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Cottage San Giovanni
10.0
Exceptional
24 reviews
Independent holiday home with garden in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just steps from the metro and the city's main archaeological sites.

Elegant guest house just steps from Vatican City, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and airport shuttle, ideal for those visiting Rome without giving up comfort.
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St. Peter Guest House is a bed & breakfast in Rome, on Via Ottaviano, a few dozen meters from the Ottaviano metro station and about 650 meters from St. Peter’s Square.
The property has just six rooms, a number that allows it to offer a careful and personalized service, with elegant furnishings, parquet floors and different styles from one room to another. Among the available options are double rooms, triple rooms, single rooms and a spacious two-bedroom apartment designed for groups or families of up to four people, equipped with a kitchenette, a living area and two bathrooms.
In addition to air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV and private bathroom with courtesy set, the B&B offers services designed for those visiting the capital: tour and ticket bookings, airport shuttle and free WiFi throughout the property. The area, between Prati and the Vatican borders, is well connected both to Roma San Pietro station and to Roma Termini station, reachable by metro without changes.

The rooms at St. Peter Guest House share a carefully furnished style, with parquet floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with courtesy set: details that make every stay comfortable, whether traveling alone or with family. The size varies considerably from one room type to another, from the 18 m² of the more compact rooms up to the 60 m² of the two-bedroom apartment, designed to accommodate up to four people.
The range includes a Single Room for those traveling alone, a Double Room for couples, a Triple Room with a combined single and double bed, and the spacious apartment equipped with a kitchenette, a living area with satellite TV and two bathrooms with shower and bidet. Each accommodation is designed for a different type of stay, from a short city break to a longer stay with family or friends.
A room designed for couples, with elegant furnishings and parquet flooring. Featuring air conditioning, WiFi and LCD TV, it offers a private bathroom with courtesy set in an 18 m² space.
Larger than the Double Room, with 24 m² available and a combination of a single bed and a large double bed, ideal for small groups or families with one child.
The most spacious option in the property, with 60 m², two bathrooms with shower and bidet and a fully equipped kitchenette with fridge and microwave. It features a living area with satellite TV, a dryer and a dressing room, designed for groups or families of up to four adults.
The only room designed for solo travelers, with 18 m² tastefully furnished and a single bed. Air conditioning, free WiFi and LCD TV complete a compact yet functional accommodation.
St. Peter Guest House offers rooms with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, as well as details such as bed linen, an alarm clock and an electric kettle. Air conditioning is present throughout the property, as are parquet or wooden floors, which contribute to a well-kept atmosphere.
General services include daily housekeeping, private and express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and an elevator that makes the upper floors accessible. The property is entirely non-smoking and has CCTV both outside and in common areas.
For dining, there is an on-site coffee shop with a kettle for tea and a coffee machine. Among the services most appreciated by guests are free WiFi, pet admission, air conditioning and the availability of family rooms, as well as the possibility of requesting assistance for tours and bookings.
St. Peter Guest House is located on Via Ottaviano, in the Prati district, just steps from the border with Vatican City. The area is residential but lively, with bars, restaurants and shops along the streets leading to Piazza Risorgimento, about 250 meters from the property, and to the Vatican Museums, reachable in less than 10 minutes on foot.
The location is one of its most appreciated strengths: the Ottaviano metro station is just 50 meters away and connects directly, without changes, to Roma Termini station. Roma San Pietro railway station is about 1.4 km away, while Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 and 15 km away respectively. St. Peter’s Square is 650 meters away, Castel Sant’Angelo about 1 km, and the historic center, with Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, is reachable in just over a kilometer and a half.
Those staying here can spend their days visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then continue on foot towards Castel Sant’Angelo and the historic center. Nearby there is no shortage of places for a break, such as the nearby Non Solo Pizza just 20 meters away or the bars in the Piazza Risorgimento area. In summer, evening walks along the Tiber and towards Piazza del Popolo, about 1.5 km away, nicely complement days dedicated to the city’s art and history.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.8, and the relationship with the staff, scoring 9.5. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated, both above 9.3. Couples in particular note the property as ideal for a romantic trip to Rome.
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Yes, St. Peter Guest House is about 400 meters from the Vatican Museums, comfortably reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, St. Peter Guest House allows pets on request, with the possibility of an extra charge being applied.
Yes, St. Peter Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property, with a score of 9.3 out of 10 from guests.
No, St. Peter Guest House does not have dedicated parking for guests.
At St. Peter Guest House, arrivals after 10:30 PM incur a surcharge of EUR 15 for each hour of delay, subject to confirmation by the property.
Yes, St. Peter Guest House welcomes children of all ages and offers a spacious two-bedroom apartment suitable for families of up to four people.