Relais Viola at the Vatican
Roma · Italy

Relais Viola at the Vatican

Holiday home with balcony in the Prati district, just steps from the Vatican Museums and Ottaviano metro station, ideal for family or couple stays.

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9.5 Score
28 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Roma
Nearby Vatican Museums · 850 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Relais Viola at the Vatican

Relais Viola at the Vatican is a holiday home in Rome, in the Prati district, just 800 meters from Ottaviano Metro Station and 1.2 km from Lepanto Metro Station.

The accommodation covers about 60 square meters and includes a separate bedroom, a living room with a sofa bed, and a bathroom with bidet and shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee machine, while the living room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels. From the balcony you can enjoy a view that alternates glimpses of garden and city outlines, a detail that makes the space particularly bright.

The location in the Vaticano Prati district allows you to reach St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums on foot, while bars and restaurants such as La Boccaccia and Siciliainbocca are just a few meters from the entrance. The property suits those looking for an independent apartment-style stay, with the convenience of a private kitchen and good public transport links to the historic center. A paid airport shuttle is also available for those arriving from or departing to Ciampino or Fiumicino.

Relais Viola at the Vatican
★ 9.5 · Exceptional · 28 reviews

Plan your stay at Relais Viola at the Vatican

Holiday home with balcony in the Prati district, just steps from the Vatican Museums and Ottaviano metro station, ideal for family or couple stays.

Room types

The only room type available at Relais Viola at the Vatican is designed for those seeking a complete apartment-style space: a holiday home of about 60 square meters combining a separate bedroom, living room and independent kitchen. The space is air-conditioned, equipped with a private bathroom with shower and courtesy toiletries, and can accommodate up to three people between the double bed in the bedroom and the sofa bed in the living room.

Among the distinctive features of this option are the balcony with a view that alternates garden glimpses and city outlines, the fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, stovetop and coffee machine, and the flat-screen TV with cable channels in the living area. This is a space designed for extended stays or for those traveling with family, with the flexibility to manage meals independently thanks to the provided kitchen utensils and the available washing machine.

One-Bedroom House — Relais Viola at the Vatican
One-Bedroom House
60 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony, Garden view, Full kitchen

Independent apartment of 60 sqm including a separate bedroom, a living room with sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen with stovetop, refrigerator and dishwasher. The balcony offers a view alternating garden glimpses and the city skyline, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels complete the amenities. The bathroom is private with a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for an independent apartment with a full kitchen near the Vatican
  • Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: couples rate the location a remarkable 9.9
  • Yes, if you appreciate a balcony with garden and city views
  • Yes, if you want to stay just 600 meters from Ottaviano Metro Station
  • Yes, if you need a washing machine and daily housekeeping for an extended stay

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're traveling with pets: they are not allowed
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for free private parking: here it's street parking only
  • Maybe not, if you want to organize parties or events on-site, this is not allowed
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for an on-site restaurant service: it's not available here

Hotel facilities & services

Relais Viola at the Vatican provides guests with a fully equipped kitchen featuring a stovetop, oven, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee machine, ideal for those wishing to manage meals independently during their stay in Rome. A washing machine is also available, useful for longer stays, along with an iron and ironing board.

The spaces are air-conditioned and heated, with a furnished balcony and a view that alternates garden and city. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, while the living room offers a sofa, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and free internet access.

For those arriving by plane, a paid airport shuttle is available, while daily housekeeping and key access ensure convenience and independence. The property also has a small on-site minimarket and elevator access to the apartment.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • View
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Airport shuttle
  • Flat-screen TV

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Private apartment in building
  • Airport shuttle
  • Invoice available on request
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On-site minimarket
  • Smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside the property
  • Key access

Parking

  • Street parking

Media & technology

  • Internet connection
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV

Room amenities

  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Complimentary bath products
  • Sofa
  • City view

Location & what to see

Relais Viola at the Vatican is located in the Prati district, one of the most elegant and residential areas of Rome, immediately north of the Vatican. The property occupies a private building on Piazza dei Prati degli Strozzi, on a quiet yet well-served street, where neighborhood shops, historic bars and restaurants popular mainly with residents coexist, such as La Boccaccia and Siciliainbocca, just a few meters from the entrance.

Ottaviano Metro Station, on line A, is just 600 meters away and connects directly to the historic center and Termini Station, while Lepanto Metro Station is about 900 meters away. St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums can be reached on foot in about fifteen minutes, at 1.3 km and 850 meters respectively. For those arriving by plane, Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away and Ciampino Airport 15 km away; the property offers a paid airport shuttle on request.

Beyond the Vatican attractions, the area allows for walks to Castel Sant’Angelo, 1.6 km away, and to Piazza del Popolo, 1.7 km away, continuing into the baroque heart of the city as far as Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain, both within 3 km. Nearby there are also urban parks such as the Monte Ciocci – Monte Mario Linear Park, convenient for those seeking a green break during the day.

Vatican Museums — One of the world's most important art collections, including the Sistine Chapel 850 m
St. Peter's Square — Heart of Vatican City, dominated by the basilica of the same name 1,3 km
Castel Sant'Angelo — Ancient papal fortress on the Tiber, now a museum with panoramic views 1,6 km
Trevi Fountain — Rome's most famous baroque fountain, a destination for visitors from around the world 2,7 km

What guests say about Relais Viola at the Vatican

9.5
Exceptional · 28 reviews
Staff
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Value for money
9
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Guests particularly praise the cleanliness (9.8) and staff helpfulness (9.7), as well as the location near the Vatican (9.6). The value for money remains very solid (9), making Relais Viola a choice especially appreciated by couples.

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