Non-smoking guest house in the Aurelio district of Rome, just steps from Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
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Vatican City Relais is a guest house located in the Aurelio district of Rome, about 3.2 km from St. Peter’s Basilica and just a few hundred meters from Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station. The entirely non-smoking property has a common lounge and offers free WiFi in all areas.
The rooms, air-conditioned and soundproofed, are also designed for families: from the more compact double room to the quadruple room with city view, all feature a desk, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe, flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bidet. Sheets and towels are always included.
The area, especially appreciated by couples for its convenient location, allows guests to walk to bars and restaurants such as Le Vele and Sikelia Ristobar, as well as the green spaces of Villa Carpegna. The Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Square are about 2 km away, while the historic center with Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona can be reached in a few minutes by public transport thanks to the nearby metro.
Vatican City Relais offers three room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Each room features a desk, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe and flat-screen TV with streaming services, along with sheets and towels provided by the property.
The range goes from the 18 sqm Deluxe Double Room, the most intimate and with a view of the inner courtyard, to the 22 sqm Comfort Triple Room with city view, designed for three travelers, up to the 26 sqm Quadruple Room with Balcony, the most spacious and flexible thanks to two alternative bed configurations, ideal for families or small groups wanting more room and a view over the city.
The most compact of the three room types, at 18 sqm and overlooking the property’s inner courtyard. Designed for couples, it offers a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, air conditioning and soundproof walls for a peaceful stay in the heart of Aurelio.
At 22 sqm, four square meters larger than the Deluxe, this room is designed for three people and overlooks the city rather than the inner courtyard. The private bathroom features a walk-in shower, bidet and toiletries.
The largest room in the property, at 26 sqm with a city view, suitable for families or small groups. It is the only one offering two alternative bed configurations, making it adaptable to both a group of adults and a family needing separate beds.
Vatican City Relais offers guests an entirely non-smoking property with a common lounge, luggage storage and an elevator, plus useful services such as an iron and free internet access in all areas. The availability of family rooms makes it a practical choice also for those traveling with children.
Every room is air-conditioned and soundproofed, with parquet flooring, a safe, an on-site minimarket and the option to request an invoice. Rooms also include an electric kettle, refrigerator and desk, while the private bathroom comes with a shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bathroom products.
For entertainment, rooms feature a flat-screen TV with streaming services such as Netflix. The common TV area and luggage storage service complete an offering designed for practical stays, both short and extended, in one of the most central areas of Rome.
Vatican City Relais is located in the Aurelio district, a residential area northwest of Rome’s historic center, just a few steps from Baldo degli Ubaldi Metro Station, only 600 meters on foot. The neighborhood offers a local everyday feel with bars, cafés such as Lady Coffee and restaurants such as Le Vele and Sikelia Ristobar, all within 200-250 meters of the property, as well as the green spaces of Villa Carpegna 650 meters away.
In terms of connections, Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station allows guests to reach the city center in a few minutes, while Valle Aurelia and Roma San Pietro railway stations are about 1.1 and 1.5 km away. The Vatican Museums are 2 km away and St. Peter’s Square is the same distance, both easily reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. The historic center, with Piazza Navona 3.1 km away and the Trevi Fountain 4 km away, requires a few extra minutes. Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 15 km away.
Guests staying here can spend mornings visiting the Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, then continue in the afternoon towards Castel Sant’Angelo, 2.7 km away, or relax in the large Villa Doria Pamphilj park, less than 2 km away. On milder evenings, the Trastevere district and Campo de’ Fiori, both about 3 km away, offer a livelier alternative for dinner and nightlife, while lovers of urban walks will appreciate Monte Ciocci Park, just over 1 km away.
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Reviews particularly praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both scoring 8.5, and the free WiFi, rated 9.4. Services and value for money also receive good ratings, while the staff score, though solid, remains the most modest among the categories.
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No, Vatican City Relais does not allow pets during the stay.
Vatican City Relais requires a minimum age of 18 to check in.
Yes, Vatican City Relais offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated 9.4 by guests.
The Vatican Museums are about 2 km from Vatican City Relais, also reachable via the nearby Baldo degli Ubaldi metro station.
Yes, Vatican City Relais offers family rooms, including the Quadruple Room with Balcony that accommodates up to four people.
No, Vatican City Relais does not allow parties or events, including bachelor or bachelorette parties, on the premises.
