Superior Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Residenza Scipioni Luxury B&B
A quiet, eight-room B&B on Via degli Scipioni with high staff ratings, a residential feel, and an easy walk to the Vatican.
- Staff rated 9.6 and service 9.4 across 532 guest reviews
- A residential Roman street close to metro and bus stops
- Breakfast with espresso, savoury options, and a wide spread
8.9
Great
532 reviews
Booking.com 8.9 · 532 reviews
About
Residenza Scipioni Luxury B&B
Residenza Scipioni Luxury B&B is a compact eight-room property on Via degli Scipioni in Rome. It holds an 8.9 guest rating from 532 reviews, with staff scoring 9.6 and rooms 9.4. Guests describe a quiet residential street with a local feel, close to metro and bus stops and a short walk from the Vatican.
Rooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned, with tea and coffee facilities; some face the city and take in views towards St Peter's. Breakfast appears again and again in guest feedback as a highlight—savoury options, espresso and plenty of choice. Check-in is 14:00-23:59 and check-out 04:00-10:00, and pets are not allowed.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- Staff and service are the standout — The staff category sits at 9.6 and service at 9.4. Guests describe a warm, friendly reception team and cite practical help such as printing tickets.
- A quiet base that is still central — Guests repeatedly describe the street as residential and quiet while noting that metro stops, bus stops and the Vatican are within easy reach.
- Breakfast is a genuine highlight — Feedback mentions a wide array of breakfast items, savoury options and espresso served in a calm setting.
- Rooms are comfortable and well rated — Rooms score 9.4, with soundproofing, air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and views of the city or St Peter's from some rooms.
- Intimate eight-room scale — With only eight rooms, the B&B behaves like a guesthouse rather than a large hotel, and lists express and VIP check-in/out to make arrivals simple.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Limited check-in window — Arrival is only accepted between 14:00 and 23:59, and check-out runs 04:00 to 10:00. Anyone landing late in Rome needs to plan around this.
- No pets allowed — The property's policies state that pets are not permitted, which may rule it out for travellers with animals.
- Small property, limited availability — With only eight rooms, availability is inherently limited; booking in advance is sensible.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Small Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- City view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- City view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General & services
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Paid airport shuttle
- Fax/Photocopying
- Key access
- Security
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Parquet floor
Family
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
House rules & safety
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.9/10 from 532 reviews
Booking.com · 8.9 · 532 reviews
8.9Verified guest“The street itself gives this stay its character — Via degli Scipioni has a distinctly local, everyday feel.”
8.9Verified guest“A quiet little place. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom felt luxurious, and the room had tea and coffee equipment plus climate control. Breakfast included a wide assortment of goodies. The position is peaceful and perfect, just next door to Piazza del Popolo, two metro stations, and the airport route via the Leonardo Express from Termini. It is also a residential neighbourhood. Honestly, I have no complaints.”
8.9Verified guest“The setting is central yet quiet, on a residential street, with metro and bus stops close by. Breakfast was savoury and especially good with espresso, and the service was terrific.”
8.9Verified guest“Service was excellent, and there is an authentic restaurant on site. The building is lovely and the rooms are comfortable, with a big bed.”
8.9Verified guest“A superb location with a view of St Peter's Basilica. The rooms are clean, cosy and charming — it felt like home. The staff, including Nestle, were friendly and helpful.”
8.9Verified guest“The location is fantastic, just a short walk from the Vatican, and my room had a beautiful view of St Peter's dome. The accommodation was cosy, modern and clean, with free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Via degli Scipioni: Guests describe the street as residential and local, and the B&B as close to the shopping district.
Vatican: Several guests mention an easy walk to the Vatican and praise views of St Peter's Basilica or its dome from some rooms.
Piazza del Popolo & transport: One guest called Piazza del Popolo 'next door', and metro stops and bus stops are described as close by. For the airport, guests reference the Leonardo Express train from Termini.
Via Degli Scipioni 153, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 04:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 8 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59. Check-out is between 04:00 and 10:00.
Are pets allowed?
No. The property's listed policy is that pets are not allowed.
How far is the Vatican?
Guests describe it as a short walk from the Vatican, and some rooms have a view of St Peter's dome or Basilica.
Does the B&B offer airport transfers?
A paid airport shuttle is listed among the amenities.
What is breakfast like?
Guests describe a wide spread with savoury options and espresso.
Does the property have parking?
Parking is not listed in the property's policies, so plan to use the nearby metro and bus stops.
The bottom line
Residenza Scipioni Luxury B&B earns its strong rating through a dependable combination: high staff and room scores, a quiet residential address, and a breakfast that guests remember. It suits travellers who want personal scale and walking access to the Vatican. The fixed check-in window and no-pets policy are the main things to weigh up.
8.9The bottom line
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