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For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite

Travelers discover Rome's rich history by day and find peaceful relaxation in a lush garden sanctuary just steps from the Vatican Museums.

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For My Friends B&B is near the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, perfect for exploring Rome. Guests enjoy free breakfast, private rooms with herbal tea, espresso, kettle, and coffee maker. The beautiful garden is ideal for unwinding after sightseeing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

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About the area

Located in Rome, this bed & breakfast is in the city centre. Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via del Corso and Via Veneto. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours, cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Rome travel guide
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Roma, Lazio

What's nearby

  • Piazza del Popolo and the street Cola di Rienzo
    Via Cola di Rienzo
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
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    Vatican Museums
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Peter's Square
    St. Peter's Square
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Peter's Basilica
    St. Peter's Basilica
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sistine Chapel
    Sistine Chapel
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Rome Valle Aurelia Station
    2 min drive
  • Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station
    3 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Il Ciociaro
    2 min walk
  • Klu Pizza Club
    2 min walk
  • HFC
    2 min walk
  • Novecentotredici
    2 min walk

About this property

For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite

Bed & breakfast near Vatican Museums
Close to Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Square, For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite provides free breakfast, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An electric car charging station, a lift and books
  • Concierge services and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and printers.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and showers
  • Fridges, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Things to do

  • Books

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Note from host: E' possibile fumare nel giardino.
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Printer
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
E' possibile fumare nel giardino.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT058091C1PNVHJOUS

We should mention

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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite located?

Located in Prati, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Via Cola di Rienzo and Vatican Museums. St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel are also within 15 minutes. Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station and Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Reviews

For My Friends B&B -Vatican - Starfish Suite: Room bath en-suite Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hosts that are so generous. They left soft drinks and snacks in the refrigerator, a couple of beers, juice boxes and plenty of water. The room was wonderful and there was a large assortment of soaps and toiletries provided. We really felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

For My Friends bnb

Our stay with Matilde was wonderful. She bent over backwards to make sure we enjoyed our stay and the accommodations were clean and very comfortable. I would highly recommend Matilde and her BnB to anyone looking for accommodation in downtown Rome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melody h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rome away from home.

We loved our stay here. The place was wonderful, the people very friendly and welcoming. It is located next to a coffee shop that is amazing! Located very close to Vatican city, the local neighborhoods are so much fun to explore. Close to so many places, easy to get to and from. We would certainly stay here again when we come back to Rome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Hostess for our First Trip to Rome

Matilde was such a thoughtful host! She thinks of every detail. We loved her binder full of recommendations, maps, etc. The apartment was cozy and comfortable. It was the perfect place to come back to after a long day of exploring Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mimi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Unfortunately the building was covered with scaffolding which made it appear to be vacant, the interior lobby could also get some attention. Otherwise the location walking distance to the Vatican City and subway were very convenient. A second unfortunate experience for me was the closure of the subway at night forcing me to take a taxi from Termini and overpayng for the ride.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I feel so lucky to have 'stumbled on Matilde and her lovely B & B. Matilde thinks of EVERYTHING. She is responsive and quick to follow through. The property is spotless, and Matilde can be seen working to keep it so. She is so kind and gregarious. We loved the location which is so convenient to the Vatican and its wonders. Staying at this property made us feel like a real part of Rome, and not just tourists. Although it is old, that is part of its charm. It is not the Hyatt or Marriott, it is superior to these commercial ventures. We LOVED it, and we were enchanted by Matilde. She was very accommodating and supplied all necessary instructions. Would do it again and again. Thank you, Grazie Matilde!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Location Close to the Things You Need in Rome

The space was tight for three, especially our daughter who had to bend down in the loft which has a very low ceiling, but it was clean, comfortable and in a perfect location for getting to everything inside the Vatican Walls. So many of the areas in Rome are packed with crowds and noise, but For My Friends B&B was a quiet, despite being so close to the hub of Catholic history. Equally beneficial is having a Metro station (Octaviano) three blocks away. That made access to many of the other sights like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon just minutes away via the subways serving Rome. Matilde went out of her way to help with some special needs, like picking up tickets for an audience with the Pope. It's hard to put a value on service like that when it gives you an opportunity like we had in the attached photo.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Nice place. Good location.

Cozy and clean place for a stay in Rome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay for Vatican

Matilda was fantastic for our stay to visit the Vatican and the Sistine chapel. She also was extremely helpful when we had difficulty getting a taxi and getting to the train station. Terrific stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot!

