SCIPIONE B&B, Rome

Scipione B&B - A historic Prati district Rome hotel with Vatican proximity and self-service amenities

Located in the heart of the Prati district, this three-star Rome hotel occupies the first floor of an early 20th-century building. The Scipione B&B features three air-conditioned guestrooms, each with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms equipped with complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A shared communal kitchen provides cookware, an electric kettle, and self-service breakfast with packaged croissants and sweet snacks. The property offers express check-in/out services, luggage storage, and a roundtrip airport shuttle. Walking distances from Scipione include St. Peter's Square (15 minutes), Vatican City (0.5 miles), and the Sistine Chapel (1 mile). The Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani metro station stands 5 minutes away, connecting guests to major landmarks and Roma Termini station (10-minute drive).

Pros

Blue room overlooks the city while orange room offers courtyard views for quieter stays

Eight restaurants within 984.3 ft, including Old Bridge Gelateria and Trattoria Massa

Steps from Via Cola di Rienzo and Via Ottaviano shopping streets

Tour and ticket assistance available on-site

Cons

No on-site parking facilities

Breakfast limited to packaged items