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The Pope's Window

Rome · Italy

Via Delle Fornaci 44View location

9.4/10Excellent434 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Pope's Window

A stay at The Pope's Window places you in the heart of Rome, within a 10-minute walk of St. Peter's Square and St. Peter's Basilica. This bed & breakfast is 0. 4 mi (0. 7 km) from Sistine Chapel and 0. 7 mi (1. 2 km) from Castel Sant'Angelo.

Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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With a stay at The Pope's Window, you'll be centrally located in Rome, just a 4-minute walk from St. Peter's Square and 6 minutes by foot from St. Peter's Basilica. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Sistine Chapel and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Castel Sant'Angelo.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:30 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport.
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    • Property Registration Number IT058091B49CQEM5QO
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 3)
    • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 9:00 AM and 12:30 AM
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

Nearby attractions

St. Peter's Square 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St. Peter's Basilica 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Villa Doria Pamphili 0.6 km / 0.3 mi
Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Apostolic Palace 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Tiber River 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Via Giulia 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Sistine Chapel 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Via Cola di Rienzo 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Bambino Gesu Hospital 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Janiculum Hill 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Castel Sant'Angelo 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Vatican Gardens 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Vatican Museums 1.5 km / 0.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 5
  • bed and breakfast
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • Hotel safe
  • Lift access
  • Luggage room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
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  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    The Pope's Window

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • SUITE QUEEN SIZE BEDSUITE • QUEEN SIZE BEDSUI.QN

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    The Pope's Window

    SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: SUI.QN

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    The Pope's Window

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDTRIPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDTPL.DB

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    The Pope's Window

    TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: TPL.DB

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Pope's Window

9.4
Excellent
434 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
DAVID
Great communication, clean room, awesome location! Family loved to walk to St Peter’s Square and Basilica which was very close. Lots of wonderful restaurants on the same block and supermarket across the street for essentials and snacks was great! Would highly recommend and would stay there again next time in Rome.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2026
John
Great location and value for the price
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
07 Apr 2026
Elvia
No staff around only by phone
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Ethel May
Clean room
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Zuzell
The room was great except you can hear the pkumbing from the other rooms but nothing too bothersome it was very clean and very close to the St. Peters Basilica. A less than 5 min walk.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2025
Allan
Thank you po .
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2025
Kelly
Great little place to stay! Spotlessly clean! Steps away from Vatican City!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
John
There is no staff when you are at this hotel. Very difficult to park and drop off luggage. Big plus is it is a less than 10 minute walk to the Vatican
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2025
Bryant
The only problem was having to use Whatsapp to get into the room. I had been sent the instructions on my email the night before, but I hadn't had wifi all day or even knew to check my email.

It's just worth knowing this isn't a hotel with a staff, this is a Airbnb situation with a completely remote host
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2025
Qing
Good location and spacious room
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2025
Isabel
I guess
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Christine
Close to the Vatican, amazing restaurants nearby
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
JoAnna
Great communication, suggestions, and overall ease! This location had a small elevator that fit 2 people with a bag each. There are a few stairs from the street entrance to the location of the elevator.

The bed was very comfortable!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2025
Monica
Good location. Cumbersome check-in, basic room, misleading and missing information on the booking site (e.g. no mention of “late” check-in and luggage storage fees at time of booking)… If you check-in after 9:00 p.m., you are charged €15; if you arrive after 10:30 p.m., you pay an extra €25. It is unlikely that I will not return to this property.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2025
Ivan
Francesco is an exelent host
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2025
Beth
Nice place! It was quiet and clean! The owner was very friendly and helpful. It’s conveniently located near the Vatican. The taxi stand was just across the street. There are numerous restaurants and bars (coffee shops) within a five minute walk.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2025
Teresa
Everything was fine, but I didn't know what AirB&B was. I thought it was a hotel. I was traveling and didn't have internet... I thought I might arrive late, I had already paid for the night... but nobody opened the door for me... the building was closed. I couldn't communicate.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
03 Dec 2024
Chang

Nice place to stay in Rome

Very nice host. The location is very walkable to the Vatican City and there is a bus stop right across the street that goes to city center of Rome. The building is a bit old but the rooms are cleaned everyday.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Nov 2024
diana
The worst experience in all my years of traveling to Rome I defenetely don’t recomend it
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2024
Victoria
Good location near to the Vatican. Helpful host.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2024
Behlool

Disappointing experience

I recently stayed at this hotel and was disappointed with my experience. While I understand that it's a budget-friendly option, I still expected a certain level of quality and service.