We had a wonderful stay here. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to Vatican

Lovely, clean room with easy access to Vatican and Rome attractions. Easy check-in and check-out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but clean

Lovely rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita K M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Taste of city life

Lovely setting in an old building with character and charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our First Time in Rome

Provided great comfort. A home away from home. Thank you for your accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rome trip

We found that it was easy to walk anywhere we needed to. It was super close to the Vatican and about a 30 minute walk to Trevi fountain. The place was beautiful and had everything you would need. We loved it and would go back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Fantastic place to stay! Friendly easy to reach owner! Walking distance to Vatican City! One block from the subway! Mini split AC. We loved our stay here and will be returning when I get another chance to visit Rome!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

"The place was more than ...

"The place was more than beautiful, it was clean, quite and the overall atmosphere was perfect. Our host , Matilde, was very nice and helped us with everything."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place!

We had a great stay in the Starfish suite. Matilde is the best! Our room was super clean and the perfect size for four people. It’s location was ideal for using the metro to get around Rome. Thank you Matilde!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayden Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property Near a Metro

Property was great! Matilde was very helpful checking in and left clear directions on how to get there. She even left a couple cold drinks for us in the fridge after our long journey from the airport. Would definitely stay again next time in Rome. Only downside was building was getting a facelift at the timebut it did not disturb us at all, and there were no other issues as a result.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente

Muy acogedor, cómodo, tranquilo, facilidad de desplazamiento en transporte público, servicios muy cercanos, lindo lugar, cuando vuelva a Roma será mi primera y única opción
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Very clean and cozy unit.

Our stay at Matilde's "For My Friend's B&B" exceeded expectations. Matilde is a wonderful host and was very attentive to our needs. She went the extra mile to assist us, where other B&Bs do not. The location is convenient to train and bus and a short walk to Vatican City. Our family highly recommends that you stay here for an enjoyable visit to Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

4/10 Poor

Alejandra R.

Not as advertised

Be aware that as a bed and breakfast it is just that-- a bed with breakfast off-site. --There were reviews of friendly staff helping with luggage, however there was no staff while we were there, just the host working in the office across our room. --When I booked the place I had counted three adults and a child. I provided the ages including the baby (fifth person), however when we arrived the host said the child was a fourth adult and she "made an exception" and waived the extra person fee. --The bathroom is not private, it is in the hall outside of the room. We were the only guests staying so we had no other people around which was nice, but we didn't feel too comfortable leaving our things in the bathroom, etc. --The breakfast was included, however it was not in the "living room" area that you see in the pictures, we had to walk to a coffee bar at the end of the street to cash in our coffee and croissant coupon. --There is no swimming pool in the building as it is advertised in the VRBO website (or swimming pool near-by). We had been travelling for a few weeks before arriving in Rome and with a young family we were excited to dip in the pool for a little bit to cool off from the 35+ degree weather. The layout is just like the pictures, the building is really old so it smells as such. --The vatican is about a ten-fifteen minute walk, but if you're thinking about being close to the attractions it is not worth it or family friendly-- and on a sidetone review for Rome, if you are travelling with more than four people (even if the fifth is a baby) taxi's will refuse to take you anywhere. If you curve your expectations, or do not have a young family this might be the place for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

"Mathilde nous a accueill...

"Mathilde nous a accueilli de manière très sympathique et agréable. Très prévenante, elle nous a conseillé dans nos visites. La chambre qu''elle nous a préparée était très belle, propre et chaleureuse. Le quartier est calme. L''appartement est bien situé. Il permet de découvrir le centre de Rome à pied ou en métro (arrêt à 250 m). Nous recommandons cette chambre d''hôtes."
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe P.

La camera corrisponde esa...

La camera corrisponde esattamente a quanto rappresentato nelle foto e nel sito della proprietaria. L'abbiamo trovata molto confortevole, di recentissima ristrutturazione, arredata con gusto e dotata di un ampio bagno personale. All'arrivo abbiamo riscontrato un buon livello di pulizia e l'accoglienza è stata molto cortese. La proprietaria si è sempre mostrata disponibile nei ns. confronti fornendoci anche molti consigli utili al ns. soggiorno. L'alloggio è situato nei pressi della fermata della metro e a due passi dal vaticano. Ottimo quindi per visitare al meglio la città. Consigliamo fortemente l'alloggio a chi volesse passare qualche giorno nella capitale.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NANDAO Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025