Vatican Palace Suites – Guest House in Rome

Vatican Palace Suites by Premium Suites Collection

Vatican Palace Suites by Premium Suites Collection is a guest house in the Prati district of Rome, about 1.1 km from the Vatican and 300 metres from Ottaviano Metro Station.

The property occupies one floor of a historic building and offers four room types, all with independent entrance, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and views of the city or a point of interest. The Classic Triple and Superior Triple rooms, larger in size, are designed for small groups or families, while the Standard Double and Deluxe rooms are aimed at couples looking for a more compact space complete with every comfort, from a tea and coffee set to a private bathroom with shower and toiletries.

The location in the heart of Prati, a short walk from Piazza Risorgimento and the Vatican Museums, makes the property a good base for those who want to explore the main attractions of the Vatican area on foot without giving up a quiet residential setting, well connected to the rest of the city thanks to the nearby Ottaviano metro station.

Vatican Palace Suites by Premium Suites Collection

★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 720 reviews

Room types

The four room types at Vatican Palace Suites share a common set of features: air conditioning, soundproofed walls, flat-screen cable TV, independent entrance and a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Each room also has a tea and coffee making set and a view of the city or a point of interest, a detail that makes each room different from the others more in terms of perspective than amenities.

What sets the room types apart is mainly size and capacity: the Superior Triple Room, the largest at 24 square metres, and the Classic Triple, at 22 square metres, accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a large double bed. The Standard Double Room and the Deluxe, both designed for two guests, differ instead in size, 15 and 18 square metres respectively, while maintaining the same level of comfort as the larger accommodations.

Classic Triple Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
City view, Bidet, Soundproofing

At 22 square metres, this is one of the two triple rooms in the property, designed to accommodate up to three people with a single bed and a large double bed. It has a private bathroom with shower and bidet, an independent entrance and city views, plus a tea and coffee making set.

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Standard Double Room

15 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
City view, Cable channels, Tea and coffee set

This is the most compact room type in the property, at 15 square metres designed for two people. Despite its smaller size, it still has an independent entrance, cable TV with satellite channels and city views, making it the most essential choice for a short stay as a couple.

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Superior Triple Room

24 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
City view, Bidet, Independent entrance

This is the largest room in the property, at 24 square metres, slightly bigger than the Classic Triple. It accommodates up to three guests and offers a private bathroom with bidet, a separate independent entrance and city views, making it the most spacious option for groups or families.

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Deluxe Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Bathtub or shower, Bidet, City view

At 18 square metres, it is larger than the Standard Double, while still designed for two guests. The private bathroom includes a bathtub or shower and a bidet, while the independent entrance and city views complete an accommodation suited to those looking for a bit more space.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to stay just steps from the Vatican Museums, only 600 metres from the property.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the distances and location are rated 9.3 by guests travelling as couples.
Yes, if you're looking for rooms with an independent entrance and soundproofed walls for extra privacy.
Yes, if you prefer to get around by metro: Ottaviano Metro Station is 200 metres away.
Yes, if you're travelling with children of any age, always welcome at the property.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, which are not allowed at this property.
Maybe not, if you're looking for private on-site parking, which is not available here.
Maybe not, if breakfast included in the stay is a priority for you, as it is not offered.
Maybe not, if you're planning a bachelor/bachelorette party, which are not permitted at the property.

Hotel facilities & services

Vatican Palace Suites focuses on an offering of services designed for practical, independent stays: private or express check-in and check-out, concierge service, luggage storage and daily housekeeping accompany guests from arrival to departure. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with a lift, heating and air conditioning, with particular attention paid to soundproofing and safety thanks to fire extinguishers, a smoke alarm and CCTV in common areas.

Every room is equipped with a safe, a tea and coffee making set, a fridge and a desk, while the bathroom includes complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer and linen provided by the property. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with electrical outlets near the bed for those travelling with multiple devices.

Among the strengths highlighted by guests are the free internet connection, air conditioning and the availability of non-smoking rooms with views, features that make the property a practical choice for short stays in the Vatican area.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
View
Shower
Luggage storage
Flat-screen TV
Lift
Coffee machine

General facilities

Daily housekeeping
Private check-in and check-out
Concierge service
Luggage storage
Express check-in and check-out
Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Smoke alarm
Safe
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Soundproofing
Independent entrance
Lift

Food & drink

Kettle/coffee machine

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Satellite channels
Radio
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Hairdryer
Bed linen
Wardrobe or closet
City view
View of landmark
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Fridge
Electrical outlet near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Vatican Palace Suites is located in the Prati district, one of the most elegant residential areas in central Rome, a short walk from the border with Vatican City. The street, occupying one floor of a period building, is surrounded by bars, shops and small restaurants that keep the area lively both day and night, while still maintaining a quieter atmosphere than the more touristy historic centre.

Ottaviano Metro Station is just 200 metres away, while Lepanto Metro Station can be reached in about 500 metres: from here, the centre of Rome is connected in just a few minutes by metro. The Vatican Museums are 600 metres away, St. Peter’s Square 700 metres, and Castel Sant’Angelo about 850 metres, all comfortably reachable on foot. For those arriving by air, Rome Fiumicino Airport is about 17 km away, while Rome Ciampino Airport is 15 km away.

The proximity to the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel makes the area a convenient base for visiting the papal collections, best booked in advance to avoid queues, which are particularly long in spring and autumn. Crossing Ponte Sant’Angelo, less than a kilometre away, leads to Piazza Navona and the historic centre, while a walk along the Tiber connects Prati to Trastevere in about 30 minutes on foot. In winter the area stays quieter, with the neighbourhood’s restaurants frequented mainly by locals, while during peak season tourist presence is concentrated more around St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums.

Ottaviano Metro Station — Line A stop, quickly connecting to central Rome 200 m

Piazza Risorgimento — Large square at the gates of the Vatican, a bus and tram hub 350 m

Vatican Museums — Papal collections including the Sistine Chapel, among the most visited in the world 600 m

St. Peter's Square — Heart of Vatican City, dominated by the basilica of the same name 700 m

Castel Sant'Angelo — Ancient papal fortress on the Tiber, now a historic museum 850 m

Piazza Navona — Baroque square with fountains by Bernini, at the heart of historic Rome 900 m

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What guests say about Vatican Palace Suites by Premium Suites Collection

8.9

Fabulous · 720 reviews

Staff

9.4

Comfort

9.1

Location

9.4

Cleanliness

9.1

Facilities

8.9

Value for money

8.8

Free Wi-Fi

8.4

Guests especially praise staff friendliness, rated 9.4, and the location, appreciated with a score of 9.4, particularly convenient for couples. Cleanliness and comfort are also good, both above 9. Value for money remains the slightly weaker point, with a score of 8.8.