Unfortunately, the room was not suitable for the number of guests it was advertised to accommodate. The check-in process was also more complicated than necessary, requiring us to wait for the admin to respond to our messages.

Upon entering the room, I was surprised to find that it was not clean and tidy. The refrigerator had leftover food from previous guests, the floor was dirty, and the balcony was in a poor state. When I brought these issues to the attention of the admin, they did not take responsibility for the cleanliness of the room and only partially addressed the issues.

The bathroom was also lacking in basic amenities, such as towels and hand soap. I had to go out and purchase these items myself, which was inconvenient.

The bathroom features and amenities were also subpar, with a broken shower and low water pressure. The internet connection in the room was slow and unreliable, and stopped working altogether towards the end of my stay. When I reported this issue, I did not receive a response from the admin.

Overall, I was disappointed with my stay at this hotel and would not recommend it to others.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jul 2024
Sissi
Good location but room very outdated. There was no staff on site. IT looked like one big room divided in 4 bedrooms.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2024
Tsubasa
I could not find the building immediately but it is inside of a very charming building and very close to everything.
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2023
Tieman
We had never seen the staff during our stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2023
Gary

Couple of days in Rome

This is a great place for a short stay. great location, and Paola was so helpful and provided all the local knowledge and information we needed, she was always available if we needed her assistance
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2023
Peter

Pope's window not available,moved to Via Tritone

Unfortunately, we were put in alternative accommodation so I'll start the review by saying I can't comment on the pope's window. If you are also moved to an alternative booking, mine was Tritone 125 suite, located in Via Tritone. The apartment is actually more expensive to rent I believe but it's located in an expensive area of Rome, so have this in mind. The apartment Aircon is poor, it was 24 degrees in the apartment with Aircon on. Paola is a good host in that she communicates well and is very helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2023
Ajit
Location was very very close to Vatican City and Paola was really helpful and got all the information you need easy to get in and out all good.lots of eateries around with reasonable prices compare to some other places.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2023
Norina Mae
Paola was very responsive and helpful! Communication was mostly through WhatsApp. Room was a good place to stay a day before my cruise.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2023
Rita
The accommodations were very nice and Paola was an excellent host. Very close to Vatican.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2023
OSVALDO
Great location to visit the Vatican, just 5 minutes walk.
Paola the hostess was really helpful responding all our questions and concerns.
The place was clean and spacious.
My only suggestion is about the breakfast .. It is not breakfast bit a really good coffee.
I will be back for sure. Paola makes the difference.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2023
Namoiah
I had a wonderful stay at The Pope's Window. Close to the Vatican, food, and a shopping mall. I was alone and felt extremely safe walking around the area at night. Paola was an excellent host. There was a wifi connection problem but she was very accommodating and took the time to give me directions on how to get around. I took the bus to the square to see the Pantheon and the Trevi fountain. It was super convenient. The room was super clean and I had access to a TV and air-conditioning. Paolo recommended a great restaurant Cresi for breakfast. I had such a good time that I hope to visit again!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2023
Juan

Amazing staff!

