Carmen

B&B Vatican Stories

TopBnB Very good 9.3 / 10

(44 reviews)

Via delle Fornaci, 20 - Roma (RM) - Area: vaticano | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT058091C13DUPGXIX

Regional identification codeCIR: 058091-B&B-03396

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Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
4

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
for some rooms

Guests in this venue liked

In the city center
Spectacular view
Abundant breakfast
Cheap
Near the station
Near the metro
Very new
Shopping area
Charming property
The design of the property

Description

Our B&B is located about 100 meters from Piazza San Pietro in the heart of the Rome Vatican district.

We offer cozy and comfortable rooms suitable for 2, 3 or 4 guests. All rooms have private bathroom and are equipped with all the standard hotel services.

The reservation also includes an Italian breakfast that guests can have directly in their room.

The B&B is located in a historic building in Rome, on the fourth floor without a lift, you will take a few more steps to get to your room but you will save many steps to reach places of interest thanks to our location.

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room:

Kitchenette
Air Conditioning
Breakfast included
Romantic Atmosphere
TV
Free Wifi
Family
Hair dryer
Fine Design
Charm
Heating

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All Features

Various information

Rooms with air conditioning
English speaker
French speaker

House features

Recently restored house
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Air conditioning
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions

Services of the house

Kitchenette

Location and surroundings

City centre
Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 4
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 2

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
TV
Mirror or luggage case
Fridge
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Arts town

Holiday themes - town size

Metropolis - over 300.000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Metropolitan area
Historic centre

Holiday themes - house features

Fine design
Charm
Family
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

Every morning we offer our guests an Italian breakfast and in every room there is always a coffee machine with capsules, a microwave, a refrigerator and the essential crockery (plates, glasses, spoons, cups, mugs, etc.).

On request we can also prepare a tasty gluten-free breakfast.

TopBnB

Hey from Carmen

Member since March 2023 | 14,143 hits

I have a great passion for travel and I like meeting new people from all over the world to learn from their culture and tell them a little about ours along with the secrets of the city of Rome.

This is why I decided to open the Vatican Stories B&B where I and my partner Riccardo offer a level of hospitality comparable to that of a hotel, but with the warmth and welcome that only a small family business can offer.

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Conditions

Check-in from 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Area Vaticano

The Vatican district represents a popular destination for visitors arriving in the Eternal City, thanks to its location close to the main tourist attractions and its residential and quiet atmosphere.

Once you reach the B&B it is very easy to reach the main places of interest, such as Piazza San Pietro, on foot, while to reach the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums you can use public transport such as BUS and Metro. The Vatican district represents a popular destination for visitors arriving in the Eternal City, thanks to its location close to the main tourist attractions and its residential and quiet atmosphere.

Once you reach the B&B it is very easy to reach the main places of interest, such as Piazza San Pietro, on foot, while to reach the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums you can use public transport such as BUS and Metro.

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In The Surroundings

Ghione Theatre 109 m
Saint Peter's Square 302 m
St. Peter's Basilica 336 m
Rome San Pietro Train Station 401 m
Children's Hospital Bambino Gesù Rome 501 m
General Hospital Santo Spirito Rome 504 m
Le Salette Theatre 585 m
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia Theatre 658 m
Auditorium Conciliazione 691 m
Vatican Museums 808 m
Agorà Theatre 887 m
Museum of Criminology 891 m
Castel Sant'Angelo 910 m
Stanze Segrete Theatre 912 m
San Pietro Theatre 971 m

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Very good

Overall Rating 9.3 / 10
44 reviews

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Excellent

9.8 (57 reviews)

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Excellent

10 (27 reviews)

What guests say

Reviews consistently highlight the excellent location, just steps from St. Peter's Basilica and well connected to public transport. Rooms are described as spacious, clean, and comfortable. Hosts receive praise for their friendliness, availability, and attention to guests' needs. Breakfast is appreciated for its variety and abundance, despite being mostly pre-packaged. Drawbacks mentioned are the lack of an elevator to reach the fourth floor and occasional noise from the street. Overall, the property is highly recommended for both leisure and business stays in Rome, offering great value for money.

