Bed and Breakfast
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Bed and breakfast in Rieti with garden, panoramic terrace and free private parking, ideal for those seeking peace and quiet in contact with nature.

Family-run bed & breakfast in Rieti with garden view, Italian buffet breakfast, free shuttle service and spacious apartments with kitchenette and patio.
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Stella Polare B&B is a bed & breakfast in Rieti, Lazio, with a garden view and a free shuttle service to the historic city centre. The property is designed for guests seeking informal stays with generous spaces, equipped with a kitchenette or full kitchen, ideal for both couples and larger families.
The accommodations include studios with an outdoor patio and a one-bedroom apartment that can host up to six people, thanks to a sofa bed in the living area. All units feature a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and coffee machine, while the garden with barbecue and picnic area offers a shared space to relax outdoors.
Italian buffet breakfast is included in the stay and private parking is free, as is WiFi access throughout the property. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, while the property enforces a quiet hour in the evening and requires payment in cash. The location allows guests to reach restaurants and cafés in the centre of Rieti on foot, while remaining just a few kilometres from the area’s main natural attractions.

The accommodations at Stella Polare B&B are divided between compact studios and a larger apartment designed for groups or bigger families. All units share a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and access to outdoor spaces such as a patio or garden, features that make each unit self-sufficient even for extended stays.
The two Superior Studios, similar in size at between 30 and 35 square metres, differ in small details such as a washing machine in one of the two or more carefully arranged outdoor furniture. The 1-Bedroom Apartment, on the other hand, spans 80 square metres and introduces a separate living room with an additional sofa bed, a balcony and views that also open onto the surrounding mountains, making it the most suitable choice for those travelling in larger groups.
A 30-square-metre studio with a kitchenette and dedicated patio, perfect for outdoor lunches and dinners. The garden view and on-site barbecue make it suited to a relaxed stay surrounded by the property’s greenery.
The largest unit in the property, with 80 square metres divided between a bedroom and a separate living area featuring a sofa bed. A balcony with garden and mountain views and a full kitchen make it ideal for families or small groups.
Slightly more spacious than the other Superior Studio, this 35-square-metre unit includes outdoor furniture and its own washing machine, a useful extra for longer stays compared with the other rooms in the property.
Stella Polare B&B provides guests with a garden featuring a picnic area, barbecue and outdoor furniture, as well as a terrace and an outdoor dining area designed for the warmer months. Those travelling with children can rely on a dedicated play area, while the free shuttle service makes it easier to get around the centre of Rieti.
Daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services are also available, along with the option to request a babysitter. The property also offers spaces for meetings and small events, as well as cooking classes and themed evenings to make the stay more experiential.
Each accommodation is equipped with heating, a flat-screen TV and internet connection, while the free parking area also includes an electric vehicle charging station. For breakfast, the B&B offers room service on request alongside an on-site bar and restaurant.
Stella Polare B&B is located on Via Angelo Maria Ricci, in a residential area of Rieti that combines the quiet of the outskirts with proximity to the historic centre of this Sabine town. The property’s garden and shared outdoor spaces make it a peaceful base for those wanting to explore the area without giving up on relaxation.
Rieti’s railway station is about 1.9 km away, convenient for those arriving without a car, while the free shuttle service offered by the property makes it easier to get to the heart of the city. Among the nearby dining options are Caffè Evergreen restaurant, 750 metres away, and Da Ciccio trattoria, about 950 metres away, both suited to quick meals or informal dinners. Those travelling by car will find L’Aquila-Parchi Airport about 36 km away and Rome Ciampino Airport just over 70 km away.
For cultural outings, Porta Romana, one of the city’s historic sites, can be reached in a few minutes, about 2.8 km away. Nature lovers can plan excursions to Lake Piediluco, 20 km away, ideal in summer for water sports and walks along the lakeshore, or visit Marmore Falls, about 32 km away, one of the tallest man-made waterfalls in Europe and a recommended destination especially in spring and summer when the water flow is stronger.
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Guests especially praise the cleanliness of the rooms, scoring 9.5, and the free WiFi, rated 9.2. Staff and services are also highly appreciated, both at 9. Value for money receives a solid 8.9, while the location, rated 8.6, remains the slightly weaker point.
Yes, Stella Polare B&B accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
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Yes, Stella Polare B&B offers free private parking on site, also equipped with an electric vehicle charging station.
Stella Polare B&B offers an Italian buffet breakfast, included in the stay.
At Stella Polare B&B, only guests between 18 and 90 years old can check in.
Yes, the 1-Bedroom Apartment at Stella Polare B&B can accommodate up to 6 people, thanks to a living room with an additional sofa bed.
Stella Polare B&B accepts cash payments only, to be settled in full upon arrival.