King Suite
- 1 King-size bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora
A quiet, characterful bed and breakfast in a residential part of Rome, with terrace breakfasts, art-deco rooms, and St. Peter's around five minutes away by car.
- Terrace breakfasts that guests describe as a daily highlight
- Spacious rooms with art deco and art nouveau character
- Quiet residential area, a 10-minute walk from the metro and a 25-minute walk from the Vatican
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Great
356 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 356 reviews
About
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora is a four-star bed and breakfast on Viale Tito Livio 28, in a residential area of Rome. Guests describe a characterful interior: spacious rooms with art deco and art nouveau touches, elegant lighting and mirrors, and a terrace where breakfast is served. Room options run from Double Rooms up to the King Suite, with the Suite layout including a king bed, a double bed and a sofa bed.
Rated 8.0 from 356 guest reviews, the property scores highest for staff (8.9) and rooms (8.6). St. Peter's Basilica is around five minutes away by car, according to the hotel's description, while guests put the Vatican walk at roughly 25 minutes and the metro at 10 minutes. Facilities include a garden, jacuzzi, mini-bar, in-room breakfast, Wi-Fi and pet-friendly policies.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- The terrace breakfast is the highlight — Guests repeatedly mention breakfast on the terrace as one of the best parts of the stay, with fresh, beautifully served food and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Rooms with real character — Spacious rooms, art deco and art nouveau details, beautiful lighting, mirrors and careful attention to detail come up again and again.
- Staff are a clear strong point — Guests describe attentive, helpful staff who serve breakfast with a smile and make guests feel looked after.
- Quiet, residential setting — The B&B sits off a quiet street in a residential area, giving a calmer base while the metro and the Vatican are within walking distance.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Check-in ends at 21:00 — Arrivals are only accepted between 15:00 and 21:00, so a late flight means extra planning. Check-out is also early: 08:00–10:00.
- Comfort lags behind the other scores — The Comfort category is 6.2, well below Rooms (8.6), Service (8.5) and Staff (8.9). It's not a complaint you can trace to a single review, but it suggests a weaker point in the guest experience.
- Not central, despite the residential calm — The B&B is in a quiet residential area, with the Vatican around 25 minutes on foot and the metro 10 minutes away. The description notes St. Peter's is about five minutes by car.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Suite
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed,1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Junior Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Essentials
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
- Pet amenities available
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Fax/Photocopying
- Cots
- In-room breakfast
Room & comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Parquet floor
Outdoor spaces
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Garden area
- Jacuzzi
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 356 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 356 reviews
8Verified guest“Good-looking rooms in a very residential part of central Rome. As always, it was a perfect 10/10 stay.”
8Verified guest“The whole place has an elegant feel to it.”
8Verified guest“The room felt spacious and had beautiful decoration.”
8Verified guest“The terrace served plenty of delightful breakfast dishes.”
8Verified guest“Continental breakfast was simple but fine. Rooms are spacious and Wi-Fi is okay. It's a nice, quiet residential area, about 25 minutes' walk from the Vatican and 10 minutes from the metro.”
8Verified guest“Spacious, beautifully decorated room with elegant art deco touches. Breakfast on the terrace each morning was a highlight, served with a smile in a lovely atmosphere.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vatican: The listing says St. Peter's Basilica is about five minutes away by car. One guest puts the walk to the Vatican at around 25 minutes.
Metro: A guest mentions the metro is about 10 minutes on foot from the B&B.
Altrogiro: A nearby spot mentioned by one guest as a great place to chill out.
Viale Tito Livio 28, Rome, Lazio, 00136, Italy
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 15:00-21:00
- Check-out
- By 08:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 8 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 21:00 and check-out is from 08:00 to 10:00. The 21:00 check-in cut-off matters if you're flying in late.
Is the Vatican within walking distance?
The property's description says St. Peter's Basilica is about five minutes away by car. Guests mention a roughly 25-minute walk to the Vatican and a 10-minute walk to the metro.
Does the hotel allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed, and pet amenities are listed among the facilities.
The bottom line
Contessa Arrivabene Antica Dimora is an easy recommendation for anyone wanting a quiet, characterful base in Rome, with strong rooms, warm staff and a memorable terrace breakfast. The main compromises are the 21:00 check-in cut-off and a location that puts the Vatican a 25-minute walk away.
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