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simone

The location and the host are good. However, the bed and pillow are hard, and it’s very noisy in the room because the windows are not soundproof. The traffic noise from the street can be heard clearly.

stayed from 09/23/2025 to 09/25/2025

khachik

Property: 9 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 10 | Location: 10 | Price/Quality: 8

I enjoyed my stay at this B&B a lot. It is close to St. Peter's Basilica and a bus station where you can hop on many different buses and reach the very heart of Rome.

stayed from 09/18/2025 to 09/19/2025

cheti

The bedroom is spacious and very clean. Being on the fourth floor, it's a pity there is no elevator, the stairs are quite tiring to climb.

stayed from 07/20/2025 to 07/27/2025

alejandra

It's in a great location, with easy access and a nice neighbourhood. The room was spacious and very comfortable, and we enjoyed our stay there.

stayed from 07/13/2025 to 07/17/2025

alessandra

We stayed just one night at this B&B on Via delle Fornaci, just a few steps from St. Peter's Square and right in front of the underground parking tunnel, very convenient for reaching the Bambino Gesù Hospital. Initially, we were a bit skeptical about the "Stella" room, with a private bathroom but outside the room, in the hallway. However, as soon as we arrived, we quickly changed our minds: the property is spotless, well-maintained, and very welcoming. The additional bed is also very comfortable. A major strength was the extreme kindness of the hosts, who welcomed our requests with availability, courtesy, and flexibility. We were very satisfied and will definitely choose this property for our next stay!

stayed from 07/09/2025 to 07/10/2025

lorenzo

Great location near St. Peter's. Very clean. Sufficient breakfast. 2 bus lines in the street below. The only downside is the lack of an elevator (fourth floor), which is mentioned in the description of the property.

stayed from 07/04/2025 to 07/05/2025

giorgia

B&B located just steps from St. Peter's Square in a safe and recommendable area even for those traveling alone. The facility is on the fourth floor of a well-maintained building, and the room is more than satisfactory, suitable for all needs. The managers are very kind and helpful. For my next trips to the capital, I will definitely keep this place in mind!

stayed from 05/08/2025 to 05/10/2025

silvia

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stayed from 04/22/2025 to 04/23/2025

richard

Simply amazing, such lovely hosts and such a perfect location. My wife and I shall be back!

stayed from 01/17/2025 to 01/20/2025

ivolaniaina

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stayed from 12/29/2024 to 12/30/2024

ana

The place is very nice, right next to the Vatican, an area quite well connected by metro and bus. The apartment is located on the fourth floor without an elevator, which is not a problem but is a handicap. The room was spacious, with everything needed to spend a pleasant few days. The only thing that let us down a bit in our case was: the pillows, for us they were too hard. The television, it would not cost much to convert it into a smart TV. The best: the breakfast, despite being packaged, has everything you might need, the truth is that I really liked it.

stayed from 11/05/2024 to 11/09/2024

marisa

The location is very good, especially if the idea is to go to the Vatican, museums, mass, etc. Close to the subway and avenue with many buses. Very effective, friendly and fast communication. Highly recommended.

stayed from 11/11/2024 to 11/12/2024

rebecca

Great location. Light breakfast. A little noisy when neighbors come home late. Nice view of the cathedral when I couldn’t sleep.

stayed from 10/08/2024 to 10/11/2024

andrea

The B&B is located in an excellent position, convenient for reaching any point in the city center in a short time on foot or by public transport. The manager is very friendly and available. I recommend it.

stayed from 09/27/2024 to 09/28/2024

bianca

Superb location, communication with the host was impeccable. Unfortunately, you have to leave the room for the shower and the toilet. I would not book breakfast again, everything was packaged and nothing was fresh.

