Residenza Palline by Hili

Residenza Palline by Hili is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, 300 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 500 metres from the Vatican. The property offers express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout all areas, a detail much appreciated by travellers with little time to spare.

The accommodation types range from the compact 18 sqm Deluxe Double Room to the 140 sqm 3-Bedroom Apartment, passing through the 1-Bedroom Chalet equipped with its own kitchen and patio. All units have a private bathroom, and several offer air conditioning, courtyard views or a balcony, making the property suitable for both short stays as a couple and longer stays with family or friends.

The location, rated 9.6 by guests, puts the Vatican Museums, Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona within easy reach, with Ottaviano Metro Station just a few minutes’ walk away. A practical reference point for those who want to visit the Vatican and the historic centre without giving up spacious, well-equipped rooms.

★ 8.4 · Very Good · 828 reviews

Room types

The range of accommodation at Residenza Palline by Hili covers very different needs, from couples visiting for a weekend to groups looking for an independent apartment. The smaller rooms, such as the Deluxe Double Room and its city view variant, measure 18 sqm and are designed for two people, with a private bathroom and, in one case, also air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar.

Moving up in size, there are solutions with their own kitchen, such as the 1-Bedroom Chalet and the Apartment with Garden View, both equipped with a kitchenette and private bathroom. The 3-Bedroom Apartment, the largest at 140 sqm, can accommodate up to six people thanks to three separate bedrooms and three bathrooms. The King Deluxe Studio and the Apartment with Balcony complete the offer with 40 sqm spaces geared towards couples.

Deluxe Double Room with City View

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
City view, Minibar, Air conditioning

This 18 sqm double room stands out from the other rooms of the same size thanks to its city view and richer amenities: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a coffee machine and a minibar. The bathroom is private and the room is designed for two people.

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1-Bedroom Chalet

50 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Max 4 guests
Private kitchen, Patio, Courtyard view

An independent 50 sqm chalet with a separate living room, bedroom and bathroom with shower and toiletries. What sets it apart from the other options is its own kitchen complete with fridge, microwave and hob, as well as a private patio and courtyard view, ideal for those who want to cook during their stay.

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3-Bedroom Apartment

140 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed and 1 large double bed and 1 large double bed
Max 6 guests
Outdoor dining area, Minibar, Equipped kitchen

The largest of the available accommodations, with 140 sqm spread across three separate bedrooms and three bathrooms with shower, each with toiletries. The kitchen is well equipped with a hob, electric kettle and utensils, and unlike the other units it also offers an outdoor dining area, perfect for large groups or families.

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Deluxe Double Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Compact room

A more essential version of the Deluxe Room with city view, with the same 18 sqm size but without the extra amenities such as a minibar or panoramic view. It remains a compact and functional solution, with a private bathroom, suitable for those looking for a simple pied-à-terre just steps from the Vatican.

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Apartment with Garden View

40 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtyard view, Private bathroom, Separate bedroom

A 40 sqm apartment characterised by its courtyard view, an element that sets it apart from the King Deluxe Studio of the same size. It has a separate bedroom with an en-suite private bathroom, suitable for those seeking more privacy than a single room offers.

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King Deluxe Studio

40 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Open-space layout, Private bathroom, Free WiFi

Unlike the Apartment with Garden View, this 40 sqm studio is organised as a single open-space room, without a separate bedroom. The bathroom is private and the space is still ample for a couple, with a large double bed as the central element.

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Apartment with Balcony

40 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Private bathroom, Separate bedroom

Among the 40 sqm units, this is the only one with a private balcony, an element that sets it apart from both the studio and the apartment with garden view. The bedroom is separate and the bathroom is private, with direct access to the outdoor space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep 300 metres from St. Peter's Square and visit the Vatican on foot.
Yes, if you're travelling as a group or family and are looking for apartments with a kitchen up to 140 sqm and 6 beds.
Yes, if you're bringing your own pet, which is allowed on request at the property.
Yes, if you appreciate express check-in and check-out and want to reduce waiting times on arrival.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location received a score of 9.7 from guests travelling as a pair.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast included: the property does not offer it.
Maybe not, if you need on-site parking: it is not available at the property.
Maybe not, if you prefer to pay in cash: the property only accepts credit cards.
Maybe not, if you arrive after midnight without notice: late check-in incurs a surcharge of up to EUR 30.

Hotel facilities & services

Residenza Palline by Hili focuses on practical services designed for those who want to move quickly and enjoy their stay with independence. Express check-in and check-out reduce waiting times, while free WiFi is available in all areas of the property, including the units with a kitchen.

General services include key access, air conditioning, heating and soundproofed rooms on request; the property is entirely non-smoking and has CCTV both outside and in the common areas, as well as fire extinguishers and a smoke alarm for guests’ safety. Family rooms are also available, useful for those travelling with children.

At room level, every unit offers a private bathroom and some also share a common kitchen. Pets are allowed on request, a detail that makes the property suitable for those travelling with their own animal.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms available

General facilities

Private check-in and check-out
Express check-in and check-out
Invoice available on request
Fire extinguishers
CCTV outside the property
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarm
Key access
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Soundproofed rooms available
Family rooms available
Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

Internet connection

Room amenities

Private bathroom
Shared kitchen

Location & what to see

Residenza Palline by Hili is located in the Vaticano Prati district, a tidy residential area close to the Leonine Walls, just 300 metres from St. Peter’s Square. The alley on which the property sits is quiet despite its proximity to one of the most visited places in the world, and within a few hundred metres you’ll find bars and restaurants such as Satiricus and Al Passetto di Borgo, about 30-50 metres away.

Getting around is made easy by Ottaviano Metro Station, 650 metres away, and Lepanto Metro Station, about 1 km away; Roma San Pietro Railway Station is also less than 1 km away. Rome’s historic centre is 1.8 km away, while Rome Fiumicino Airport is 17 km away and Ciampino Airport is 14 km away, both connected to the city by train and bus. Castel Sant’Angelo (550 m) and the Vatican Gardens (650 m) can also be reached on foot in just a few minutes.

Those staying here can dedicate a day to the Vatican Museums, 650 metres away, and St. Peter’s Basilica, then continue towards the historic centre by walking along the Tiber to Castel Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona, about 1.2 km away. In the warmer months it’s best to visit the Vatican Museums early in the morning to avoid queues; in winter the district is instead suited to quieter evening walks towards Piazza Risorgimento and its venues. Campo de’ Fiori, with its market and nightlife, is 1.3 km away.

St. Peter's Square — The heart of Christianity, with Bernini's colonnade 250 m

Vatican Museums — Art collections including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel 650 m

Castel Sant'Angelo — Fortress and museum on the Tiber with panoramic views of Rome 550 m

Ottaviano Metro Station — Line A metro stop, convenient for reaching the historic centre 650 m

Piazza Navona — Baroque square with Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers 1.2 km

Campo de' Fiori — Historic square with a morning market and lively nightlife 1.3 km

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What guests say about Residenza Palline by Hili

8.4

Very Good · 828 reviews

Staff

8.7

Comfort

8.8

Location

9.6

Cleanliness

8.7

Facilities

8.4

Value for money

8.4

Free Wi-Fi

8

Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.6, and the comfort of the rooms, at 8.8. Cleanliness and staff availability also score well, while the value for money, though solid at 8.4, remains the slightly lower rating among the categories.