A family-run B&B just steps from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms, an Italian buffet breakfast, and one of the highest location scores in Rome.
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La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B is a bed and breakfast in the Aurelio district of Rome, just 900 metres from St. Peter’s Basilica and 2.3 km from the historic centre. The property sits in a quiet residential setting, close to St. Martha’s Square and the Vatican Gardens, and within walking distance of the Vatican Museums.
The rooms, all with private entrance and private bathroom with shower and bidet, are air-conditioned and furnished with a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee kettle, a wardrobe, and tiled flooring. The offering includes a Double Room, a Double/Twin Room, and a Triple Room, suitable for couples as well as small groups or families.
An Italian buffet breakfast is served every morning, while general services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, and a paid airport shuttle available on request. The area around the property offers numerous bars and restaurants just steps from the entrance, making the B&B a good option for those wanting to visit the Vatican and central Rome without giving up the calm of a residential neighbourhood.
The three room types offered by La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B share the same basic amenities: private entrance, private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a small tea and coffee set. Tiled flooring and a wardrobe complete the essential yet functional furnishings of each room.
What sets the rooms apart is mainly size and capacity. The Double Room, at 15 m², is designed for two people with a large double bed. The Double/Twin Room, at 16 m², offers the same configuration but with an alternative layout of single beds, also for two guests. The Triple Room, the largest at 20 m², can accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed, making it the most suitable choice for small groups or families with a child.
At 16 m², this room offers a flexible configuration designed for two people, with private entrance and private bathroom with shower and bidet. Air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete a practical solution for those seeking comfortable accommodation near the Vatican.
This is the largest room in the property, at 20 m² and accommodating up to three guests thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed. Ideal for families or small groups, it retains a private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV.
The most compact of the three room types, at 15 m² designed for a couple. It features a private entrance, private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning, and a flat-screen TV, in a cosy yet functional setting.
La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B offers rooms with a private bathroom complete with bidet, shower, hairdryer, and bed linen, plus air conditioning and heating for comfort in every season. Every room has a flat-screen TV and internet connection, while a tea and coffee kettle is available both in the room and as part of a wider dining service, with the option of breakfast served directly in the room.
General services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, private check-in and check-out, and 24-hour security. The property also arranges an airport shuttle on request and offers a general shuttle service, useful for those arriving with heavy luggage or particular travel schedules.
For those travelling by car, street parking is available nearby. Breakfast, served every morning, is an Italian buffet, with special dietary menus available on request and fresh fruit among the options.
La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B is located in the Aurelio district, a quiet residential area just steps from the border with Vatican City. The neighbourhood is dotted with small local bars and restaurants, such as Squili Bistrò and Capitan Cono, both about 40 metres from the entrance, convenient for a casual dinner after a day of sightseeing.
St. Peter’s Basilica is just 900 metres away, while St. Peter’s Square can be reached in about a 500-metre walk. The Vatican Museums are 850 metres away and the Vatican Gardens just 400 metres. For those using public transport, Roma San Pietro railway station is 300 metres away, while the Cipro and Valle Aurelia metro stations are about 1 km away. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 14 and 16 km away respectively, with a paid airport shuttle arranged by the property on request.
Beyond the Vatican, the district allows for a short walk to Castel Sant’Angelo (1.2 km) and, heading towards the historic centre, Piazza Navona (1.7 km) and Campo de’ Fiori (1.6 km), classic stops for anyone visiting Rome throughout the year. In spring and autumn, the area is well suited to walks along the Tiber towards Trastevere, while in summer it’s worth taking advantage of the cooler morning hours to visit the Vatican Museums, often crowded in the afternoon.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.8) and cleanliness (9.7), followed by the location (9.7), rated excellent especially by couples. Comfort and value for money also receive very high ratings, confirming an overall consistent experience appreciated by guests.
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Yes, La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B accepts pets on request and at no additional cost.
La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B is just 900 metres from St. Peter’s Basilica, making it easily reachable on foot.
Yes, La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B includes an Italian buffet breakfast served every morning, with special dietary menus available on request.
At La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B, street parking is available near the property, rather than private on-site parking.
Yes, La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B arranges a paid airport shuttle on request, useful for reaching Ciampino and Fiumicino airports.
La Fabbrica di San Pietro B&B offers a Double Room, a Double/Twin Room, and a Triple Room, all with private bathroom and air conditioning.