Planned a 17 day graduation trip for our son. Our family stayed at a variety of accommodations, but Pope's Window was definitely our favorite! They hit all the marks with cleanliness, a comfortable mattresses, great bedding quality, a beautifully decorated space, amazing balcony view but Paola turned our stay to an amazing experience!
She reached out a couple of days prior to welcome us and met us in person at check in. We were only in Rome for a day, so she suggested her favorite dinner and breakfast spots which were amazing, helped with understanding how to get around the city/to the airport and the popular spots to make the most of the time we had to enjoy the city.
There are lots of great hotels out there, but the people with passion, that care about their guests make all the difference!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2023
Ericson
Excellent, Exceptional service
Thank You so much, Paola.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2023
Richa
Everything was broken, from the shower door to the door knob to the refrigerator. The only good thing about this property is the location.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 May 2023
Elizabeth
Pros: good location, easy walk to the Vatican, nice cafe’s and restaurants nearby, spacious room, good a/c. Cons: no one on site when we arrived (mid morning) or checked out, the B&B shared space was dark and gloomy (shutters closed), our room smelled musty, the shower door was dangerously flimsy (with a handwritten warning note advising to open gently), comfy bed but only two very flat pillows.
Paola communicated well by text and did give us a few good restaurant recommendations.
All in all, the location was a plus but the room was average. Wouldn’t return.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2023
MICHAEL Alan
Paola has done a WONDERFUL job of capturing my goal of making our stay as close as possible to “being a local”without skimping on the luxuries of a quality hotel!. We could stay there for weeks on end if only we didn’t have to return to reality. Six out of five stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 May 2023
Susan

Perfect Spot

The spot, room, bed and pillow were perfect. Nice quiet large room. Just a few buildings near the taxi stand.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
Nicholas
Wonderful place to stay with a wonderful host! Thank you and I will definitely be back!!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2023
Peter
a nice, quirky place. It's a few rooms in a bigger apartment building. Ours had cool directions. The bathroom was nice, and even had a blue light for nights. The area good--literally steps from the Vatican, and close to restaurants and markets. It's also close to a bus line to tourist sites but we didn't use that. The host mostly communicated via Whatsapp, but that worked well and we met her when she came by to clean the rooms.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2023
Marwan
Great location, and very friendly management, highly recommended.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2023
Michael Joe
Our host Paola was wonderful. I loved the charm and cleanliness of our apartment and Paola was available for anything we needed. Bust stop and other shopping available right in the neighborhood with Vatican City 2 blocks away. We thoroughtly enjoyed our stay and will not hesitate to use the Pope's Window for our next trip to Rome.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Mar 2023
Charles
Walking distance to Vatican. Pauola is very nice. Breakfast was a coffee machine and tea bags.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Nov 2022
Sarah
Contactless check in was explained well, good communication.
Very clean room, good value for money.
5 min walk to Vatican City, excellent for exploring the area.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
04 Nov 2022
David
My room was reasonably clean and bed comfortable, no microwave no iron/ironing board.Lots of space,hot shower,outstanding location most unfortunate was the TV was really not useable bcause even after choosing English as my preferred language and English subtitles the only stations available to understand was music video channels- about 3 out of around 30 channels total.Additionally,But the deal breaker for me was the checkin procesd was terribleI messaged the proprietor a little after 630am to asked about breakfast options but no response until after we already found somewhere and had our breakfast elsewhere.Check-in took 30 plus minutes due to difficulty understanding my hosts English- we even got buzzed in to an already occupied room which shocked us and the other individuals,understandably so.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2022
Catherine
Location was very convenient for our stay.
The room was very comfortable and property manager Paola was very helpful and extremely responsive !
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2022
Catheryne

Great Experience

Great experience. Checkin was a breeze, space was as described. Great location
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2022
Yovana
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2021
Mark
Location was great and the room was clean and beautiful.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Excellent hotel
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2021
Ian

Great guesthouse near the Vatican.

Really great little guesthouse. It is one block from the Vatican. There is an elevator and the AC was cold. Shower food and Paolo was a very nice host. Supermarket and nice cafe across the street. 10/10.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
I booked The Pope’s Window when I managed to squeeze in a visit to Roma & Vatican City on my recent European vacation. I read the amazing reviews and how charming Paola was... I just had a good vibe about the place.

