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Sotto la Cupola Guest House

Beaux Arts Rome bed & breakfast connected to a shopping center, steps from Il Presepe dei Netturbini

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Basic Triple Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Point of interest
View from property
Superior Triple Room | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Free minibar items
LCD TV
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Renovated in 2013
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Triple Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe

Basic Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Via Cardinal Agliardi 15, Rome, RM, 165

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sistine Chapel - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Bambino Gesu Hospital - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Vatican Museums - 11 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rome San Pietro Station - 5 min walk
  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 15 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bono Bottega Nostrana - San Pietro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Papa Rex - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Goose - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bondolfi Boncaffe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capitan Cono - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sotto la Cupola Guest House

Bed & breakfast near St. Peter's Square
Located close to Il Presepe dei Netturbini and Paul VI Audience Hall, Sotto la Cupola Guest House provides a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception, and a terrace. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this bed & breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Limo/town car service, bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Sotto la Cupola Guest House include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and free stocked minibars, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and communal kitchens

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Romanian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 25 per night)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Highchair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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 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 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 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
Check-in hours are from noon to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 5.0 per day

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 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 7)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 25 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 25 per night (164 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and midnight
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and 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
Property Registration Number IT058091C2ENSOKESB

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 information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Is Sotto la Cupola Guest House pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Self parking is available for EUR 25 per day.

What time is check-in at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM–midnight for a fee.

What time is check-out at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Sotto la Cupola Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Sotto la Cupola Guest House located?

Located in Vatican, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Paul VI Audience Hall, Il Presepe dei Netturbini, and Palace of Justice. Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Catherine and St. Peter's Square are also within 10 minutes. Rome San Pietro Station is only a 5-minute walk and Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

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Sotto la Cupola Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 188 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice staying at this B&B. We really enjoyed the place and location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the stay!! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosendo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities to make it an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zulfiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff & service so good
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location ,,reasonable price,, Emilia was very accommodating ,, assisting us with check-in /out process and transport to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maria Corazon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the small kitchen and free breakfast, the room was spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the Vatican and other places of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Milvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Allen

Disliked: Staff & service
There was no staff to help with any problems like faulty AC or transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for a week with our two kids. The site says laundry available it is not. There’s an in room washer but it’s against a local law to use. We were told to go to the basement which has a code that also does not work. The tub leaks water all over the bathroom. There is black mold on the tile. The furniture looks like it’s from a garage sale. Breakfast is a croissant, juice, yourgert an corn flakes. There is construction above our room the whole time we were there. Be prepared to wake up at 8am daily. We asked Expedia for a partial refund on our room which has to go through the manager of the room. We were denied anything back for the many inconveniences this place had. To note: we have stayed all over the world and the pictures on this site are of the city it self not what the hotel really represents. The girl who cleans the room and stocks it is very sweet. You will see her doing all the work. Fabrizio is the manager and will not work with you on the inconveniences. They own Individual rooms local residents also own some. We’ve stayed in Rome many times and we will not be back to this property and will tell our relatives that come to visit not to stay.

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Magda

Disliked: Cleanliness

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..
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Vilmarie

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Krystel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024