Family-run guest house just steps from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, buffet breakfast and a location that couples rate extremely highly.
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Lory House is a guest house in Rome, in the Prati district, about 4 minutes’ walk from St. Peter’s Basilica and 100 metres from Ottaviano Metro Station. The property offers free WiFi, a shared lounge and air-conditioned rooms designed for those who want to experience the Vatican without giving up comfort and quiet.
The rooms, equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, have a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The offer includes a 20 m² Standard Double Room and a smaller 15 m² Single Room, both soundproofed and overlooking the inner courtyard. Breakfast is served buffet-style in the morning.
The area around Via Ottaviano is lively and well served, with bars and restaurants just steps away and the metro providing a quick link to the historic centre. St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Gardens and Castel Sant’Angelo are all within walking distance, making Lory House a convenient base for visiting Rome without a car. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.8 on Booking for a trip for two.
Lory House offers two room types, both designed for short or extended stays in the heart of Prati. All accommodations are air-conditioned and soundproofed, equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, with a private bathroom complete with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. The view over the inner courtyard ensures a good level of quiet away from the traffic on the street.
The Standard Double Room, at 20 m², is the larger option and accommodates up to two people, making it ideal for couples or those travelling with a child. The Single Room, smaller at 15 m², is designed for one guest and is the most practical choice for solo travellers who still want all the essential comforts, from the minibar to internet access, without compromising on a good night’s sleep.
The larger of the two available room types, with 20 m² of space and a view over the inner courtyard. Designed for two people, it is equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, plus a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries.
Smaller than the Standard Double Room at 15 m², it is designed for a single guest. It offers the same essential amenities: flat-screen TV, safe, minibar and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Lory House provides guests with a shared lounge with TV area, daily housekeeping and private check-in and check-out, as well as a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request. The property is entirely non-smoking, with parquet flooring, heating, soundproofing and a lift, and room service can be requested during the stay.
Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, as well as a wardrobe, desk and electrical outlet near the bed. Some accommodations also include a kitchen with microwave and dining area, useful for longer stays.
For dining, breakfast can be requested in the room, while a minibar is available in all room types. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is a flat-screen TV with cable channels in the rooms.
Lory House is located on Via Ottaviano, in the heart of the Prati district, just steps from the Vatican and Piazza Risorgimento. The area is residential yet lively, with shops, cafés and traditional Roman restaurants two minutes from the property, such as Da Vito e Dina and Vulió, both just 50 metres away.
The location is especially convenient for those travelling without a car: Ottaviano Metro Station is 100 metres away and connects to the historic centre in just a few stops, while Lepanto Metro Station is 750 metres away. Roma San Pietro railway station, 1.4 km away, offers regional connections, and Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away. St. Peter’s Square is 550 metres on foot, the Vatican Museums 350 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo about 950 metres.
Guests staying here can spend the morning visiting St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums, then stroll through the Vatican Gardens and Piazza Risorgimento. In the afternoon, it’s easy to head towards the historic centre: Piazza Navona is about 1.7 km away, Campo de’ Fiori 1.8 km, and the Trevi Fountain 2.3 km, all reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. In every season, the area remains convenient for those visiting Rome with children too, thanks to the proximity of green spaces such as Piazza Santa Marta.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, with a score of 9.9, and the location, rated 9.8. The cleanliness and comfort of the rooms are also highly appreciated. The value for money, at 9.4, confirms an overall very positive experience for guests.
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No, Lory House does not allow guests to stay with pets.
No, Lory House does not have parking reserved for guests; we recommend checking public parking options in the Prati area.
Yes, Lory House includes a buffet breakfast with the stay, served every morning.
The Vatican Museums are about 350 metres from Lory House, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
Lory House only accepts cash payments.
No, Lory House does not require a minimum age for check-in.
