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title: "B&B Malkavacanze vs The Pope's Window: which hotel is better?"
description: "B&B Malkavacanze or The Pope's Window in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-malkavacanze-rome-vs-the-pope-s-window-rome/
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retrieved: 2026-11-07
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# B&B Malkavacanze vs The Pope's Window

Both are in Rome, 280 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:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1174386/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · Vatican City
## [The Pope's Window](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pope-s-window-rome/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.6 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212593/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 280 m apart.

### Why is B&B Malkavacanze better than The Pope's Window?

1.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:30) (−2h)

### Why is The Pope's Window better than B&B Malkavacanze?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.6 vs 8.7) (+0.9)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | B&B Malkavacanze | The Pope's Window |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6  (+0.9) |
| Location | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4 | 8.5  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.7 | 9.6  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 14  (+9) | 5 |
| Google rating | – | 4.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 125 |
| Rank in Rome | top 40% | top 33%  (+7%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Vatican City centre | 490 m  (−150 m) | 640 m |
| To public transport | 260 m | 270 m |
| To the airport | 16 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 110 m | 90 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 14 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 6  (+2) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−2h) | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:30  (+1h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Colosseum | 3.4 km | 3.1 km |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 350 m | 490 m |
| Roman Forum | 2.8 km | 2.5 km |
| Trevi Fountain | 2.5 km | 2.3 km |
| Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 4.6 km | 4.4 km |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | 1.2 km | 980 m  (−200 m) |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| 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.

## Location

280 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.

The Pope's Window: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Stazione Roma San Pietro: 270 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ 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/)

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## B&B Malkavacanze or The Pope's Window: common questions

### Which is better, B&B Malkavacanze or The Pope's Window?

The Pope's Window leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, B&B Malkavacanze or The Pope's Window?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

B&B Malkavacanze is closer: 490 m from the centre, against 640 m for The Pope's Window.

### How far apart are B&B Malkavacanze and The Pope's Window?

The two hotels are 280 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/b-b-malkavacanze-rome-vs-the-pope-s-window-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/