Via di Porta Castello 33, Rome, Italy | (785) 214-4651
Homey ambiance with an attentive and knowledgeable owner
Short walking distance to Vatican City, restaurants, shops, and supermarket
Rooms have rooftop views and include flat-screen TVs and air-conditioning
Free, generous breakfast served daily
Free Wi-Fi and computer workstation with Internet
Guidebooks, toys, and games available for guests to use
Pet-friendly
Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged (for a fee)
Reduced parking fees at nearby parking lot
Some guests reported technical issues with Wi-Fi
Lack of front signage makes it tricky to find
No on-site restaurant; breakfast only
The four-room, lower-middle-range Capricci Romani B&B is a charming bed-and-breakfast for couples looking
to be within easy walking distance of Vatican City. The friendly, knowledgeable owner and nice details like free continental breakfast plus games and guidebooks for guests' use give this
place a homey vibe. Rooms, though small, have air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and safes, and unlike some bed-and-breakfasts, have their own
private bathrooms. This property costs less than other hotels in its class that are closer to central Rome, which makes it a good value for guests who want to spend most of their time exploring the Vatican. The Milani Hotel, while moderately pricier, is closer to the Colosseum and convenient to Termini Station.
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A bed-and-breakfast with a homey ambiance that caters to families and couples
Capricci Romani B&B is a charming converted
residence with a homey ambiance. It may be difficult for guests to find the
property as there are no signs on the outside of the building, though guests
report the owner waiting for them upon arrival. The bed-and-breakfast was refurbished
in 2009 and again in 2012, an update that added private bathrooms to
the rooms and a new paint job. The bed-and-breakfast has a slight Romanesque-style in the
form of white marble-tiled floors and stone art pieces featuring gladiators
driving horses. Its antique wooden elevator with an elaborate iron cage gives a historic character to the cozy property. Guests have complimented the owner
for his superior insight and advice on Rome, as well as his thoroughness in
making guests' stays comfortable and convenient. Couples looking for a
budget-friendly hotel within walking distance to Vatican City are the main
clientele, though families are close behind and can be seen congregating in the
breakfast room in the morning.
Location
Within walking distance to many of Rome's attractions and public transportation
This bed-and-breakfast is mainly convenient to Vatican City, with other major sights a bit farther out -- the Pantheon is a 20-minute walk, Piazza di Spagna is a 25-minute walk, and the Colosseum is a 40-minute walk. Only six minutes away on foot is Parco Adriano, where Castel
Sant’Angelo (also known as the Mausoleum of Hadrian) can be seen. An
eight-minute walk can take travelers to Saint Peter’s Square and Basilica, and other attractions in Vatican City. For shoppers, the famous shopping
avenue of Via Cola di Rienzo takes four minutes on foot. As for dining, there
are a variety of restaurants that are within a one- to five-minute walk from the bed-and-breakfast on the surrounding streets. A bus stop is located nearby (less than a
minute’s walk), and the Ottaviano Metro (subway) station is a 10-minute walk
away. Leonardo da Vinci International Airport requires a 30- to 45-minute car ride to reach.
Rooms
Classic rooms with flat-screen TVs, safes, and air-conditioning, plus pretty rooftop views
Rooms range from singles to quadruples and are
named after Roman emperors like Marco Aurelio and Augusto. There are two styles
of rooms: simple, classic rooms with golden-floral fabrics and blond-wood furniture, or rooms with deep-burgundy bedspreads on iron bed-frames complemented by dark-wood furniture. Black-and-white photographs and Michelangelo
and Da Vinci prints also decorate the small rooms. All rooms have small desks,
wardrobes, flat-screen TVs, safes, and air-conditioning. Some guests have complained of iffy Wi-Fi service. Bathrooms are
somewhat small with no counter space and either black or white marble or blue-and-white mosaic tiles; each has a shower or a shower/tub combo, bidet, small
toiletry packet, and hairdryer. All rooms face the street and have city views across the pretty rooftops.
Features
A free breakfast, games and guidebooks on loan, and free Wi-Fi
The bright, colorfully decorated breakfast room (which has a
variety of small tables and a kitchenette) encourages camaraderie, especially
as a set of shelves filled with games, children’s toys, and guidebooks is located right outside the room in the hallway. A free daily breakfast is
offered in the mornings and can be served according to guest’s schedules. It includes various pastries, breads, jams and marmalades, coffee made to order, and juice. There's a computer with Internet available for guests, and free Wi-Fi. Other services include an airport shuttle service (a hired
car/limo) as well as babysitting services upon request, and access to
a neighborhood parking lot for a reduced fee.
