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Beside the Vatican

Via del Gelsomino 100 Int.11, Rome, IT

9.7 guest rating· 188 reviews

About this hotel

Central Location and Stunning Views

Experience the best of Rome with a stay at Beside the Vatican. Enjoy stunning views of St Peter's Square, The Vatican, and Castel Sant'Angelo, all just a short distance away.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities

Relax in air-conditioned units equipped with a flat-screen TV, safety deposit box, and private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a terrace or balcony with city views.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Family-Friendly Services

Start your day with a hearty buffet breakfast offering local specialties and fresh pastries. Families will appreciate the babysitting, bicycle rental, and car rental services available on-site.

Book now to secure your Roman getaway at Beside the Vatican.

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Rooms & rates

Small Single Room

Sleeps 1 · 12 m² · Double bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · Twin bed, Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom

Standard Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Large bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Shower

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Minibar

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Sleeps 2 · 17 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Shower

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Air conditioning
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Airport drop off
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  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bike tours
  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Cooking class
  • Currency exchange
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Public transport tickets
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shared kitchen
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Stand-up comedy
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Location

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Via del Gelsomino 100 Int.11, Rome, IT

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 08:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.7188 reviews

+ Exceptional service+ Great location+ Clean and comfortable roomsSewerage issue leading to booking cancellationSome negative remarks on building appearance
Cleanliness9.5
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.5
Amenities9.5
Value for Money9.5

Guest review

10.0

L'hôte très agréable et souriante,et l' endroit était calme et à proximité de Vatican;

Galina · FR · 2026-07-14

Nous serions super heureux de retourner voir notre hôte .

10.0

Un accueil super agréable. Une hôte charmante. Petit déjeuner au top . Gaie et décontractée , Alessandra nous a bien conseillés pour nos sorties sur Rome .

Jacques · FR · 2026-06-20

Appalling. I was so shocked I didn’t take photos.

1.0

I didn’t stay a single night there. I was horrified at the area. It was truly shocking. I realised as soon as I found the place that it was not what was advertised and I informed the owner immediately that it was not what I was led to believe by the advert and reviews and that I could not stay there.

The location was shocking. The area was unsavoury, the “guesthouse” was just a little 3 bedroom apartment where the owner was renting rooms out. It was in a shocking area. I got stuck in the lift three times. The building was old, dirty, smelly and decrepit. I felt completely unsafe in the area and in the apartment. From the advert, I expected a 4 star guesthouse. It was just a tiny apartment in a shocking dirty area. There was no security in the room. I would have been sharing intimate living space with complete strangers. This was nothing like what I was led to believe. She put me down as a no show which is a lie. I met her at the apartment. I informed her that it was completely unacceptable and I expected a refund. I left immediately.

Charlie · ZA · 2026-06-18

Cudowny wypoczynek.

10.0

Pierwszy raz byliśmy w Rzymie ale dzięki Pani Alessandrze i atmosferze jaką tworzyła, nie mogliśmy sobie tego lepiej wymarzyć. Codziennie rano witała nas z uśmiechem i pysznymi, ciepłymi croissantami. Pomogła nam znaleźć bilety do Muzeum Watykańskiego i do Koloseum (my zwątpiliśmy, że w ogóle się da...). Doradzała gdzie dobrze zjeść i co warto zobaczyć... Co do pokoju nie mamy zastrzeżeń, sprzątane codziennie, ręczniki wymieniane... Czysto i schludnie. Okolica spokojna i przede wszystkim bezpieczna. Naprawdę wypoczeliśmy i z pewnością jak będziemy wracać do Rzymu to będziemy się tam zatrzymywać!

Wszystko było idealnie.

Kasia · PL · 2026-06-07

Wondeful

10.0

Allesandra was a wonderful host. She was very helpful with restaurant suggestions, well just everything! Durning the day we could message her on Whatsapp and she would respond very quickly. The breakfast was good. She offered many coffee choices, croissants, yogurt, fruit, granola, boiled eggs, meats and cheeses, juice and more. Much to choose from. The room was small, but just as pictured. Allesandra arranged for her husband to drive us to the airport. Very handy! The location was great so many good restaurants to walk to. The buses were just around the corner and the train another block away. Very close to the Vatican but just far enough to not feel the crowds.

Timothy · US · 2026-06-04

Guest review

10.0

Blisko Watykanu (1km).Super właścicielka, bardzo pomocna. Miejscówka extra, super śniadanka.

Brak.

Małgorzata · PL · 2026-06-02

Good to know

Please let the property know your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.

Internet

WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 20 per day.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.

Children from 3 years old to 9 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.

Children from 10 years old to 17 years old stay for € 25 per person per night when using an existing bed.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.