who prefer to organise their own meals without going out every time.
All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, with parquet or wooden flooring and an iron available on request; the property is entirely non-smoking and has a safe and a carbon monoxide detector for guests’ safety. The private bathrooms all feature a hairdryer, free toiletries and a shower.
Every room is also equipped with a flat-screen TV, cable and pay-per-view channels, plus an internet connection, for entertainment and work during the stay.
L’Isola che non c’è is located in the Prati district, one of Rome’s most orderly and elegant residential areas, a stone’s throw from the Vatican but away from the bustle of the most touristy part of the historic centre. Here early twentieth-century buildings and grid-patterned streets give way to local cafés and restaurants: places such as Pazzi di Pizza and Cantieri Bistrot are just steps from the entrance.
Lepanto Metro Station is 350 metres away, while Flaminio Metro Station is 700 metres away: from there, Piazza del Popolo (550 m) and Piazza Navona (700 m) can be reached in just a few minutes. Castel Sant’Angelo is 750 metres away, Piazza di Spagna 1.1 km and the Vatican Museums 1.4 km. Those arriving by air will find Rome Ciampino Airport around 17 km away, while Fiumicino is 18 km away.
The district is easy to explore on foot in any season: in summer, evening walks along the Tiber towards Ponte Sant’Angelo, 800 metres away, are a good way to escape the daytime heat, while in winter the area’s museums and churches, including the Ara Pacis 450 metres away, remain a good choice regardless of the weather. The proximity to Piazza Cavour, 350 metres away, and the good transport network also make the area convenient for reaching other parts of the city, such as the Trevi Fountain (1.5 km) or Campo de’ Fiori (1.5 km).
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.6, and cleanliness, with 9.5. Room comfort (9.4) and staff service (9.3) are also highly appreciated, reflecting attentive hospitality in a central, well-connected area of Rome.
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No, L’Isola che non c’è does not accept pets during your stay.
Yes, L’Isola che non c’è has a sauna available to guests, also featured as a private amenity in two room types.
L’Isola che non c’è is located in the Prati district, around 700 metres from Piazza Navona and 1.1 km from Piazza di Spagna, both within walking distance.
Yes, L’Isola che non c’è offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Check-in at L’Isola che non c’è is possible from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM, and a photo ID and a credit card are required.
Yes, L’Isola che non c’è is particularly popular with couples, who have given it a rating of 9.6 for location.
