Holiday home in the heart of Vaticano Prati in Rome, with a terrace, air conditioning and two bedrooms just steps from the Vatican Museums.
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Maison Penelope is a holiday home in Rome, in the Vaticano Prati district, about 600 metres from the Vatican Museums and just over a kilometre from St. Peter’s Square. The property occupies the second floor of a residential building on Via Sebastiano Ziani, in the Trionfale area, and stands out for its private terrace overlooking the neighbourhood.
The accommodation, suitable for families or small groups of up to six people, consists of a single apartment of 70 square metres with two separate bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and two full bathrooms, one of which has a bidet. The kitchen is equipped with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee machine, designed for guests who want to move around independently during their stay.
Available services include air conditioning, a washing machine, free WiFi and private parking available for a fee. The location, rated 9.7 by guests, allows guests to walk to the Cipro metro stop and several restaurants in the neighbourhood, while remaining close to the main attractions of the Vatican area.
Maison Penelope offers a single accommodation option, designed for those seeking the space and independence of a real apartment in the heart of Rome. The 2-Bedroom House occupies the entire second floor of the building, for a total of 70 square metres spread across two separate bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed and two private bathrooms with showers. The kitchen, equipped with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher and coffee machine, allows guests to prepare meals independently throughout their stay.
The apartment is air-conditioned and overlooks a private terrace, a feature that makes it particularly suitable for extended stays or family groups of up to six people. The combination of single beds, a double bed and a sofa bed in the living room makes the layout flexible, allowing adults and children to be comfortably accommodated in separate spaces.
The only accommodation type available at Maison Penelope is an entire apartment of 70 square metres, spread across two separate bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms with showers. One of the bedrooms has a private en-suite bathroom, while the living room with sofa bed and the terrace overlooking the outside offer an informal space to relax. The fully equipped kitchen, with dishwasher and coffee machine, allows guests to manage meals completely independently, making the accommodation particularly practical for families or groups staying multiple nights.
Maison Penelope offers the typical services of an independent apartment, designed for an autonomous stay in the Vaticano Prati neighbourhood. The property has air conditioning, heating and a lift to reach the second floor, as well as a private terrace and a balcony overlooking the surrounding area. Check-in and check-out are handled privately, and security is ensured by CCTV cameras, an alarm and key access.
The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking independently: stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator, electric kettle and complete utensils. The bathrooms feature a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, while the washing machine allows guests to manage laundry during longer stays.
Pets are allowed, with bowls and baskets available, and free WiFi is active throughout the apartment. A convenience store on site and a hairdresser/beauty salon service are also available for those seeking extra convenience without leaving the property.
Maison Penelope is located in the Trionfale district, a short distance from Vaticano Prati, in a residential area of Rome characterised by period buildings, neighbourhood shops and venues frequented mainly by locals. The street, quiet despite its proximity to the centre, allows guests to walk to the main attractions of the Vatican area without the traffic of the more touristy streets.
The Cipro metro stop is just 150 metres away, while Valle Aurelia station, also served by train connections, is about 750 metres away. The Vatican Museums can be reached in about ten minutes on foot (600 metres), and St. Peter’s Square is about 1.1 km away. Rome Ciampino Airport is 15 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is about 16 km away, both connected to the city centre by trains and shuttle buses.
In the immediate surroundings there are restaurants such as Secondo Tradizione and La Pratolina, about a hundred metres away, ideal for an informal dinner after a day of sightseeing. Monte Ciocci Park, 550 metres away, offers a panoramic viewpoint over Rome and cycle/pedestrian paths that are popular for evening walks in summer. From here it is possible to reach Castel Sant’Angelo (1.8 km) and, venturing further into the centre, Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II and the Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona districts, both about 2.5 km away, for those wishing to continue exploring the historic city.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.7) and free WiFi (10), followed by comfort and staff (9.5). Guests appreciate the space of the apartment and its cleanliness, confirming an overall exceptional rating of 9.5.
Yes, Maison Penelope accepts pets and provides bowls and baskets; a surcharge may apply.
Maison Penelope offers a valet parking service, available at an additional cost and not included in the stay price.
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Maison Penelope is located about 600 metres from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in about ten minutes.
Yes, Maison Penelope offers free WiFi throughout the apartment, rated by guests with the maximum score of 10.
The Maison Penelope apartment can accommodate up to 6 people, spread across two separate bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room.
No, Maison Penelope does not require a minimum age for check-in.
