I would like to stay at a convent in Rome but my first choice is booked up, Suore di Santa Elisabetta. The one by the Vatican is available but I wasn't sure if that would put me too far away from everything else. I wanted to be able to walk to a few key sites like the piazzas, pantheon or forum. I also wouldn't be a opposed to a reasonable priced bed and breakfast.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Have you checked out santasusanna.org, which is the american parish in Rome? You click on"coming to Rome." and it will give you a list of convents to check out. We usually stay at Santa Maria alle Fornachi, which is near the San Pietro station and about 5 minutes from the Vatican, and (for us) is within 25+ minutes to most of the attractions. You can use Google maps to see if this would work for you. Also, they will schedule a cab for you at 6am to get you to T5 for your flight.
Posted by
OP
Panama City
27 posts
Yes, Santa Maria alle Fornachi is the one that responded to us that they have vacancies. I think I liked the price more than anything else. Are there pretty views from this side of Rome? Are there many attractive common areas in the convent to eat breakfast?
Posted by
Toledo
653 posts
Last summer I stayed at Santa Anna, near the Colosseum, and although breakfast was quite basic (instant coffee and a huge roll), I had a great time due to its location. It's on a small piazza, so ask for a room at the back if you crave quiet. I paid about 50 euro for a single with bath.
Posted by
winston salem, nc, usa
1078 posts
Santa maria is pretty basic(check TripAdvisor.com) however, it does have a very nice breakfast and superb coffee and service.