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Star Of Rome

A 3-star bed and breakfast with 27 rooms, a 7.4 guest rating from 1009 reviews and a position within 3 km of Vatican City.

  • A 7.4 guest rating from 1009 reviews
  • Within 3 km of Vatican City
  • Rooms from £79; breakfast and staff praised in guest reviews
7.4 Very good 1009 reviews Booking.com 7.4 · 1009 reviews

About

Star Of Rome

Star Of Rome is a 3-star bed and breakfast at Piazza Pio XI 78 in Rome, with 27 rooms and a guest rating of 7.4 from 1009 reviews. The property is described as being within 3 km of Vatican City, with Wi-Fi throughout plus parking, a safe deposit box, concierge services and a paid airport shuttle among the listed facilities.

Guest reviews keep returning to the same strengths: a breakfast spread that includes pastries, rooms with generous bathrooms and terraces or patios, and a location close to metro, bus and the centre of Rome. The room lineup covers double, triple and standard quadruple configurations, and the amenities list includes air conditioning, soundproofed rooms, minibars, tea and coffee facilities and allergy-free rooms.

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Staff earns the highest named rating — Staff scores 8, the strongest of the named rating categories, and guest reviews describe supportive, attentive staff and a friendly owner.
  • Breakfast is a recurring highlight — Guest reviews mention a broad breakfast spread, a continental breakfast with latte and cheese, and pastries they rated the best of their time in Italy.
  • Rooms with space and outdoor touches — Guests highlight large bathrooms, terraces, balconies and patios, and the available room types include double, triple and standard quadruple rooms.
  • Practical base for getting around — The hotel is within 3 km of Vatican City, and reviews note close access to metro and bus routes, the centre of Rome, and Roma bus lines for Fiumicino airport.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Value is the lowest named rating — Value scores 7.0, below Rooms (7.5), Service (7.3) and General (7.3), with a starting rate of £79.
  • Check-in and check-out slots are fixed — Check-in runs from 12:00 to 20:00 and check-out from 08:00 to 11:00, leaving little flexibility for early arrivals or late departures.
  • No pets allowed — The policy explicitly forbids pets, and the property is also entirely no-smoking.
  • No restaurant listed — The property is described as a bed and breakfast, and while in-room breakfast and packed lunches are offered, the amenities list doesn't include a restaurant or evening dining.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Internet & Parking

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking

Check-in & Concierge

  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Paid airport shuttle

Food & Drink

  • Coffee shop
  • In-room breakfast
  • Packed lunches

In-Room Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parquet floor
  • Allergy-free rooms

Housekeeping & Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Barber shop
  • Fax/Photocopying

Family & Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Safety & Policies

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Outdoor & Common Areas

  • Garden furniture

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.4
Very good 1009 reviews

Guest-rated 7.4/10 from 1,009 reviews

Booking.com · 7.4 · 1009 reviews
7.4Verified guest

“The breakfast spread offered a broad array of treats.”

7.4Verified guest

“The rooms had large bathrooms.”

7.4Verified guest

“This is a fairly standard, pleasant hotel, and the stay was excellent. The rooms were impressive, with large bathrooms, a terrace and big windows. The staff were kind and lovely, and so was the owner.”

7.4Verified guest

“I had a standard quadruple room with a private patio and all the essentials. Central heating, tea and coffee facilities, and a TV were everything I needed. The hotel's location was especially good, close to the shop.”

7.4Verified guest

“The breakfast room was cosy with a charming atmosphere, and the hotel was close to public transport. Staff were supportive and attentive throughout.”

7.4Verified guest

“We had an awesome stay that met our requirements and would happily have stayed longer. The property was fairly clean and perfect.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Vatican City: The hotel sits within 3 km of Vatican City, the clearest landmark given in the property description.

Getting around: Guest reviews describe the hotel as very close to metro and bus stops, with Roma bus lines noted as useful for Fiumicino airport.

Rome centre: Several reviews note easy access to the centre of Rome, and the property is located in the Lazio region.

Piazza Pio XI 78, Rome, Lazio, 00165, Italy

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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 12:00-20:00
Check-out
By 08:00-11:00
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
27 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 12:00 to 20:00 and check-out is from 08:00 to 11:00. VIP and express check-in/out options are listed.

Is breakfast included?

The rate details don't specify whether breakfast is included, but the property lists in-room breakfast and packed lunches. Guest reviews describe a continental breakfast with latte and cheese.

Does Star Of Rome allow pets?

No. The policy states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking or airport transport?

Parking is listed, and a paid airport shuttle is available. The amenity list gives no further details on parking location or charges.

Is Wi-Fi available?

The property description says Wi-Fi is available throughout; the amenity list specifies free Wi-Fi in public areas.

The bottom line

Star Of Rome is a straightforward 3-star B&B with a well-regarded staff, a breakfast guests remember and practical transport links to Vatican City and Rome; the trade-offs are a modest value score, a fixed check-in window and no pets.

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