--- title: "B&B Malkavacanze vs Hotel VM: which hotel is better?" description: "B&B Malkavacanze or Hotel VM in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-malkavacanze-rome-vs-hotel-vm-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-26 --- # B&B Malkavacanze vs Hotel VM Both are in Rome, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Vatican City ## [B&B Malkavacanze](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/b-b-malkavacanze-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.7 · Very good - **Location score:** 8.9 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1174386/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · Vatican City ## [Hotel VM](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-vm-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.2 · Very good - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1636645/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 1 category. Your priorities decide. 140 m apart. ### Choose B&B Malkavacanze if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 8.2) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 2 / 7) ### Choose Hotel VM if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 7 / 2) ### Why is B&B Malkavacanze better than Hotel VM? 1. Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 8.2) (+0.5) 2. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h) ### Why is Hotel VM better than B&B Malkavacanze? 1. More guest reviews (56 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×4.0) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | B&B Malkavacanze | Hotel VM | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.5) | 8.2 | | Location | 8.9 | 9.0 | | Public transport | 9.4 | 10.0 (+0.6) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.4 (+0.2) | 8.2 | | Guest rating | 8.7 (+0.5) | 8.2 | | Number of reviews | 14 | 56 (+42) | | Google rating | – | 4.2/5 | | Google reviews | – | 171 | | Rank in Rome | top 40% (+23%) | bottom 37% | | Location | | Location score | 8.9 | 9.0 | | Distance to Vatican City centre | 490 m | 430 m | | To public transport | 260 m | 150 m (−120 m) | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 (+4) | 146 | | To the nearest food shop | 110 m (−120 m) | 230 m | | Shops within 500 m | 14 | 14 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 2 | 7 | | Floors | – | 4 | | Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – | | Listed amenities | 6 | 10 (+4) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 13:00 (−1h) | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 10:30 (+1h) | 10:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Colosseum | 3.4 km | 3.5 km | | St. Peter's Basilica | 350 m | 320 m | | Roman Forum | 2.8 km | 2.9 km | | Trevi Fountain | 2.5 km | 2.6 km | | Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 4.6 km | 4.8 km | | Castel Sant'Angelo | 1.2 km | 1.3 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. [Hotel VM prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-vm-rome/prices/) ## Location 140 m apart B&B Malkavacanze: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Stazione di Città del Vaticano: 260 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Hotel VM: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Stazione di Città del Vaticano: 150 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 146 places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 127 hotels in Prati](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/area/prati/) ## Weather in Rome [Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather) ## B&B Malkavacanze or Hotel VM: common questions ### Which is better, B&B Malkavacanze or Hotel VM? They are evenly matched. B&B Malkavacanze is stronger in guest rating; Hotel VM is stronger in public transport. ### Which is cheaper, B&B Malkavacanze or Hotel VM? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### How far apart are B&B Malkavacanze and Hotel VM? 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Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-malkavacanze-rome-vs-hotel-vm-rome/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/