Palazzo Medusa is a guest house in the heart of the Navona district in Rome, just steps from Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo, with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms.
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Palazzo Medusa is a guest house located in the Navona district of Rome, just 500 metres from Piazza Navona and 400 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo.
The property offers three room types, from the Standard Single to the Deluxe Double/Twin, all featuring a private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Soundproofed walls ensure a good night’s rest even in the historic centre. Guests have access to a common lounge and can have breakfast at a café adjacent to the building.
Palazzo Medusa is well suited to those who want to explore Rome on foot, wandering through the lanes of Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and Trastevere: the property also offers bicycle rental and an airport shuttle service on request. WiFi is free throughout the building. Couples particularly appreciate the central location, rated 9.6 by guests, while those seeking simplicity and proximity to Rome’s main attractions will find a practical, well-connected base here.
Palazzo Medusa offers three room types, designed for both solo travellers and couples. All accommodations feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee set and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Soundproofed walls are a feature common to the entire property, designed to ensure peace and quiet even in the heart of Rome.
The Standard Single Room, at 12 sqm, is designed for solo travellers. The Superior Double Room, at 15 sqm, and the Deluxe Double/Twin Room, the largest at 18 sqm, both offer the choice between an extra-large double bed or two single beds, suiting couples or friends travelling together.
The Standard Single Room, at 12 sqm, is the most compact option in the property, designed for solo travellers. Overlooking a quiet street, it features a private bathroom with shower and bidet, toiletries, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The soundproofed walls keep it quiet despite the central location.
The Superior Double Room, at 15 sqm, is slightly larger than the Standard Single and offers the choice between an extra-large double bed or two single beds. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the air-conditioned, soundproofed room overlooks a quiet street.
The Deluxe Double/Twin Room is the most spacious in the property, with 18 sqm of space. Like the Superior, it allows guests to choose between an extra-large double bed or two single beds, but offers a few extra metres to move around comfortably. A private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning and minibar complete the amenities.
Palazzo Medusa provides guests with a common lounge and bicycle rental service, ideal for getting around the historic centre quickly. Those who prefer to discover Rome with a guide can rely on the tour desk, walking and cycling tours, and lessons on local culture organised by the property.
General services include a concierge service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and laundry service, as well as a lift and air conditioning in all common areas. An airport shuttle is also available on request. The rooms are equipped with a minibar, tea and coffee set and the option of wine and champagne, while free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the building.
Palazzo Medusa is located in the Navona district, one of the beating hearts of Rome’s historic centre, on Vicolo Sugarelli, just steps from Piazza Navona. The area is a maze of cobbled lanes, Renaissance palaces and small trattorias, where you can breathe in the authentic atmosphere of ancient Rome, far from the traffic of the main thoroughfares yet within easy reach of the main attractions.
The property is about 500 metres from Piazza Navona and Castel Sant’Angelo, 550 metres from Campo de’ Fiori and about 900 metres from Largo di Torre Argentina and St. Peter’s Square. Roma San Pietro railway station is just over 1 km away, while the Ottaviano and Lepanto metro stations are both about 1.4 km away. For those arriving by air, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 14 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away. Within a few dozen metres you’ll also find cafés and restaurants such as Labottega Pastificio con Cucina and Zucchero e Farina, handy for a quick break between sightseeing.
On foot, you can reach the Vatican Museums in just a few minutes, 1.4 km away, and the Trevi Fountain, at the same distance, while Trastevere, with Piazza di Santa Maria, is about 1.1 km away, ideal for an evening stroll among bars and artisan shops. In summer, the riverside promenade and the many outdoor bars in the area bring Roman nights to life, while in winter the museums and baroque churches of the district offer shelter and culture. The bicycle rental provided by the property is a practical way to get around the main monuments without relying on public transport.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the friendliness of the staff, with a score of 9.2. The comfort of the rooms and cleanliness are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, though positive, remains slightly lower than the other categories.
Palazzo Medusa is located in the Navona district, about 500 metres from Piazza Navona and 400 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, right in the heart of Rome’s historic centre.
No, Palazzo Medusa does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Palazzo Medusa offers free WiFi throughout the building.
Yes, Palazzo Medusa requires a security deposit of 100 euros upon arrival, payable by credit card and refundable within 7 days of check-out after the accommodation’s condition has been verified.
The minimum age for check-in at Palazzo Medusa is 18; unaccompanied minors are not permitted.
Breakfast is not served on site, but guests at Palazzo Medusa can have breakfast at a café adjacent to the property.
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