Cozy guest house just steps from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and a private bathroom in every unit, a few metres from Ottaviano metro station.
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La Luna del Vaticano is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, 50 metres from Ottaviano Metro Station and about 1.1 km from St. Peter’s Basilica.
The property is designed for visitors who want to move around comfortably among the main Vatican sites: the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Square and Castel Sant’Angelo are all reachable on foot in just a few minutes. The rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with a flat-screen TV and safe, and all include a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer; bed linen and towels are always provided. The entire building is non-smoking.
Guests have access to services such as daily housekeeping, private check-in and independent entrance, while nearby there are plenty of bars and restaurants, including one just 20 metres from the door. Location is the most appreciated strength, with a score of 9.8 given by couples: an excellent base for exploring Rome without having to rely on public transport to reach the main tourist attractions in the historic centre.
The three room types available at La Luna del Vaticano share the same essential amenities: air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and toiletries, safe and TV, as well as bed linen and towels always provided. The sizes are compact, ranging between 13 and 15 square metres, consistent with the guest house format designed for practical stays in the heart of Prati.
The Triple Room with Private Bathroom is the most suitable option for small groups or families, thanks to the extra sofa bed that brings capacity up to three people. The Small Double Room, with a French double bed, is designed for two guests in a more compact space, while the Double Room with Private Bathroom offers the same number of guests but with a large double bed and a few extra square metres, making it the most comfortable choice among the available doubles.
The only option in the property designed for three people, thanks to the sofa bed integrated into the room. It has a private entrance, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, safe, electric kettle and flat-screen TV, with a welcome chocolate for guests.
The most compact room type in the property, at 13 sqm with a French double bed suitable for two guests. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, independent entrance, safe and electric kettle complete a functional room for an essential stay.
The largest double room among those offered, with a large double bed and two extra square metres compared to the Small Double Room. Private bathroom with shower, safe, electric kettle and TV make this room the most comfortable choice for couples.
La Luna del Vaticano offers services designed for a practical stay in the heart of Prati. Every room has a private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen, as well as a fridge, electric kettle and an electrical outlet near the bed for maximum convenience.
General services include daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, independent entrance, elevator access to the upper floors, safe and free WiFi throughout the property. There is also an ATM and an on-site convenience store, useful for everyday small needs without having to go out.
The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with heating and air conditioning in every room, with parquet flooring. Pets are allowed upon request, a detail that makes the guest house suitable also for those travelling with a four-legged companion.
La Luna del Vaticano is located in the Prati district, just steps from Vatican City, in a tidy, well-served residential area, lively with neighbourhood shops, bars and restaurants. The street, Via degli Scipioni, is quiet but just a few minutes’ walk from the main roads leading to St. Peter’s and the historic centre.
Ottaviano Metro Station is just 50 metres from the entrance, while Lepanto Metro Station is 650 metres away: two connections that make it easy to reach any part of the city. St. Peter’s Basilica is about 1.1 km away, the Vatican Museums 450 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo 950 metres. For those arriving by plane, Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away and Ciampino Airport 15 km, both connected to the centre by train and bus.
From here you can also walk to Piazza Navona (1.7 km) and Campo de’ Fiori (1.8 km), while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna are just over 2 km away. The area is ideal for those who want to spend their days visiting the Vatican Museums and the Basilica, perhaps alternating morning queues with an evening walk along the Tiber to Castel Sant’Angelo, with an easy return thanks to the nearby metro.
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Reviews particularly reward the location, rated 9.8, and staff helpfulness, at 9.4. Cleanliness and services remain at solid levels, while value for money, though positive, is the most modest score among the categories.
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Yes, La Luna del Vaticano accepts pets upon request, with a possible extra charge to be confirmed with the property.
La Luna del Vaticano is located about 1.1 km from St. Peter’s Basilica, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, La Luna del Vaticano offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, La Luna del Vaticano does not have dedicated parking for guests.
Yes, all rooms at La Luna del Vaticano have a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer.
The nearest station is Ottaviano Metro Station, just 50 metres from the property’s entrance.
