--- title: "Residenza Doro' vs Vatican Rome: which hotel is better?" description: "Residenza Doro' or Vatican Rome in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/residenza-doro-rome-vs-vatican-rome-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- # Residenza Doro' vs Vatican Rome Both are in Rome, 790 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · Della Vittoria ## [Residenza Doro'](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/residenza-doro-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 6.5 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2023049/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Della Vittoria ## [Vatican Rome](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vatican-rome-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 7.8 · Good - **Location score:** 7.7 - **Score by category:** 2 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2266453/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Vatican Rome It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 790 m apart. ### Choose Vatican Rome if you want - the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.5) - to walk to the sights (2.4 km / 3.0 km) - more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 90) ### Why is Residenza Doro' better than Vatican Rome? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is Vatican Rome better than Residenza Doro'? 1. Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.5) (+0.3) 2. 760 m closer to public transport (−760 m) 3. 60 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+60) 4. Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 15:00) (−2h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Residenza Doro' | Vatican Rome | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.8 | | Location | 6.5 | 7.7 (+1.2) | | Public transport | 3.4 | 7.5 (+4.1) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.9 (+0.2) | | Guest rating | 7.5 | 7.8 (+0.3) | | Number of reviews | 187 | 278 (+91) | | Google rating | 4.0/5 (+0.3) | 3.7/5 | | Google reviews | 79 | 122 (+43) | | Rank in Rome | bottom 7% | bottom 15% (+8%) | | Location | | Location score | 6.5 | 7.7 (+1.2) | | Distance to Della Vittoria centre | 600 m | 370 m (−220 m) | | To public transport | 1.4 km | 600 m (−760 m) | | To the airport | 18 km | 17 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 90 | 150 (+60) | | To the nearest food shop | 70 m (−150 m) | 220 m | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 14 (+10) | | Sights within 1 km | 15 (+3) | 12 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 6 | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | 2013 | – | | Listed amenities | 11 (+3) | 8 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 13:00 (−2h) | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Free breakfast | ✓ | ✓ | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Colosseum | 4.5 km | 3.8 km | | St. Peter's Basilica | 2.2 km | 1.5 km (−710 m) | | Roman Forum | 4.0 km | 3.3 km (−700 m) | | Trevi Fountain | 3.1 km | 2.5 km (−630 m) | | Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 5.6 km | 5.0 km | | Castel Sant'Angelo | 2.2 km | 1.4 km (−770 m) | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ | | 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. [Vatican Rome prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/vatican-rome-rome/prices/) ## Location 790 m apart Residenza Doro': city centre: 3.0 km, nearest station Ottaviano – San Pietro – Musei Vaticani: 1.4 km, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 18 km, 90 places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km. Vatican Rome: city centre: 2.4 km, nearest station Ottaviano – San Pietro – Musei Vaticani: 600 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 12 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) ## Residenza Doro' or Vatican Rome: common questions ### Which is better, Residenza Doro' or Vatican Rome? Vatican Rome leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Residenza Doro' or Vatican Rome? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Vatican Rome is closer: 370 m from the centre, against 600 m for Residenza Doro'. ### How far apart are Residenza Doro' and Vatican Rome? The two hotels are 790 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/residenza-doro-rome-vs-vatican-rome-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. 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