Rest Guesthouse

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Yaroslava

Spotless room and space overall.Very helpful staff.The only thing is elevator doesn’t work properly and it could get noisy from the street.Thank you for hosting us

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Xiaosui

Very good

Self

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2026

Karen

Breakfast around the corner at a cute cafe and was lovely. Conveniently located near a metro station as well

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2026

Jorge

The location is just perfect. Great place and nice rooms. Very good customer service and if you need something they are always available with a phone call.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Leslie

We loved our stay at Rest Guesthouse in Rome! The place is super clean and well maintained. The staff were focused on how they could help - whether it was storing our luggage when we arrived early to ensuring we had coffee for our morning. The street outside, unfortunately, is noisy, but the residence is quiet and bright. Will definitely look to stay there again if I ever return to Rome.

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

ANGELICA

Good location 👍

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2026

Megan

Easy to find, very clean, and super close to the Vatican and a metro stop!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Shantel

Great location, space and great service (especially for the price).

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Nov 2025

Jennifer

My stay was lovely, except we could never get the shower to run anything but cold.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Oct 2025

Lori

it's an apt in an older building, lots of stairs, good safety layers, must be good with phone links to unlock multi doors, clean, very firm beds, small shower especially for those over 6ft, communication only through text, refrigerator in room doesn't work, kitchen outside room was very well stocked. good location for buses and metro.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Oct 2025

Ommid

We’ve stayed in several rooms in Rome over the last several years. This one was the cleanest and most accommodating we’ve ever experienced.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Vivian

The property was conveniently located, clean and well equipped for a comfortable stay. Access can be challenging if you don't have internet access on your phone but the contact person was quick to provide assitance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2025

Mervyn

Great location. Very clean with a nice common area to make tea coffee etc. Very pleasant cleaner who also checked us in. Would highly recommend this property. Only 1 small criticism, finding the property was a little confusing- would be helpful if commutation stated that guesthouse was located in blockB

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2025

RUBEN

Todo bien

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2025

Candice

Very clean B&B, staff was friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Aug 2025

Peter

Property and room very clean , room a nice size with a good bathroom. Immaculate sheets and towels and little biscotti biscuit on bed was nice touch. Kitchen area very nice and useful. Right next to Vatican city and convenient for the other downtown destinations. Supermarkets, pharmacy and restaurants on the block. Feels very safe. Once you are comfortable with the access into the building , transitional Rome apt building, it feels nicer than a hotel more like you are staying in Italy than a hotel. Highly recomended. Great price.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2025

Peter

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the location is perfect for sightseeing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2025

Tracy

The property was perfect! Close to tons of restaurants and shopping. Clean and has a common kitchen area, which was nice.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Chris

We loved the common area, coffee service and water/sodas in the room. So thoughtful! Rest guest house is in a great location, within walking distance of many attractions. We would stay here again for sure.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

jeider smith

The place has an amazing location. Its close to Vatican city, museums, restaurants, the metro even... probably not rge type of place I was expecting. Overall, good place to stay for a short period.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Claudia

Todo excelente

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2025

HORTENSIA

Owner/staff very courteous. Would respond immediately when contacted.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2025

Maria Elena

Property was amazing and very clean. Mia (house keeping) did a great job, left our room very clean. Silvia and her husband were amazing, easy to communicate and very responsive. They waited for us upon our arrival which was nice of them to do. Never felt unsafe in the area. My husband and I will definitely return to Rest Guesthouse.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2025

Craig

Mia was our great host. Got us a cab and we even made her work harder because we forgot to leave our keys for next tenants!!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2025

Robert

Excellent location, close to the vatican. Very clean room and easily accessible.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Kristin

First stay here during a trip for three weeks. Wonderful is an understatement!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Kristin

Love it!

