DOMUM VATICANI, Rome

Domum Vaticani - A 2-star guesthouse near Vatican City with kitchenette rooms and private terraces

Located in Rome's Aurelio district, this 2-star Rome hotel provides rooms with views of St. Peter's Basilica's iconic cupola from the surrounding Villa Abamelek park. Domum Vaticani offers air-conditioned accommodations equipped with flat-screen TVs, cable channels, and free WiFi. Each room features a private bathroom with a shower, bidet, and complimentary toiletries. The units include desks, coffee/tea makers, and some rooms add kitchenettes with stovetops and electric kettles. Select rooms open to private balconies overlooking quiet streets. Local cuisine breakfasts are served daily from 7 AM at a nearby café, featuring sweet pastries or croissants with coffee or cappuccino. The Domum Vaticani's position places guests 0.5 miles from St. Peter's Square and Basilica, 1 mile from Vatican Museums, and 1 mile from Castel Sant'Angelo. Seven restaurants lie within 0.5 miles, including Jing Yuan, Delizie Del Palato, and Gelsomino Vaticano.

Pros

Walking distance to 7 different dining venues within 0.5 miles

Guest rooms include chocolate welcome amenities

Views of St. Peter's Basilica cupola from the neighborhood park

Proximity to public transportation with a nearby train station

Cons

Breakfast is served off-site at a partner café

10 miles distance from Rome Ciampino Airport