Guest house in the Prati district, a short walk from the Vatican Museums, with free bicycles, WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms with minibar.
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St. Peter Fortytwo is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, about 800 meters from the Vatican and 300 meters from Ottaviano Metro Station.
The property, entirely non-smoking, offers guests free WiFi and free bicycles to get around the city, as well as a shuttle service and a paid airport shuttle for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino airports. The rooms, all air-conditioned, are furnished with a desk, electric kettle, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV; the private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, bathrobes and toiletries.
The location, rated 9.8 by guests, allows guests to reach St. Peter’s Square, the Vatican Museums and Castel Sant’Angelo on foot, while the surrounding area has plenty of bars and restaurants just a few steps from the entrance. A solution designed for those visiting Rome who prefer the Vatican area and want to get around easily both on foot and by public transport.
St. Peter Fortytwo offers three room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet, bathrobes, toiletries and hairdryer. Each room also includes a minibar, flat-screen TV and safe, as well as a view of a quiet street in the Prati district.
The Quadruple Room, the largest at 36 sqm, stands out for its soundproofed walls and a view of the surrounding urban context, making it suitable for families or small groups. The Triple Room, at 22 sqm, and the Twin Room, more compact at 18 sqm and designed for two people, share amenities such as a wardrobe and a tea and coffee making set, differing mainly in size and available bed configuration.
The most spacious room in the property, at 36 sqm with soundproofed walls that ensure greater peace and quiet compared to the other room types. It has a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet, bathrobes and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making set. Suitable for families or groups of up to 4 people, it also offers a view of the surrounding context not found in the other rooms.
At 22 sqm, the Triple Room is an intermediate solution between the Quadruple and the Twin Room, designed for three people. It has a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet, bathrobes and hairdryer, as well as a wardrobe and safe. The bed layout, configurable with an extra-large double bed and a single bed or with three single beds, makes it flexible for groups of friends or families with a child.
The most compact of the three room types, at 18 sqm designed for two people. It has a private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet, bathrobes and toiletries, as well as a wardrobe and safe. The bed, configurable as an extra-large double bed or as two separate single beds, makes it a practical choice for couples travelling together or for two friends who prefer independent beds.
St. Peter Fortytwo offers free WiFi and free bicycles, useful for getting around quickly between Prati and central Rome. General services include shuttle service, airport shuttle, express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, elevator and heating; the property is entirely non-smoking and features non-smoking rooms, air conditioning and a safe.
Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, bidet, hairdryer, bathrobe, free toiletries, bed linen, wardrobe, beds longer than two meters, a desk and an electric kettle for tea and coffee.
As for connectivity, flat-screen TVs are available in every room. Guests who wish to have breakfast conveniently can request it directly in the room, while a minibar is present in all room types.
St. Peter Fortytwo is located in the Prati district of Rome, a residential and commercial area that borders directly on Vatican City. Around the property there is a string of bars, cafés and small restaurants such as Magno and Er Paninaro, both just a few meters from the entrance, as well as Habemus Café about 20 meters away.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity to Ottaviano Metro Station, just 200 meters away, and Cipro Metro Station, 750 meters away: both provide quick connections to the historic center and Termini station. Roma San Pietro railway station is 1.3 km away, while Ciampino Airport is about 15 km away and Fiumicino Airport 17 km; the property offers a paid airport shuttle for both airports.
Just a short walk away are the Vatican Museums (250 meters) and St. Peter’s Square (500 meters), a must-visit destination for those wanting to see the Basilica and its frescoes. Continuing on foot, you reach Castel Sant’Angelo (950 meters) and, crossing the Tiber, Piazza Navona (900 meters) and the Trevi Fountain (2.3 km). In summer, evening walks along the river are particularly popular, while in winter the museums and basilicas offer an ideal shelter from the cold for those visiting the city. The free bicycles provided by the property are an excellent way to move between neighborhoods without relying on public transport.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (9.8) and cleanliness and comfort (9.7), confirming a very positive experience for those visiting the Vatican area. Value for money (9.2) and WiFi (9.9) also receive high and consistent ratings.
St. Peter Fortytwo is located in the Prati district, about 800 meters from the Vatican, 1 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and 250 meters from the Vatican Museums.
No, St. Peter Fortytwo does not allow pets during your stay.
St. Peter Fortytwo does not have private parking for guests; however, the property is well connected by metro, just 200 meters from Ottaviano Station.
The minimum age required to check in at St. Peter Fortytwo is 18 years.
Yes, St. Peter Fortytwo provides free WiFi throughout the property, with a very high score from guests (9.9).
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Yes, St. Peter Fortytwo offers free bicycles to guests, convenient for reaching Rome’s historic center without using public transport.
