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Apartment · Rome · Lazio

Vatican Garden

A 90 m² apartment near the Vatican with a balcony, garden view, and kitchen — a calm base for exploring Rome.

  • 90 m² of space with a balcony and garden view
  • Full kitchen and dining area for self-catering
  • Short walk to the Vatican and metro
8.5 Great 112 reviews Booking.com 8.5 · 112 reviews

About

Vatican Garden

Vatican Garden is a one-bedroom apartment set across 90 m², featuring a balcony and a sitting area that overlooks the garden. It sits around 3 km from the Roman Forum and a few minutes' drive from Stanze di Raffaello, with the Vatican itself just across from St Peter's Basilica.

The apartment comes with a terrace, a shared kitchen, and a leisure/TV room. The single Apartment room type offers a choice of a double, four singles, or two king-size beds, along with garden views, a coffee machine, and air conditioning.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Lift
  • Fire extinguishers

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Prime Vatican location — Just across from St Peter's Basilica, with restaurants, bars, and shops nearby, plus easy metro access.
  • Spacious and well-equipped — The 90 m² apartment includes a full kitchen, dining area, balcony, and garden view. Guests highlight the comfortable beds and the Netflix-enabled TVs.
  • High service scores — Service rating of 9.1, with hosts described as friendly, helpful, and quick to respond to requests like early bag drop and extra towels.
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Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only available between 17:00 and 20:30, which may not suit late arrivals.
  • No pets allowed — Pets are not permitted in the apartment.
  • No on-site parking mentioned — No parking is listed, so those driving will need to rely on nearby public options.
  • Value score slightly lower — Value rating of 8.1, below the overall 8.5, suggesting the price may feel high to some guests.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Apartment

  • 1 Double bed,4 Single beds,2 King Size Beds
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lift
  • Rooms/Facilities for disabled

Kitchen & dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/Kitchen utensils
  • Dining table
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Mini-bar

Comfort & leisure

  • Terrace
  • Sitting area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Leisure/TV room
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.5
Great 112 reviews

Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 112 reviews

Booking.com · 8.5 · 112 reviews
8.5Verified guest

“The air-conditioned apartment with free WiFi was cozy and comfortable. After long days exploring, the seating area was a welcome spot to relax and feel at home.”

8.5Verified guest

“Quiet atmosphere and a superb location not far from the metro. The bed was comfy with hypo-allergenic pillows, and the kitchenette with an electric kettle, refrigerator, and oven was handy. Close to the Vatican.”

8.5Verified guest

“A fantastic apartment near the Vatican for our Rome vacation. It was huge, comfortable, and well-equipped. Contactless check-in/out was convenient. Beds were very comfortable, and there were plenty of towels, soap, shower gel, and a hair dryer. Host Ilaria was incredibly helpful, always quick to respond. Excellent location with easy access to the Vatican and nearby metro. Highly recommend.”

8.5Verified guest

“Absolutely amazing apartment! Spacious and cozy rooms, fully equipped kitchen for cooking meals. The flat-screen TV with satellite channels was a nice touch, perfect for relaxing after exploring. Free WiFi was fast and reliable. Couldn't have asked for better.”

8.5Verified guest

“Perfect location, light rooms, functional amenities, interesting terrace view, easy check-in and check-out, friendly surroundings.”

8.5Verified guest

“Massive, sparkling clean apartment with a stunning balcony for morning coffee. Powerful aircon kept us cool in the heat. Relaxed and binged shows on Netflix-enabled TVs. Double showers with rainfall heads were a luxurious touch. Peaceful complex, unbeatable for Vatican access and transport. Plenty of dining and shopping nearby. Outstanding, would book again.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Vatican & St Peter's: The apartment is just across from St Peter's Basilica, and the Vatican Museums are a short walk away.

Metro & transport: A nearby metro stop provides easy access to the rest of Rome, and the location is walkable to many central sights.

Dining & shopping: Guests mention plenty of restaurants, bars, and shops in the immediate area.

12 Via Vespasiano, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy

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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 17:00-20:30
Check-out
By 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
Not allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 17:00 to 20:30, and check-out is by 10:00.

Are pets allowed at Vatican Garden?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there an airport shuttle?

Yes, a paid airport shuttle is available.

Does the apartment have air conditioning?

Yes, the apartment has air conditioning, as confirmed by guests and the room amenities.

Is there a kitchen for self-catering?

Yes, there is a shared kitchen with an electric kettle, cookware, and utensils, and a dining table. Guests also mention an oven and refrigerator.

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The bottom line

Vatican Garden is a spacious, well-located apartment for travelers who want to be steps from the Vatican and don't mind a late check-in time.

8.5Best for Vatican-focused stays and families wanting room to spread out.

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