Second stay here in the last few weeks and would highly recommend it. Service is top notch, room is spacious and clean, prime location for getting around on foot. Plenty of food options nearby

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

12 Nov 2024

Kimberly

Good location, close to.Vatican.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Oct 2024

Sandra S

The location is very convenient. Perfect place to stay if you want to visit Vatican City. Wifi was not that stable. Staff was friendly, and check-in and check-out were communicated via WhatsApp. You can ask them for an airport or cruise terminal taxi reservation without extra charge.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2024

Gerald

Staff was excellent. They were easily able to accommodate my special requests. The included breakfast with the nearby cafe was a delight each morning. The only improvement i could recommend is a bench or seating in the beautiful entrance area.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2023

Alberto

Very nice property and Silvia and Stephanie are very responsive. They are very on top of everything you need, very highly recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2023

Jerry

Very clean, large accomadation. Staff very helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2023

Sergey

great place. Excellent location. Very nice and helpful staff.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2023

Theodoros

THIS IS NOT A HOTEL! It’s not clear what you’re getting from their ad. This is someone’s apartment with several bedrooms and guests. We have to pass through scary looking courtyard and dark unkempt stairs to get to 3rd floor. Once you’re in the apartment it’s very clean including the bathrooms. There’s no security or front desk. You open your door with your phone and the internet. I expected a Hotel and I got an apartment. I’m not happy. They should advertise as an apartment.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2023

Nicole

Handy for visiting the Vatican

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2023

Gregory

Rest Guesthouse was wonderful! The staff was wonderful & helpful & the property was clean & secure. We loved the location with its proximity to the Vatican & museum. Wonderful! We hope to be back soon!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2022

Fay

The property is near the Vatican museum. It is next to a Carrefour grocery store and close to the Metro. We had two rooms with a good shower and wifi. The property is clean and the staff are friendly and helpful.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2022

Marisa

Excellent

The place is clean and service is excellent

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2022

Vickie

Very clean, very helpful staff, comfortable.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2022

Scott

Rest Guesthouse is excellent in every way! Highly recommended.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2021

jeremy

Sleeping Well in the Shadow of the Vatican…

We got to Rome early, but Guesthouse’s management let us drop off our bags and made breakfast recommendations. The owners are incredible helpful and the rooms are new, well-kept and lovely. There are four rooms, with a common room with hot plate, refrigerator, and a coffeemaker. WE will definitely be coming back!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2021

Scott

This is my family’s third stay at Rest Guesthouse. The guesthouse is conveniently located near the Vatican and public transport. The rooms are extremely clean and comfortable. The owner is friendly and helpful. I can’t recommend the guesthouse enough.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2019

Kmw

A 4 unit guest house each room with en-suite. Vatican City neighborhood minutes from the Vatican Museum and Octiviana metro. Lots of local food choices.

Condition from the street is not impressive. There is a small lift that starts about 8 steps up - a huge plus in a building of this age. Step through the Ft Knox quality door and WOW! Spotlessly clean, fully renovated, modern. The 4 guest rooms share a kitchenette and included breakfast is European and provided by a cafe a block away.

We were 2 couples and we would recommend and stay again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2019

Lawrence

Highly recommend and would come back again!

This place was great, location is spot on, convenient to restaurants, the Vatican is right next door and a short walk to the Metro. Was clean, had great service and the service was fantastic. They wanted us to have a nice stay and Rome and they did a great job in making our stay wonderful.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Oct 2019

Kendra

The location was perfect if you are planning to visit the Vatican.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2019

casey

Great location....................................

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

I really enjoyed my stay at Rest Guesthouse. It's in a great location, about 5 minute walk to the Vatican. The owner and housekeeper are both quite helpful in any of your needs. The room was very clean. The only issue for me was the the wifi was extremely slow but since I wasn't in the room often, it was not that big of a deal for me.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Sep 2019

Steven

Favorite spot in Rome

Meredith and a Gianluca were amazing hosts. They booked us on a night tour in the Vatican and the Sistene Chapel that was unforgettable and very enjoyable. They also helped us with tickets for the train to San Vincenzo. We loved the breakfasts at the corner cafe, compliments of Gianluca and Meredith and they gave us good recommendations for restaurants close to their place. The room was immaculate and XL, the maid, was exceptional and helpful. We highly recommend their place if you want to be 1/2 block from the Vatican. We will definitely stay again next time we visit Roma.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2019

