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Il Plancton

A peaceful haven steps from Piazza Navona where travelers can unwind with modern conveniences like in-room WiFi and secure storage for belongings

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Il Plancton guesthouse, near Rome's historic center, offers a smoke-free retreat with a welcoming terrace. Guests love the convenient laundry facilities and charming location. WiFi reaches every room, making it easy to plan the next day's adventures.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

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Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

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Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Yard
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
43 Via Crescenzio, 43, Rome, RM, 00193

What's nearby

  • Castel Sant'Angelo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Via Cola di Rienzo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piazza Navona - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Campo de' Fiori - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pantheon - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 19 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castroni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Roof Garden Les Étoiles - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Locanda di Eugenio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porta Castello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pancia Felice - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Il Plancton

Guesthouse near Vatican Museums
Located close to St. Peter's Basilica and Piazza Navona, Il Plancton provides a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Il Plancton offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Private yards, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; 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 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 5.00 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

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 cash
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

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

Property is also known as

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Il Plancton Rome
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Il Plancton Guesthouse Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is Il Plancton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Il Plancton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Plancton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Il Plancton located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica. Piazza Navona and Pantheon are also within 1 mi (2 km). Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Milizie/Distretto Militare Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Il Plancton Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, perfect for a couple days!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

NELSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Juliana was a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Ross

They should have a sign that said where the hotel is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHOE

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

Great place to stay in Rome

Located just between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo, it's a convenient place to base a trip in Rome. I was able to walk to all parts of the city without a problem and the area has a lot of good places to eat. The apartment was nice with a shared patio area and an iron gate for added security. I woke up early to get around the city before most tourists were out and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee on the patio while listening to the birds singing. Very serene and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vatican a supply of Gods Almighty power. Fantastic trip. Life changing. Any rooms available by the month? I have 750US dollars n looking to stay a year or more. Thx Love to Juiliana and Giovani Love u all The Immaculate Heart of Mary, lives thru me, Kathleen
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every staff is so friendly and willing to help. Location is perfect for sightseeing Vatican and St.Angelo. Although I stayed in a shared room with 6 persons, it was very safe and comfortable. Please be noted you need to check in before 21:00 as they will need to close the building door. Or you will need to make a phone call in case if you will be late. There are plenty of delicatessens and convenience stores nearby which is really helpful for tight budget trip. Not suitable for those who want 3 star hotel cleanliness, in which case you should stay at a 3 star hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy all night. Slept on 1/2 hr. because of various people getting up or moving around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jones

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jones

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ottimo ostello
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sehr zentral, gut erreichbar. Ruhig und sicher.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena ubicación y ambiente
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

I had a reservation for 5 nights at Finestra di Luz, but my plane arrives after 8 pm and the check-in was not possible so late. Then the hotel proposed me to find another hotel just for the first night, and I accepted with gratitude. BUT when I arrived in Roma, Finestra di Luz send me a message to explain that all my nights have been cancelled and that I have to go in another hotel nearby. The problem is that this new hotel was just disgusting: very old, dirty, with no hot water in the morning, deficient wifi, broken coffe machine and least but not last very expansive for this crap (100 euros a night). A real shame!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Emplacement au top (10 min à pied du Vatican) Auberge de jeunesse sympa Mais mauvaise organisation sur la fin !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Shabby but not Chic

Overall the pictures made it seem like a cute tucked away Roman B&B, but instead it was just a dark room tucked in the ground floor of a large apartment complex. It was perfectly clean and central if you’re looking for a bed and shower, this place is perfectly fine for a quick stay. The decor and amenities were definitely shabby, but not chic. I would have liked a more authentic Italian experience personally. The price could have been lower for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Dave, United States

