Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 33 min drive
Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 6 min walk
Rome San Pietro Station - 19 min walk
Rome Appiano Station - 21 min walk
Valle Aurelia Station - 7 min walk
Cipro Station - 8 min walk
Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 15 min walk
Airport pick-up service
Restaurants
La Siciliana - 4 min walk
Il Treppio - 2 min walk
Da Sora Gina - 3 min walk
Hanabi Ristorante Giapponese - 4 min walk
Alice Pizza Ammiragli - 3 min walk
About this property
Relais Clivo Vaticano
When you stay at Relais Clivo Vaticano, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Piazza Navona and Castel Sant'Angelo. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition. Public transportation is just a short walk: Valle Aurelia Station is 7 minutes and Cipro Station is 8 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Italian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's breakfast is served at a nearby bar, located 250 meters away.
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
No alcohol served onsite
Property amenities
What to do
Pool table
Services
Virtual front desk
Facilities
Built in 1901
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
Communal living room
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Heated floors
Freshen up
Bidet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Meal delivery service
More
Mobile key entry
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
A damage deposit of EUR 500 will be collected before check-in
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 158 per vehicle (roundtrip)
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from October 15 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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.
Also known as
Clivo
Relais Clivo
Relais Clivo B&B
Relais Clivo B&B Vaticano
Relais Clivo Vaticano
Relais Clivo Vaticano B&B
Relais Clivo Vaticano Rome
Relais Clivo Vaticano Bed & breakfast
Relais Clivo Vaticano Bed & breakfast Rome
Frequently asked questions
Is Relais Clivo Vaticano currently open?
This property is closed from October 15 2024 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Relais Clivo Vaticano?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Relais Clivo Vaticano?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 158 per vehicle roundtrip.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Relais Clivo Vaticano?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Relais Clivo Vaticano and nearby?
Relais Clivo Vaticano has a garden.
What's the area around Relais Clivo Vaticano like?
Relais Clivo Vaticano is in Municipio I, a short 7-minute walk from Valle Aurelia Station and 13 minutes' walk from Vatican Museums.
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2024
Exactly as expected -- very clean, great location, especially if you're going to visit the Vatican. Would stay here again and will recommend to friends and family.
Verified traveler
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2022
An Excellent Stay
An excellent stay at an excellent hotel, a 10-15 minute metro journey away from any site you would want to see in Rome, and even closer to the Vatican.
Francesco is a wonderful host and took care of any needs / requests. He has great patience with any language barrier and provides a range of excellent and simple breakfast options each morning.
The room and bathroom had the upmost hygiene and cleanliness and could not be faulted. All appliances such as the airconditioning and hair dryer worked perfectly with no issues, and I could not fault really anything about this stay - highly recommended!
Niall
Niall, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 4, 2020
Very quite and security was very good. Location for the Vatican and local shopping was great.
Verified traveler
7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 15, 2019
Good room and price
It was hard to find but once found no problems at all. Helpful staff and very comfortable bed and room/bath
Doug
Doug, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 11, 2019
Very pleasant
Very good. Staff very helpful, pleasant and accommodating. We were very pleased with all of them
J A
J A, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 23, 2019
Terrible location. Had to walk up or down 1.5 blocks of steps to reach it. Very difficult with luggage. There was no sound proofing; therefore, it was very noisy. Dogs barking as well as noise from other guests were always present. The mattress had springs which jabbed into you, making sleeping difficult. Overall, this property was not a hotel. It was a guesthouse.
Verified traveler
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 20, 2019
Poor directions to the location ! As the property is located up a steep staircase this is a big problem. When checking out we used the property’s cab service as we were told they would help us with the luggage; the morning of departure we were given our receipt and a notice that “begged” us to meet the cab on the street. No help with baggage, There are easily 100 steps. A cab charges 45 euro for a ride; the hotel charged 60. Would appreciate transparency in the pricing; here is what a cab charges, this is what we charge, then honor your advertised services. There is no full time service desk, no frig, microwave, ice and a charge for breakfast.
