Hotel Paolo II

3.0 star property
History meets convenience at this Vatican-adjacent hotel where guests can savor local breakfast specialties while planning Vatican City explorations

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Hotel Paolo II sits just steps from the Vatican, offering free in-room WiFi and a welcoming bar. Travelers can fuel up with a buffet breakfast, get assistance booking tours and tickets, or relax with coffee in the lobby. Past visitors consistently praise the attentive staff.
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Room options

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Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Down duvet
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Rome City Centre, a neighborhood in Rome, Hotel Paolo II is near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Borghese and Circus Maximus, while Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico.
Map
via Paolo II, 3, Rome, RM, 00165

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sistine Chapel - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bambino Gesu Hospital - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vatican Museums - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rome San Pietro Station - 4 min walk
  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 14 min walk
  • Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homebaked Grandma’s Kitchen II - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pausa Caffè-Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant La Vittoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Pizzeria Come Va - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Castello - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Paolo II

Hotel near St. Peter's Basilica
Close to Vatican Museums and Campo de' Fiori, Hotel Paolo II provides amenities like a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1900
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 5.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 65.00 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
Property Registration Number IT058091A1UTRMW7GG

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.

Property is also known as

Hotel Paolo II Rome
Paolo II Rome
Paolo II
Hotel Paolo II Rome
Hotel Paolo II Hotel
Hotel Paolo II Hotel Rome

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Paolo II pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Paolo II?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Paolo II?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Hotel Paolo II provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 65.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Paolo II located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica, and Sistine Chapel. Vatican Museums and Piazza Navona are also within 1 mi (2 km). Rome San Pietro Station is only a 4-minute walk and Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Paolo II Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alexandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, all the amenities I needed for my trip, great front staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, close to Vatican. Extremely friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is so convenient. Has everything you need for overnight stay by vatican. Breakfast is simple in small dining room. Love the greenery inside but it does feel kinda stuffy. Valentino was great. We could keep luggage before and after check in. Available crib.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff very convenient location and very clean. Just quite noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

AnnaGloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Hotel was clean and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was a stone's throw away from the Vatican which was good. It was also very close to Pam, a local grocery which was also good. The rooms were clean. Breakfast was served in a tiny room with a few tables. We were a big group of 11 adults so we couldn't have breakfast together unless some of us stand. There were limited choices but the lady who comes to cook breakfast is very accommodating. She surely does her job well! That, I cannot say about some of the staff at the reception. One particularly stood out to me as cold, unkind and not very helpful. The others at the reception were friendly and helpful, even.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great place. Easy check-in. Super close to the vatican and st pedro train station. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location, comfy bed and a friendly staff!

Within walking distance to the Vatican, right on a bus line, with cold air-con, and a comfortable bed.. this hotel is a solid choice. Add in the friendliness of the staff, in particular Oliver, Valentino, and Ella, and we loved the experience. Thanks everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to Vatican & public transportation.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful atmosphere, and a friendly and helpful staff. The rooms were comfortable and well equipped, exceptional service, clean rooms, and great breakfast and good value.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rylie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly from the minute we arrived till we left. Hotel was easily accessible from the train station, and walking to the Vatican took a few minutes. Hotel facilities were well maintained, and we appreciated having the air conditioner for warmer spring days. Beds were comfortable and housekeeping made sure that everything was clean and tidy each of the days we were there. Absolutely recommend if you're doing a religious visit to the Vatican, or just to Rome in general.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the staff were friendly and helpful. Location was perfect and we got to see the Vatican City at night as the area was so safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful location and excellent hotel. Air conditioned and optional breakfast. Staff very friendly and helpful with excellent English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and feeling of security.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel has a very good location for tourist. The restaurants around the area were really good. The staffs were all so nice and the breakfast was really good. The hotel it is inside an apartment building.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and clean. The staff was friendly. The only thing I would change would be a better sign outside the large doors. It would as difficult finding the hotel when the doors were closed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is perfect for those who want a place close to St. Peter’s Basilica. The room was clean & spacious & had very good AC which was a game changer in this August heat. The staff are super friendly as well. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service and great cleaning! Very close to the vatikan city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazingly helpful and kind! Room was nice, AC worked great. Also appreciated how close it was the Vatican. Now it’s in a neighborhood type area but you’re only about 2 blocks from restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was cordial and amicable
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Service

The service was wonderful! The room has everything we needed, and the air conditioning was great. Nice complimentary breakfast in the morning. Very friendly staff. I would come back again if I ever return to Rome.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was close to the train depot. The owner was so kind and very helpful. The room was comfy and available even when we arrived early for our check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023