Guest house just steps from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and one of the highest location scores in the Rome area.
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Prime Vatican Suites is a guest house in Rome, in the Trionfale district, 200 metres from the Vatican Museums and 700 metres from St. Peter’s Basilica. The property is aimed at those visiting Vatican City who want to move comfortably on foot among the capital’s main religious and artistic attractions, while enjoying free WiFi throughout the premises.
The rooms, all air-conditioned, feature a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a coffee machine; each accommodation includes a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. A shared kitchen is available on site, useful for those who wish to prepare their own meals during the stay.
The location is the feature most appreciated by guests, with a score of 9.0 given by couples visiting, and the proximity to metro stops such as Cipro and Ottaviano makes it easy to reach the rest of the city. Guests have also noted the comfort of the beds among the most appreciated aspects of their stay.
The two room types available at Prime Vatican Suites share the same basic amenities: air conditioning, a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a small kitchen that can be used for cooking and storing food. Both also offer a coffee machine and a living area, designed for those who want a certain degree of independence during their stay in Rome.
The main difference lies in the capacity and size: the Queen Deluxe Room is more compact and designed for two people, while the Deluxe Triple Room is slightly larger, accommodates up to three guests and stands out for its city view, which the other room type lacks. Both rooms are therefore just steps from the Vatican Museums, in a quiet residential setting in the Trionfale district.
The Queen Deluxe Room is the most compact room type in the property, designed for two people. It features a private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, a small kitchen for cooking or storing food, air conditioning and soundproofing. The living area with flat-screen TV and coffee machine completes a practical solution for a short stay just steps from the Vatican Museums.
Larger than the Queen Deluxe and designed to accommodate up to three people, the Deluxe Triple Room is the only one of the two room types with a city view. In addition to the private bathroom with bidet and hairdryer, it includes a kitchen, living area, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, air conditioning and soundproofing, for a comfortable stay even for groups.
Prime Vatican Suites offers family rooms, air conditioning and free WiFi throughout the property, as well as street parking for those travelling by car. The common areas include an on-site minimarket, convenient for small purchases without having to leave the property, and the entire property is non-smoking.
Each room has a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, bidet, additional toilet, free toiletries and hairdryer, along with a wardrobe, desk and living area. The kitchen in the room, with a coffee machine, allows guests to prepare their own meals, while the soundproofed walls ensure greater peace and quiet.
Overall, the property has a safe, heating, fire extinguishers, marble or tiled floors and outdoor CCTV, elements that contribute to guests’ safety during their stay.
Prime Vatican Suites is located in the Trionfale district, a residential area north of the Vatican, just 200 metres from the Vatican Museums and 700 metres from St. Peter’s Square. The street, Via La Goletta, is quiet but close to the neighbourhood’s main dining spots, with restaurants such as Tocco Ferro and Il Bar Sotto il Mare just steps from the entrance.
The location is well connected: Cipro Metro Station is 350 metres away and Ottaviano is 500 metres away, allowing quick access to Rome’s historic centre. Valle Aurelia railway station is about 1 km away. Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 15 and 17 km away respectively, reachable by public transport or taxi service.
Those staying here can take their time visiting the Vatican Museums and the Vatican Gardens, 600 metres away, or walk to Castel Sant’Angelo, about 1.4 km away, crossing the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II. Monte Ciocci Park, less than 1 km away, offers a green spot with a view over the city, appreciated for a break away from the crowds at the religious sites. The main squares of the historic centre, such as Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna, can be reached in about 2-2.5 km, ideal to visit on foot or with a short metro ride on cooler days.
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Guests especially praise the location, with a score of 9.0, and the free WiFi, rated almost as highly. Staff and cleanliness also receive good scores, while facilities and value for money remain in the average range.
Prime Vatican Suites is located about 200 metres from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, Prime Vatican Suites does not allow pets during the stay.
Prime Vatican Suites offers nearby street parking, but does not have private free parking reserved for guests.
Yes, all rooms at Prime Vatican Suites are equipped with a small kitchen that can be used for cooking and storing food, in addition to the shared kitchen available on the property.
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From Prime Vatican Suites you can easily reach the Cipro (350 metres) and Ottaviano (500 metres) metro stops, from which you can get to Rome’s historic centre in just a few minutes.
No, Prime Vatican Suites does not include breakfast with the stay; guests can use the shared kitchen or the many bars and restaurants nearby.
