Hotel is right smack on the road to Vatican. Good breakfast place at patisserie across the road 2nd street to the right. Food in Rome rather commercial, not so delighting. Food is better in Tuscany do dont expect too much. Dont shop for souvenirs right in front of the Vatican, coz you will find them for the half the price,... More

U R RIGHT THERE! The hotel Columbus is the ultimate hotel for travel to rome! It is accessible by bus, taxi or by foot. I think its very centrally located & travelling to most of the touristic destinations in Rome from here is very convenient & quick! I chose to stay here as it is at a hands distance from... More

If you are looking for an inexpensive hotel close to the Vatican the Columbus Hotel is the ideal location. The Columbus Hotel built in the 15th Century is the former residence of past Popes and Cardinals. As you come out of the Hotel you are within a 3-5 minute walk of St. Peter's Basilica, the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museum.... More

Pros: -Location: right by Vatican City & Peter's Basilica. -Service: Staff accommodated all our requests with a smile. -Lobby level - you can feel the history of this old building in a nicely decorated ground floor and entryway. Cons: -The rooms. We looked at 3 and each had a musty and/or cigarette smell to them. Carpet and drapes look as... More

I went into this hotel this morning before seeing the Pope, and kindly asked to use the restroom. I expected to be refused, but the clerk at the front desk lead me and my husband to a lovely restroom. Now, if they treat a passerby with such kindness, I am sure any resident would be very happy with the level... More

Really enjoyed our stay at the Columbus. Helpful staff, clean room, stunning building and excellent location as it says, 2 blocks from the Vatican! Bus tours stop 5 mins away, metro station to many of the sights 10 mins walk away. Location allows early entry to the vatican which is a must to beat the queues. Free wifi at hotel... More

Stayed here from April 6-9th. I wanted to see the Pope and receive his blessing on my birthday, April 7th - which I did! Found this hotel through TripAdvisor. As other reviewers have pointed out, this is NOT a modern hotel, with all the mod-cons and comfort that entails. Instead, this place will take you back 400 years - quite... More

My family and I stayed at this hotel for 2 nights in April. The location was great being only 200 feet from St. Peter's Square. The front desk was very helpful and polite. There are many restaurants with a 2 minute walk so you aren't confined to eating at the hotel restaurant only. When you exit the hotel, directly in... More

It was the start of our European holiday and it couldn't have been any more of a perfect beginning to the most memorable holiday to date. If you're looking for a modern, boutique hotel with all the mod cons then this is NOT the place for you. However if you want to stay somewhere with a rich history, unique and... More