Elizabeth

Wonderful place to stay if visiting the Vatican. This is literally a stone’s throw from the entrance of the Vatican museums. This is located on the second floor of an apartment building that has a locked entrance so be sure to communicate with the owner when you are coming in. This is not a hotel where the front desk is there 24/7 but the owner is available by text / phone 24/7. The place is renovated very modern and the minute you walked into the apartment, you can smell the cleanliness. Very big and spacious with high ceilings. The bed is very comfortable and bathroom is also very modern and new. Two more pluses to this place. There is a small grocery store as well as an excellent restaurant La Locanda de Pietro nearby ( meaning just few doors away ) which was very convenient for us. We love the restaurant that we ate there 3 times in 2 days. Our flight was late in the day and they let us stay longer in the apartment. The owner Gianluca also arranged our taxi back to the airport which was very reassuring for us. Overall an excellent place that I would highly recommend when visiting the Vatican. We will surely be back !!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2019

Patricia

Lovely, clean apartment! Thank you

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jun 2019

Jamila

Highly recommend!

Our stay was amazing from the moment we arrived until the moment we left. The host helped arrange a smooth and quick transfer from the airport. Once we arrived, Gianluco greeted us and helped us get settled in. He provided us with a map and several helpful tips for our stay. The room and kitchen itself came with many amenities and was very clean. There is turndown service so the room was very clean each day we arrived home. The apartment is steps away from a mini grocery store, several restaurants, and is also a few minutes walk to the Vatican. I cannot say enough good things about Rest Guesthouse. I highly recommend it!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2019

Lisa

Perfectly located outside of the Vatican Walls. The host and his wife were amazing in assisting with our sight seeing plans.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2019

Nena

The property was clean and the beds were so comfy! It was very quiet, close to the Vatican and metro stops. I would definitely recommend it to others or stay there again whenever we have the chance.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 May 2019

Verified traveler

very convenient area, beautifully set out rooms and bathrooms and useful extra room with seating, coffee maker and fridge.Very obliging team.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 May 2019

Verified traveler

Excellent location and beautifully renovated. The first impression was an old building however inside everything was very modern and comfortable. Would highly recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2019

Andre

Hidden Gem next to the Vatican

The location could not be better for anyone wishing to visit the Vatican ! It is literaly one block away. The street itself is charming, covered with flowers in the beginning of the spring. Giancarlo, the concierge, was as helpful as delightful ! The place also offers a free delicious breakfast 2 blocks away at a local cafe. The rooms are very spacious, with Queen/King size beds (which is almost impossible to find in this area) and very clean. Don't let the outside of the building fool you, this really us a hidden gem !!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2018

liv

very clean and room size is good, close to vatican museum, sistine chapel and st. peter's basilica...grocery store is right next to the hotel and metro station is about 10-15 minutes walk..owner is nice and helpful though we met them once..she gave her e-mail if we have any concerns..overall this is a good place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Great Accommodations Near Vatican City

Fantastic location for visiting Vatican City! They are literally a few minutes' walk away from the entrance to the Vatican Museum. We really enjoyed the common area, hanging out drinking wine and coffee (without disturbing the other guests of course), and the bed & pillows were probably the best we have ever had anywhere we have stayed! There are 2 supermarkets in the area, one of which was just several doors away. Super convenient!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2018

matt

Amazing stay

Absolutely amazing place to stay.
Staff are so friendly, flexible and accommodating.
The hotel was very clean and staff went above and beyond (even folding clothes)
Very close to the Vatican
Loved it

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2018

Verified traveler

If you are looking for an extremely clean and comfortable, yet relatively inexpensive place to stay in Rome, particularly during the warm months, you should stay here. The Rest Guesthouse has very fair pricing and you receive so much value for your cost.

Now onto the vital features--you'll get a good night's sleep at the Rest Guesthouse! This place is heaven. The Rest Guesthouse was completely remodeled just a few years ago. It's very modern and feels brand-new. The a/c systems are individually controlled in each room, and are whisper quiet and cool down the rooms perfectly. I found the memory foam mattress and pillows to be extremely comfortable. The bathroom fixtures are modern and function well. Finally, the room is so clean. Perhaps the cleanest place I've ever stayed--just spotless.

