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Cardinal Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to Vatican Museums

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Reception
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Located close to Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, Cardinal Inn provides free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Espresso maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bidet
Espresso maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Vatican, a neighborhood in Rome, Cardinal Inn is near a metro station. Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Borghese. Piazza Navona and Trevi Fountain are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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Via Ostia 28, Rome, RM, 00192

What's nearby

  • Vatican Museums - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Piazza Navona - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pantheon - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Trevi Fountain - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 5 min walk
  • Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 18 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fiorentina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loft - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pescaria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Novecentotredici - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chefpum - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cardinal Inn

Bed & breakfast near Vatican Museums
Located close to St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Navona, Cardinal Inn provides free full breakfast and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Children's books, art supplies, and childcare services
  • Rainfall showers, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 14-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 18 per day); reservations required; discounts available
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to noon

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in 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
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby bar, located 110 yards (100 meters) away.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 55 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 18 per day(656 ft away; open 24 hours)

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

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Cardinal Inn Rome
Cardinal Inn Bed & breakfast
Cardinal Inn Bed & breakfast Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardinal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cardinal Inn?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardinal Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Cardinal Inn provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 55 per vehicle applies.

Where is Cardinal Inn located?

Located in Vatican, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Piazza Navona and Villa Borghese are also within 2 mi (3 km). Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station is only a 5-minute walk and Milizie-Angelico Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

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Cardinal Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ramez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient Great location and staff. Very understanding management and very caring
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked great. Good location to restaurants. Felt very safe as there were 4 locked doors/gates into your room. Pretty quiet location. Nice sized room. Very close to the Vatican.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Súper cerca del Vaticano si vas a ir a visitar los museos y la iglesia de San Pedro muy temprano la recomiendo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super Lage und sehr nette Eigentümerin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alessio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ottima scelta.

Camera molto bella e accogliente. Posizione ottima, vicinissima alla metro.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

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