Upon arriving... Paola greeted me and gave me some really helpful tips. She’s very personable, yet it came naturally. Genuine friendly! I was given the Utopia Room just to the left of the reception. It was perfecto... for me a single occupant. It’s clean, tastefully decorated, and the thick walls gives you peace and quiet. The bonus was that it is located in Vatican City... and just minutes away from all the special spot within the walls. The metro lines are also close too. Loved it!

My only regret is I didn’t get the chance to stay longer. I had a flight to Paris the next morning. Yet, Paola was there with a cup of tea and a sweet goodbye. On a positive note I promised to return to Roma and the Vatican City. Paola will be the first person I contact on my next visit! Grazi!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Only stayed two nights waiting for the refund on the third. The staff was lovely
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2020
meredith
Great location. Simple, quiet digs close to Vatican, Vestevere and public transportation. Super helpful staff!
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Jan 2020
Verified traveler

Rome - a ave to stay

Paula is fantastic! Helpful, friendly and good English. She added a lot to our trip with helpful tips and directions. Property is well situated to
Transit and great laundry service across the street.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2020
Anne Marie
We had the most amazing stay! Its a s
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2019
John

Awesome

Super friendly. The room is very comfortable. Great breakfast (with some awesome deserts). The coffee is great. The shower is fairly small and ours was missing a screw meaning if you touched it wrong it would throw the shower head off. But it is worth it for the location. You can walk to the Vatican which is amazing.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Such a lovely welcome, spotlessly clean and excellent location.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
First the Location. Second the friendly staff. My kids said that ot was their favorite hotel of all.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
I loved the atmosphere and cute unique style of the place. Room was great and bed was comfortable. View was great! Paulo was outstanding and went out of her way to convenience us!! Location was perfect!! Loved it!!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Really helpful friendly staff. Excellent location 5 minutes from St Peters Square. Would definitely stay there again. Xx
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Nov 2019
Brian
We had a fantastic stay. Staff is incredibly caring and helpful and they went above and beyond in every way. Truly made us feel at home and cared for!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2019
Lennie
Well maintained. Bigger than expected room! Bus to and from train terminal across the road. Shops and eateries within walking distance! Most important, Vatican is almost like a stone’s throw from the B&B! Paula is such a great hostess!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Nov 2019
Andrew
My wife and I stayed here a year ago today. (11/2 through 11/5 2018) and absolutely love it!! We stayed in the Pope's Window suite with the balcony that looks towards Vatican square. It was great to have such a large room compared to others we saw during our time in Rome. This small boutique hotel with a great history feel. When you first arrive, you get buzzed in the main door and can take a cool vintage elevator to the entrance of the hotel. This is a great launching spot for just about anything you would like to do during your stay in Rome. You are walking distance from the Vatican (5 mins), multiple restaurants (1-10 mins) and there is a bus stop right out front to get you anywhere not within walking distance. Across the street there is a small convenience store with just about anything you need (wine, beer, snacks, water, etc.). The staff was excellent, very informative and helpful. I would strongly recommend speaking with the staff before your arrival to arrange a car service from the airport (~$50 euro) it's well worth it!! We would stay here again in a heartbeat!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Great location; excellent housekeeping of very nice and lárge; wonderful breakfast service a small portion (i.e. croissants rolls) delivered to room if we were leaving for a tour at very early hour; Paolo was a concierge who was out of this world and arranged EACH of our areas in which we needed help touring or staying, we HOPE she is there the next time we go to Rome, but we think she is so competant that may not happen.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2019
MARIA TERESA