There's a common kitchen but we didn't hang out there much as we were trying to fit in all our touring. Speaking of that, the owners (Luca & Meredith) are an incredible source of information and will help with all your plans in Rome. They helped us countless times (picking places to eat, arranging tours, even buying tickets on our behalf when our credit cards wouldn't go through on an Italian website--I could go on and on). They also provide daily vouchers for a continental breakfast at a nearby cafe.

All in all, we loved the Rest Guesthouse. Thanks so much to the owners, Luca and Meredith, for making our long stay in Rome so fun and memorable!

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2018

Shimon

The room is spacious, clean, comfortable and in very good location. It is close to the Vatican City and public transport.

8/10

Excellent

06 Jun 2018

Wanderer

When we first arrived at the Rest Guesthouse address we found a building with a number of businesses. We were confused but there was a porter who helped by ringing the intercom for us. The Rest Guesthouse is located in a courtyard, up a small flight of stairs to a tiny elevator in a dark hallway. We were concerned until we rang the bell on the Guesthouse door. The door was opened by a very nice English speaking woman. Suddenly we stepped into the brightest, clean, modern space! What a jewel! Our room was beautiful, spacious, clean. We would stay here again in a second. And probably will on our next visit to Rome. Loved it!

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2018

Verified traveler

We had a lovely time at the Rest Guesthouse. The owners were very helpful even before we arrived giving advice and setting up tours. The rooms were quiet, comfortable, and clean; and, as 4 women traveling, we felt safe in the hotel and the neighborhood. (The only caution I would mention, is that there are some stairs when you enter, even to the elevator. It was not a problem for us, but I am not sure it was mentioned on the website.)

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2018

John

Excellent Hotel near the Vatican

Lovely place to stay near the Vatican. Super convenient, about 200 yards form the Vatican Museum entrance.

Recently renovated guest house, only 4 rooms. Very spacious and clean, Gianluca and Meredith are excellent hosts. Beds are very comfortable and although you are right in the middle of the city, surprisingly very quiet.

Great selection of local restaurants every where, so food is not a problem. Metro station is close by as well.

Rate includes breakfast and internet, fantastic value. We will be back to stay when we return to Rome.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2018

John

Good

Good, had to reset the WiFi to get connected.

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2018

Verified traveler

Great location, friendly staff, very comfortable!

We were only at Rest Geusthouse for 1 night but were very pleased with our stay and would have loved to stay longer. The room was pristine, the bed was extremely comfortable and complimentary chilled water was provided for our night. Our liaison Gianluca was very hospitable, welcoming and flexible with your delayed arrival. We would definitely return for a stay when next in Rome!

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2018

John

Excellent Guesthouse

Close to city attractions but still in a quiet area. Cleanliness of the guesthouse is outstanding. Gianluca was very helpful in transportation and recommendations for things to do in Rome.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2017

Verified traveler

Great location

Enjoyed our stay and the location. Easy to get to the major sites on the subway

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

You don't know you've arrive at the hotel

Lucus is informative and helpful. Call him and let him know your arrival time, so he will be there to meet you. Room is nice, clean and one block to Vatican. The restaurant near are good and speak english. I am 61 yrs old and easy walk to the metro. I would stay there again.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2017

Tonya

The accommodations were as advertised...clean and bright. And the location was ideal with a metro stop close by, restaurants all along the block and situated literally steps away from the Vatican. However, what I appreciated the most was the personal care and attention that Gianluca provided my Mother as I had to depart earlier for home. Thank you, Rest Guesthouse, for going above and beyond! I will definitely recommend to friends.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

very comfortable stay in rome. the location was very good close to vatican museum, and many nice restaurants and cafe nearby. the staff was very nice kind person.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2017

Peter

Lovely B&B

Rest Guesthouse B&B is located very close to the Vatican Museum with a Carrefour food store next door. The Ottviano Metro station is only 5 minutes’ walk away.

