Lux Urbis Pio VIII

Lux Urbis Pio VIII is a bed and breakfast in Rome, located in the Valle Aurelia area, about 300 metres from the metro station of the same name and just over a kilometre from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.

The property offers air-conditioned double rooms with private bathroom, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and a kettle for tea and coffee: some units also have a balcony or terrace with city views, while one room is fitted with a bathtub instead of a shower. The accommodations are designed for two or three people, with bedding options that include an extra sofa bed for those travelling in a group.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning, appreciated by guests along with the free WiFi available throughout the property. The location, just steps from Valle Aurelia station and Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station, makes it easy to reach both the Vatican and Rome’s historic centre, while still keeping a quiet residential setting, ideal for those looking for a practical yet intimate stay in the capital.

★ 8.5 · Very Good · 26 reviews

Room types

Lux Urbis Pio VIII offers three variants of the same double room type with private bathroom, all air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen TV, refrigerator and a kettle for tea and coffee. The room sizes are compact, between 14 and 15 square metres, and maximum occupancy ranges from two to three people thanks to the addition of a sofa bed in two of the three options.

What mainly differentiates the rooms are the outdoor spaces and the type of bathroom: some units offer a balcony and terrace with city views, ideal for those who want to look out over the rooftops of Rome, while one room stands out for its bathroom with a bathtub instead of a shower. One of the room types, without outdoor space but larger, is designed for those who prioritise indoor space over the view.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Terrace, Balcony, City view

Air-conditioned double room of 14 m², with a private terrace offering city views and a bathroom with shower. It is the only one of the three designed exclusively for two people, with a tea and coffee making set and essential furnishings for a practical stay.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

15 m² · Private bathroom

1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
City view, Courtesy set, Hairdryer

It is the largest room in the property, 15 m², without a balcony or terrace but complete with courtesy set, bidet, hairdryer and wardrobe. The extra sofa bed makes it suitable for those travelling in three.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Bathtub, Terrace, Balcony

The only one of the three rooms with a bathtub instead of a shower, combined with a terrace and balcony offering city views. The sofa bed allows it to accommodate up to three people in 14 m².

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to be close to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Square without staying right in the historic centre.
Yes, if you appreciate a buffet breakfast served every morning.
Yes, if you're looking for a room with a terrace or balcony and city views at an affordable price.
Yes, if you're travelling in a group or with family and need a room with a sofa bed for three people.
Yes, if you prefer to get around by public transport: Valle Aurelia metro station is 300 metres from the property.

Maybe not, if...

Perhaps not, if you're travelling with a pet, as the property does not accept them.
Perhaps not, if you need private parking, which is not available at the property.
Perhaps not, if you prefer to pay in cash: only credit cards are accepted here.
Perhaps not, if you expect to arrive after 9:00 PM, the check-in cutoff time without an extra charge.

Hotel facilities & services

Lux Urbis Pio VIII offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, fitted with a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, plus a refrigerator and kettle for tea and coffee in every unit. WiFi is free throughout the property, while non-smoking rooms ensure a comfortable environment for every type of guest.

General services include daily housekeeping, a lift, heating and key access, features that simplify the day-to-day management of the stay even for longer stays. There is also an on-site minimarket, useful for those who want to make a few purchases without leaving the property.

A buffet breakfast is served every morning, while the rooms with city views and some private terraces add extra value to a stay designed for practicality, just a few steps from the main connections to the centre of Rome.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
View
Shower
Lift

General facilities

Daily housekeeping
Fire extinguishers
Key access
On-site minimarket
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Lift
Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
City view
View
Electric kettle
Refrigerator

Location & what to see

Lux Urbis Pio VIII is located in the Valle Aurelia district, a residential area on the slopes of Monte Ciocci, in north-west Rome, not far from the Vatican walls. The setting is quiet, with small local bars and trattorias such as Trattoria da Aldo, just 200 metres away, and Gustamundo, 250 metres away, offering a more authentic alternative to the tourist venues of the centre.

Transport links are one of the area’s strengths: Valle Aurelia metro station is about 300 metres away, as is the train station of the same name, while Baldo degli Ubaldi station is 850 metres away. From here you can reach the Vatican Museums, about 1.2 km away, and St. Peter’s Square, just over a kilometre away, in a few minutes. The historic centre, with Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, is about 2.4-2.5 km away, while Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are both about 15 km away.

Guests staying here can spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then take a walk in the nearby Monte Ciocci Park, 550 metres away, a scenic green area popular with locals for jogging or simply enjoying the view over Rome. In the afternoon you can head down towards the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo, about 2 km away, and then continue on foot or by public transport towards the historic centre, among squares, trattorias and the main monuments of the eternal city.

Valle Aurelia Metro Station — direct link to reach the centre of Rome in a few minutes 300 m

Trattoria da Aldo — local restaurant ideal for a traditional Roman dinner 200 m

Vatican Museums — one of the largest art collections in the world, including the Sistine Chapel 1.2 km

St. Peter's Square — heart of Vatican City, a destination for pilgrims and visitors 1.2 km

Monte Ciocci Park — scenic green area great for walks and views over the city 550 m

Castel Sant'Angelo — historic fortress on the Tiber turned into a museum 2 km

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What guests say about Lux Urbis Pio VIII

8.5

Very Good · 26 reviews

Staff

9.2

Comfort

8.9

Location

8.3

Cleanliness

9.3

Facilities

9

Value for money

8.6

Free Wi-Fi

7.5

Guests especially praise the cleanliness (9.3) and staff helpfulness (9.2), followed by well-rated services and comfort. The value for money remains solid (8.6), while the location, though convenient for transport links, receives a slightly lower score (8.3).