Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Magna Cura
Six rooms in a residential slice of Rome's Vaticano Prati district, within a 15-minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica and close to metro and train links.
- 15-minute walk to St. Peter's Basilica
- Quiet residential area near metro and train station
- Rooms and staff both score 9.1
8.7
Great
621 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 621 reviews
About
Magna Cura
Magna Cura is a six-room bed and breakfast in Rome's Vaticano Prati district, a residential corner that reviewers describe as quiet and pleasantly local. The property has a garden area, a lift and a small, personal feel, and its own description places St. Peter's Basilica about a 15-minute stroll away.
Rooms come with air conditioning, heating, tea and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Guest scores back up the on-the-ground impression: an 8.7 overall from 621 reviews, with room and staff categories both at 9.1. The main practical note is the check-in window from 13:30 to 18:00, so arrival plans need to allow for it.
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Lift
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
- Housekeeping
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Rooms are a genuine highlight. — Guests repeatedly describe clean, spacious rooms with comfortable beds and useful extras, and the category score backs that up.
- Staff make a strong impression. — The staff category is the joint-highest score alongside rooms, and many reviews single out the team for being friendly, helpful and attentive.
- Quiet location with good connections. — The residential street keeps things peaceful, while the metro and train station are close enough for easy city travel and airport connections.
- Solid value for the level of comfort. — Reviewers mention fair prices, and several note the room quality is better than expected for the rate.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Fixed check-in window — Arrivals are only accepted between 13:30 and 18:00, so late flights or long day trips need planning. Reviewers note that staff are willing to accommodate, but the window remains a constraint.
- Most central sights aren't a walk — St Peter's is the exception; guests say the rest of the tourist trail is best reached by metro, which is simple but adds time.
- Small scale limits flexibility — With only six rooms, availability is naturally limited and there are fewer extras than larger hotels offer. The trade-off is a quieter, more personal stay.
- Pets are not allowed — The property's policy is no pets on site.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Elegant Room
- 1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Economy Double Room
- 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed
Standard Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
Elegant Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
- Balcony
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Property & facilities
- Lift
- Garden area
- Key access
- Housekeeping
- Fire extinguishers
In-room comforts
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
Services & activities
- Fax/Photocopying
- Children's play area
- Tennis court
Policies
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 621 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 621 reviews
8.7Verified guest“Handy spot with easy reach of airport trains. The room had central heating, a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities, and looked out over a garden.”
8.7Verified guest“A thoroughly enjoyable stay. The staff were friendly, the location was excellent for the sights, and we loved having tea and coffee in the room. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was generously sized, and the hotel sat close to metro stops, bus stops, the airport route and the Vatican.”
8.7Verified guest“Breakfast had a broad spread of treats, and the staff could not have been more accommodating. The room was bright, with a balcony and access to a kitchen, and the location made it a short walk to most places we wanted to visit.”
8.7Verified guest“We booked a balcony room and found the location handy for the Vatican, the centre and Castel Sant'Angelo.”
8.7Verified guest“Lots of attractions and restaurants were within easy reach, and it was excellent to see hearing-accessible rooms with a kitchen and balcony — genuinely inclusive for all guests.”
8.7Verified guest“An excellent stay from start to finish. The location suited us perfectly, just a short walk from the metro, and the room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Being in a residential district gave it a proper local feel. Staff looked after us well, warning us about a bus strike and waiting for a late check-in. Breakfast was modest but included a good coffee. I'd recommend it for the cleanliness, helpfulness and convenience.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Vaticano Prati: Guests describe this as a residential neighbourhood, quiet at night and a more authentic base than the tourist centre. It's not far from the action, but it feels like a local area.
St. Peter's Basilica: The property says the basilica is a 15-minute walk away, making it the main landmark you can reach on foot without transport.
Getting around: The metro and train station are regularly mentioned by reviewers as being nearby, with train links to the airport and cheap metro fares across the city.
Via Angelo Emo 147, Rome, Lazio, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 13:30-18:00
- 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
- Property
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are check-in and check-out times at Magna Cura?
Check-in runs from 13:30 to 18:00 and check-out is by 10:00.
Does Magna Cura allow pets?
No. The property states that pets are not allowed on site.
How far is St. Peter's Basilica from Magna Cura?
The property describes it as about a 15-minute walk away.
The bottom line
Magna Cura is a strong pick for travellers who value a clean, quiet room and genuinely helpful staff over grand hotel facilities. Plan around the set check-in window and the location works well for Vatican visits and metro-based touring.
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