Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Cardinal Vatican Inn
In Rome's Vaticano Prati district, this 3-star bed & breakfast earns strong guest scores for its staff, its renovated rooms, and a location close to both the Vatican and Ottaviano metro.
- A short walk from the Vatican and Ottaviano metro
- Staff rated 9.5 by guests for friendly, helpful service
- Rooms described as renovated, spacious and clean
8.7
Great
470 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 470 reviews
About
Cardinal Vatican Inn
Cardinal Vatican Inn is a 3-star bed & breakfast on Via Ostia 28, in Rome's Vaticano Prati district. The property is around a 25-minute walk from the Museum of the Ara Pacis and offers rooms with city views, along with housekeeping, laundry facilities, a shared kitchen and a leisure/TV room. Room options include a Double Room with one king-size bed and a Private Bathroom Triple Room with sleeping arrangements for three persons.
Guest reviews give the property an 8.7 out of 10 across 470 ratings, with the strongest scores for staff (9.5) and rooms (9). Reviewers regularly mention the Vatican-adjacent location, the newly renovated rooms, and a breakfast of coffee, croissants and cookies.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Great Vatican-adjacent location — Guest reviews consistently point to a short walk to the Vatican, the Vatican Museums and Ottaviano metro, with restaurants and bars around the corner.
- Staff are the standout — The staff category is rated 9.5, and reviews describe a friendly, helpful team who make check-in easy and look after basic needs.
- Clean, recently renewed rooms — Rooms score 9, and guests describe them as newly renovated, spacious and comfortable, with bathrooms sometimes praised for rain showers and extras like hair dryers and bidets.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Short check-in window — Check-in is only between 15:00 and 20:00. The property lists VIP and express check-in/out, but the window itself is fixed.
- No pets, and no parking listed — The policy explicitly says pets are not allowed, and no parking is listed in the property's facilities. Guests arriving by car will need to arrange their own parking.
- Minimal B&B facilities — As a 3-star B&B, the extras are limited to a shared kitchen, TV lounge, laundry and housekeeping; there is no broader hotel facility list such as a restaurant or fitness room.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Private Bathroom Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Services
- VIP check-in/out
- Express check-in/out
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Paid shuttle service
- Safe deposit box
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
Shared spaces
- Shared kitchen
- Leisure/TV room
Policies & safety
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Key card access
- Key access
- Fire extinguishers
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 470 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 470 reviews
8.7Verified guest“Breakfast was a real highlight — coffee, croissants and cookies. The staff were friendly, the room had been recently renovated and came with a toothbrush and three large bedrooms. The location near a metro station was a big plus.”
8.7Verified guest“The location worked well for the Vatican Museums and the shopping street, and the area was quiet. The staff were affable and helpful, and they gave us a tidy room with a toothbrush and three large bedrooms.”
8.7Verified guest“Our room was stylish and newly renovated, with three large bedrooms and a toothbrush. Breakfast of coffee, croissants and cookies was a pleasure.”
8.7Verified guest“Every member of staff was great. The rooms are newly renovated and include toothbrushes and three large bedrooms. Everything felt perfect; I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
8.7Verified guest“The room was surprisingly big and reasonably large; toothbrushes and three large bedrooms were provided. The shower, hair dryers and bidet were a plus. The location was favorable — close to Termini station and convenient for buses and the Leonardo Express from the airport.”
8.7Verified guest“The bed was cozy and the room decently spacious. Location was excellent, surrounded by restaurants and bars, and the area had a super peaceful vibe.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican & Prati: The inn sits in the Vaticano Prati district. Guests describe the Vatican and Vatican Museums as a short walk away, and the Museum of the Ara Pacis is about a 25-minute walk.
Getting around: Ottaviano metro is the station guests mention most, with direct connections to the Colosseum and easy access to sightseeing buses. One guest also noted Termini station and the Leonardo Express from the airport.
Food & local life: The surrounding area is described as quiet, with plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance and a shopping street nearby. A guest also mentioned a gelato shop around the corner.
Via Ostia 28, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-20:00
- Check-out
- By 06:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 15:00 to 20:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 10:00. The property lists VIP and express check-in/out.
Does Cardinal Vatican Inn have parking or allow pets?
No. Pets are not allowed, and no parking facility is listed. Guests arriving by car will need to arrange their own parking.
What room types are available?
The property offers a Double Room with one king-size bed and a Private Bathroom Triple Room with sleeping arrangements for three persons.
Is breakfast served?
The property is described as a bed & breakfast, and several guest reviews mention coffee, croissants and cookies at breakfast.
The bottom line
For a Vatican-focused stay in Rome, Cardinal Vatican Inn is a straightforward, well-reviewed choice: the location, staff and rooms are consistently praised, and the main constraint is the fixed evening check-in window.
8.7The short version
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