A bed and breakfast just steps from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and an Italian breakfast served every morning.
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Passenger Vatican Relais is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the Prati district, 650 metres from the Ottaviano metro station and about a 15-minute walk from St. Peter’s Square.
The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries; some room types also include a small kitchen with fridge, microwave and toaster, handy for those who want more independence during their stay. In the morning, guests find a sweet Italian breakfast served in the property’s shared kitchen.
The location makes it possible to reach the Vatican Museums in about 10 minutes on foot and Trinità dei Monti in three metro stops, while transfers to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports can be arranged on request. Couples in particular appreciate the area, rated 9.2 for a trip for two. An address designed for those who want to visit the Vatican and the historic centre without giving up comfortable, soundproofed spaces.
The rooms at Passenger Vatican Relais share some basic amenities: air conditioning, flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Three room types are available, designed for different needs: from the larger Family Room, at 27 square metres with a private kitchen, to the compact 16-square-metre Deluxe Room suited to two people.
The Deluxe Triple Room offers an intermediate solution, at 20 square metres with the option to choose between two bed configurations, while both this room and the Deluxe Room feature a fully equipped kitchen with fridge, microwave and toaster, minibar and city view. The Family Room, the largest in the property, also adds a city view and greater capacity, making it the most suitable choice for families or small groups travelling together.
The largest of the three room types, at 27 square metres and sleeping up to 4 people, ideal for families. It has a private kitchen, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the room.
An intermediate solution for 3 people, with two bed configurations to choose from. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the kitchen is well equipped with fridge, microwave and toaster. Air conditioning, minibar and a city view complete the room.
The most compact of the three rooms, designed for two people, with a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer. This room also has a kitchen with fridge, microwave and toaster, plus a coffee machine, minibar and city view.
Passenger Vatican Relais offers services designed for those visiting Rome and the Vatican with convenience. An airport shuttle to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino is available on request, while check-in and check-out can be arranged privately or express. The property also has luggage storage, a safe and free WiFi in all areas.
The common areas include a lounge with a TV area and a shared kitchen where the Italian buffet breakfast is served every morning. The property is entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors, heating and some soundproofed rooms, as well as a lift to reach the upper floors.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, bed linen and, in many cases, a small kitchen with fridge, microwave and electric kettle, convenient for longer stays or for those travelling with family.
Passenger Vatican Relais is located in the Prati district, an elegant residential area north of the Vatican, among small neighbourhood restaurants and local shops. Just steps from the property, within a 50-metre radius, are places like Wild & Doc, Popeye Pizza and Baccanale al 59, convenient for a quick meal without going far.
The Ottaviano metro stop is about 400 metres away, while the Cipro station is 800 metres away: both provide quick connections to the historic centre and other areas of the city. The Vatican Museums can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot (600 metres), St. Peter’s Square is 1.1 km away, and Castel Sant’Angelo is about 1.5 km away. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 and 15 km away respectively, with transfers organised by the property on request.
Those staying here can spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, then stroll to Piazza Risorgimento or the Vatican Gardens. On freer days, the historic centre with Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Trevi Fountain can be reached in just over twenty minutes by metro or on foot along the Tiber. For those seeking greenery, Monte Ciocci Park and the nearby Cycling and Pedestrian Linear Park offer a quiet alternative to the more touristy streets, ideal for a break away from the crowds.
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Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality (9.6) and the WiFi (9.5), also appreciating cleanliness and comfort. The location, rated 9.2, is particularly popular with couples. The value-for-money score is the lowest, though still solid at 8.5.
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Yes, Passenger Vatican Relais is about 600 metres from the Vatican Museums, reachable in about 10 minutes on foot.
No, Passenger Vatican Relais does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Passenger Vatican Relais includes a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast, served in the property’s shared kitchen.
Yes, Passenger Vatican Relais arranges paid transfers to and from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports on request.
Yes, most rooms at Passenger Vatican Relais have a small kitchen with fridge, microwave and toaster.
Yes, Passenger Vatican Relais offers a garage, but parking is not free.
