Air-conditioned bed and breakfast in the Prati district, just steps from St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums, with a terrace and soundproofed rooms.
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St Peter Twelve is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the Prati district, about 400 metres from Ottaviano metro station and 2.2 km from the historic centre. The property offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a shared terrace, in a building just steps from St Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.
The rooms, all with private bathroom fitted with courtesy set, hairdryer and bidet, are furnished with flat-screen TV, minibar and electric kettle for tea and coffee; some feature a balcony or city view. Daily housekeeping and private check-in make the stay practical even for those arriving at flexible hours, while travellers in groups will find space in the triple and quadruple rooms.
The Prati area, elegant and residential, is well connected to the rest of the city thanks to the metro and the nearby Roma San Pietro railway station. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.9 for a trip for two, while the proximity to restaurants, cafés and the main Vatican attractions makes St Peter Twelve a convenient base for exploring Rome on foot.
The rooms at St Peter Twelve share a common set of comforts: air conditioning, private bathroom with courtesy set, flat-screen TV with cable channels, minibar and electric kettle for tea and coffee, plus wardrobe and bed linen included. These are solutions designed mainly for groups or families, with configurations ranging from triple to quadruple, all with single beds combined with an extra-large double bed.
What distinguishes the three room types is mainly the size and a few specific details: the Quadruple Room with Shower offers 30 sqm with a walk-in shower, the Triple Room with Balcony stands out for its private outdoor space overlooking the Prati area, while the Deluxe Quadruple Room, also 30 sqm, adds a city view and an in-room washing machine, a rare plus among the available room types.
With a size of 30 sqm, this is the largest room together with the Deluxe, but it stands out for its private bathroom with walk-in shower, bidet and hairdryer. It features air conditioning, minibar, coffee machine and flat-screen TV with cable channels, and is designed to accommodate up to 4 people between single beds and an extra-large double bed.
This is the most compact room in the property, at 22 sqm, but the only one with a private balcony overlooking the Prati area. Soundproofing makes it particularly suitable for those seeking peace and quiet, while air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar complete the amenities for up to 3 guests.
At 30 sqm, as large as the Quadruple Room with Shower, this Deluxe room stands out for its city view and for having an in-room washing machine, unique among the available room types. The private bathroom with shower, bidet and courtesy set is complemented by a minibar, tea and coffee maker, and flat-screen TV.
St Peter Twelve provides guests with a shared terrace and a shuttle service, including a paid airport shuttle, useful for those arriving from Fiumicino or Ciampino with luggage. Check-in and check-out can be handled privately and express, while daily housekeeping keeps rooms tidy throughout the stay.
The property is entirely non-smoking and features allergy-free and soundproofed rooms, as well as a lift to reach the floors without difficulty. Practical details include a safe, heating, iron and ironing board, and internet access in all common areas and rooms.
Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a private bathroom with courtesy set, hairdryer and bidet, as well as a minibar and electric kettle for tea and coffee, convenient for those who want to manage their own meal times independently.
St Peter Twelve is located in the Prati district, an elegant and residential area a stone’s throw from the Vatican, on Via Vespasiano, just a few dozen metres from Piazza Risorgimento. The street is lively with bars and small restaurants: Habemus Café is just 50 metres away, while venues such as Ni Hao and Knick Knack Yoda are practically underneath the property, 10-40 metres away.
Ottaviano metro station is 300 metres away and quickly connects to the rest of the city, while Roma San Pietro railway station is about 1.2 km away. St Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums can be reached on foot in a few minutes, at 400 and 200 metres respectively. For those arriving by air, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 15 km away and Fiumicino is 17 km away; the property arranges a paid airport shuttle on request.
From here it is convenient to explore Castel Sant’Angelo on foot too, less than a kilometre away, and head towards the historic centre: Piazza Navona is 900 metres away, while Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain are about 2.3 km away. In any season the area is ideal for long walks among the Vatican monuments and historic districts, with the option of returning comfortably by metro or on foot along the Tiber.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.8) and the location (9.7), followed by comfort and cleanliness above 9.6. The value for money also convinces, at 9.3, confirming St Peter Twelve as a popular choice for a stay near the Vatican.
St Peter Twelve is located in the Prati district in Rome, about 400 metres from St Peter’s Square and 200 metres from the Vatican Museums, both comfortably reachable on foot.
No, St Peter Twelve does not accept pets during the stay.
No, St Peter Twelve does not offer on-site parking for guests.
The minimum age required to check in at St Peter Twelve is 18 years.
Yes, St Peter Twelve arranges a paid airport shuttle on request for Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports.
Yes, all rooms at St Peter Twelve feature air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and minibar.
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