Holiday home in Rome with several types of accommodation, terrace, city view and free parking, just a few km from the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Square.
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VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano is a holiday home in Rome, in the Ottavia area, located about 8 km from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.
The property offers several types of accommodation, from a quadruple room with private bathroom to apartments with one or three bedrooms, up to two independent holiday homes designed for large groups or families. Many units have a garden view or city view, some have a balcony, terrace or sitting area, and the private kitchens allow guests to cook independently during their stay.
Among the main amenities are free WiFi, free parking, air conditioning in several units and the option to request a paid airport shuttle on request. The area is residential and quiet, with restaurants and bars within a few hundred metres, and it suits guests looking for a practical base to visit central Rome without giving up more space compared to a traditional hotel room.
The accommodations at VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano range from the most compact double room to independent multi-storey holiday homes, with sizes starting at 13 m² and going up to 105 m². Every unit has a private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, and most offer a garden view, city view or view of the inner courtyard, along with a flat-screen TV.
Guests looking for more space can choose between the one-bedroom apartment, the deluxe apartment with three bedrooms and the two holiday homes with three bedrooms, all equipped with their own kitchen, living area and multiple bathrooms. The smaller rooms, such as the Deluxe Double or the Superior Double, remain the most suitable choice for couples or short stays in the city.
The most suitable room for groups of four, with a French double bed and a bunk bed to optimise space. The décor is modern, with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. It is one of the units with a coffee machine in the room, convenient for guests who want to be self-sufficient.
With its 33 m², this air-conditioned apartment offers a separate bedroom with a single bed and a French double bed, plus a bathroom with shower and bidet. The kitchen is well equipped with a hob, fridge and microwave, while the living area with flat-screen TV and washing machine makes the unit practical for longer stays.
Designed for two people who prefer separate beds, this 14 m² room has soundproofed walls and a private bathroom with shower, bidet and free toiletries. Among the property’s double rooms, this is the one with twin beds, convenient for couples who travel without sharing the same bed.
This 13 m² double room stands out for its private bathroom with a bathtub, a detail that sets it apart from the property’s other double rooms, which have showers. The unit is completed by soundproofed walls, a small sitting area and a balcony with garden view.
Similar in size to the Superior but with a private bathroom equipped with a shower instead of a bathtub, this double room still offers soundproofed walls, a sitting area and a balcony with garden view, making it a good alternative for those who don’t need a bathtub.
The largest of the multi-bedroom apartments, for up to 6 people, spread over 88 m² with three separate bedrooms and three private bathrooms with hairdryer, all reachable by lift. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, a convenient solution for families or groups wanting more privacy.
The largest holiday home in the property, with 105 m² spread over three bedrooms and three bathrooms with hairdryer, designed for groups of up to nine people. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking and storing food, while the bedrooms feature a smartphone provided for guest use, a TV with streaming services and garden view.
More compact than its 105 m² counterpart, this 88 m² holiday home still has three bedrooms and three bathrooms with hairdryer, but adds a terrace with garden view and tiled floors. The kitchen has a microwave for practical meal preparation during the stay.
VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano offers free WiFi and free parking, a notable advantage for a property in Rome. The outdoor area is furnished with a terrace and garden furniture, while a lift makes it easier to reach the units on the upper floors.
Additional services include a paid airport shuttle, a public transport ticket service, laundry and ironing service, and an on-site minimarket. The property also has soundproofed rooms, air conditioning and heating, as well as a separate smoking area for those who need it.
Every unit is equipped with bed linen, towels and hairdryer, and for those who prefer not to go out, grocery delivery can be requested directly at the property.
VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano is located in the Ottavia district, a residential area in the north-western outskirts of Rome, away from the traffic of the city centre but well connected to the main city routes. The setting is quiet, with villas and small apartment buildings, ideal for guests looking for a stay that feels more like home than a traditional hotel.
The Ipogeo degli Ottavi and Ottavia railway stations are 300 and 650 metres away respectively, useful for reaching the centre via the regional railway line. The area also has a few dining options, such as Memo Gelato and Fantasie di Pizza about 300 metres away. The historic centre is further away: the Vatican Museums are about 7.6 km away, St. Peter’s Square 8 km, and the Trevi Fountain 9.6 km, all reachable by car or public transport in 20-30 minutes. Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away, Ciampino Airport 23 km; the property arranges a paid airport shuttle on request.
For those who want to stay outdoors, Santa Maria della Pietà Park is about 3 km away, while the Ottavia Baby Park, designed for families with children, is just over 1 km away. Further away, towards the Tiber, are Ponte Milvio at about 6 km and the Mola Waterfall, a small natural waterfall about 6.5 km away, an interesting destination for a walk off the classic tourist circuits, especially during the spring and summer months.
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Reviews particularly reward the cleanliness (9.1) and comfort (9.2) of the accommodations, as well as staff behaviour (9.2). Value for money (9.1) and WiFi (9.5) also receive good scores. Location, rated 8.4, is the relatively weakest point, although still at an overall positive level.
No, VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano is possible from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, while check-out is at 10:00 AM; guests must inform the property in advance of their arrival time.
Yes, VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano offers free parking to guests arriving by car.
Yes, upon arrival VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano requires a security deposit of €150 payable by credit card, refunded within 7 days of check-out after verification of the accommodation’s condition.
VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano is about 7.6 km from the Vatican Museums, reachable by car or public transport in about 20-25 minutes.
Yes, the minimum age required to check in at VACANZA A CASA – Gallicano is 18 years old.
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