Double Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Alessandrino
A compact 3-star in Rome's Vaticano Prati district, about 25 minutes' walk from Janiculum Terrace and close to San Pietro station.
- Close to Vatican City and San Pietro station
- Rooms from £39
- Paid shuttle to Ciampino airport and bicycle rentals
7.8
Very good
850 reviews
Booking.com 7.8 · 850 reviews
About
Hotel Alessandrino
Hotel Alessandrino is a compact 3-star on Via Clemente Alessandrino 9, in Rome's Vaticano Prati district. It sits 20 km from Ciampino airport and offers a paid shuttle service, with bicycle rentals also listed. Guests describe the Vatican and San Pietro station as easy to reach from the hotel.
The rooms are straightforward: each has a shower, heating and air conditioning, and the family, triple and single rooms add a balcony. On site there's a terrace, garden area, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, tea and coffee facilities and a welcome drink. With a 7.8 guest score from 850 reviews, it reads as a practical, no-frills choice.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Genuinely good value — Rooms start from £39, and guests singled out the price as a strong point. The price-and-service score of 7 is the hotel's highest in guest ratings.
- Easy access to the Vatican — The hotel sits in the Vaticano Prati district, and guests repeatedly mention how simple it is to reach the Vatican, with San Pietro station and bus stops close by.
- Helpful, welcoming staff — Several reviews note that staff were friendly, helpful and gave knowledgeable advice on local attractions. A 24-hour reception and tours/ticket assistance back this up.
- Comfortable, practical rooms — Guests described the rooms as comfortable and clean, and every room includes a shower, heating and air conditioning. Family, triple and single rooms add a balcony.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Dining is the weakest area — The hotel's dining score in guest ratings is 5, the lowest of the four categories. One five-night guest noted the continental breakfast unexpectedly included eggs and found the American coffee with warm milk good most days.
- Rooms are simple, not polished — The aggregate score for rooms and cleanliness is 6, below the hotel's overall 7.8. Individual reviews were often positive, but the category score suggests standards are modest.
- Location suits Vatican-focused trips — Guests praised the position for the Vatican, but at least one noted it was less convenient for other sites around Rome. The location score of 6 reflects that.
- Check-in ends at 23:59 and pets aren't allowed — The check-in window is 14:00 to 23:59, so late arrivals need to plan around it, and the hotel doesn't accept pets.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Family Room
- 3 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Hotel services
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/-out
- VIP check-in/-out
- Luggage storage
- Key access
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Safe deposit box
- Lift
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Shower
- Balcony (family, triple and single rooms)
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
Food & drink
- Welcome drink
- Vending machines
Outdoor & leisure
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Garden furniture
- Leisure/TV room
Safety & policies
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
Transport
- Paid shuttle service
- Bicycle rentals
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.8/10 from 850 reviews
Booking.com · 7.8 · 850 reviews
7.8Verified guest“The location was good, even excellent, set on a hilltop. Pizzeria Grecco Enjoy, about 1 km away, was a nice surprise.”
7.8Verified guest“The king room had central heating, a multi-channel TV and a study table. The bathroom was spotless, with a roll-in shower that drained well. The staff were especially helpful and very amiable at all times.”
7.8Verified guest“The hotel is very compact, and the Vatican is easy to reach.”
7.8Verified guest“I had a very, very good first night and am glad I chose it. The location was handy for restaurants and bars close to the hotel.”
7.8Verified guest“The room was comfortable and the location convenient. Staff gave knowledgeable help with local attractions, and the hotel's proximity to the Vatican made exploring the area easy.”
7.8Verified guest“The location was excellent for Vatican City, though not as good for the other sites we wanted to see. Breakfast included eggs, which we didn't expect from a continental breakfast, and the American coffee with warm milk was pretty good most days. We stayed five nights.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican City and St Peter's: Guests found Vatican City and St Peter's Cathedral easy to reach from the hotel, with San Pietro station also close by.
Janiculum Terrace: The hotel lists Janiculum Terrace as a natural sight about 25 minutes' walk away.
Ciampino Airport: Ciampino airport is 20 km from the hotel, and a paid shuttle service is available.
Via Clemente Alessandrino 9, Rome, Lazio, 00165, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 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
- 26 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in and check-out at Hotel Alessandrino?
Check-in is between 14:00 and 23:59. Check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Alessandrino?
No. Pets are not allowed at this hotel.
Does Hotel Alessandrino offer an airport shuttle?
Yes. The hotel lists a paid shuttle service, and it is 20 km from Ciampino airport.
Is Hotel Alessandrino close to the Vatican?
The hotel is in the Vaticano Prati district, and guests say the Vatican is easy to reach, with San Pietro station nearby.
The bottom line
A sensible budget pick for travellers who want to be near the Vatican. Keep expectations in line with the price: breakfast is modest, rooms are simple, and the location works best for a Vatican-focused stay.
7.8Practical base for Vatican trips
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