A refined guest house in the Aurelio district of Rome, near the Vatican Museums, with soundproofed air-conditioned rooms and excellent metro connections.
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The Aurelian is a guest house located in the Aurelio district of Rome, about 2.4 km from the Vatican Museums and 3.6 km from St. Peter’s Square. The property is entirely non-smoking and sits just steps from Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, convenient for reaching the historic centre without needing a car.
The room offer includes two types, the Double Room and the Quadruple Room, both equipped with a private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a flat-screen TV. The Quadruple Room also has a balcony and is larger, designed for those travelling in groups or with family.
The area around Villa Carpegna and Monte Ciocci Park offers green views just a few minutes’ walk away, while bars and restaurants such as Pinsa e Gusto and Le Vele are about 100-200 metres away. Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.2 for a couple’s trip, and the value for money, an element that makes this property an interesting choice for those who want to visit the Vatican and central Rome while staying in a quiet residential area.
The Aurelian offers two room types, both designed to guarantee rest and privacy even in a busy city like Rome. All units have a private bathroom with bidet, toiletries and hairdryer, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a flat-screen TV, plus a wardrobe and bed linen provided by the property.
The main difference concerns size and capacity: the Double Room, at 18 sqm, is designed for two people with the possibility of an extra single bed, while the Quadruple Room, at 30 sqm, offers two large double beds and has a balcony, making it the best choice for groups or families wanting more space and an outdoor spot.
The most compact of the two available room types, with 18 sqm designed for two guests. The private bathroom includes a bidet, shower and toiletries, while the soundproofed walls ensure a good night’s rest despite the urban location. An extra single bed can be added to the base configuration with the large double bed.
At 30 sqm, this is the largest room in the property, almost double the size of the Double Room, designed for groups or families thanks to the two large double beds. It is the only room type with a private balcony, a real plus in a residential area like Aurelio. This room also has a private bathroom with bidet and toiletries.
The Aurelian offers guests air-conditioned and soundproofed rooms, all non-smoking, with parquet flooring and heating, plus the option of family rooms for those travelling in groups. WiFi is free throughout the property, a detail much appreciated by those working while travelling.
Each room lacks nothing for a comfortable stay: private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, toilet, free toiletries, hairdryer, wardrobe or closet, electric kettle and even a refrigerator. The electrical outlet near the bed and the clothes rack complete the amenities designed for everyday practicality.
Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge, making the property one of the most flexible options in the area for those travelling with their dog or cat.
The Aurelian is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area of Rome north of the Vatican, characterised by quiet streets and a good number of neighbourhood bars and restaurants. A few steps from the property you’ll find Villa Carpegna, at 700 metres, and Monte Ciocci Park, at about 950 metres, two green areas useful for a walk away from city traffic.
Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, just 450 metres away, quickly connects the area to the historic centre, while Valle Aurelia Metro Station, at 750 metres, offers further access to the rail and metro network. The Vatican Museums can be reached in about 1.8 km, as can St. Peter’s Square, while Castel Sant’Angelo is 2.5 km away. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are both about 15 km away.
Guests staying here can easily dedicate a day to visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then continue on to Castel Sant’Angelo and the historic centre with Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, both about 3 km away. In the warmer months, Villa Doria Pamphilj, about 2 km away, offers a green alternative for an outdoor break, while in winter the museums and churches in the area remain the most convenient choice for those wanting to discover Rome with short travel times.
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Guests particularly praise the comfort, rated 9.6, and cleanliness, at 9.5, along with a welcoming staff (9.5). The location also wins guests over, especially couples, who rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip, confirming a very positive overall opinion of the property.
Yes, The Aurelian is located about 1.8 km from the Vatican Museums and the same distance from St. Peter’s Square, both easily reachable by public transport.
Yes, The Aurelian allows pets on request, with a possible surcharge to be confirmed at the time of booking.
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Yes, The Aurelian offers free WiFi throughout the property, available to all guests during their stay.
No, The Aurelian does not have its own parking; those arriving by car will need to arrange parking nearby.
The Aurelian is connected to central Rome via Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, 450 metres from the property, and Valle Aurelia Metro Station, 750 metres away.
Yes, all rooms at The Aurelian, both the Double Room and the Quadruple Room, are equipped with air conditioning and soundproofed walls.
