A guest house in the Prati district, just steps from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and free WiFi for those visiting Rome on foot or by metro.
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NiK is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, about 800 meters from the Vatican Museums and 950 meters from St. Peter’s Square. The property occupies a building on Via Pietro Borsieri, a short walk from the Ottaviano and Lepanto metro stations, and caters to those who want to move easily between the main attractions of the historic center without giving up the tranquility of a residential area.
The three room types available, from the Budget Double/Twin Room to the Triple to the Double Room, all share air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, minibar and flat-screen TV, differing in size, view and bed configuration. Some units offer city views, others open onto a quieter interior courtyard.
Breakfast includes Italian, English/Irish, vegetarian and American options, also available as takeaway. The property is entirely non-smoking, does not allow pets and is not suitable for parties or events, features that make it especially suited to couples and families visiting the city, as confirmed by the excellent location score given by couples.
NiK offers three room types designed for different needs, from couples looking for an affordable solution to families needing more space. All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries, minibar, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and free WiFi, with bed linen and towels included in every stay.
The Budget Double/Twin Room, the most compact at 14 sqm, offers the flexibility to choose between a double bed or two single beds and provides a city view. The Triple Room, at 17.5 sqm, adds a sofa bed to accommodate up to three people with a view of the interior courtyard. The Double Room, 16 sqm, is the most intimate solution for two people who want a quieter environment away from the street.
The most compact of NiK’s rooms, at 14 sqm, with a flexible configuration: double bed or two single beds, ideal for those looking for an affordable option. It enjoys a city view, along with air conditioning, minibar and private bathroom with shower.
The largest room in the property, at 17.5 sqm, designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to the sofa bed combined with the large double bed. It overlooks the interior courtyard, offering a more intimate setting compared to the other room types, with minibar and air conditioning.
At 16 sqm, this is NiK’s quietest double room, overlooking the interior courtyard and featuring a single large double bed. It’s an intermediate option between the Budget and the Triple, designed for a couple who wants more space than the budget solution without the capacity of the Triple.
NiK provides its guests with a range of services designed to make a stay in Rome easier. Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as bed linen, wardrobe, electric kettle and sofa. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is access to a flat-screen TV in the room.
General services include daily housekeeping, a shuttle service and a paid airport shuttle, useful for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino. The property is entirely non-smoking, has an elevator that makes the upper floors accessible, and offers family rooms for those traveling in groups.
On the dining front, there is a minibar in the room, while breakfast, also served as takeaway, offers Italian, English/Irish, vegetarian and American options to satisfy different tastes in the morning.
NiK is located on Via Pietro Borsieri, in the heart of the Prati district, an orderly residential area north of the Vatican, appreciated for its tree-lined streets, small cafés and neighborhood restaurants. A short walk from the property are venues such as Punto di Cottura and Bencó, both about 150 meters away, as well as Epifani Café at 200 meters, ideal for breakfast or an aperitif without going too far.
Getting around from here is easy: the Ottaviano metro station is just 300 meters away, while Lepanto is 400 meters away, both useful for reaching the historic center in a few minutes. The Vatican Museums are about 800 meters away and St. Peter’s Square just under a kilometer, while the city center is 2.2 km away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino airport is 15 km away and Fiumicino about 17 km away, both also connected via the property’s organized airport shuttle.
The area is well suited to a stay focused on exploring on foot: in addition to the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, Castel Sant’Angelo, about 1.1 km away, and Piazza del Popolo, at 1.2 km, a starting point for walks along Via del Corso, are worth a visit. In spring and autumn the Prati district offers a pleasant climate for walks along the Tiber, while in summer the Vatican museums are more enjoyable in the early morning hours to avoid the crowds.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.1) and room comfort (9.2), as well as the free WiFi rated with top marks. Cleanliness and staff hospitality also receive good ratings, while the price-quality ratio, though positive, remains the most modest score.
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No, NiK does not allow pets during the stay.
NiK is located about 800 meters from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, NiK offers free WiFi in all rooms, rated by guests with the top score.
Yes, NiK arranges a paid airport shuttle to and from Rome’s Ciampino and Fiumicino airports.
NiK welcomes children of all ages, but does not offer cribs or extra beds.
The Ottaviano and Lepanto metro stations are 300 and 400 meters from NiK, respectively.
