Guest house in Rome between Vatican and Prati, a short walk from the Vatican Museums, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian breakfast and airport shuttle on request.
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SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, about 900 metres from the Vatican Museums and 200 metres from Ottaviano Metro station.
The property, entirely non-smoking, offers air-conditioned rooms designed for visitors who pay attention to practical details: every room has a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator, minibar and safe, as well as a private bathroom with bidet and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Some room types offer a view over the city, a detail appreciated by guests staying even just one night before visiting St. Peter’s. Bed linen and towels are always included in the stay.
Italian breakfast and free WiFi are guaranteed throughout the property, while guests arriving by air can rely on an airport shuttle organised for a fee. The location, rated 9.7 by guests, puts restaurants, bars and the main attractions of the Vatican-Prati area within easy reach, making SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE a practical base for exploring Rome’s historic centre on foot, from Castel Sant’Angelo to Piazza Navona.
The four room types at SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE share air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar and tea and coffee set, ensuring a consistent level of comfort for guests staying in the Prati district. The main differences relate to size and capacity: they range from the 13 sqm Small Double Room, designed for a single guest, to the 20 sqm Superior Triple Room, also suitable for small groups thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed.
The Standard Double Room and the Deluxe, at 17 and 18 sqm respectively, both offer a view over the city, with the Deluxe also adding a glimpse of a nearby point of interest. All rooms include bed linen and towels, while the furnishings include a wardrobe and desk, useful for those staying a few days to visit the Vatican Museums and the historic centre.
The smallest of the property’s double rooms, at 17 sqm with a view over the city. The private bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set comes with essential furnishings including wardrobe, desk and minibar, designed for a practical stay just steps from the Vatican.
Slightly larger than the Standard, this 18 sqm room is the only one overlooking both the city and a nearby point of interest. The rest of the furnishings, from the minibar to the desk, follow the property’s standards with an extra touch of space.
The most spacious of the four room types, at 20 sqm, designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. Ideal for families or small groups who want to share the same room while visiting Rome.
The most compact room in the guest house, at 13 sqm, designed for a single guest. Despite its smaller size, it retains a private bathroom, air conditioning and minibar, making it an economical option for those travelling alone in the Prati district.
SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE provides guests with a range of services designed to make a stay in the Prati district practical. The property, entirely non-smoking, has a lift, heating, air conditioning and a safe, as well as a 24-hour security system with CCTV in common areas and a smoke alarm. There is also a small on-site minimarket for daily needs.
General services include daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, and an airport shuttle organised on request, convenient for those arriving from or departing to Fiumicino or Ciampino. Family rooms are also available.
In the room, every guest finds a private bathroom with shower and bidet, hairdryer, free toiletries, minibar, electric kettle or coffee machine, refrigerator and bed linen already included. The flat-screen TV with streaming services and internet connection complete a set-up designed for both short and extended stays.
SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE is located in the Prati district, one of the most elegant residential areas of Rome, immediately north of the Vatican. The street, quiet and tree-lined like much of the grid of roads dedicated to Roman emperors from which it takes its name, is a short walk from Piazza Risorgimento and about 900 metres from the Vatican Museums, one of the most visited museum complexes in the world.
Ottaviano metro station, on line A, is just 150 metres away and connects directly to the historic centre and Termini station in a few minutes; Cipro station is 750 metres away. St. Peter’s Square can be reached on foot in about 550 metres, while Castel Sant’Angelo is just over a kilometre away. For those arriving by air, Rome Fiumicino Airport is 17 km away and Ciampino Airport about 15 km away; the property organises a paid airport shuttle for both airports.
The district offers numerous restaurants and bars just steps from the entrance, such as Da Vito e Dina and L’Isola della Pizza, only 20 metres away. From here it is easy to dedicate a day to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, booking in advance to avoid the longest queues, and continue on foot towards Ponte Sant’Angelo and Piazza Navona, less than a kilometre away, or head as far as Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna for a walk in the heart of baroque Rome.
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The scores particularly reward the staff’s welcome (9.6) and the location (9.7), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness (9.6) and comfort (9.5) also receive very high ratings, while the value for money, still solid at 8.9, is the relatively lowest score among the categories.
SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE is located about 300 metres from the Vatican Museums, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes.
The property has a nearby garage, but it does not offer free parking included in the stay.
No, SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE offers an Italian-style breakfast included in the stay.
Yes, SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE organises a paid airport shuttle for Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports, located 17 km and 15 km away respectively.
Check-in at SCIPIONI 40 GUESTHOUSE is possible from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, letting the property know your arrival time in advance.
