Although the staff memeber was lovely and very helpful the breakfast option was poor and more a being served instead of help yourself so felt bad if I wanted another cappuccino rather than helping ourselves

Location and room was clean and lots of information ie maps to help tourists

Stayed in August 2025

Small but cosy apartment near Vatican and Ottaviano metro station. Communication with the landlord went well, staff super friendly. Bed comfortable, wifi and AC worked well. Would recommend.

Stayed in June 2025

No TV sígnal. Breakfast area could be more nicely decorated.

Clean and spacious room and bathroom, nice building. Nice location. Nice people serving breakfast.

Stayed in May 2025

A few notes - there is no sign at the main entrance of the house about the Vatican Relais apartments. We were confused by this. A modest sign would have been good. It would also be a good idea to clean the door of the apartments from the inside, as it is light and stains from our hands.

We were looking for a place near the Vatican. This was the perfect location, as St Peter's Square or the Vatican Museum are a five-minute walk away. The apartment is on the 4th floor and has an ancient elevator, so after a day of touring Rome, it was a real escape. There are a number of restaurants in the surrounding streets and a grocery shop a couple of hundred metres away. The breakfast is quite modest, but it was enough for us.

Stayed in May 2025

Okay so a bit about the slight negatives to make a note of (hopefully the proprietario, the lovely and hospitable Andrea, can resolve with the help of this review): firstly, the push button to the WC was faulty with only one button of the dual function plate functional. Secondly, I feel the common area can become a little cramped if all rooms of the apartment are fully booked. Luckily for us that was not the case so we didn’t have to worry too much about that. Thirdly, the area is relatively posh and as a result, parking can be hard to come by in the white and blue zones. Underground parking can be a bit expensive (€20 per day for our Nissan Qashqai).

It was 3 of us: myself, my mum and my dad and we stayed in a room (Cristallo) in a large private apartment in a great location with a 6-digit code to access the building and another 6-digit code to access the apartment itself. The building has contemporary finishes yet a vintage, Victorian vibe situated right next to Vatican City on Via Costantino Morin, a short 20 minutes from Centro. The place is super clean with the elevator up to the 4th floor small, yet incredibly quiet and smooth. Now inside the apartment itself, you’re first greeted with a small kitchen that was always stocked with fresh brioche buns, cornetti and bomboloni, different flavours every morning to kinda keep you guessing. The fridge always had fresh milk and juice and there was a lovely coffee machine to make the most Italian of cappuccinos in the morning, all thanks to the lovely caretaker Mariella who was absolutely wonderful and helpful! To far end of LHS corridor awaits Cristallo. The great thing about this room is that it is on the corner of the building and therefore, has a window on both adjacent walls that keeps the room wonderfully lit during the day and ventilated at night. The floors are hardwood and the room was large enough to be comfortable for 3. Lots of amazing restaurants in the immediate vicinity (definitely check the reviews before you go), lots of shops and a grocery store right in front of the apartment building.

Stayed in April 2025

Everything was good. The location ok. The owners really care about the guests.

Stayed in April 2025

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The location of this bed and breakfast is slightly away from the touristy part of the Vatican but also super close. St. Peter’s Basilica is about a 10-15 min walk away and close to the Vatican museums as well. The bus and metro are also so close! The furthest site to see is the colosseum but can be reached shortly by Metro line A. All other attractions are not as far and can be walked or bus ride away or metro ride away. The staff such as Mariella are very well versed in the area and super helpful with accommodations. The owner Andrea is also very nice and polite and helped out with all our questions. I would definitely stay here again whenever I am back in Rome instead of a hotel. I really do suggest staying here for a comfortable cozy stay in Rome.

Stayed in March 2025

Room was next to the breakfast area, so in the morning there was noise from people of other rooms taking breakfast. Breakfast was typical Italian (milk, cereals, coffee, juice, croissant, toast), no fruits.

Room was nice in general, nice bathroom, nice bed. Mariella was very kind and helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

Need light that is always on at the entrance. There is a step up that can't be seen when getting there late and all lights are off. They also need better signage as the entrance from the street is hard to find

Spacious room, clean

Stayed in November 2024

None

Really nice and comfortable property. Also, the staff serves breakfast every morning and clean up the apartment.

Stayed in October 2024

Better weather 🙂 was raining

Accomodation was great, we were 4 in the room ( family with 2 children). The staff was sooooo great, they gave us advice on where to visit and how to buy tickets.Breakfast was Italian - toast croissant, coffee, tea, cocoa. Very close to Vatican city cca 10 min.by walk, subway cca 9min.by walk. The room was clean, bet little bit soft - but it was ok. We were realy veru satisfide with all.

Stayed in October 2024

All good

Host Mariella was extremely helpful and friendly, shower and bathroom were original and a highlight for the kids! Breakfast was also great and plentiful.

Stayed in October 2024

INSTRUCT THAT HOTEL WAS ON 4 TH FLOOR AND HOW TO USE LIFT. BETTER BREAKFAST.

SHOWER LEAKED. LOCATION WAS CLOSE TO VATICAN BUT SOMEWHAT FAR FROM OTHER ATTRACTIONS. LOVED MY LATTES IN AM AND THE YOUNG LADY ASSISTING WAS VERY HELPFUL. BREAKFAST WAS MINIMAL, HAVE STAYED AT OTHER B AND B WOULD SERVES FRESH FRUIT AND EGGS FRESHLY MADE. ROOM CLEAN AND ACCEPTABLE.

Stayed in September 2024

Nice

Stayed in August 2024

Thank you, Mariela, for your kindness and your goodwill. Thank you also, the owner, for helping us with the taxi to the train station.

Stayed in September 2024

nothing

Mariella is a super host! Thank you very much for your advice and your nice work! This is a wonderful spot in Rome: ideal B&B for visiting Rome center and Vatican. Bus stop nearby. Clean rooms, good beds, super bathroom, host Mariella is outstanding. Supermarket at 50 metres, restaurants nearby. Everything super. We recommend it.

Stayed in August 2024

Toilet issues that were temporarily fixed by the host.

Nicely appointed and kind overdubs hosts as to presenting food that we requested.

Stayed in July 2024

It was a clean and spacious bedroom and shower room with a communal kitchen area where the host served breakfast and helped with any travel/tourist advice you needed. The aircon was welcome with the 39 degree heat outside!

Stayed in July 2024

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Close to the Vatican and other attractions. The staff are very friendly, and the owner was easy to reach when the lock malfunctioned.

Stayed in June 2024

Nope

The breakfast is tasty! The host is really nice!!!!!!!!!!!

Stayed in April 2024

Marianne was really very helpful. She was all smiles and even arranged for gluten free breakfast. She also gave tips about what to do and where to go. The location was great, it is a short distance from Ottaviano metro station. The room was spacious and impeccably clean. We arrived late but self-check in was quite easy

Stayed in April 2024

Hosts were amazing

Stayed in March 2024

Excellent place with the most friendly people. Best location you can pick. Great accommodation.

Stayed in November 2023

Excellent location near metro station and Restaurants. Beautiful room, nice served breakfast. Very friendly staff. Price & value perfect for Rome.

Stayed in October 2023