At Sotto la Cupola Guest House, near Il Presepe dei Netturbini and Palace of Justice, you can indulge in a free breakfast buffet and unwind at the manager's reception. Explore nearby attractions on a bike rental or stay connected with in-room WiFi; dry cleaning/laundry services are also available for your convenience.
Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
St. Peter's Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
St. Peter's Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Sistine Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 37 min drive
Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 46 min drive
Rome San Pietro Station - 5 min walk
Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 24 min walk
Rome Appiano Station - 29 min walk
Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 16 min walk
Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 20 min walk
Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop - 23 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Pausa Caffè-Lounge - 4 min walk
Bono Bottega Nostrana - 2 min walk
Homebaked Grandma’s Kitchen II - 5 min walk
Feffo Caffe - 5 min walk
Osteria Pizzeria Come Va - 2 min walk
About this property
Sotto la Cupola Guest House
When you stay at Sotto la Cupola Guest House, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Paul VI Audience Hall and Il Presepe dei Netturbini. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and segway rentals/tours, and free perks include buffet breakfast daily and WiFi. Also, St. Peter's Square and Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Catherine are within just a 10-minute walk.
At a glance
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Hotel size
5 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Check-in hours are from noon to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (5 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Secured covered onsite self parking (EUR 25 per day)
Offsite parking within 164 ft (EUR 25 per night)
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Cruise terminal shuttle*
Ferry terminal shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast each morning
Coffee/tea in a common area
Free reception (select days)
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Beaux Arts architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Bathroom emergency pull cord
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Free stocked minibar
Espresso maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Champagne service
Shared kitchen access
Stovetop
Free bottled water
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
Highchair
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
Cruise ship terminal shuttle and ferry terminal shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 5.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Parking
Covered self parking costs EUR 25 per day
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 25 per night (164 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Union Pay
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number IT058091C2ENSOKESB
Also known as
Sotto Cupola Guest House
Sotto Cupola Guest House B&B
Sotto Cupola Guest House B&B Rome
Sotto Cupola Guest House Rome
Sotto La Cupola Hotel
Sotto La Cupola Rome
Sotto la Cupola Guest House Rome
Sotto la Cupola Guest House Bed & breakfast
Sotto la Cupola Guest House Bed & breakfast Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Sotto la Cupola Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sotto la Cupola Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 25 per day.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Sotto la Cupola Guest House?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 25 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sotto la Cupola Guest House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals.
What's the area around Sotto la Cupola Guest House like?
Sotto la Cupola Guest House is in Vatican, a short 5-minute walk from Rome San Pietro Station and 7 minutes' walk from St. Peter's Square.
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Reviews
Sotto la Cupola Guest House Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Free breakfast was a convenient and enjoyable start to the day, with a variety of options including croissants, milk, yogurt, and fruit juices. (5 reviews)
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Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 9, 2023
Great location and nice breakfast
Kirsten
Kirsten, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2023
Ideal location ,,reasonable price,, Emilia was very accommodating ,, assisting us with check-in /out process and transport to the airport
edwin
edwin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2023
Staff & service so good
Zulfiya
Zulfiya, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 17, 2024
Emilia Was great, very friendly and helpful gave us a tour of the property tips where to eat, helped us with arranging a driver to pick us up from the airport and also to drop us off to the airport.
The room was clean, very functional, having free breakfast every morning was very convenient to start our morning definitely Recommend sotto la cupola five star
Hector
Hector, 6-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 25, 2023
Great location
The location is perfect for sites in the center of Rome. It is an older building and the room is very small. Husband was a bit too tall for the bed, but the continental breakfast and service was great. Clean and very secure.
Margaret
Margaret, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 27, 2024
I love how clean the place is and the room looked beautiful. I only hoped they have an elevator to the upper levels especially if guests have heavy luggage to carry. Other than that, I am satisfied especially that the owner was very responsive.
Milvie
Milvie, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 2023
Immediate area of the building appeared a bit “dodgy”. It was however a really short walk to the Vatican and was on a quiet street.
Sara
Sara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2024
Great location and hosts
First time visitor to Rome (and Italy) before we set-off we set-up WhatsApp to communicate which was very helpful! Very convenient location. Just a few minutes walk from Vatican City, we took a taxi into Rome for €15.
Emilia and Fabrizio were great hosts who met us there and were also available to message anytime.
There is a shared kitchen well stocked with breakfast foods and a coffee machine but the chocolate breakfast croissants was unbelievable!
They even allowed us keep our bags there while we visited the Vatican the next morning.
Thanks again
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2024
The accommodation was clean and tidy, the dishes were washed and the room was cleaned every day. The room was small and not as luxurious as in the picture but comfortable. We were served croissants for breakfast every day, there was milk, yogurt and fruit juices. Coffee was served from the Lavazza coffee machine. Please note, this is a three bedroom apartment with shared kitchen facilities and if you book a room you may have neighbors. We felt very comfortable (19 - 23.03.2024) and Emilia was always available for questions via WhatsApp. The location is great, 900m to St. Peter's Square and 9 bus stops to Piazza di Venezzia. The bus stop is a few minutes away. I would recommend this accommodation.
