Guest Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
La Favola Di San Pietro
A small bed and breakfast near the Vatican and Ottaviano metro, with Wi-Fi throughout and a paid airport shuttle.
- A 10-minute walk to the Vatican
- 2 minutes to Ottaviano metro
- Soundproofed rooms with air conditioning
8.2
Great
661 reviews
Booking.com 8.2 · 661 reviews
About
La Favola Di San Pietro
La Favola Di San Pietro is a compact bed and breakfast on Via Ottaviano, about a 10-minute walk from the Vatican and two minutes from Ottaviano metro station. Guests get Wi-Fi throughout, soundproofed rooms with flat-screen TVs, air conditioning and parquet floors, plus a lift, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle.
Rooms come as guest rooms or an apartment, with cots available. The overall rating is 8.2 from 661 reviews. In guest feedback, the location and the staff come in for the most praise, and several reviewers specifically call out spacious bathrooms with a bidet and a good breakfast.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- A genuinely useful Vatican location — Guests consistently describe an easy walk to the Vatican, with the Vatican Museums, Ottaviano metro and bus stops all nearby.
- Comfortable, modern rooms — Reviewers mention spacious rooms, comfortable beds, effective air conditioning and bathrooms with a bidet.
- Helpful staff and a friendly welcome — The host and staff come in for repeated praise, and the property scores 8.5 for staff.
- Breakfast gets positive mentions — Guests highlight yogurt, croissants and a savoury breakfast; one singles out breakfast at Mozart café as fantastic.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Value scores below other categories — Value is the lowest rating at 7.9, and the overall 8.2 sits below the area average of 8.7.
- Narrow check-in and early check-out windows — Check-in is limited to 13:00–19:30 and check-out runs from 07:00–10:00, so arrival and departure times are restricted.
- No pets and no parking listed — Pets are not allowed, and no parking provision is listed, which may be an issue if you plan to arrive by car.
- A bed and breakfast, not a full-service hotel — No restaurant, bar or fitness facilities are listed among the amenities, so this is best treated as a B&B rather than a full-service hotel.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Apartment
- 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Internet
- Wi-Fi
Comfort & Room
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Parquet floor
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Cots
Safety & Policies
- Safe deposit box
- Security
- Fire extinguishers
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.2/10 from 661 reviews
Booking.com · 8.2 · 661 reviews
8.2Verified guest“It is about a 10-minute walk from the Vatican, which made sightseeing easy.”
8.2Verified guest“I had a genuinely good experience — everything was perfect. The location was fantastic, close to all public transport, Vatican City, Piazza del Popolo, the subway and the Vatican Museums, along with other major sights. The staff and the host were very helpful and affable. Breakfast was savoury and excellent, with yogurt and croissants, and the service overall was good.”
8.2Verified guest“The location works well for both business and leisure, with easy access to the Vatican and Ottaviano metro. My room was spacious with a lovely bathroom with bidet, and the city view was a nice way to start the morning.”
8.2Verified guest“I found the room perfectly spacious, with a lovely bathroom with bidet. Being close to the metro and Vatican made getting around simple, and the city view complemented my mornings.”
8.2Verified guest“The room was comfortable, with a large bed and excellent air conditioning. A 10-minute walk to the Vatican and 2 minutes to Ottaviano metro made it very easy to get around. Breakfast at Mozart café was fantastic — the croissants especially.”
8.2Verified guest“Rooms are modern, well decorated and comfortable, with a spacious bathroom with bidet. The location right by the Vatican Museums and metro station is great, and there are plenty of restaurants and small shops nearby.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican: Guests put this about a 10-minute walk away, with the Vatican Museums also close by.
Ottaviano Metro: Roughly 2 minutes on foot, making it easy to get around Rome without a car.
Campo de' Fiori: Around a 20-minute walk from the property, per the hotel's description.
Via Ottaviano 73, Rome, Lazio, 00192, 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 13:00-19:30
- 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
- Not allowed
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 13:00 to 19:30 and check-out is from 07:00 to 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi available?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is parking available?
No parking is listed among the property's facilities, so it's best to confirm options before arriving by car.
The bottom line
For Vatican-focused trips, La Favola Di San Pietro delivers exactly what most guests want: a short walk to the sights, easy metro access and comfortable rooms. The trade-offs are practical — a narrow check-in window, no pets and no listed parking — rather than concerns about the stay itself.
8.2The short version
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