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Capricci Romani

A central Rome stay praised for quiet, modern rooms and hospitality that makes guests feel looked after.

  • A five-minute walk to the Vatican
  • Rooms, service and staff all rated 9.1 by guests
  • Breakfast with real Italian espresso and fresh pastries
8.8 Great 666 reviews Booking.com 8.8 · 666 reviews

About

Capricci Romani

Capricci Romani sits on Via di Porta Castello in central Rome. Guests describe the location as an excellent base: the Vatican is about five minutes away on foot and Piazza Navona is an easy walk. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and rooms span an Economy Double, a Deluxe Room, and Deluxe Triple and Quadruple arrangements.

The service is personal and small in scale. Reviewers highlight helpful maps and guidebooks, a guest computer, and breakfast with real Italian espresso, fresh pastries, juice and yogurt. Rooms are described as clean, modern and quiet, with air conditioning, heating, mini-bar and tea and coffee facilities.

  • 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

4 reasons to book
  • Location is the first thing guests praise. — The Vatican is about a five-minute walk away and Piazza Navona is within easy walking distance, making the hotel a practical base for sightseeing.
  • Hospitality goes beyond the expected. — Guests single out the owner and staff for warmth and helpfulness, from detailed arrival directions and marked-up city maps to help arranging onward accommodation when the hotel was full.
  • Rooms are modern, quiet and well equipped. — With a 9.1 guest rating for Rooms, the accommodation includes air conditioning, heating, mini-bar, tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi across the property.
  • Breakfast is a genuine highlight. — Reviewers mention real Italian espresso, cappuccino, fresh pastries, juice and yogurt, and note the hosts still serve breakfast after the official 08:00–10:00 window.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Check-in is limited to a three-hour window. — Arrivals are only accepted from 15:00 to 18:00, so travel plans need to be timed carefully.
  • Check-out is early at 10:00. — The morning deadline is shorter than at many hotels and leaves little time for a relaxed start.
  • Pets are not allowed. — The no-pets policy applies across the property.
  • Comfort is the lowest-scoring category. — At 8.3 it is still a solid score, but it trails the hotel's 9.1 ratings for Rooms, Service and Staff.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

Deluxe Room

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed

Deluxe Triple Room

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

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

Internet & business

  • Wi-Fi
  • Fax/Photocopying

Check-in & luggage

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box

In-room comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Ironing facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

Bathroom & toiletries

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Common areas

  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Lift

Family

  • Cots

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Paid airport shuttle

Safety & house rules

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

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.8
Great 666 reviews

Guest-rated 8.8/10 from 666 reviews

Booking.com · 8.8 · 666 reviews
8.8Verified guest

“The location near the bus stops was marvellous. Breakfast was very good, especially the proper Italian espresso and cappuccino, and the whole team was wonderfully friendly.”

8.8Verified guest

“The breakfast of coffee and pastries was enough; the rooms were modern, quiet and nicely decorated, each with a private bathroom. The location was excellent, with Piazza Navona an easy walk away.”

8.8Verified guest

“For a bed and breakfast it offers service you'd expect from a five-star hotel. The room had air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom, plus useful extras such as maps, guidebooks, magazines and a guest internet point. Breakfast is officially 08:00–10:00, but the hosts happily serve it later. Comfortable beds, spotless and roomy accommodation. A real find in Rome and easy to recommend.”

8.8Verified guest

“The hospitality of the owner and the excellent service stood out.”

8.8Verified guest

“The staff were genuinely good, the room was lovely, and pastries arrived fresh every day.”

8.8Verified guest

“Guests can use a computer, which was very helpful.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Rome: The hotel sits on Via di Porta Castello in central Rome. Guest reviews in Rome average 8.7, just below Capricci Romani's 8.8.

Around the hotel: The Vatican is about a five-minute walk away, and Piazza Navona is within easy walking distance, according to reviewers.

Getting around: Guests mention nearby bus stops, and the hotel lists a paid airport shuttle for transfers.

Via Di Porta Castello 33, Rome, Lazio, 00193, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 15:00-18:00
Check-out
By 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

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

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

Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00, and check-out is by 10:00.

Does Capricci Romani allow pets?

No. No pets are allowed on site.

What do guests say about breakfast?

They describe a continental breakfast with real Italian espresso, cappuccino, fresh pastries, juice and yogurt. One guest noted the hosts served breakfast after the official 08:00–10:00 window.

How far is the Vatican?

About a five-minute walk, according to guest reviews. Piazza Navona is also within easy walking distance.

The bottom line

With an 8.8 rating across 666 reviews, Capricci Romani earns its place as a well-liked central Rome choice. Between the generous hospitality, quiet rooms and the short walk to the Vatican, the main thing to plan for is the compact check-in and check-out window.

8.8The short version

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