Excellent close to Vaticano

Very nice, close ro Vaticano
PAOLA front desk excelent service
Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The property was clean and tidy and Paolo was amazing and went above and beyond
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Close to sites very informative with directions clean and homely
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
It is charming and the staff was helpful and friendly! It was also close to the Vatican!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely property, located close to Vatican City but away from tourist crowds. Quiet, spacious rooms with really comfortable beds. Paola was absolutely fantastic, and couldn't have been more helpful during our stay. I would definitely stay here again!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2019
Jaime
Me and my husband stayed here on 7th-10th October 2019. Popes window is a beautiful place to stay. Exceptional clean and very close to amenities. St Peters square and Vatican is just down the road. Paola went above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Breakfast was simply delicious. We would highly recommend staying here and we would stay here again if we were to visit Rome again. Thanks so much Paola for your hospitality. 10/10 :)
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2019
Julie
The owner, Paulo, was extraordinarily helpful! She went above and beyond to arrange transportation for an older couple and followed through with every detail before they arrived, while they were there and as they departed. Wonderful “customer service “ or simply genuine hospitality and care!
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
View was amazing, room was huge and our host was so welcoming!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
We have never stayed at a B&B type property but after reading reviews about The Popes Window we decided to give it a try. It was the best decision we could have made! Paola was amazing and so friendly and helpful. We felt like we had known her forever. She helped us find our way and gave great dinner ideas. Our room was wonderful and so clean! We would definitely stay there again if we ever return to Rome.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Paula was very knowledgeable and friendly. Wish there's more variety with the breakfast.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
All the staff were lovely and accommodating. The service provided was excellent and all the staff truly went above and beyond to look after us. Stayed right next to Vatican city so was a real bonus. Would recommend highly to anyone looking to stay here.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Let’s start with the staff; Paola is very friendly and accommodating, helped us with our inquiries, made our stay here a home away from home; rooms are clean, very spacious and the bathrooms are too; WiFi is excellent; and it’s only about 5 minutes away from St. Peter’s Square. It has a supermarket and several restaurants around it; I would recommend it to my friends and I would book it the next time I visit Rome.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
1. Paola is very warm and accomodating. She is very helpful and can be relied on. I will recommend this place to my friends.
2. The place is 3 blocks away from St. Peter’s square.
3. It is clean, quiet and accessible to everything you need.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Excellent option for Rome. Could easily be a 4 star hotel. Paola, our hostess, was always available and very kind to my family. I recommend the Pope’s window to anybody who wants to visit Rome.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Tony&Theresa
Fantastic location for Rome St Peters Square around the corner (3 mins). Paola made you feel you were her number one customer and could not do enough to make you feel at home.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The staff here was very attentive, caring, humble and very social! Thank you for making this trip easier for us and being accessible at any point of our day. Will definitely recommend this to any first timers and/or frequent flyers!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
I really like the cleanliness and the good treatment. Coffee and amenities in the morning. Very well located
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
This was the first time staying a B&B. I am use to a major chain hotel which I love but this time I decided to try a B&B. For the price, you cant beat it. The location is perfect. You can literally see St. Peter's from your front window and its only a 2 block walk. Safe area with several restaurant choices around the immediate area. The ONLY issue I had with it was the shower was way too small. Its doable if your 200 lbs. or less but over that, forget it. The owners were always available and were really nice people. Breakfast was great also. I would definitely recommend if your into doing B & B.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The absolute best quality of the Pope’s Window is Paula and Paulo - they answered all our queries, and when we arrived provided a map and talked through which buses to take to each landmark (and did this in detail !). Every morning Paula was there to make our drinks for us, and it is a really lovely touch when someone can remember your drinks orders (and also your names).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Location is perfect. 5 minute walk from St Peter’s Square. Lots of cafes and restaurants nearby. Comfortable room. Paola was a brilliant hostess.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Paola and his wife Paula were very friendly and helpful in helping US find best ways to get around Rome
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Great service by great people! Very friendly and helpful. I will stay here again.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Good location for a B&B - 5 mins walk from the Vatican City. Bus stop for bus into centre right outside. Hosts were welcoming and helpful, giving us many tips about Rome. Room was clean and bright and airy with good air-conditioning, nice shower and all the things you need (hairdryer, shampoo etc). Cafes and small shops very close. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again if in Rome.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Sandra
The property was great.. we stayed for two day and the service was fantastic. No complaints and super close to everything..
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Overall we had a great experience here. Paola was very helpful with everything. There’s no metro close by (about 15 mins walk) but there’s a bus accessible in front of the building and grocery store. Wifi is great.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Perfect stay, Paula was the perfect host made us feel welcome from the start and very informative! our room was nice and clean and in a great location!! Breakfast was an added bonus!! I would recommend staying here to anyone!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Close to Vatican. Alicia and Paula were great! aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2019
Rasham
Excellent room and excellent service.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2019
ChristinaAlanis
The hospitality was amazing! They really went out of their way to make us feel welcome. Although there is not a ton of public transportation, it was worth it! Would come here again. Metro is about a 15 minute walk, which would not be horrible if it weren’t for carrying luggage. But the hospitality, amenities, and cleanliness well made up for it!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2019
Angela

