Elegant guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican Museums and Ottaviano metro station, with parquet-floored rooms, minibar and free WiFi highly praised by guests.
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MDM Guesthouse is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, just 80 metres from Ottaviano metro station and a 5-minute walk from the Vatican Museums. The property occupies the second floor of an Art Nouveau building, a detail reflected in the atmosphere of the rooms, furnished with parquet floors and carefully finished details.
The six room types cater to different needs, from the simplest double room to suites with a whirlpool bathtub or a separate living area, all equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and a coffee machine or electric kettle. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer and toiletries, while some units add a balcony or whirlpool bathtub for those seeking something extra.
The surrounding area offers numerous restaurants and cafés just steps away, while St. Peter’s Square, Castel Sant’Angelo and Trastevere can be reached on foot or with a short bus ride. Couples in particular praise the location, rated 9.6 for a stay for two, confirming the property’s appeal for those visiting Rome with the Vatican as their base.
The rooms at MDM Guesthouse share a base of amenities designed for everyday comfort: air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and a set for preparing tea or coffee, plus a private bathroom with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The parquet floors and Art Nouveau finishes of the building are found across all room types, from the more compact 12 sqm Double Room to the more spacious solutions.
Those looking for something extra can choose between the Deluxe Double Rooms with bathtub, the Suite with Whirlpool Bathtub featuring a circular bed and DVD player, or the Prestige Suite, the largest and the only one designed for three people, with a balcony and separate living area. Views vary between the inner courtyard and the city, offering a range of options to suit different needs and budgets during a stay in Rome.
The most compact room type in the property, with 12 sqm of air-conditioned space and parquet floors. It features an LCD TV, minibar and coffee machine, with courtyard views and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries.
Larger than the standard Double Room, this 16 sqm Deluxe stands out for its bathtub and soft bathrobes. LCD TV, minibar and wooden floors complete the furnishings, with views over the inner courtyard.
A 25 sqm suite with a circular bed and city views, the only one to offer a whirlpool bathtub. Equipped with a DVD player, a 42-inch LCD TV with Dolby surround and furnishings designed for a more exclusive stay.
The largest suite in the property, the only one able to accommodate up to three people thanks to the additional sofa bed. It features a balcony, separate living area and luxury furnishings, plus flat-screen TV and minibar.
A variant of the Deluxe with a more complete private bathroom, combining bathtub, shower and bidet along with toiletries. Air-conditioned, with flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe and views over the inner courtyard.
An essential 14 sqm room with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer. It includes a safe, wardrobe and a tea and coffee set, with courtyard views for a quiet and functional stay.
MDM Guesthouse offers a range of services geared toward the comfort of the individual guest rather than extensive common areas, in keeping with the guest house format. Among the strengths noted by guests are the free WiFi, the airport shuttle service and the tour desk for organising sightseeing in the city, as well as luggage storage, useful for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
Every room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, bed linen and a wardrobe or closet; many units also include a minibar, coffee machine or kettle for tea. The property, entirely non-smoking, also offers a safe and soundproofed rooms on request.
Rounding out the offering are daily housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, and the possibility of requesting wine or champagne in the room, details that make the stay practical even for those visiting Rome for just a few days.
MDM Guesthouse is located in the Prati district, one of the most elegant and orderly areas of Rome, characterised by Art Nouveau buildings like the one housing the property, on the second floor. The surrounding streets are full of restaurants, cafés and small shops: Ristorante Vulió is just 20 metres away, while Da Vito e Dina and L’Isola della Pizza are about 40 metres away, ideal for dinner without going far.
Transport links are one of the area’s strengths: Ottaviano metro station is 100 metres away, Lepanto metro station is 750 metres away, and Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.4 km away. The Vatican Museums are 350 metres on foot, St. Peter’s Square is 600 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo is about 1 km, while the Trastevere district can be reached by bus in about 15 minutes. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 km and 15 km away respectively.
Guests staying here have the historic centre practically within reach: Piazza Navona is 1.7 km away, the Trevi Fountain 2.3 km, and Piazza di Spagna 2.1 km, all reachable on foot in a 20-30 minute walk or in a few minutes by public transport. In summer the queues at the Vatican Museums grow longer, so it’s advisable to book tickets in advance; in winter the area remains lively thanks to its proximity to St. Peter’s, a destination visited year-round.
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Guests especially praise the location (9.7) and the free WiFi (9.8), as well as the staff’s helpfulness (9.4). Cleanliness and comfort remain at high levels (8.8), while the value for money, though solid (8.4), is the relatively lowest score.
MDM Guesthouse is located at Via Degli Scipioni 71, in the Prati district, 80 metres from Ottaviano metro station and about 350 metres from the Vatican Museums.
No, MDM Guesthouse does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, MDM Guesthouse offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with a score of 9.8.
No, MDM Guesthouse does not accept cash: payment by credit card is required at check-in, with the full amount charged.
MDM Guesthouse offers six room types, from the 12-14 sqm Double Room to the Deluxe Double Rooms with bathtub, up to the Suite with Whirlpool Bathtub and the Prestige Suite with balcony and living area for three people.
MDM Guesthouse is located about 600 metres from St. Peter’s Square and about 1 km, or a 15-minute walk, from Castel Sant’Angelo.
