Guest house with garden in the Aurelio district of Rome, a few steps from Valle Aurelia metro station and close to the Vatican Museums, with rooms equipped with a private kitchen.
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Retro Guest House is a guest house with a garden in the Aurelio district of Rome, about 1.9 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and 1.8 km from the Vatican Museums.
The property is designed for those seeking an independent stay in the city: each room has a private kitchen or kitchenette, a seating area, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as a private bathroom with toiletries, shower and hairdryer. The three room types available, Double Room, Double Room with Private Bathroom and Deluxe Room, range from 10 to 15 m² and can accommodate two to three people.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while private parking is offered for an extra charge. Amenities include a shared kitchen, dry cleaning, luggage storage and an airport shuttle on request. In the morning, guests can enjoy an Italian or takeaway breakfast. The area is well connected by the Valle Aurelia metro station, about 750 metres away, making Retro Guest House a practical base for visiting the historic centre and surrounding neighbourhoods by public transport.
The rooms at Retro Guest House share a layout designed for guest independence: each has a private kitchen or kitchenette complete with hob, refrigerator, utensils and microwave, as well as a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Air conditioning is also included, useful during Rome’s summer months, along with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a seating area to relax after sightseeing.
The three room types differ mainly in size and capacity: the Double Room with Private Bathroom and the Double Room measure 12 and 10 m² respectively for two people, while the Deluxe Room reaches 15 m² and can accommodate up to three people thanks to the extra single bed. All rooms have an independent entrance and a view of a quiet street, a detail that favours rest after days spent visiting the Vatican area.
At 12 m², this room is the compact solution designed for two people. It has a fully equipped private kitchen, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and an independent entrance. The view overlooks a quiet street, ideal for those seeking a silent pied-à-terre near the Vatican Museums.
The largest room in the property at 15 m², it is the only room type designed for three guests thanks to the combination of a double bed and a single bed. It offers a full kitchen, private bathroom with shower, seating area and independent entrance, making it the ideal choice for families or small groups.
The most compact of the three room types at 10 m², designed for a couple seeking simplicity. It includes a private kitchen, bathroom with shower and hairdryer, toiletries and a view of a quiet street, while still offering all the comforts of the other rooms in a smaller space.
Retro Guest House offers a garden and a range of amenities designed to make the stay practical and independent. Free WiFi covers the entire property, while parking is available in a garage for an extra charge. Guests arriving or departing at particular times can rely on private and express check-in and check-out, plus luggage storage for those wishing to visit the city before or after official hours.
General services also include dry cleaning, a hairdresser/beauty salon and an airport shuttle on request, as well as an independent entrance and key access for greater freedom of movement. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers heating, air conditioning and an iron available to guests.
Rooms come with a shared and private kitchen, including hob, refrigerator, kettle and utensils, plus a private bathroom with bathtub or shower. The combination of these amenities makes Retro Guest House suitable for extended stays or for those who prefer to manage their own meals while visiting Rome.
Retro Guest House is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area north-west of Rome’s historic centre, characterised by quiet streets and close to the Gianicolo hill. The setting is more discreet than the touristy areas of the centre, but remains well connected thanks to several metro stations within a kilometre.
Valle Aurelia metro station is about 750 metres away, while Roma San Pietro railway station and Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station are less than a kilometre away, allowing the historic centre to be reached in just a few minutes. St. Peter’s Basilica is 1.9 km away and the Vatican Museums 1.8 km, while St. Peter’s Square is 1.4 km away. For those arriving by air, Fiumicino Airport is about 15 km away and Ciampino Airport is 15 km away; the property also offers a paid airport shuttle on request.
A short walk or a few minutes by metro away are the Vatican Gardens (1.1 km), Villa Carpegna (1.2 km) and Monte Ciocci Park (1 km), ideal for a stroll with a view over the city. Heading towards the centre, you reach Castel Sant’Angelo (2.1 km), Campo de’ Fiori (2.4 km) and Piazza Navona (2.5 km), all reachable in about a 30-40 minute walk or a few minutes by public transport. In the immediate surroundings there are also bars and restaurants such as Corner 237 and Cantina Tralerighe, just a few hundred metres from the property.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.2) and the free WiFi (10), as well as the location in the Aurelio district (8.7), highly appreciated by couples. Comfort and general services receive more modest ratings, in line with the guest house’s essential format.
No, Retro Guest House does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Retro Guest House has private garage parking, available for an extra charge.
Retro Guest House is located about 1.8-1.5 km from the Vatican Museums, reachable on foot or by public transport in a few minutes.
Yes, Retro Guest House includes breakfast, available in Italian or takeaway format.
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Yes, all rooms at Retro Guest House have a private kitchen or kitchenette with hob, refrigerator, utensils and microwave.
Yes, Retro Guest House offers an airport shuttle on request, for an extra charge, useful for reaching Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