Wonderful family stay in perfect location

Great location, could see St Peters square from our balcony (only neverland room for 4 has a balcony). Very easy to find using their address. No sign but you can see the name listed on gold plate by door buzzer. It was loud outside but with windows and doors closed it was quiet enough. Room had AC although we didn’t need to use it. Main bed was very comfortable with nice linens. Fold out sofa was not quite as comfortable. Bathroom is nice, although shower is tiny. They provide soap and shampoo but no conditioner. Breakfast is served buffet style from 8-10am, you grab a tray and take back to your room. The hosts are very nice. They have cereal, juice, pastries, small sandwiches, American or Italian coffee. They will keep your bags for you after you check out and give you a key to get back in. We enjoyed our stay and would gladly stay here again. Pizza Nizza across the street was good and Quattro Mori around the corner was AMAZING. We walked everywhere, except to airport. Taxi stand is basically across the street and it costs a flat $30 to Ciampino. There’s a post office just down the street as well, in St Peter’s square.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2019
Verified traveler
Location was great. Room was spacious, spotlessly clean with fresh towels stocked every day and the staff were wonderful. The continental buffet breakfast was plentiful and delicious. Coffee was brewed freshly when you were ready and you could eat as much as you wanted. From check in to check out everybody was very helpful (despite us arriving after 10pm) and went out of their way to make sure we were satisfied. One (very) minor negative is the noisy plumbing. This is a B&B in a shared apartment block so the room en-suites have their own macerator pump system which can be a bit noisy but this did not detract anything from our stay at The Pope’s Window. If we ever return to Rome - it’s here we will stay!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
12 May 2019
RP
Paula & Alessia were excellent hists. Rooms were so tidy and ckean. Huge room with a balcony, overlooking the Vatican...so nearby! Breakfast choice was good, breakfast in bed or balcony.. as its an old building there was some plumbing issues 1 day which were rectified quickly.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2019
David
Great location, central to lots of activities. You felt like you were living as a local..
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2019
Verified traveler
So convenient! Close ( 1 block to the access tunnel) to San Peter Square.I was there with my family of 4. Everything was perfect!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2019
Verified traveler
The Popes Window is perfectly located to enjoy all Rome has to offer. Everything is in walking distance and every turn you see something amazing! St Peter’s Square is literally 4 minutes walk from the front door. It’s also the quieter part of town, so we felt relaxed and almost like locals! The team at The Popes Window made our stay so comfortable and seamless. From the taxi waiting for us at the airport, to the detailed map of the local area and recommendations for place to eat. They were also able to cater for my dietary requirements, which made a massive difference as this is often a challenge. They honestly couldn’t do enough! I cannot recommend the Popes Window more highly. It was EXCELLENT and we will definitely be back! Thank you to Paola and Alessia!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2019
Verified traveler
The property was a couple minute walk to Vatican city and nearby restaurants. The staff was amazing very friendly and helpful with all our questions.
Leisure Family

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The Pope's Window
Via Delle Fornaci 44, Rome, Italy

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