Guest house in the Aurelio district of Rome, a short walk from St. Peter's, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and airport shuttle on request.
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Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House is a guest house located in the Aurelio district of Rome, just 900 metres from St. Peter’s Basilica and about 850 metres from the Vatican Museums. The property is entirely non-smoking and is aimed at those who wish to stay near the Vatican without giving up easy access to the historic centre: Piazza Navona is 2.3 km away, and Castel Sant’Angelo about 1.2 km away.
The rooms, all with a private bathroom equipped with a bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, offer air conditioning, soundproofed walls, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and electric kettle. The available room types are variants of the same Deluxe Room, with sizes ranging between 16 and 18 m² and a maximum capacity of two guests plus one child.
The location is the feature most appreciated by guests, with a score of 8.8, particularly suited for couples. Bars, restaurants and cafés can be found just metres away, while Roma San Pietro railway station is reachable in a few minutes on foot. For those arriving by plane, the property offers a paid airport shuttle, useful given the distance from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
The rooms available at Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House are three variants of the same Deluxe room type, all designed for couples or small groups with a maximum of two adults and one child. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, soundproofed walls, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and electric kettle for an independent coffee or tea break.
The differences between the three rooms mainly concern the size, which ranges from 16 to 18 m², while the furnishings and amenities remain consistent throughout the property. One of the rooms also includes a safe, useful for those travelling with valuables. The large double bed is the configuration common to all rooms, suitable for a romantic stay or a short trip for two in the area of Rome closest to the Vatican.
The largest of the three Deluxe rooms, with 18 m² of space. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, wardrobe, flat-screen TV and electric kettle for tea or coffee in the room.
A 16 m² variant, the only one of the three to include a safe for securely storing valuables. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete the amenities.
Third Deluxe variant, of 16 m², with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and hairdryer. Air conditioning, wardrobe and soundproofed walls ensure a quiet stay in the heart of the Aurelio district.
Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House offers a range of amenities designed for a practical stay in the Aurelio district of Rome. The property is entirely non-smoking, with air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, and provides heating for the colder months. For those arriving by plane, a paid airport shuttle service is available, useful given the distance from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom complete with toilet, bidet, shower, towels, toilet paper, complimentary bath products and hairdryer. There is also a wardrobe or closet for storing personal belongings and an electric kettle for preparing hot drinks independently.
On the technology front, all rooms have a flat-screen TV and free internet connection, so guests can stay connected during their stay. Together, these amenities make the property a practical base for visiting the Vatican and the centre of Rome.
Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area close to Vatican City, away from the bustle of the historic centre but just steps from its landmarks. The area is characterised by residential buildings, small shops and local venues, with St. Peter’s Basilica reachable in about 10 minutes on foot (900 metres).
Getting around is made easier by the proximity to several transport hubs: Roma San Pietro railway station is just 300 metres away, while Cipro Metro Station and Valle Aurelia Metro Station are about 1.1 km away. For those arriving by plane, Fiumicino Airport is about 16 km away and Ciampino Airport about 14 km away; the property offers a paid airport shuttle to make the connection easier. Within a few hundred metres there are also bars such as Bar Prudenzi and restaurants such as Squili Bistrò and The Dome, convenient for everyday meals.
From a tourist perspective, the Vatican Museums are 850 metres away and Castel Sant’Angelo about 1.2 km away, while Piazza Navona is 2.3 km away and Campo de’ Fiori 2 km away, both reachable with a half-hour walk or a few minutes by bus. The area is well suited to those who want to devote their days to visiting the Vatican and its museums, before heading into the historic centre in the afternoon, perhaps as far as Trastevere, about 1.7 km away, for the evening atmosphere of its lanes.
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Guests particularly praise the location, rated 8.8, ideal for those visiting the Vatican. Scores for amenities, cleanliness and comfort are at intermediate levels, while the value for money receives a moderately positive rating, consistent with the property’s simple style.
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No, Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House does not allow pets during the stay.
Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House is located about 900 metres from St. Peter’s Basilica and 850 metres from the Vatican Museums, both reachable on foot.
Yes, Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House offers a paid airport shuttle to reach Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
Yes, all rooms at Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House are air-conditioned and feature soundproofed walls.
No, Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House is an entirely non-smoking property, including all rooms.
From Le Stanze dei Cardinali Guest House, Piazza Navona is 2.3 km away and Castel Sant’Angelo about 1.2 km away, while Roma San Pietro railway station, 300 metres away, offers quick connections to the centre.