stayed from 08/30/2024 to 09/02/2024

vipindeep

You can add some fruits to the breakfast. One of the yogurts was open and the clock was not working. Additionally, hidden charges in the form of city taxes were requested at the last moment. It would also be helpful to add instructions on how to reach the property from the airport. Overall, not bad, recommended and a better place compared to other properties when comparing price and location.

stayed from 09/05/2024 to 09/08/2024

rebecca

Everything great, helpful and kind managers, the room and the bathroom are clean and tidy. The only thing I expected was a "fresh" breakfast, like at the bar or in the B&B. Instead, we had a "prepackaged" breakfast in the room, which was still very abundant and appreciated. Highly recommended, would gladly return.

stayed from 08/08/2024 to 08/10/2024

rossana

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stayed from 07/16/2024 to 07/17/2024

giovanna

Affable and helpful host. Large, bright room but a bit noisy, despite being on the 4th floor. Varied and quality breakfast although with packaged products. Carmen even thought of chocolate in a cup, excellent, made with a pod machine for our 9-year-old granddaughter. Excellent location, well served by buses... not even 100 meters on foot and St. Peter's Square opened up. No problem for the 4 floors without an elevator: in Rome you walk a lot and climb stairs!

stayed from 07/01/2024 to 07/04/2024

ethan

My wife and I had a lovely stay here. Hosts were very kind and accommodating. The location is very good especially if you’re going to the Vatican. The only real downsides worth noting are the noisy street outside which is especially bad if the window is open, and the many stairs you have to traverse to get up to the B&B. Breakfast is pre-packaged but they do provide you with a good number of options and coffee, so we didn’t mind. Thanks for making our stay so pleasant!

stayed from 04/21/2024 to 04/24/2024

verónica

Spacious room with private bathroom. Good location, close to the Roma San Pietro train station. Quiet. Good communication with Carmen.

stayed from 04/15/2024 to 04/20/2024

tania

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stayed from 04/18/2024 to 04/19/2024

sonia

Great welcome, clean room, great location: we will come back!

stayed from 04/05/2024 to 04/06/2024

martina

Everything perfect at B&B Vatican Stories of Carmen, I would definitely come back here next time without thinking twice. Two minutes from St. Peter's Basilica, 15 minutes from the metro that takes you to Termini Station, 30 minutes from Trastevere. The possibility to access with the provided code allowed us to leave our luggage as soon as we arrived even though it wasn't check-in time yet, and also for the check-out Carmen allowed us to leave the luggage as long as we wanted without any problems. Breakfast in the room prepared with care every day.

stayed from 04/03/2024 to 04/06/2024

sergio

Good place, spacious and safe, suitable for visiting B&B Vatican Stories and central for taking transportation or walking to the tourist sites.

stayed from 04/02/2024 to 04/05/2024

sara

Excellent welcome, fantastic location just steps from B&B Vatican Stories, excellently connected by public transport. Carmen welcomed us with a smile and with so much kindness and availability. The breakfast in the room is a great idea for those who do not want to waste time and do not want to follow set schedules. All good!

stayed from 03/30/2024 to 04/01/2024

antea

Everything perfect, Carmen is very kind and welcoming, the breakfast is really plentiful, with a special view, in less than a minute I arrived in St. Peter's Square, I will definitely come back.

stayed from 12/21/2023 to 12/24/2023

maria

Everything was beautiful! The breakfast was very good, everything clean and inside the room there was everything! \nCarmen is fantastic! Thank you for everything.

stayed from 10/19/2023 to 10/21/2023

simone

Great B&B just a stone's throw from the Vatican. Carmen and Riccardo were really very kind and helpful, even to solve a small problem that happened to us. Highly recommended for a stay in the capital.

stayed from 08/26/2023 to 08/29/2023

julien

We had a great stay, the B&B Vatican Stories is very well located just steps from the Vatican! The room and bathroom are clean and well equipped. The only small flaw is that the street is sometimes noisy, especially in the morning, but that didn't stop us from enjoying our stay. Carmen and Riccardo were very pleasant and welcoming. We will definitely come back!