FT
FT, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Sep 23, 2019
The admission was inaccurate when first signing in. People should be wary of the detailed deposit, expect a significant hold on your account. We have been mosquito bitten throughout our stay there as well.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2019
Parking was expensive and a 15 minute walk.
Lots of stairs to get to the property, so people that have any difficulties physically should not book this
Absolutely no tolerance for late check in.
Air conditioner did not work.
It is relatively close to the Vatican and the metro
Within waking distance
D
D, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 31, 2019
Great location 7 min walk to Vatican Museum
15 min walk to Metro.
Verified traveler
3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2019
Great B&B near Vatican
It’s a very nice B&B near Vatican. Before I booked it I was worried about the stairs and car parking; but it was easy to reach, just few stairs, and there was a street car parking space, €4 per day. The villa has a very nice garden, the stuff was so kind and helpful. The walls between rooms were actually thin but it was still very quiet during our stay. It’s in a very good location to visit most of the touristic attractions. I would certainly stay there again.
Bilal
Bilal, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 21, 2019
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 6, 2019
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2019
The Long Weekend
The only critizism we have is there should be a mini fridge in the bedroom & a water filling station to fill water bottles, the walk to the hotel is very step so the least that can be done is to have a standpipe close at hand to have a drink of wather.
Owen
Owen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2019
Didnt love the bathroom facilities.. No proper room for stand up shower,handheld
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Jun 4, 2019
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 25, 2019
The hotel is clean and pretty modern. The reception girl was friendly and very helpful. She carried our luggage up and down on very steep staircases. We appreciate her kindness!
But we shouldn't book this hotel at all. I mean there was no warning that one has to climb a pretty high mountain to get to the hotel. Besides, our room was on the upper floor and the hotel has no elevator. Instead it has a very steep staircase inside and very high and steep steps outside to reach rooms on the 2nd floor. And there was no luggage room on the 1st floor where we could leave our suitcases.
Both my husband and I are over 75, so we would never book such a hotel.
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
May 23, 2019
Very noisey room and exploitative transfer costs!!
The Hotel needs sound proofing, you can hear the complete conversations of the people next door..and it is not that the other residents are noisey, rather there is only a very thin partition between rooms which means you are disturbed throughout the night with people moving around, flushing the toilet, having a shower or entering and leaving their room - it is brutal!! It is really a shame as the villa itself, the gardens and the room was lovely but it was totally spoiled by the noise factor as you simply cannot get a night of undisturbed sleep. Ironically the room had a wall mounted tv which you simply could not use due to the disturbance you would be causing to the other guests.
Additionally BEWARE if you are unable to check in during appointed hours. If you are unable to do this depending upon your arrival time you have no option other than to use the villa’s pick up from the airport and you will be landed with a very hefty bill for €79 + nearly 30% tax so instead of an airport transfer cost of approximately €25 you will be landed with a bill in excess of €100 which is utterly outrageous and complete exploitation of your circumstances. The alternative advised is to book somewhere else for your first night and check in the following day...customer service?? Not in my book
Kim
Kim, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 14, 2019
It was a very nice place but no mini fridge or trash can in the room! Otherwise it was great!
Verified traveler
2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 3, 2019
Steps for days.... Doesn’t disclose all details until payment is made. Location is good though except for all the steps
Anonymous
Anonymous, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2019
Romantic hide away
This was an amazing place to stay as we're the staff we will be going back.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2019
Great place to stay in Rome
Excellent hotel Nothing was too much trouble and so close to everything
David
David, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 29, 2018
Very enjoyable. The lady on reception was very helpful
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2018
A small and quiet B&B within close distance to the walls of the Vatican. Everyone was friendly and we were made to feel very welcome, our room was the perfect size, a very comfortable bed, good air conditioning and a very nice bathroom. We also found the Relais to be very quiet. It's a little way from the centre of Rome, but is only 10 minutes or so walk from the nearest Metro station which takes you quickly into Rome.