Guest house a stone's throw from St. Peter's, with air-conditioned rooms featuring a kitchenette, ideal for those visiting the Vatican and the Vatican Museums on foot.
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The Vatican Tourist Inn is a guest house in Rome, just 500 metres from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Museums, in the Prati district.
The property offers two room types, both with an equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV with cable channels: the Superior Double/Twin Room, at 14 square metres, and the larger Deluxe Double Room, at 17 square metres with an extra-large bed. Each accommodation includes a small breakfast basket and soundproofed walls for a better rest.
General services include a shuttle service, an airport shuttle on request, room service, a common room with a TV area and a lift; the property is entirely non-smoking. The location, just steps from Ottaviano metro station and Rome San Pietro railway station, is particularly appreciated by couples, who gave it a score of 8.8 for a romantic stay. The Vatican Tourist Inn is a practical solution for those who want to visit the Vatican while staying in a residential setting well connected to the rest of the city.
The Vatican Tourist Inn offers two room types, both designed for a self-catering stay thanks to a full kitchenette complete with fridge, utensils and microwave. Each accommodation has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, minibar, coffee machine and flat-screen TV with cable channels, ensuring comfort even during longer stays.
The Superior Double/Twin Room, at 14 square metres, is the more compact option, with a large double bed. The Deluxe Double Room, at 17 square metres, instead offers more space and an extra-large double bed, making it the ideal choice for those who want a few extra metres without giving up proximity to the Vatican.
This is the most compact room type in the property, with 14 square metres divided between the sleeping area and a kitchenette equipped with fridge, utensils and microwave. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Air conditioning, soundproofed walls, minibar and flat-screen TV with cable channels complete the room, for a practical stay even over several days.
At 17 square metres, this is the largest room of the two options, and the only one with an extra-large double bed. The private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries is paired with a full kitchenette, while air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV with cable channels make the room comfortable for longer stays.
The Vatican Tourist Inn offers a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request, useful for those arriving with luggage or wishing to comfortably reach Fiumicino and Ciampino airports. The common areas include a room with a TV area, a lift and dry cleaning service, while room service remains available to guests throughout their stay.
The rooms, all non-smoking, are air-conditioned and soundproofed, with marble or tiled floors and heating. Each accommodation includes a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, electric kettle and kitchen utensils.
Free WiFi is also available, as is the flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels found in every room.
The Vatican Tourist Inn is located in the Prati district, a stone’s throw from the Vatican, in one of the most elegant and lively areas of Rome, characterised by wide streets, shops and traditional restaurants. Via Crescenzio, where the property is located, is a central side street connecting Piazza Risorgimento, just 200 metres away, and Piazza Cavour, about 700 metres away.
St. Peter’s Basilica and its square can be reached on foot in less than ten minutes, as can the Vatican Museums, 550 metres away. Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station, on line A, is 400 metres away, while Lepanto station is 750 metres away: from here it takes just a few stops to reach the historic centre. Those arriving by train can use Rome San Pietro railway station, 1.2 km away, while Rome Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are about 15 and 17 km away respectively. Within a few dozen metres there are several restaurants and cafés, including Roof – Trattoria sul Tetto and Taverna Varrone, just 50 metres from the property.
The location also allows guests to reach Castel Sant’Angelo, 650 metres away, and Ponte Sant’Angelo on foot, then continue towards Piazza Navona and the historic centre, about 1.3 km away. In summer, walks along the Tiber and visits to the Vatican Museums in the cooler morning hours are the most recommended activities, while in winter the area remains lively thanks to the celebrations in St. Peter’s Square. Those who want to venture further can reach Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain in less than two kilometres.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 8.9 and especially appreciated by couples with 8.8. Comfort and cleanliness remain at fair levels (7.6 and 7.5), while the value for money, at 7.4, remains the most criticised aspect, despite the confirmed proximity to the Vatican noted by guests.
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No, the Vatican Tourist Inn does not allow pets during the stay.
The Vatican Tourist Inn is about 400 metres from St. Peter’s Square and the Vatican Basilica, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, the Vatican Tourist Inn does not offer private parking for guests.
Yes, both room types at the Vatican Tourist Inn are equipped with a kitchenette featuring a fridge, kitchen utensils and microwave.
Yes, the Vatican Tourist Inn offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
The closest metro station is Ottaviano-San Pietro, on line A, about 400 metres from the Vatican Tourist Inn.
