Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Bathtub
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Vatican City Guest House
A four-room guest house on Viale Giulio Cesare, close to the Vatican and the Ottaviano metro.
- Listed from £39
- A 5- to 15-minute walk to the Vatican, according to guest reviews.
- Ottaviano metro station is about 20 metres from the door.
8
Great
393 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 393 reviews
About
Vatican City Guest House
Vatican City Guest House is a small, four-room property on Viale Giulio Cesare in Rome. It lists free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a shared kitchen and a lift, and guests describe the Vatican and Ottaviano metro as being very close.
Guest ratings sit at 8.0 across 393 reviews, with staff scoring 8.4 and rooms, service and general categories all at 7.9. The facilities score is a much lower 2.5, so this is best seen as a simple base rather than a full-service hotel.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Location is the headline. — One guest puts the Vatican at 600 metres and Ottaviano metro at about 20 metres; another calls it a five-minute walk to the Vatican and ten minutes to St Angelo Castle. The property description notes the Pantheon is 2.5 km away.
- Rooms feel recently refreshed. — Guests describe clean, newly renovated rooms, comfortable beds and well-kept bathrooms, with air conditioning listed in the room details and cable TV mentioned in a review.
- Staff are a real plus. — Staff score 8.4, and reviews mention friendly owners, a host who waited until 11.30pm to hand over keys and quick help when something was missing.
- Breakfast is handled well. — Guests describe breakfast served at a cafe around the corner or in the room, with sandwiches, pastries and proper cappuccino; one guest found it small but a good start to the day.
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Worth weighing
5 to weigh- Facilities score is very low. — At 2.5, facilities is the weakest guest category, and one review notes the building looks a little rundown even though the rooms feel new. Keep expectations for shared spaces modest.
- Check-out comes early. — Guests need to be out by 10:00. The same review that praised luggage storage suggests you can plan around it, but it is a stricter departure than many hotels.
- A small property with just four rooms. — This makes for personal service but limits the range of on-site facilities. It is a guest house, not a full-service hotel, and the facilities score reflects that.
- Value is rated below the rest of the stay. — Value scores 7.4, while rooms and service both sit at 7.9. Guests generally found the location worth it, but the scorecard suggests expectations about price fairness should be measured.
- Pets are not allowed. — The house policy explicitly excludes animals, so travellers with pets will need to find other accommodation.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Bathtub
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Bathtub
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Bathtub
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Paid airport shuttle
Check-in & services
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Key access
Kitchen & dining
- Shared kitchen
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Dining table
- Tea and coffee facilities
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
In-room entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Bathroom & laundry
- Free toiletries
- Ironing facilities
Family
- Cots
Room details
- Sitting area
- Parquet floor
Property features
- Lift
Safety & policies
- Fire extinguishers
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 393 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 393 reviews
8Verified guest“The location is outstanding, the room was huge, the staff were brilliant, the Wi-Fi worked well, and there's a lift.”
8Verified guest“The owners were very nice, even though we didn't see them much because we were out all day. The location is great — about 12 to 15 minutes on foot from the Vatican. Ottaviano metro station is right outside the guest house door. The area feels safe and there are plenty of shops and cafes. Breakfast is served at a cafe one block around the corner, with a choice of sandwiches or pastries plus hot and cold drinks. They also make excellent cappuccino and cafe latte.”
8Verified guest“We had a great stay. The location was wonderful, just a short walk from the metro and the Vatican. The room was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was tasty — overall a pleasant experience.”
8Verified guest“The location was good, and the staff sorted out missing remote controls quickly.”
8Verified guest“Excellent location near the metro and bus stops — you're almost in the Vatican. Wi-Fi was good. It only has four rooms, but the friendly staff are always on hand if you need anything.”
8Verified guest“The location was perfect, right beside the Vatican and close to plenty of excellent restaurants and gelaterias. The room was kept tidy and the bed was exceptionally comfortable — just what we needed after long days of sightseeing. We also appreciated being able to leave our luggage and collect it later on departure day. Breakfast was a nice extra, and we thought it was great value.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican: One guest measures the walk to the Vatican at about 600 metres; others describe it as a 5- to 15-minute walk. St Angelo Castle is around 10 minutes away.
Metro & buses: Ottaviano metro station sits almost outside the entrance — one guest says 20 metres — and bus stops are also close.
Food nearby: Within walking distance, guests found Italian and Turkish restaurants, fast-food options, cafes and gelaterias.
Neighbourhood: The area around Viale Giulio Cesare is described by guests as safe and convenient, with shops and cafes nearby.
Viale Giulio Cesare 129, Rome, Lazio, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How close is Vatican City Guest House to the Vatican?
One guest puts it at about 600 metres, while other reviews mention a 5- to 15-minute walk. Ottaviano metro station is roughly 20 metres from the guest house.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00.
Is parking available?
Parking is listed as an amenity, alongside an electric vehicle charging station. A paid airport shuttle is also available.
Are pets allowed?
No. The house policy states that pets are not allowed.
Is breakfast included?
Guest reviews describe breakfast served at a nearby cafe or in the room, with pastries, sandwiches and hot drinks. The published amenity list does not specify whether it is included, so it is worth confirming when booking.
The bottom line
An 8.0-rated guest house defined by location and personal service, with a low facilities score as the main caveat.
8Bottom line
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