Vatican City Relais puts you within a 10-minute drive of St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. Also, Sistine Chapel and Piazza Navona are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Baldo degli Ubaldi Station is 10 minutes away.
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 28 min drive
Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 40 min drive
Rome Appiano Station - 5 min drive
Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 17 min walk
Rome San Pietro Station - 25 min walk
Baldo degli Ubaldi Station - 10 min walk
Cornelia Station - 17 min walk
Valle Aurelia Station - 17 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Golden Bistrot - 9 min walk
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter - 5 min walk
Pasticceria Siciliana Svizzera - 3 min walk
Il Pappagallo - 4 min walk
About this property
Vatican City Relais
Vatican City Relais puts you within a 10-minute drive of St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square. Also, Sistine Chapel and Piazza Navona are within a short drive. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Baldo degli Ubaldi Station is 10 minutes away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 15.00 per day; discounts available)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Hair salon
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Electric kettle
Slippers
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 15 per person (one way)
Children & extra beds
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 15.00 per day
Policies
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT058091B4ZEE52AAZ
Also known as
Vatican City Relais B&B Rome
Vatican City Relais B&B
Vatican City Relais Rome
Vatican City Relais Rome
Vatican City Relais Bed & breakfast
Vatican City Relais Bed & breakfast Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Vatican City Relais offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Vatican City Relais does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Vatican City Relais?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Vatican City Relais?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Vatican City Relais?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 15 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Vatican City Relais?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What's the area around Vatican City Relais like?
Vatican City Relais is a short 10-minute walk from Baldo degli Ubaldi Station and 19 minutes' walk from Vatican Gardens.
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Reviews
Vatican City Relais Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
7.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Friendly staff and clean and spacious rooms. We had a nice stay!
Christine
Christine, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2023
The staff are very helpful and welcoming
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 11, 2024
I liked the convenience of amenities. Very noisy at night.
Naomi
Naomi, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Feb 13, 2024
The place isn’t an hotel, is just an apartment with a few bedrooms and the kitchen is shared by everyone. If you need to warm up your food or some milk for you or your children is no way because the place doesn’t have a microwave available just a kettle for hot water. But the place is okay for the price. The clean the floors and changed the bins bags every day and they changed our bed sheets after 3 days. The are is okay as well, is a few places where you can eat and supermarket. Is easily accessible to Vatican as well and you have a bus stop in front of the building. We like it and the staff was okay.
Andreia
Andreia, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 24, 2025
Great place to stay!
Christopher
Christopher, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Comfortable beds, clean, well located
Clarice
Clarice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Great spot, near lots of bus lines and not too far from all the sights!
Charlotte
Charlotte, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 12, 2024
Nice reasonably priced small property. Would stay here again.
Cinzia
Cinzia, 1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 22, 2025
Nice rooms and staff. You can hear the highway traffic at night.
Shmay
Shmay, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 19, 2025
Contacting the host was a nightmare. We got there late afternoon and I attempted three numbers before I got a hold of the host.
Host did not speak well english which is totally understandable but upon communication, she seemed agitated and frustrated. AC did not work. No microwave or stove top. Sheets and towels were not replaced. Limited supplies to soap and shampoo ,etc.
I would say the location is conveniently located to Vatican and bus stops and other supermarkets. But, this comes with a down side of lots of noise.
Denisse
Denisse, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 15, 2025
We had an easy check in and the host was so helpful as it was raining. The rooms were clean comfortable and surprisingly larger than expected. There was a comfortable well stocked communal kitchen. No stairs to carry bags up. The only issue was access to host. Sent several messages and tried knocking on the door to advise early check out. We couldn’t ring with our overseas phone .
Dominic
Dominic, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 24, 2025
It took an hour to get our bags checked (slow long line at Air Canada), so that added stress. Oncc we got through that, it went very smooth through Security and Customs. We grabbed a delicious snack and headed to our gate to board - no issues.