The room we had was excellent and newly decorated and located on the 2nd floor of a building that used to be a monastery with a lift running from the ground floor. The room has a very comfortable double bed, air conditioning, a rain shower, satellite TV (Sky Italia), free WiFi, a large safe, and a fridge.

There is a shared kitchen and seating area with a free coffee machine as well as supplies of tea bags. Breakfast is provided at a nearby restaurant 2 minutes walk away. Just be aware that the Italian breakfast is basically just a cappuccino, a croissant and a juice, but this was plenty to keep us going until lunch time.

The room was fairly noisy during the day being on the centre of a busy city, but with the double glazed windows shut you could still get a good night’s sleep.

The owner Gianluca was really helpful and met us when we arrived. As we had a late arrival we had to ring him to get us access to the site which is secured with locked gates.

Unfortunately when we arrived it was the evening rush hour and the journey to the B&B took over an hour. The return trip after the morning rush hour took only 30 minutes. You also have to pay a local room tax of €3.50 per person per night directly to Gianluca.

Overall we were very pleased with this B&B and would use it again on our next trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2017

Osvaldo

Nice aparthotel close to Vatican City

Nice aparthotel. Close to the Vatican city. Nice Staff. Beautiful room.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Sparkling Clean Place to Stay very near the Vatica

Gianluca, the representative of the Rest Guesthouse was very helpful and in touch with us beforehand, wanting to know when we were coming in, making sure we had his information so we could communicate and being so kind as to help us unload and bring up our luggage. The place was uber-clean, white sparkling. The kitchen/main room had a stove top, an automatic espresso machine and a kettle for making tea. So if you wanted to prepare your own food, you could. We made tea and cappucinos for ourselves.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Dec 2016

Brent

Great Hotel Close to the Vatican

We really enjoyed our stay at the Rest Guest House. We spent 8 nights there in late November 2016. The room was well equipped. The common area was an extra bonus! The bed was comfortable and bathroom had an excellent shower. Owner was very helpful providing us with tourist information and also booked transportation for us from guesthouse to airport. Breakfast was provided at a cafe near the guesthouse. Wifi was great!

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2016

Charles Joseph

Awesome Hotel and Staff

The Rest Guest House is a small four room hotel. Emma our concierge was awesome. Our original flight was cancelled due to bad weather. This made us six hours late to our hotel. Emma waited for us to check us in an hour and a half past their normal check-in time even though we had not contacted Emma to tell her our new schedule. I had not yet learned how to make a proper international call.

Upon our arrival to the hotel, Emma also spent an hour with us to give us a list of many great local restaurants and get us familiar with Rome on a map they provided. Emma happily met any requests we had during the week including suggesting and booking a reservation at a special restaurant for our wedding anniversary.

The hotel room was very bright, clean, and modern. We especially liked our comfortable bed and pillows and the daily cappuccinos from their coffee machine in the shared kitchen area. We wanted to experience the Italian culture by being in an Italian neighborhood, but still be close to the Vatican and tourist destinations. We accomplished this with Rest Guest House.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2016

Verified traveler

Everything was nice and neat. The staff was very f

I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. I will definitely come back to Rome

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2016

Candace

Wonderful location and stay!

The location was amazing and so was the room. Everything was new and modern, with plenty of space. Wifi and breakfast were included. The owner even helped call a cab and with our luggage. We only stayed one day and night since we were going on a cruise, but I would have stayed the whole week and will book again next time I'm in Rome. The metro was also close by and a grocery next door.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jul 2016

Verified traveler

Beautiful little hotel right next to the Vatican

Fantastic hotel that we would stay again. Great customer service, contacting us prior to check in. Spacious room with comfortable bed. Very clean. Only thing was shower head could have had more pressure. Breakfast at cafe around the corner had limited options but food was tasty. Lovely place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2016

Manoon

Lovely little gem near the Vatican!

We really enjoyed our stay at Rest Guesthouse. It situated in a very good spot. The room was simple but very clean and comfortable. More importantly, Gianluca, the owner of the guesthouse was very friendly and efficient.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2016

Mrs McG

Couldn't find fault with this place if you tried.