stayed from 08/30/2023 to 09/05/2023

carolina

Everything has exceeded my expectations, location, place, kindness, flexibility, service... name it, it was perfection! Carmen was extremely kind and service-minded! They even prepared a surprise for my daughter's birthday! Making our stay unforgettable. Will return for sure, and I highly recommend it! Thank you so much Carmen!

stayed from 08/29/2023 to 09/01/2023

davide

The strong point of the property is the excellent location right next to St. Peter's Basilica. A strategic point to easily tour Rome. Mrs. Carmen is courteous and helpful. Extremely clean rooms with a varied breakfast. Ours was with the external bathroom for exclusive use. Great experience.

stayed from 08/10/2023 to 08/12/2023

alberto

Very affordable place but at the same time decent and very clean. It is on the 4th floor without an elevator, but in a strategic location (next to St. Peter's Square) and excellently served. We stayed there for 5 days, from August 2nd to 7th, and we will definitely return. The breakfast is plentiful and the girl who manages it is really very kind and helpful. Our room did not have a private bathroom, but we had a bathroom just for us in the hallway, very comfortable indeed. In short, we couldn't have found better.

stayed from 08/01/2023 to 08/06/2023

sybille

We really enjoyed our stay. The B&B Vatican Stories is well located, well equipped and Carmen is very kind. I highly recommend it.

stayed from 07/28/2023 to 08/03/2023

elena

Great B&B, spacious for 4 people and very clean. The bathroom is outside the room but for exclusive use, however, the usage was comfortable.

stayed from 07/16/2023 to 07/18/2023

nesreen

It was a fantastic accommodation near the Vatican. There were excellent and delicious restaurants located beneath the B&B, and it was conveniently located next to the Saint Peter's bus stop and metro station.

stayed from 07/05/2023 to 07/07/2023

nikolett

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stayed from 08/11/2022 to 08/12/2022

danijela

I stayed at the B&B Vatican Stories with my friend, and it was wonderful, great location, and a bright and cozy room. With everything you need to make your stay comfortable. Carmen and Riccardo are great hosts, very responsive and helpful. We got excellent recommendations for the restaurants nearby. Our favorite was Pizza Zizza just across the street :) Thank you very much! Warm recommendations.

stayed from 05/31/2023 to 06/04/2023

marco

Young, polite, kind, and very helpful guys! Clean room and bathroom with all the necessary comforts. Breakfast included and very honest price. Very convenient area near the Vatican, the train station, and close to many bars. Well done, keep it up! To come back!

stayed from 05/15/2023 to 05/16/2023

valentina

I stayed with my family at the B&B Vatican Stories because my son had a day-hospital appointment at the Bambin Gesù Hospital, and we had a great time. The place was very clean, with a very abundant and quality breakfast. Carmen was extremely kind in welcoming us, and the location is excellent for those who need to go to the Bambin Gesù Hospital and for those who want to visit Rome. We will come back with great pleasure!

stayed from 05/08/2023 to 05/10/2023

patrice

The room is huge, then it is well located and clean! Thank you Carmen.

stayed from 04/26/2023 to 04/28/2023

michael

Great B&B Vatican Stories very close to St. Peter's Square, clean and spacious rooms. Fantastic breakfast in the room!

stayed from 04/19/2023 to 04/22/2023

franca

We stayed for 6 nights in April and we had a great time! We definitely recommend it.

stayed from 04/16/2023 to 04/22/2023

claudia

We have just stayed at this B&B Vatican Stories. It is practically attached to St. Peter's Square. The room is clean and bright (above the standards we are used to when staying in Rome), excellent hospitality, maximum availability from the owner, and moderate price. We will definitely come back.

stayed from 04/15/2023 to 04/16/2023

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Claudia per averci scelto e ti aspettiamo per il tuo prossimo viaggio a Roma! :-)

B&B Vatican Stories

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To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Breakfast

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Area Vaticano

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In The Surroundings

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