Kristin
Kristin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 29, 2025
Very walkable to Vatican City itself a lot of noise however in mornings air con not working and not staff on the recepition
Dylan
Dylan, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 14, 2023
The hotel waa ok but the personel was not helpful.
Doreen
Doreen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 31, 2023
Nice place in a good area but it was hard to find and the receptionist was not helpful.
Tahsheen
Tahsheen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2017
I enjoyed the place a lot !
Very clean, large bedrooms, well and nicely furnished. The location is not far from downtown: Piazza Venezia, Coliseum, Vatican, etc. (10-15 min. by bus). Free coffee, orange juice, etc. are available all day. Good internet. Above all, the personal is extremely nice and helpful & multi-multi lingual. Will give you good tips and can provide you with bus ticket, etc ...
Thierry
Thierry, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jan 12, 2023
It was ok, the staff that greeted us was terrible!! They advertise their kitchen as having snacks, they don’t, the faucets in the bathroom had rust on them. The zone is good since it has a taxi stop right by it, and a coffee shop called Ill Papagallo which was fantastic!!
Carlos
Verified
4/10 Fair
Mar 15, 2025
Not our favorite stay. The bathroom stunk like sewage and would make the whole room stink if you didn’t keep the door shut. The bed was hard as rocks, I’m not sure if it was even a mattress because it was so flat and firm. The towel I went to use for a shower had long hairs on it when it should have been clean. There were questionable stains on the throw pillow for the bed as well. Not the worst place in the world, but we won’t go back.
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 9, 2024
MISLEADING DESCRIPTION AND POOR SERVICE.
I had to wait outside for an hour.
No one let us in!
It was a resident going in that finally let us into the property.
The host was not so friendly.
Finally it SHOULD NOT BE ADVERTISED AS A HOTEL, it is MISLEADING!
Nkem
Nkem, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 2, 2024
...So BAD.
Amil
Amil, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 26, 2023
No one cleans your room. Attitude issues
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 1, 2025
Checking in was very unpleasant. I was yelled at multiple times by the lady when trying to check in. I couldn’t understand her when she asked for the name of reservation so she yelled at me and when I told her that the door wouldn’t open after she told me it was opened, she yelled at me again. Then getting into the actual room was also a mess and complicated. On the door it says that the tourist tax was €3.50 per night per person, we received a paper saying it’s €7 per night then ended up getting charged €6 per night. You can also hear the other people as the walls are thin. Other than that, the room was clean but the bedding had a weird smell.
Kajoke
Kajoke, 3-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jul 31, 2024
When I checked in I was a required to call and as a tourist with an international SIM my phone wasn’t making outgoing calls so I had trouble reaching staff. There is no buzzer or anything to get into the building. The room was clean but the AC stopped working in the evening and every time I tried to turn it on it would make horrible clicking noises. The walls here are paper thin and the property is next to a major roadway so it’s extremely loud and you can’t sleep all night. Overall stay away do not recommend.
Himika
Himika, 2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 9, 2024
The worst hotel so far, Emanuela was one of the staff members and was just awful. This property was advertised as bed and breakfast, but no breakfast was provided, said that reception is at property form 9am-9pm, we arrived around 2pm and no one was there. We went out to explore the city, came back at 8pm and no one was there. In the kitchen, they have a signed that says, we were able to keep keys if luggage is left at property in the morning, when called Emanuela to confirmed, she expected us to leave luggage at property unattended and out in the kitchen even though there were other tenants in the same apartment with access to kitchen. Ineludible helpful and nice person was Rafael, he was nice enough to explain and allow us to take keys. Even thought it says that staff is onsite, do not expect them to be there, all communication was thru phone and WhatsApp only. Only time I saw Emanuela’s face was when we came back for check out. No document to sign just simply pay city tax but her attitude was incredibly rude. On website they mentioned Shuttle from and to airport for 15 euros per person, but when asked Emanuela told me 60 euros, but property sign says 50 eeuros. Called a Uber taxi and I was charged 45 euros. I definitely won’t come back would neither recommend this mess.