Brilliant location ( literally a stones throw from the Vatican walls); friendly owner managers ( nothing was too much); stylish comfortable apartment with small kitchen area and great coffee machine. Breakfast is in an authentic but modern coffee bar 'round the corner ( owned by the same family). A gem.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2016

Zane

Well kept and right by Vatican Museum Entrance

The owner is very nice and wants you to be comfortable. This is a small venue and not particularly a hotel with a concierge per se but i imagine Luca can serve as one by the way he tried to make me feel at home. This place is super clean and seems like it has been recently remodeled. It had a very modern feel. So many places in Rome look like the lobby is the only part they ever update and they still have wallpaper and green carpet that goes up half the wall. Not this joint. Its got clean interior decor and modern fixtures. They lobby area is spacious and the room I stayed in had a nicely laid out bathroom. I didn't feel that cramped in the shower at all, which I usually am because of the tiny showers in much of Rome. The place is just a reflection of the owners really wanting you to enjoy your stay. Really good guy. His wife spoke with me on the phone to confirm my arrival and she was extremely nice. Luca offered a lot of info on the city too.

10/10

Exceptional

29 Mar 2016

Nico

Spacious and convenient

Warm welcome from Gianluca, the owner. Straight-forward set up with communal kitchenette for coffee/tea. Breakfast is not onsite, instead it is serviced by a cafe two streets away. Very convenient. My room was spacious and very comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2016

John

Extremely helpful, friendly service & great room!

The owner was very helpful, spoke great English, and was always available by text to go above and beyond in arranging for taxis, car services, offering recommendations on places to eat and things to do etc. The rooms were bright and modern - everything was very clean and well kept. We will definitely go back and highly recommend this to anyone traveling to Rome - especially the Vatican as it is less than a 5 minute walk from the hotel. If you have stayed in Italy before you know the rooms are much smaller than typical US hotels, as is this one (no couches or easy chairs etc. just the bed, a small desk, a wardrobe and one chair). But this was cleaner, brighter, more modern and functional than any other we've stayed in and the hospitality really was 5 Star.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Mar 2016

Karen

New and well kept

My fiancé and I travelled with my parents and we had a wonderful time. Luca was so helpful and knowledgable about the area. He was very accommodating and kind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2016

Luke and Lucy

Perfect for a trip to Rome

We would recommend the Rest Guesthouse (RG) in a heartbeat. RG is conveniently located close to The Vatican and within walking distance of the Metro. It is surrounded by great places to eat and drink making it the perfect base for any trip to Rome. What sets RG apart is attention to detail and friendliness. From receipt of an email before we arrived to being waved \"Ciao\" when we set off for the airport, we loved every second at RG. The rooms are not just clean, they are immaculately clean and the decor is extremely modern and tastefully done. The staff are extremely friendly and courteous and really went out of their way to make sure that our stay was enjoyable. Put it this way, when we return to Rome we'll be staying at the RG again and if you're thinking of visiting, you should too.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Feb 2016

Marko

Perfect for a short break

Brilliant location close to Metro and the Vatican. Quiet street. Immaculate, clean, everything you need. Kitchen area excellent. Host welcoming and very helpful. Bed comfy - not too hard! Breakfast was super - very accommodating - happy to put ham and cheese into my gluten free wrap and toast it for me. A super start to the day. We could not have chosen better for our stay. 2 flights of stairs or very old fashioned lift.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2016