Armando
Armando, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2023
Prior to the arrival, we had private contact with the host. She gave us all of the necessary information, so everything was very clear.
When we got to the apartment, we got a very friendly welcome. She showed us around and explained some things about Rome and sightseeing points. That was very helpful.
Every morning there were fresh pastries and coffee. Very nice!
The only thing that could of made our stay even better was the bathroom. The shower sometimes did not give us hot water. And also there is barely any room to put your bathroom things on, there are no shelves etc in the bathroom.
Otherwise, everything was very clean. Proper bed, which was a treat. And every day the bed was made, when we got home.
So overall, it was a very nice stay!
Krystel
Krystel, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Jul 15, 2024
The red room is beyond livable. We were there for 1 week. the window opens up to your neighbors (no actual view) There was mold around the whole window as well. Bathroom was even worse with mold. Shower was almost black. Towels were never exchanged, we had to grab new ones ourselves. The room in general was not clean, the only thing clean was the sheets. Dust absolutely everywhere, the chair upholstery was falling apart. Don't be fooled by the breakfast. That consists of 2 croissants and thats it. The coffee machine was broken, so that was unusable. This could be an amazing place to stay in Rome, with just a little updating and cleanliness. We ended up resorting to staying out in town as long as we could and leave the room as early as possible. Be prepared to pay a CityTax that Emilia asks you after your stay, and sends you a Sumup or asks for cash to be left in the room. We really tried to like the place because of the location but unfortunately wont be coming back.
Patrick
Patrick, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2022
It was very nice staying at this B&B. We really enjoyed the place and location is perfect
Diana
Diana, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2022
Had all the amenities to make it an enjoyable stay.
Rosendo
Rosendo, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2024
Loved the stay!! Everything was perfect!
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 25, 2023
I like the small kitchen and free breakfast, the room was spacious
Maria Corazon
Maria Corazon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2022
Close to the Vatican and other places of interest.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Excellent area, great staff and great place stay for visiting Rome. The staff took good care of us. They also allowed us to check in early. Got to rest after a long flight to Rome. The staff took care of everything we needed help with including transpoting us to and from the airport and somewhere elase. Thank you Saya, Mr. B and everyone. You made us feel like home.
Keo
Keo, 13-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2022
First of all, the host was super friendly and helpful! She made us espresso upon arrival and talked to us for a while. We loved her! The room was fabulous and had everything we needed. If you want to be close to the Vatican, this is the place for you!
Matthew
Matthew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2022
The room was comfortable, kept clean. Enjoyed the fact there was a full size refrigerator and it was kept with water and other items for us to use. Being from the US the only down fall was that the AC was not cool enough.
Dolores
Dolores, 7-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 21, 2024
There was no staff to help with any problems like faulty AC or transportation.
Allen
Allen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2022
This was our 2nd stay. Location is perfect, hear bells from the Vatican, train station very close, lots of great restaurants, pharmacies, grocery store. Owner arranges taxi service to meet and return to airport. We became ill while in Rome and needed to stay an additional 4 days, Emilia was able to find a room ini the next unit for us, as well as change our airport drop off. Excellent Host , location & service. Each unit is special.Owner is on site & so very helpful. Don’t hesitate to stay here. You won’t be disappointed. We plan to stay with her again.
Virginia
Virginia, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2023
A beautiful older apartment converted into three rooms with a separate bath in each and a shated kitchen. It was a little more of a cramped space than i expected but i was still thinking in North American standards. We didn't really spend a lot of time in our room anyway! Thanks to Amillia for making us feel so welcome! We recommend installing the Whatsup app before you go.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 13, 2024
A place that I would never choose to stay again!
Nice and quiet location is the only good thing about this apartment. Cleanliness was very poor. From the pics you can see the stains on the headboard. Also the couch was particularly dirty that you couldn't sit on. We stayed for three nights and they didn’t change the towels, not even once. Not a great choice unfortunately..
Magda
Magda, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 11, 2023
Wrong advertising
It was so small that you couldn't move around. The shower was even smaller to the point that you couldn't switch from side to side without hitting the door handles and it was supposed to be for 3 people, but had to find another place for the 3rd person because there was only 1 bed.
Camilo
Camilo, 3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2022
Good room and location
The room was beautiful and clean. I didn't realize guests share the kitchen with another room. We didn't eat there so we didn't mind. The room is on the 2nd/3rd floor and we have to haul our luggage all the way up because a lady didn't let us use the elevator. We did use the elevator later. Rome was very hot when we went so we put on the A/C which didn't help because the temperatures are preset and we couldn't change it. The building is located very near the Vatican and St. Peter's Square. Overall, it was a good experience.