Guest house in the Aurelio district of Rome, just steps from Valle Aurelia metro station and 1.3 km from the Vatican, with air-conditioned rooms and garage parking.
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Olimpica Relais guest house is a family-run property located in the Aurelio district of Rome, a short distance from Valle Aurelia railway station and the metro station of the same name. The location makes it possible to reach the Vatican on foot, about 1.3 km away, and the Vatican Museums, 1.4 km away, making it a practical base for those visiting the city without needing a car.
The three room types available, all with private bathroom, air conditioning and flat-screen TV with satellite channels, differ in size and capacity, with layouts designed for couples, families or small groups of up to four people. Several rooms offer a terrace or a view of the garden and the city, a detail that adds a sense of space even to short stays.
WiFi is free in all areas and garage parking is available on site. The guest house is especially popular with couples, who rate its location 9.2. Pets are not allowed and payments must be made by bank transfer before arrival, with the arrival time to be communicated in advance.
Olimpica Relais guest house offers three room types, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and soundproof walls. The sizes are similar, between 21 and 22.5 square metres, but the capacity varies significantly: from the Deluxe Double Room designed for two people to the Standard Quadruple Room, which can accommodate up to four guests. The bed configuration always pairs a single bed with a large double bed, except in the quadruple room, where there are two single beds instead.
What sets the different options apart is mainly the views: the Deluxe Triple Room and the Deluxe Double Room both have a terrace with garden views, while the Standard Quadruple Room looks out over the city and adds practical features such as a wardrobe and a tea and coffee set. All rooms include bathrobes, toiletries and a hairdryer, for a stay that is functional both for couples and for families with children.
A room designed for three people, with a terrace overlooking the garden as well as a view of the city and inner courtyard. Equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and soundproofing, it is one of the rooms with the most outdoor views in the property.
The largest in capacity among the three room types, suited to families or small groups of up to four people. It features a wardrobe, a tea and coffee set and a city view, without a terrace unlike the other rooms.
The most compact room in the property in terms of size, ideal for couples with a possible child thanks to the option of accommodating up to two minors. It offers a terrace with garden views, the same panoramic feature as the Deluxe Triple Room but in a more intimate space.
Olimpica Relais guest house offers free WiFi in all areas, a plus confirmed by the 9.5 score guests give specifically to this service. Those arriving by car can rely on garage parking, while the property also caters to travel needs with a shuttle service and airport shuttle on request.
General services include luggage storage, private or express check-in and check-out, concierge service and daily room cleaning. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day, with closed-circuit cameras, key access and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There is also a small on-site minimarket, useful for everyday needs.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bathrobes, toiletries, hairdryer and electric kettle. Allergy-friendly options and family rooms are also available, while the entire property is non-smoking.
Olimpica Relais guest house is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area northwest of Rome’s historic centre, valued for its tranquillity and proximity to the Vatican. The urban setting combines residential streets with small neighbourhood shops and casual eateries, with the greenery of Monte Ciocci Park just 800 metres away.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity of two metro stations, Valle Aurelia and Baldo degli Ubaldi, both about 550-700 metres away, and the Valle Aurelia railway station 550 metres away. The Vatican is 1.3 km away and the Vatican Museums 1.4 km away, as is St. Peter’s Square, reachable on foot in under 20 minutes. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are both about 15 km away. Nearby there are also restaurants such as Cantina Tralerighe, just 100 metres away, and Pizza Shop 341, 150 metres away.
Those staying here can spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then head towards the historic centre in the afternoon: Castel Sant’Angelo is 2.2 km away, while Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori are about 2.5-2.6 km away. For an outdoor break, Villa Carpegna and the Monte Ciocci-Monte Mario Cycle and Pedestrian Park offer green spaces suited to walks in any season, while in spring and summer the Vatican gardens and the rooms’ terraces offer pleasant views over the city.
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Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality (9.7) and the free WiFi (9.5), followed by room cleanliness and comfort. The value for money remains solid at 9.1, while the location, although good, receives the lowest score among the categories.
Olimpica Relais guest house is located in the Aurelio district of Rome, 550 metres from Valle Aurelia Metro Station and about 1.3 km from the Vatican.
No, Olimpica Relais guest house does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Olimpica Relais guest house has garage parking on site.
Yes, Olimpica Relais guest house offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service highly appreciated by guests.
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Check-in at Olimpica Relais guest house is possible from 14:30 to 20:00, with advance notice of arrival time required, while check-out is by 10:00.
The Vatican Museums are about 1.4 km from Olimpica Relais guest house, reachable on foot in a walk of about 20 minutes.
