Sotto la Cupola Guest House

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Basic Triple Room | Room service - dining
Superior Triple Room | Down comforters, pillowtop beds, free minibar, in-room safe
Property entrance
Interior detail
Superior Triple Room | Living area | LCD TV

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Via Cardinal Agliardi 15, Rome, RM, 00165
  • Place, St. Peter's Basilica
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Peter's Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sistine Chapel
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Economy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Basic Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Rome

Located in Vatican, Sotto la Cupola Guest House is adjacent to Il Presepe dei Netturbini and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Paul VI Audience Hall. This 5-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has in-room conveniences like free minibar items, espresso makers, and LCD TVs. Centrally located in Rome, the B&B is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Russian Orthodox Church of Saint Catherine and St. Peter's Square.

What's nearby

  • Paul VI Audience Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Governor's Palace of the Vatican City State - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • St. Peter's Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sistine Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rome San Pietro Station - 5 min walk
  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 16 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pausa Caffè-Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bono Bottega Nostrana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Homebaked Grandma’s Kitchen II - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Feffo Caffe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Pizzeria Come Va - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sotto la Cupola Guest House

Sotto la Cupola Guest House features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. If you drive, self parking is EUR 25 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 25 per vehicle one-way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
LCD TVs come with digital channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Pillowtop beds sport down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Free minibar items, stovetops, and espresso makers are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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)

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 will receive an email with 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
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in hours are from noon to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 20 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • 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 these 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-7:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number IT058091C2ENSOKESB

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your 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 free cancellation available at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Sotto la Cupola Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sotto la Cupola Guest House on Jun 4, 2026 start from $137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do within easy reach of Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

This bed & breakfast is situated in Vatican within a short 12-minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica and also 7 minutes on foot from St. Peter's Square. You'll also find Sistine Chapel and Castel Sant'Angelo less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Yes, secured parking is offered for EUR 25 per day.

Does Sotto la Cupola Guest House include a casino on the premises?

No, Sotto la Cupola Guest House doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this bed & breakfast include champagne service, a down comforter, and an espresso maker.

Are there hot tubs at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does Sotto la Cupola Guest House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sotto la Cupola Guest House offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Sotto la Cupola Guest House allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Sotto la Cupola Guest House for a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

The closest major airport to Sotto la Cupola Guest House is Ciampino Airport (CIA), which is 21.2 mi away (46 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO), which is located 17.6 mi away (37-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sotto la Cupola Guest House?

Yes, some guestrooms at Sotto la Cupola Guest House offer a balcony and may feature courtyard views.

Sotto la Cupola Guest House Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 190 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area, great staff and great place stay for visiting Rome. The staff took good care of us. They also allowed us to check in early. Got to rest after a long flight to Rome. The staff took care of everything we needed help with including transpoting us to and from the airport and somewhere elase. Thank you Saya, Mr. B and everyone. You made us feel like home.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Traveled with family
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.

4/10 Poor

Allen

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Patrick

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Florangel, Richmond

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente opcion
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

8/10 Good

Milvie, Lorton

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

6/10 Okay

Magda

Traveled with family
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

Hector

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Zulfiya, Cheltenham

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Camilo

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Traveled with family
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

Kirsten, Lethbridge

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

8/10 Good

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was very helpful and placed fresh pastries, yogurt, juice and coffee every morning. The shower was just a trickle so hard to have a decent wash after our long flight. There was some confusion at check in with the previous renter, his stuff was still in the room when we got there, the room had been cleaned but it was a bit weird. He met us with the keys and removed his stuff but we felt odd.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

edwin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with partner
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

Feng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Maria Corazon

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

Virginia

Traveled with partner
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