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New!The Place Vaticano 278 Guest House

A guest house with a sun terrace and soundproofed rooms, a 25-minute walk from Saint Peter's Square.

  • Sun terrace and garden furniture
  • Soundproofed rooms for quiet stays
  • Pets allowed and paid airport shuttle
8.4 Great 196 reviews Booking.com 8.4 · 196 reviews

About

New!The Place Vaticano 278 Guest House

The Place Vaticano 278 is a guest house in Rome, set within a 25-minute walk of Saint Peter's Square. It offers practical amenities for sightseers, including a terrace, luggage storage, and a shared kitchen.

Rooms are allergy-free and include air conditioning and heating. The property provides free Wi-Fi, a lift, and soundproofing, with pet-friendly policies and paid airport shuttle service.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Attentive and friendly staff — Guests consistently mention the welcoming and helpful service.
  • Comfortable and well-equipped rooms — Rooms score highly for comfort, with amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee facilities.
  • Good value for the location — The guest house offers a reasonable price point for Rome, with a value rating of 8.6.
  • Quiet environment — Soundproofed rooms and allergy-free options contribute to a restful stay.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Basic comfort rating — Comfort rating is lower than other categories, suggesting some rooms may feel less plush.
  • Facility limitations — Facilities score is moderate, indicating the guest house may lack some extras you'd expect at higher-tier properties.
  • Distance from main attractions — Saint Peter's Square is a 25-minute walk; other sites may require transport.
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only from 15:00 to 23:59, which may be inconvenient for late arrivals.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

King Room

  • 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Key access
  • Soundproofed rooms

Services

  • Luggage storage
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • ATM/Cash machine

Room amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Cots

Outdoor

  • Terrace
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden furniture

Other

  • Barber shop
  • Shared kitchen
  • Fax/Photocopying

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.4
Great 196 reviews

Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 196 reviews

Booking.com · 8.4 · 196 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Vatican City: Saint Peter's Square is about a 25-minute walk, making it easy to visit the basilica and museums.

Via Gregorio Vii, 278, Rome, Lazio, 00165, Italy

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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 15:00-23:59
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
Allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 10:00.

Is parking available?

The property has a car park, but details on pricing or reservation are not specified.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed.

Is there an airport shuttle?

Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.

Is there air conditioning in the rooms?

Yes, air conditioning is listed as an amenity, and the Triple Room explicitly includes it.

Does the guest house have a terrace?

Yes, there is a terrace and a sun terrace with garden furniture.

The bottom line

A solid base for Vatican-focused visits, with friendly service and good value, though comfort and facilities have some limits.

8.4Overall, a practical pick for budget-conscious travellers who value service and location.

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