Independent holiday home in the Aurelio district of Rome, just steps from the Vatican, with a panoramic terrace, a full kitchen and pets welcome free of charge.
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Le Scalette is a holiday home in Rome, in the Aurelio district, about 1.4 km from St. Peter’s Basilica.
The accommodation occupies a single 45 m² unit designed for self-catering stays: it includes a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, a kitchen fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, fridge and utensils, and a bathroom with a bathtub or shower and bidet. The private terrace offers a view over the garden and the city, while air conditioning and heating keep the stay comfortable in every season. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The home is suited to families or small groups looking for independent space near the Vatican: it can host up to 4 people thanks to the sofa bed in the living room. Available services include daily cleaning, laundry and a paid airport shuttle on request. Pets are welcome at no extra charge. The quiet, residential area is connected to the historic centre via the nearby Roma San Pietro railway station and Cipro metro stop, both a few minutes’ walk away.
Le Scalette offers a single type of accommodation, designed more as an independent home than a simple hotel room. The 45 m² space hosts up to 4 people and is arranged with a separate bedroom featuring a large double bed and a living room with a sofa bed, ideal for families or groups of friends.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, fridge, coffee machine and utensils, so meals can be prepared without relying on local restaurants. The private bathroom has a bathtub or shower, bidet and toiletries. Completing the accommodation is a terrace with garden and city views, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and an independent entrance, ensuring privacy throughout the stay.
The only accommodation type available at Le Scalette is designed for those who want to experience Rome as if in a real home. At 45 m², it includes a separate bedroom with a large double bed, a living room with a sofa bed for two additional guests, and a full kitchen. The private terrace offers a view over the garden and the city, perfect for breakfast outdoors, while the independent entrance ensures maximum autonomy from the rest of the building.
The amenities at Le Scalette are designed for those seeking the independence of a real home in the heart of Rome. Outside there is a terrace, a patio and a garden with outdoor dining furniture, plus a balcony with city views. The entrance is independent and the whole accommodation is air-conditioned, with heating for the colder months.
Inside, the kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, oven, fridge, microwave and coffee machine, while the private bathroom offers a bathtub or shower, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries. The living room with sofa bed and dining area complete the common spaces. On request, daily cleaning, laundry service and a paid airport shuttle are available, useful for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino.
Le Scalette is located in the Aurelio district, a residential, hilly area behind the Vatican, away from the traffic of the historic centre but just steps from its most famous landmarks. The area, dotted with small houses and low-rise buildings, offers a good number of neighbourhood bars and restaurants, such as the nearby Rosy o’Grady just 50 metres away, ideal for breakfast or dinner without having to travel far.
Getting around is easy: Roma San Pietro railway station is about 300 metres away, while the Cipro metro stop (line A) is just over a kilometre away, convenient for reaching the city centre or Termini station. St. Peter’s Square is about 950 metres on foot, the Vatican Museums are 1.3 km away, and Castel Sant’Angelo is 1.6 km away. For those arriving by plane, Rome Ciampino Airport is 14 km away, while Fiumicino is about 16 km away; the property arranges a paid airport shuttle on request.
Guests staying here can spend their days visiting the Vatican and its Museums, then continue on foot towards the Gianicolo, with its panoramic terraces over the city, or cross the Tiber to reach Trastevere and Piazza di Santa Maria, about 1.7 km away. In the city centre, Piazza Navona (1.1 km) and Campo de’ Fiori (1.8 km) are ideal for evening shopping and aperitifs, while on a longer day trip you can reach the Trevi Fountain, 2.8 km away, crossing the city’s historic districts.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.8, and the location, with an excellent 9.3 also confirmed by couples visiting Rome. Cleanliness and comfort remain at high levels (9.2), while value for money receives solid approval at 9.3.
Yes, Le Scalette accepts pets on request and does not charge any extra fee for their stay.
Le Scalette is located about 950 metres from St. Peter’s Square and about 1.3 km from the Vatican Museums, both easily reachable on foot.
No, Le Scalette does not offer free on-site parking; it’s worth checking the parking options available in the Aurelio area.
The accommodation at Le Scalette can host up to 4 people, thanks to the bedroom with a double bed and the living room with a sofa bed.
Yes, Le Scalette offers free WiFi throughout the property, including inside the accommodation.
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No, Le Scalette does not require any minimum age for check-in.
