B&B on the top floor of a historic building steps from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, sweet breakfast and shared kitchen.
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Old Kitchen Vatican Suites is a bed & breakfast occupying the top floor of a historic building in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, a 5-minute walk from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica. The property is just 100 metres from the Ottaviano metro station, in a location reviewers rate 9.8 for couples’ stays.
The rooms, overlooking a historic street in the neighbourhood, are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with flat-screen TV, wardrobe and en-suite bathroom equipped with hairdryer and toiletries; one room type instead has a private bathroom located outside the room. The range includes double, twin and triple options, suited to both couples and small groups or families with children.
Every morning a sweet breakfast is served in the shared kitchen, which guests can also use at other times of the day. Amenities include luggage storage, a shuttle service and free WiFi throughout the property, making Old Kitchen Vatican Suites a practical base for exploring Rome’s historic centre.
Old Kitchen Vatican Suites offers three room types, all located on the top floor of a historic building and overlooking the street on which the property sits. Each room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a flat-screen TV, wardrobe and free WiFi; most rooms have an en-suite bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, while one room type has a private bathroom located outside the room.
Room sizes range from 16 to 20 square metres and maximum occupancy varies from two to three people, with the Superior Triple Room designed for those travelling in a group or with a child. All rooms have a city view and are equipped with a coffee machine, an added touch alongside the shared kitchen available to the whole property during the day.
An 18 sqm room with en-suite bathroom, designed for two people, offering a city view and the choice between a large double bed or two single beds. It is air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a coffee machine in the room for an early breakfast or a break on your own.
This is the largest room in the property, at 20 sqm and with space for three people: the bed configuration suits both small groups and families, with the choice between a double bed paired with a single one or three separate single beds. City view and coffee machine complete the amenities.
The most compact of the three room types, at 16 sqm, stands out for its private bathroom located outside the room rather than en suite. Here too you can choose between a large double bed or two single beds, with air conditioning and flat-screen TV included.
Old Kitchen Vatican Suites offers amenities designed for practical stays in the heart of Rome. All rooms are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with private bathroom, hairdryer and toiletries; many also have a bathtub or shower, bidet and quality bed linen. The shared kitchen is available to guests for the sweet breakfast served every morning and for independent use during the rest of the day, with kettle and coffee machine available.
General services include luggage storage, private or express check-in and check-out, shuttle service and a safe, useful for those visiting the city on a tight schedule. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift to reach the top floor where the rooms are located, while free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the property.
Old Kitchen Vatican Suites is located on Via degli Scipioni, in the Prati district, just steps from the border with Vatican City. The area is characterised by period buildings, neighbourhood shops and venues frequented by both Romans and visitors, with tourist traffic concentrated mainly around Piazza Risorgimento, 250 metres from the property. It is a residential yet central area, convenient for walking to the city’s main religious and museum attractions.
The Ottaviano metro station, on Line A, is just 100 metres away and connects directly to Piazza di Spagna in three stops and to Roma Termini station in six. Roma San Pietro train station is 1.4 km away, while Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 km and 15 km away respectively. The Vatican Museums are 500 metres away and St. Peter’s Basilica 650 metres away, both comfortably reachable on foot.
Guests staying here can devote the first part of the day to visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then continue on to Castel Sant’Angelo, 900 metres away, and cross the bridge of the same name to reach the historic centre. Piazza Navona and the Pantheon are reachable with about a 20-minute walk, while Piazza del Popolo, 1.4 km away, is a convenient stop for those who want to extend their walk towards Villa Borghese. In summer, evenings in the bars around Piazza Risorgimento are a quieter alternative to the more touristy centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.8, and the staff’s helpfulness, rated 9.4. Cleanliness and comfort remain at high levels, while value for money and WiFi receive slightly more modest scores, though still in the positive range.
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No, Old Kitchen Vatican Suites does not allow pets during your stay.
Old Kitchen Vatican Suites is located about 500 metres from the Vatican Museums, reachable in just a few minutes on foot.
Yes, Old Kitchen Vatican Suites includes a sweet breakfast served every morning in the shared kitchen.
Yes, Old Kitchen Vatican Suites offers free WiFi connection throughout the property.
No, Old Kitchen Vatican Suites does not have on-site private parking.
Old Kitchen Vatican Suites is reachable via the Ottaviano metro station, just 100 metres from the property, directly connected to Piazza di Spagna and Roma Termini station.
