Modern guest house in the heart of Prati, a short walk from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Square, with air-conditioned rooms and a private bathroom in every unit.
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Residenza Vaticano by Hili is a guest house in the Vaticano Prati district of Rome, just 80 metres from the Vatican Museums and 800 metres from St. Peter’s Square.
The property offers four types of accommodation, from the 20 m² Deluxe Double Room to the 140 m² 3-Bedroom Apartment, designed for larger groups of up to 9 people. Every room has a private bathroom with toiletries, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating; some units also offer a view of a landmark. The entire property is non-smoking and pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge.
The location in Prati, between the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo, is particularly appreciated by couples, who gave it a score of 9.7 for a romantic stay. Ottaviano and Cipro metro stations are about 450 metres away, while Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by public transport, making Residenza Vaticano by Hili a practical base for visiting the capital’s main landmarks.
Residenza Vaticano by Hili offers four accommodation options, designed for both couples and families or small groups. All rooms come with a private bathroom with toiletries, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle and heating, ensuring a consistent level of comfort across every room type.
The Deluxe Double Room, the most compact at 20 m², is ideal for two people, while the Family Room and the Triple Room offer larger spaces with a double bed and an additional sofa bed to accommodate up to four people. For larger groups, the 140 m² 3-Bedroom Apartment has three independent bedrooms with private bathrooms, suitable for up to nine guests with full independence.
The Deluxe Double Room is the most compact room type in the property, with 20 m² designed for two people. It has a private bathroom with toiletries, shower, bidet and hairdryer, as well as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and an electric kettle. Some rooms of this type offer a view of a landmark, a distinctive feature compared to the larger rooms designed for families or groups.
At 30 m², the Family Room with Private Bathroom is the largest of the standard rooms and accommodates up to 4 people thanks to the double bed combined with a sofa bed. The private bathroom comes with a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV round out a solution designed for those travelling in a group.
The Triple Room, at 25 m², sits in size between the Deluxe and the Family Room and accommodates up to 3 people thanks to the double bed and sofa bed. The private bathroom includes a shower, hairdryer, toiletries and bidet, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV ensure a good level of comfort for stays of three guests.
With its 140 m², the 3-Bedroom Apartment is the only accommodation in the property designed for larger groups, with capacity for up to 9 guests. Each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom, for a total of 5 beds spread across double beds, a sofa bed and a single bed, offering independence to several family units under the same roof.
Residenza Vaticano by Hili offers a daily housekeeping service and rooms also designed for families, with the option to request soundproofed rooms for a quieter rest. Security is ensured by closed-circuit cameras both outside and in common areas, fire extinguishers and a smoke alarm, while access to the rooms is via magnetic keys or traditional keys.
Every room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom, in an entirely non-smoking property with heating active during the colder months. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, making the property a convenient choice even for those travelling with their dog or cat during their stay in Rome.
Residenza Vaticano by Hili is located in the Prati district, a short walk from the border with Vatican City State, in one of Rome’s most elegant residential areas. The neighbourhood is characterised by wide 19th-century avenues, boutiques and cafés such as Habemus Café 250 metres away, as well as local restaurants like Paolo and Dei Musei, both just 50 metres from the property, ideal for a quick meal before or after visiting the museums.
The property is just 20 metres from the Vatican Museums and about 500 metres from St. Peter’s Square, the heart of Christianity and the site of papal audiences. The Ottaviano and Cipro metro stations, both about 450 metres away, provide quick connections to the historic centre, while Valle Aurelia railway station, 1 km away, offers further rail connections. Castel Sant’Angelo can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot (1.2 km), as can Piazza Navona (1.1 km). Those arriving by air will find Ciampino and Fiumicino airports at 15 km and 17 km away respectively.
This area of Rome makes it easy to plan full days around art and history: besides visiting the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, you can walk to Castel Sant’Angelo, Ponte Sant’Angelo and, heading further into the centre, Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori and the Trevi Fountain, about 2.6 km away. Monte Ciocci Park, 1 km away, offers a green break with a view of St. Peter’s dome, especially popular on spring and summer evenings.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.6, ideal for visiting the Vatican and historic centre on foot. Cleanliness and staff both score 8.8, a sign of attentive hospitality, while value for money, though solid at 8.5, remains the most modest score among the categories rated by guests.
Residenza Vaticano by Hili is located at Viale Vaticano 102, in Rome’s Prati district, 80 metres from the Vatican Museums and 800 metres from St. Peter’s Square.
Yes, Residenza Vaticano by Hili allows pets on request, with a possible surcharge to confirm at the time of booking.
Check-in at Residenza Vaticano by Hili is possible from 15:00 to 23:00, while check-out is set at 10:00.
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Yes, all rooms at Residenza Vaticano by Hili have a private bathroom with toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer.
Yes, Residenza Vaticano by Hili has family rooms and a 3-bedroom apartment that can accommodate up to 9 people.
The Ottaviano and Cipro metro stations are both about 450 metres from Residenza Vaticano by Hili, providing quick connections to the centre of Rome.
