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title: "Beside the Vatican, Rome: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Beside the Vatican in Rome: rated 9.5 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★
# Beside the Vatican

Vatican City, Rome, Italy

9.5 ·  Exceptional 19 reviews ·  #150 #150 of 1,260 in Rome ·  8.4 Location score
## About Beside the Vatican

Beside the Vatican is a guesthouse in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 19 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free parking. It is 2.6 km from the centre of Rome. The nearest airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 4

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 88

100 Via del Gelsomino [besidethevatican.it](http://www.besidethevatican.it/)

## How Beside the Vatican scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Rome

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **8.4**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.7**

Rome average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree parking

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **90**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **103**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **23**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Roma San Pietro Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">390 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Rome</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   AsinaTara200 m
-   Tasty Tours - Food Tours And Culinary Experiences330 m
-   Sail & Drive Srl390 m
-   Asinatara410 m
-   Porta Pertusa500 m
-   Braccio Di Carlo Magno520 m

## Beside the Vatican: in detail

Beside the Vatican provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure. Services offered by taxi, car hire and shuttle at the hotel ensure effortless exploration of Rome. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service, express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hotel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Beside the Vatican, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. For certain chosen rooms, guests can enjoy in-room amusement like television and cable TV as a part of their stay. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to mini bar. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at Beside the Vatican.

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## Questions about Beside the Vatican

### How do guests rate Beside the Vatican?

Beside the Vatican has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 19 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Rome.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Beside the Vatican?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Beside the Vatican include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at Beside the Vatican?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Beside the Vatican from the airport?

The nearest airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Beside the Vatican have?

Beside the Vatican has 4 rooms.

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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