Guest house in the Prati district, steps from St. Peter's Square, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and Ottaviano metro station just 50 metres away.
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Scipioni Suites is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, about 700 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 800 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo. It occupies a residential building on Via degli Scipioni, a quiet street in the Vatican neighbourhood well connected to the historic centre thanks to the nearby Ottaviano metro station, just 50 metres away.
The rooms, all with marble or tiled flooring, are air-conditioned and equipped with Smart TV and a private bathroom with shower; some overlook the interior courtyard and feature an in-room coffee machine. Room types range from a double with single beds up to a 27-square-metre quadruple, making the property suitable for couples as well as small groups or families. Guests also have access to a fully equipped shared kitchen with oven, hob, fridge and various utensils.
The area is full of typical Roman eateries and bars, with restaurants such as Non Solo Pizza just steps from the entrance. The Vatican Museums are less than 500 metres away, while Piazza Navona and Piazza del Popolo can be reached within a few minutes on foot or by metro. Couples especially praise the location, rating it 9.7 for a stay for two.
The rooms at Scipioni Suites share an essential yet functional setup: marble or tiled flooring, air conditioning, Smart TV and a private bathroom with shower are found in all room types, as is the view over the interior courtyard, which ensures a quiet setting away from the street. The main difference between the rooms concerns size and capacity, designed to suit different guest configurations, from couples to small groups.
The range starts with the 10-square-metre Double Room with Twin Beds, designed for two people, and goes up to the 27-square-metre Quadruple Room with a mixed configuration of single and double beds, ideal for those travelling in company. The Triple Room, at 16 square metres, offers an intermediate solution with single beds or a combination of single plus double bed. Many rooms also feature a coffee machine, a useful detail for a self-catered breakfast thanks to the property’s shared kitchen.
Compact and functional, this 10-square-metre double room offers either a large double bed or two single beds, with a view over the interior courtyard and an in-room coffee machine. It is among the smallest in the property, suited to couples.
At 16 square metres, this room is larger than the standard double and accommodates up to three people thanks to two alternative bed configurations. Marble or tiled flooring and a view over the interior courtyard complete the setting.
The most spacious of the available rooms, at 27 square metres designed to accommodate up to four guests. The combination of single and double beds makes it ideal for families or small groups travelling together.
A second variant of the 10-square-metre double, with a fixed configuration of two single beds. Same essential amenities as the other small rooms, with tiled flooring and a private bathroom with shower.
Scipioni Suites offers amenities designed for practical, self-catered stays. Every room is air-conditioned, equipped with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, bed linen, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with key access and a safe for valuables.
One of the property’s strengths is its fully equipped shared kitchen, with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kitchen utensils: a useful solution for those who prefer to manage their own meals during their stay in Rome. There is also a common area with a TV corner, iron and ironing board on request, and marble or tiled flooring throughout.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers private check-in and check-out, as well as a lift providing access to the upper floors. There is no parking or on-site restaurant, but the surrounding area offers numerous alternatives just steps from the entrance.
Scipioni Suites is located in the Prati district of Rome, an orderly and lively residential area situated north of the Vatican, characterised by wide streets, neighbourhood shops and numerous bars and trattorias frequented mostly by locals. Via degli Scipioni is a quiet side street, away from the busiest tourist traffic yet just minutes on foot from the city’s landmark sites.
The Ottaviano metro station, on line A, is just 50 metres from the property and allows guests to reach Piazza di Spagna and Termini station in just a few stops. St. Peter’s Square is about 600 metres away, the Vatican Museums 450 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo about 950 metres, all comfortably reachable on foot. For those arriving by air, Fiumicino Airport is 17 km away while Ciampino Airport is 15 km; the property also offers a paid shuttle service to Ciampino.
The location is ideal for visiting the Vatican at leisure before the daytime crowds, perhaps stopping at the Vatican Gardens 800 metres away, before heading towards the historic centre: Piazza Navona is 1.7 km away, Campo de’ Fiori 1.8 km and the Trevi Fountain 2.2 km, all reachable on foot with a pleasant walk. In summer it’s worth using the evening hours for sightseeing, while in winter the Prati area remains lively thanks to its many indoor venues.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.6, and staff helpfulness, with a score of 9.4. Cleanliness and comfort stand at 9, while the value for money receives a solid 8.9, confirming a very positive overall impression of the property.
Scipioni Suites is located at Via degli Scipioni 121, in the Prati district of Rome, about 600 metres from St. Peter’s Square and 50 metres from Ottaviano metro station.
No, Scipioni Suites does not allow pets on the property.
Scipioni Suites does not have dedicated parking, but the property is located in an area well served by public transport, with Ottaviano metro station just 50 metres away.
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The minimum age for check-in at Scipioni Suites is 18; guests under this age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Yes, Scipioni Suites has a fully equipped shared kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, microwave and kitchen utensils available to all guests.
Yes, Scipioni Suites offers rooms for families of up to four people, such as the 27-square-metre Quadruple Room with single and double beds.
