A modern guest house just steps from Vatican City, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian breakfast and Ottaviano metro station a few minutes' walk away.
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Rest Guesthouse is a modern-style guest house located in the Trionfale district of Rome, about 200 metres from the Vatican walls. The property is designed for those visiting the capital as a couple or for short stays, backed by an excellent score for its location and the comfort of its beds.
The rooms, air-conditioned and soundproofed, feature tiled floors, satellite or flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer and free toiletries. Italian breakfast, with a croissant and cappuccino, is served in a bar just a few steps from the entrance; on request and for a surcharge, a continental option with fresh fruit juice is also available.
The location is one of the property’s main strengths: Ottaviano metro station is just 300 metres away, the Vatican Museums are 150 metres away, and St. Peter’s Square is about 550 metres away. Nearby there are several bars and restaurants within a short walk, convenient for a quick stop before or after visiting the city’s main attractions.
Rest Guesthouse offers two room types designed for those looking for a practical, comfortable base near the Vatican. Both options share air conditioning, soundproofed walls, flat-screen TV with streaming services, a minibar and a private bathroom equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a tea and coffee making set.
The Double/Twin Room, at 15 square metres, is designed for two people and allows you to choose between a double bed or two single beds when booking. The Triple Room with Private Bathroom, larger at 18 square metres, accommodates up to three people and stands out for its bathroom with shower and bidet and for the possibility of combining a single and a double bed, or a single double bed, depending on the group’s needs.
A compact 15-square-metre room, the smaller of the two available types, with tiled floors and satellite TV. At the time of booking you can choose between a large double bed or two single beds, making it flexible for couples or friends travelling together. The private bathroom is equipped with a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
Larger than the Double/Twin room, this 18-square-metre option is designed to accommodate up to three people. Its private bathroom is the only one in the property with a shower and bidet, as well as a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Overlooking the city, it also features a tea and coffee making set and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Rest Guesthouse offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning, soundproofing and access via magnetic key cards. General services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, a safe, an iron and a lift, as well as a tour desk for organising visits and activities, a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request.
The property also offers local-themed activities such as walking and cycling tours, cooking classes and themed dinner evenings, as well as a tennis court for those who want to stay active during their stay.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, a minibar, a coffee machine and an electric kettle. There is also a flat-screen TV with cable channels and streaming services, ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing in Rome.
Rest Guesthouse is located in the Trionfale district, a few steps from the Vatican walls, in a well-served residential area dotted with bars and small neighbourhood restaurants. The property is set on Via Sebastiano Veniero, in a quiet urban setting yet in very close contact with one of Rome’s most visited districts.
Transport links are one of the area’s strengths: Ottaviano metro station is just 300 metres away, while Cipro metro station is 600 metres away. For those arriving by train, Roma San Pietro station is 1.3 km away and Valle Aurelia is 1.2 km away. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 km and 15 km away respectively. At 40 metres you’ll find restaurants such as Le Grotte Prati and Gli Archi, convenient for a quick meal without straying far from the accommodation.
The proximity to the Vatican Museums, just 150 metres away, and St. Peter’s Square, 550 metres away, makes the area ideal for those wanting to visit the Sistine Chapel and the Basilica without long early-morning trips, avoiding the longest queues. A little further away are Castel Sant’Angelo (1.1 km) and Piazza Navona (1.1 km), also reachable on foot through the Prati district. In summer, the Vatican Gardens, visible from 600 metres, offer a touch of greenery in the heart of the city, while in every season the district is well suited to evening walks away from the traffic of the historic centre.
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Guests especially praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both rated 9.3, and the location, with a score of 9.4. The staff also receive positive feedback (8.9). WiFi, at 7.7, is perceived as the weakest aspect.
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No, Rest Guesthouse does not allow pets during your stay.
Rest Guesthouse is about 150 metres from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Rest Guesthouse includes an Italian breakfast with baked goods such as croissants and hot drinks such as cappuccino, served in a bar about 50 metres from the property. A continental breakfast is also available for a surcharge.
Rest Guesthouse offers a garage, but it is not listed as an included free parking service.
Check-in at Rest Guesthouse is possible from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, while check-out is set at 10:00 AM; a surcharge applies for arrivals outside these hours, and check-in is not permitted after 10:00 PM.
From Rest Guesthouse, the centre of Rome is reached via Ottaviano metro station, about 300 metres away, with direct connections to the city’s main attractions.
