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Reviews of Beside the Vatican

Via del Gelsomino 100 Int.11, Vaticano Prati, 00165 Rome, Italy

#134 of 3,428 B&Bs and Inns in Rome

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Review score

Based on 111 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The host was extremely welcoming, very polite and supportive! Adviced how to do things to get the best experience from the trip. The appartment was clean, the breakfast tasty. The appartment located in a quiet and at the same time safe place. Near to Vatican (5-10 minutes walk). Bus station nearby. We loved the stay! We definitely recommend to others!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We arrived as guests and felt we left as friends - Alessandra (the owner) has worked in hospitability for 30+ years and it shows!! She really couldn't do enough for us - she goes above and beyond to help you out. The continental breakfast was lovely, all freshly made we also enjoyed sitting with the other guests and hearing about their experiences. We went on an early morning trip to Pompeii and we were left a tray with breakfast in our room the night before - lovely touch. Our room was spotlessly clean and although the bed was a bit firmer than we're used too we slept well. Any issues we had getting around Rome - Alessandra was on hand to give us advice and tips even sorting a taxis out for us to get to and from the airport.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    A fabulous stay, a fabulous host…feel at home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Alessandra, a perfect host. The breakfast room and food. The location. The tranquility. The security area.nice restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    9.0
    We enjoyed staying in the premises and wouldn‘t mind to go there again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was enough good so thanks to the hosts, especially very kind attitude and great help and advices for everything from Alexandra

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Very happy and convenient. Really useful to have the use of the kitchen and dining area. Relaxed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nothing.

    Breakfast was excellent: plenty of it, lots of variety and choice, prompt. Alessandra was very welcoming and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alessandra is the warmest host and we really made ourselves at home—our toddler was so comfortable with alessandra she asks about her daily

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the B&B. Everything was very easy to reach by foot. We received great recomnendation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    10
    Very comfortable, felt like home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, near the Vatican, with a great hostess.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Great & friendly B&B in convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The neighbors next door were quite loud

    Gracious and extremely friendly hosts. Clean rooms and yummy breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    One of the best hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The apartment is situated very close to the Vatican and to a bus station where you can take a bus straight to the center of the city and many major touristic sites. The neighbourhood is beautiful, safe and quiet. The apartment is just as in the pictures, with a shared space for eating and an open kitchen. The room was clean, I think it's just enough space for a couple and has all the amenities listed on booking. When we arrived, we were greeted by the host, Alessandra who showed us the building and the facility. She sat us down and explained a few tips and tricks for our stay in Rome and made some great recommendations that made our trip all the better (from touristic sites to various places to eat and activities to do). She is absolutely lovely, one of the best hosts we've met, and is always there for whatever you need - also the breakfast is well worth it as it varied and is enough to last you well into the afternoon. It's a really wonderful place and it deserves all the praise thanks to the amazing host.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    We loved our stay at Beside the Vatican! Alessandra was the best!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was delicious- hot croissants, cheese, eggs, meat, fruit, yogurt, coffee tea and more. Delicious! The location was convenient to walk to most attractions. Best of all, however, is the host, Alessandra. She immediately made us feel at home and took care of our various needs. She honestly was the best!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alessandra is a wonderful host, we felt like home! The location is very close to Vatican and to the old city. The bus and train station are very close. A lot of good restaurants in the area.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2023

    10
    Beside The Vatican was the best choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -none

    -Comfortable and clean rooms, cleaned every day during our stay -Incredibly kind and helpful host -gave us the best tips for choosing restaurants, buses, even left us breakfast in the room for our super early flight -the main attractions can be reached easily, even without taking the bus (the bus station is very close tough) -really good restaurants nearby

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2023

    10
    Fantastic Bed and Breaskfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Great bed and breakfast. Alessia and Alessandra were very helpful and kind. We will come back. :)

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super place to stay. The most hospitable hostess in the world! 100% recommended!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast ok,location very central

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 November 2023

    10
    Beside the Vatican was a wonderful place to end our amazing 2 week Italy trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The location was great. Walking distance to many outstanding neighborhood restaurants and best gelato in Italy. The breakfast was also very good and it was lovely to sit with the host and other guests chatting in the mornings. Alex was just wonderful. She provided us with many great places to visit or eat. Always responded to our questions quickly. I highly recommend Beside the Vatican B and B.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2023

    9.0
    Quaint B&B in the heart of Rome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A fan in the room would have been nice on warm days.

    Location, room and host

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    10
    It was fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great hosts, location and easy to access

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    I would stay here again when returning to Rome. It was nice to be in a smaller venue. The only negat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    If you had an issue with your stay you only need to mention it to the host and they happily address your problem. The only negative we had was with the elevator. It does limit weight in the elevator so over loading it with people and luggage can cause a problem.

    We booked this B&B and it was a great location. Our luggage was lost and the host helped recommend some shops so we could purchase clothes. The hosts husband is a taxi driver so he was able to take my husband to airport and help retrieve our luggage for the normal taxi fee. The host was very helpful with any quires we had and very helpful with any questions we had. I would stay here again as we had a local person provide us with great information. It was wonderful having a person help us through the lost luggage problem and help with questions about the city.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    10
    Very nice stay close to the Vatican. Alessandra was a very nice host.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing Allesandra can do anything about, but just something to be aware about. It is a bit far from the city center, but still it was possible to walk to the city center in about 45 min. It is a 10-15 min walk from the Vatican museum.

    Alessandra was an excellent host. She gave good tips about Rome and we had very nice discussions with her and the other guests at breakfast. Very clean and quiet. We felt very welcome in her B&B.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    10
    The best!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This location is perfect. Safe area, 10 min walk to the Vatican. Lovely, clean , comfortable, quiet. Alessandra is an excellent responsive host. She made great recommendations. I couldn't have asked for more.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean. Homely. Warm host

    Great location. Great hospitality. Great host.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2023

    10
    It was fantastic. Plan to do it again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Alessandra and Alessia were so helpful and the location was perfect for tours and for walking around. Restaurants were also very close and excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

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