Budget Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Casa Per Ferie Santa Maria Alle Fornaci
A converted monastery in a quiet corner of Rome, five minutes from St Peter's Square.
- A 5-minute walk from St Peter's Square
- Staff rated 9.3 out of 10 by guests
- Breakfast repeatedly singled out for praise
8.3
Great
1741 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 1741 reviews
About
Casa Per Ferie Santa Maria Alle Fornaci
Set in a former monastery on Piazza di Santa Maria Alle Fornaci, this 54-room guesthouse is a short walk from the Vatican. Guests describe a quiet street at the end of the road, an active church next door, and an easy five-minute walk to St Peter's Square.
Rooms are straightforward and kept very clean, with daily cleaning mentioned repeatedly. Breakfast is a self-service spread that guests consistently enjoy, and staff come up in review after review as friendly and helpful. The hotel also has a shuttle service, parking, pets allowed, and disabled access.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- A five-minute walk from St Peter's Square — Guests repeatedly single out the position, with the Vatican, Borgo and Prati close by and a Metro station nearby.
- Staff consistently praised — Helpful, friendly and accommodating — several reviews say they went out of their way.
- Breakfast is a highlight — A self-service spread with baked goods, coffee and a good range of options, described as tasty and plentiful.
- Spotlessly clean rooms — Daily cleaning and very clean rooms come up again and again, with a few guests calling the rooms cosy.
- Strong value for the price — Rooms from £102 and repeated comments about value make it a sensible choice for a city break.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Rooms are simple — Some guests note basic furnishings and limited in-room extras, so it works best as a base for sightseeing rather than a luxury stay.
- Comfort scores below the rest — The Comfort category is the weakest in the ratings at 7.5, and several guests describe the accommodation as basic rather than plush.
- Fixed arrival and departure times — Check-in is limited to 15:00–23:30 and check-out to 07:00–10:00, so you'll need to plan around these windows.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Private Bathroom Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed,2 Single beds
Twin Room Disability Access
- 2 Single beds
Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Classic Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Leisure/ TV room
- Flat-screen TV
- Trouser press
- Free toiletries
Services
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Shops/Commercial services
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Cots
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Parking & pets
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Accessibility
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,741 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 1741 reviews
8.3Verified guest“Wonderful spot — close to the Vatican and the Borgo and Prati districts, with the nearest Metro stop only a short walk away. That made getting to the Colosseum very easy.”
8.3Verified guest“Breakfast was tasty, particularly the pastries and coffee.”
8.3Verified guest“Solid breakfast and an excellent location.”
8.3Verified guest“Loved the location, tucked away at the end of a street. The room was basic but clean and genuinely cosy.”
8.3Verified guest“Perfect position — a five-minute walk from St Peter's Square in a quiet neighbourhood. Staff were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was tasty and self-service, and everything was clean and warm. We loved it and would definitely stay again.”
8.3Verified guest“Excellent location, good breakfast, friendly staff and daily room cleaning.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican & around: The hotel is about a five-minute walk from St Peter's Square and within roughly 200 yards of St Peter's Basilica. Reviews also mention the Borgo and Prati neighbourhoods close by.
Getting around: The nearest Metro station is a short walk away, S.Pietro rail station is around the corner, and bus 64 runs to Termini. Trains from S.Pietro connect to Fiumicino Airport with a change at Trastevere for €8 per person.
Nearby dining: A local pub next door serves great food, according to one guest. The Pantheon is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
27 Piazza Di Santa Maria Alle Fornaci, Rome, Lazio, 00165, 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 15:00-23:30
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 54 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How far is the hotel from St Peter's?
Guests describe a five-minute walk to St Peter's Square, with St Peter's Basilica roughly 200 yards away.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:30; check-out is between 07:00 and 10:00.
Does the hotel have parking and allow pets?
Parking is listed among the amenities, and pets are allowed. There's no further detail in the data, so it's worth confirming at booking.
The bottom line
A reliable, well-priced base for Vatican-focused stays, with friendly staff and solid breakfasts. Keep expectations simple and the room becomes a comfortable place to sleep.
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