4-star hotel in a former monastery in Rome, just steps from St. Peter's, with a panoramic terrace, restaurant and air-conditioned classic-style rooms.
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Residenza Paolo VI is a 4-star hotel set in a former monastery in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, just a few metres from St. Peter’s Square and a 15-minute walk from the Vatican Museums.
The property retains the intimate atmosphere of the historic building and enhances it with a panoramic terrace on the top floor, overlooking St. Peter’s Square and the Apostolic Palace. The rooms, all air-conditioned and furnished in a classic style with tiled or wooden floors and rugs, range from the 13 sqm Single Room to the larger 27 sqm Triple Room, up to the Junior Suite with a separate seating area and Vatican views; each has a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer.
Breakfast, served every morning, includes scrambled eggs, cheese, cereals and yoghurt, while drinks and snacks can be enjoyed on the terrace. The location, 700 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo and just 40 metres from an Express bus stop, makes Residenza Paolo VI a convenient base for exploring Rome on foot or by public transport.
The seven room types at Residenza Paolo VI all share air conditioning, soundproofing, flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer, but vary considerably in size and purpose: starting from the 13 sqm Single Room and Small Double Room, designed for one or two guests with simple needs, up to the 25-27 sqm larger options such as the Triple Room, the Superior Room and the Deluxe Room, both with beds configurable as either a double or two singles.
The Junior Suite stands out from the rest of the range with its separate seating area and direct view of the Vatican, as well as the bathtub also found in the Superior Room. Many rooms enjoy a garden view or city view, a detail not to be taken for granted for a hotel just steps from St. Peter’s Square.
The most compact of the property’s rooms, designed for solo travellers. Within its 13 sqm it offers air conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar, with a garden or city view depending on the unit assigned.
A cosy double room, the smallest among those designed for two people, with a French double bed. Same size as the Single Room but configured for a couple, with air conditioning and a minibar.
Compared to the Small Double Room, it offers a few extra square metres and the flexibility to choose between two single beds or one large double bed, ideal for friends or couples with different needs.
At 27 sqm, this is the largest room in the standard range, designed to accommodate up to three people with configurations of three single beds or a double bed. Air conditioning and a minibar complete the amenities.
The only option in the property with a separate seating area, designed for a more elegant stay. The view opens directly onto the Vatican, and the room also has a bathtub.
As spacious as the Junior Suite but without a separate seating area, this Superior room stands out for its bathtub and complimentary slippers, as well as its city view.
Finished with more elegant furnishings than the other double rooms, this Deluxe room offers a garden view and the option to specify your preferred bed type when booking.
Residenza Paolo VI offers guests a panoramic terrace, concierge service and a 24-hour front desk, useful for those arriving in Rome with flexible schedules. Luggage storage, a tour desk and an airport shuttle service simplify the organisation of a visit to the city, while daily housekeeping, ironing and laundry services take care of everyday needs during the stay.
On the dining front, the hotel offers an in-house restaurant, a bar and the option of in-room breakfast, as well as menus for special diets on request. All common areas are covered by free WiFi, and the rooms have air conditioning, heating and soundproofing.
The property has a lift, rooms accessible for guests with disabilities and a safe, with security ensured by closed-circuit cameras and a smoke alarm.
Residenza Paolo VI is located in the Vaticano Prati district, just steps from the Leonine Walls and the Palace of the Holy Office, which is only 10 metres from the entrance. It is an elegant residential area, animated by cafés such as Bar Prudenzi and Carmine and restaurants such as Perdincibacco, all reachable in a few minutes on foot, alongside the constant flow of pilgrims and tourists heading to St. Peter’s Square.
The square can be reached in about 200 metres, while the Vatican Museums are 700 metres away, little more than a ten-minute walk. Roma San Pietro Railway Station is 550 metres away, and the Ottaviano and Cipro metro stops are 900 metres and 1 km away respectively, with direct connections to the historic centre. Castel Sant’Angelo and the Tiber River are 850 metres away, and an Express bus stops just 40 metres from the property. Those arriving by air will find Fiumicino Airport 17 km away and Ciampino Airport around 14 km away.
From here it is easy to head towards the historic centre: Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori are about 1.4 km away, while the Trastevere district, with its Piazza di Santa Maria, is 1.7 km away. In the warmer months, the hotel’s panoramic terrace becomes the ideal spot to admire the sunset over St. Peter’s Square, while in winter the lights of the Apostolic Palace offer a striking view of the city, which in this area shows its more solemn and less touristy side compared to the centre.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the location, with an exceptional 9.8: couples in particular find it ideal for a stay in Rome. Comfort and cleanliness also receive good marks, while the value-for-money score remains the most modest.
Residenza Paolo VI is located at Via Paolo VI 29, in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, about 200 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 700 metres from the Vatican Museums.
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No, Residenza Paolo VI does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Residenza Paolo VI does not have its own parking; the Vaticano Prati area is nonetheless well served by public transport, with an Express bus stopping 40 metres from the property.
Yes, Residenza Paolo VI offers a continental and American breakfast with scrambled eggs, cheese, cereals and yoghurt, also served on the terrace.
Check-in at Residenza Paolo VI is possible from 2:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM.
Residenza Paolo VI accepts cash payments only, with no option to pay by credit or debit card.