Verified traveler

Perrft

Excellent location , clean place. Friendly staff. It dies not get much better

Oh yes, delicious coffe

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jan 2016

MJ and WD

A few days in Rome

This place is a book that shouldn't be judged by its cover. We arrived at a typical Roman apartment building, clean but uninspiring. The staircase was worn and the lift was old. There the concern stopped. The courtyard had pretty plants and because it was just after Christmas, there was a pretty little crib. . We cannot praise the Rest Guest house enough. The reception area is inviting and clean with free (yes, free) tea and coffee making facilities. Kettle, fridge, dishwasher, plates, cups etc. Three tables to have a snack. The host was more than helpful, courteous and pleasant - 5 star hotel reception couldn't have been better. The room was immaculate. The bathroom was immaculate. The king size bed was very comfortable with a memory foam mattress. The room was a good size. There was a fridge, although there was also one which could be used in the reception area. The sheets and towels were changed a couple of times, even though we were only there for a few days. Our room overlooked a busy road, but we were in a capital city so expected traffic noise. The double glazing was good so we weren't bothered by the noise. There is a room which overlooks the courtyard so that may have been quieter. The room is very close to the Vatican museums so is not in the heart of the city but it is very close (5mins) from the Ottaviano metro stop, so a metro pass meant we were everywhere we wanted to be within minutes. Close to a little supermarket and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2015

Janice

Wonderful find in the heart of Rome!

It was a wonderful hotel! Great location, close to the Vatican and Metro. Little grocery store next door, lots of restaraunts, yet quiet. Room was spacious and very clean. The manager made sure all of our questions were answered, scheduled a driver to take us to the airport and even helped haul our luggage. Very accomodating. I would definately return!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2015

Sophie

Fabulous place, lovely owner

Just got home from our weekend in Rome and had a lovely time. The outside is old style Rome, but inside it's so modern, minimalist and clean white! The gentleman that greeted us was so hospitable, couldn't ask for more. Breakfast delicious and location was good! Only reason I marked \"room comfort\" down was due to my husband finding the bed to hard, but that's personal taste! Highly recommend! Thank you!

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2015

R & R

The REST GUEST HOUSE B&B

This B&B with elevator, was very clean, an efficient unit with king size bed, and separate bathroom with a great shower in the unit. Shared gathering space included room for cooking and tables for eating or just wine and cheese, a cappuccino machine and assorted teas complimentary for all guests. Owner, D'Onofrio Gianluca was a gracious host, providing maps, recommendations for dining, tickets to events and help with luggage without asking for it. He made us feel like family rather than his guests. The B&B location was excellent, just a block from the Vatican wall and central to the city of Rome. Easy access was available to the Hop On Hop Off bus, the metro and local bus routes. This is the place to stay if going to Rome. We were there 3 days and went on a two week cruise and returned for another two days before returning home. WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND this B&B.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Nov 2015

Verified traveler

Cannot rate this b&b highly enough

Spotlessly clean, friendly staff that would happily go out of their way to assist. Recommendations of where to eat locally were superb, thank you rest guesthouse for a wonderful place to start and end a wonderful visit to Rome!!!

10/10

Exceptional

10 Aug 2015

Brett

Rest Guesthouse. Highly recommended

Great place to stay. Right in the Vatican precinct. New, bright comfortable rooms. Well appointed.
Good restaurants and cafes nearby and a little supermarket just downstairs.
Gianluca looked after us really well, nothing was too much trouble.He was a wonderful host.We are going back again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2015

Maria

very good staff

the guest house is located in a building very close to the Vatican. Although the street is quite noisy, the windows are sound proof and the room is very quiet. The room is very clean, comfortable and is designed with a lot of taste. The staff was VERY helpful with anything we needed, had a lot of recommendations about what to see and where to eat.
We had a wonderful time!

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Fernand

Excelente sitio, limpísimo y en una ubicación incomparable. Al inicio la operación de los candados y cerraduras fue confusa, pero una vez que se entiende esto, la estancia fue maravillosa. El personal muy atento y listo para ayudar.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Mette

Værelse og badeværelse var superfint. Vi var skuffede over morgenmaden, som var en voucher til en croissant og én varm drik på en lokal café.
Rengøring var fin, hvis man ikke kiggede under sengen, hvor der lå en flaske og andre spændende ting

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2025

Maria

Very service oriented, warm hospitality. Great location. I sure will be back.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2025

Frank

Good place to stay and near by visitor point.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2024

Lisa-Marie

It’s the perfect location for a city trip & a nice neighborhood. The room and she shared kitchen area are super clean and spacious. Very easy and good communication with the host. We will definitely come back!

Leisure Friends