MDM Guesthouse vs White Vatican
Both are in Rome, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePrati
MDM Guesthouse
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthousePrati
White Vatican
- Guest rating
- 6.3 Okay
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
The short answer
Pick MDM Guesthouse
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 140 m apart.
Choose MDM Guesthouse if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.2 / 6.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 10 / 26)
Choose White Vatican if you want
- breakfast included
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 26 / 10)
Why is MDM Guesthouse better than White Vatican?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.2 vs 6.3)+1.9
Why is White Vatican better than MDM Guesthouse?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2More guest reviews (355 vs 90), so the rating is more reliable×3.9
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2013 vs 2009)+4y
- 44 more listed amenities (18 vs 14)+4
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| MDM Guesthouse vs White Vatican: which hotel is better? | MDM Guesthouse | White Vatican |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.9 | 6.3 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0 +0.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.3 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.2 +1.8 | 6.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.2 +1.9 | 6.3 |
| Number of reviews | 90 | 355 +265 |
| Google rating | – | 2.0/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 367 |
| Rank in Rome | bottom 37% +37% | bottom 1% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Distance to Prati centre | 610 m | 520 m |
| To public transport | 110 m −100 m | 210 m |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 100 m | 130 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 30 +7 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 10 | 26 |
| Floors | 1 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | 2013 +4y |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 18 +4 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 +1h | 10:30 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Colosseum | 3.5 km | 3.4 km |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 790 m | 750 m |
| Roman Forum | 2.9 km | 2.8 km |
| Trevi Fountain | 2.3 km | 2.2 km |
| Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 4.7 km | 4.6 km |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | 930 m | 800 m |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
MDM GuesthouseWhite Vatican
- White Vatican is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- MDM Guesthouse: €180 a night on average · White Vatican: €95 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
All months
| Month | MDM Guesthouse | White Vatican |
|---|---|---|
| November | €121 | €78 |
| December | €77 | €74 |
| January | €71 | €53 |
| February | €97 | €78 |
| March | €123 | €78 |
| April | €157 | €107 |
| May | €192 | €153 |
| June | €192 | €153 |
| July | €192 | €82 |
| August | €311 | €82 |
| September | €311 | €101 |
| October | €311 | €101 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
140 m apart
MDM Guesthouse: city centre: 2.1 km, nearest station Ottaviano – San Pietro – Musei Vaticani: 110 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
White Vatican: city centre: 2.0 km, nearest station Ottaviano – San Pietro – Musei Vaticani: 210 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
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MDM Guesthouse or White Vatican: common questions
Which is better, MDM Guesthouse or White Vatican?
MDM Guesthouse leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, public transport. White Vatican is stronger in facilities.
Which is cheaper, MDM Guesthouse or White Vatican?
Over the year White Vatican costs about €95 a night on average against €180 at MDM Guesthouse, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are MDM Guesthouse and White Vatican?
The two hotels are 140 m apart in a straight line.
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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