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Let's start with the very few good parts. The guy at the desk named Jason, who's originally from Colombia, is awesome. He is a sincerely friendly guy who did everything he could to make everyone's stay there better, from taking time to offer insider advice about Rome to fixing everything wrong in the room. The hostel is also in a pretty good location. Unfortunately, I can not recommend staying here. The shower flooded every time that someone used it. And I mean flooded, as in overflowing the bathroom floor into the hallway. The bathrooms have no locks. My flight landed three hours late, so I didn't arrive at the hostel until 9pm. The hostel hadn't send me the promised "special instructions", and I did not have an EU phone to call. Finally, a waitress at a nearby restaurant called for me, since there's no front desk. The guy who answered almost didn't let me in, since I didn't arrive before 8pm, a requirement that I was not aware of. He constantly reminded me that if I had arrived 5 minutes later, I would not have been able to enter that night. The internet did not reach our dorm room, so I had to sit outside the office to use it. Even though the two other people in my dorm room were great, it was simply impossible to wake up or go to bed without waking everyone else up, mostly because we had to slam the door to shut it and because of the room's layout. All in all, this place has potential, but I cannot recommend it with so many other options available in Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My expectations were probably a little higher seeing that the descriptions didn't match the accommodations I was given the impression that I would be staying in a small room by myself but ended up in a 3 person dorm with a shared bathroom that was not able to lock. Though my room mates changed during my stay, everyone respected each others privacy and were very friendly. I just needed an affordable place to rest my head while in Rome so this did not bother me as much... after all, this is the backpackers experience. However, I just wished they were more transparent with their description so I knew what to expect. It also would have been nice if the TV worked and the light fixtures should be replaced but the AC worked well and kept the room a great temperature despite the warm weather at the time. The best part was that it was in walking distance to the Vatican and allowed me to see the beauty of Rome without breaking the bank. Now with my expectations in order, I don't mind using the room again for a quick trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Il problema si è avuto a monte, attraverso il sito ho prenotato e pagato (almeno questa era la mia intenzione) due camere e invece per magia ho scoperto di aver prenotato due posti letto. Il sito non indicava on chiarezza che la struttura è un dormitorio condiviso. sono molto delusa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Minkyung

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

위치 좋은 것 같아요

숙박하지 못했지만 깔끔한 것 같아요
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

Great place and QUIET. Rome is loud!

Great place, on the main drag but QUIET and beautiful. Really loved the atmosphere and the beautiful flower vine outside. It was a little bit of a hassle trying to contact the guy 48hrs in advance especially since I did not know how public transportation worked (or how long it took) but it all worked out, as it always does when you travel. Would definatly recommend to a solo or couple. Not a good place for a group of friends or family. There weren't tons of common ares to chill at.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entrance through the garden made it pretty unique, but it is a bit hidden especially with the small sign that has the name of the place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Billig og pent

Hyggelige rom og fantastisk service! Ligger nært til mye turistattraksjoner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness

günstige, ruhige Unterkunft

für Rom und für den günstigen Preis eine recht annehmbare Unterkunft, leider schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen und nur sehr notdürftig instand gehalten, der Zustand auf den Bildern trifft die Realität leider nicht mehr so ganz. Service leider auch so gut wie nicht vorhanden, da der Besitzer nur sehr selten anwesend war, man bekommt zwar Handtücher bei der Anreise, ausgetauscht werden diese allerdings nie. Trotz allem, gute Lage, ca. 10 Gehminuten zum Petersdom bzw. zur Engelsburg, 10 Minuten von der nächsten U-Bahn-Station. Das große Plus ist der Innenhof mit Tisch und Sessel vor jedem Zimmer und vielen Pflanzen und die ruhige Lage. Unser Zimmer war groß und auch das Bad war mit allem ausgestattet. Wir haben ohne Verpflegung gebucht, bei der Ankunft wurde uns ein Frühstück mit Kaffee + Kipferl um EUR 3,-- pro Person oder EUR 6,-- für ein "großes" Frühstück angeboten. Im Umkreis von ca. 5 Gehminuten gibt es aber mehrere Supermärkte und Bars, sodass man auch so problemlos sein Frühstück besorgen kann. Unbedingt vor Anreise Kontakt aufnehmen und sagen wann man kommt, da es keine Rezeption gibt und der Betreiber sonst nicht anwesend ist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

受付の方の対応が親切

入口が分かりづらく少し迷っていたのですが受付の方が見つけて下さりスムーズにチェックイン出来ました。タオルは1日ごとに取り替えて下さるし風呂もバスタブ付きで快適でした。ベッドも寝心地が良く、ぐっすり眠れました。文句なしです！
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy

Modest but very clean and cozy. Kind and helpful hosts. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
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