The Pope's Window

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Suite | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk
Reception
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Business centre
Double Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Via delle Fornaci 44, Rome, RM, 00165
  • Place, St. Peter's Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Peter's Basilica
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sistine Chapel
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Triple Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Pope's Window

Laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include tour/ticket assistance and a front desk safe.
The Pope's Window offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Pope's Window. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Peter's Square. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, laundry facilities and a lift
  • Just a 4-minute walk from St. Peter's Square and 8 minutes on foot from St. Peter's Basilica
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of The Pope's Window, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, laundry facilities, and express check-in. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. The Pope's Window also features room service (during limited hours), express check-out, and a front desk safe.

This 3.5-star Rome bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 9:00 AM and 12:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for EUR 30.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 110 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 9:00 AM and 12:30 AM
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Pope's Window offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Guests are recommended to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT058091B49CQEM5QO
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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The Pope's Window Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 298 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 419 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place :)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay! Spotlessly clean! Steps away from Vatican City!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Close to the Vatican, amazing restaurants nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Liked: Amenities
Good location and spacious room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethel May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zuzell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great except you can hear the pkumbing from the other rooms but nothing too bothersome it was very clean and very close to the St. Peters Basilica. A less than 5 min walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, and very friendly management, highly recommended.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you po .
  Continue to serve and lovable place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
There is no staff when you are at this hotel. Very difficult to park and drop off luggage. Big plus is it is a less than 10 minute walk to the Vatican
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, easy access, kindness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay with a wonderful host! Thank you and I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was very convenient for our stay. The room was very comfortable and property manager Paola was very helpful and extremely responsive !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Francesco is an exelent host
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location near to the Vatican. Helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Couple of days in Rome

This is a great place for a short stay. great location, and Paola was so helpful and provided all the local knowledge and information we needed, she was always available if we needed her assistance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ajit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was very very close to Vatican City and Paola was really helpful and got all the information you need easy to get in and out all good.lots of eateries around with reasonable prices compare to some other places.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Popes Window is
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were very nice and Paola was an excellent host. Very close to Vatican.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Chang

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

Nice place to stay in Rome

Very nice host. The location is very walkable to the Vatican City and there is a bus stop right across the street that goes to city center of Rome. The building is a bit old but the rooms are cleaned everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place! It was quiet and clean! The owner was very friendly and helpful. It’s conveniently located near the Vatican. The taxi stand was just across the street. There are numerous restaurants and bars (coffee shops) within a five minute walk.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication, suggestions, and overall ease! This location had a small elevator that fit 2 people with a bag each. There are a few stairs from the street entrance to the location of the elevator. The bed was very comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service
I guess
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tsubasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I could not find the building immediately but it is inside of a very charming building and very close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Perfect Spot

The spot, room, bed and pillow were perfect. Nice quiet large room. Just a few buildings near the taxi stand.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Contactless check in was explained well, good communication. Very clean room, good value for money. 5 min walk to Vatican City, excellent for exploring the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022