Hotel Paolo II

Hotels
8.9 (1867 reviews)
via Paolo II 3 , Rome , it

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Poor breakfast
Lack of windows

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
The reviews mentioned issues related to being damp and lack of natural light, suggesting below average cleanliness.
Service
9.83
Many reviews praised the staff's friendliness and helpfulness, indicating above average service.
Location
9.87
Multiple reviews highlighted the great location near the Vatican, indicating above average location.
Room Quality
8.32
Several reviews mentioned cramped rooms and issues with views, suggesting below average room quality.
Amenities
8.85
Amenities like breakfast were mentioned as lacking but were still satisfactory for guests.
Value for Money
8.31
Some reviews expressed that the hotel did not provide good value for the price paid.
Food and Beverage
7.86
Comments about poor breakfast quality and lack of variety suggested below average food and beverage options.
Overall Experience
9.33
Despite some drawbacks, most guests had a positive stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:22

Property Description

Historic Charm in Rome
Step into the early 1900s at Hotel Paolo II, nestled in a serene courtyard just a short stroll from the Vatican Museums.

Modern Comforts
Relax in rooms equipped with all the essentials, including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, safe, minibar, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, a 24-hour front desk, and unwind at the lounge bar after a day of exploring Rome's treasures.

To experience the perfect blend of history and modern convenience, book your stay at Hotel Paolo II now.

Important information:

When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: FCO

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1867 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.83
Location: 9.87
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.86
Overall Experience: 9.33
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pickledpitbull Couples Wurtsboro, Mamakating, Sullivan Catskills, Catskill Region, New York
8
Nice Experience
Pros:

This hotel was a nice treat. It's not fancy - more like a B&B. If you're expecting the "grand hotel" experience, this is probably not the place for you.

However, if you prefer a quiet place in the neighborhood that's close to restaurants, the Vatican, and some shopping, then I recommend checking this one out. In full disclosure, the room was not perfect as there were some minor maintenance issues. But everything was clean and the room was a good size for this price point in Rome.

The staff was very accommodating and arranged pickup at the airport as well as a taxi to the train station. The common area is a bit cozy.

An extra shoutout to the staff for sending a forgotten item on to us at our next destination.

2026-07-31 via Tripadvisor
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annamariacY6861VV Couples
10
Nice friendly hotel
Pros:

Location was excellent. Amosphere was quite quiet. Rooms were reasonable could do with a little maintenance,would have been nice to have windows and somewhere to sit outside. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

2026-07-12 via Tripadvisor
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KazW_321 Friends getaway Blackburn, Lancashire, England
6
Pros and cons but an ok stay
Pros:

Decent enough for a short stay with some good points and some negative points.

Perfectly placed for visiting the Vatican although a little bit out of the main centre, which isn’t much of an issue just that it feels a longer distance when walking in high temperatures.

Although we were well aware the only room windows were high up narrow transom type, by our third night the room was starting to feel a little oppressive. The bed wasn’t particularly comfortable nor were the pillows. The bathroom was modern, there was a free safe and a small fridge with a selection of paid mini bar items, plus a couple of complimentary bottles of water.

The air con unit was very noisy and although ear plugs were provided my ears are uncomfortable using them.

Breakfast was very basic but adequate to get you started, but the seating area was tiny.

Despite these points it has to be said all staff were welcoming, friendly and very helpful. The whole hotel appeared clean inside.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Marcelo Broilo couple br
7
Pros:

Localicazao

Cons:

Caro pelo que oferece eu achei

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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francis extended_group fr
7
Difficile de trouver l’hôtel
Pros:

L’emplacement.

Cons:

Accueil

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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JAGAR couple iq
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Socha couple pl
7
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Marcin solo_traveller pl
10
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Patrick couple de
9
Super Hotel in einer einwandfreien Lage
Pros:

Extrem freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, alles sauber, toll eingerichtete Zimmer und eine top Lage mit ca. 5 Gehminuten zum Petersplatz.

Cons:

Einziger Kritikpunkt ist, dass die Zimmer sehr hellhörig sind. Allerdings liegen auch Ohrenstöpsel im Zimmer, wenn es einen zu sehr stört. Für uns war es kein Problem, da das Hotel eh klein ist und dadurch relativ wenig Lärm entsteht.
Das Frühstück war zwar gut, aber klein, hatte jedoch alle elementaren Sachen. Kleiner Verbesserunsvorschlag wäre hier vielleicht noch hin und wieder etwas auszutauschen, bspw andere Kuchen. Wenn man wie wir bspw 5 Nächte da ist dann isst man sonst zwangsläufig jeden Tag das selbe.

Das ist aber alles meckern auf hohem Niveau, das sind nur die Gründe, weshalb wir einen Punkt abziehen und 9/10 geben. Wir würden jederzeit gerne wieder kommen! :)

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Vincent solo_traveller us
9
Enjoyable stay. Staff were excellent. Breakfast was good. Would stay again
Pros:

Location to the Vatican. No more than a 10 minute walk. One short block away from a variety of restaurants and stores.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Q7648GLdavidl Family
10
Lawless family
Pros:

The location of this hotel is ideal. It’s secured in a courtyard so was very safe.the hotel staff were really friendly. Tje hotel had a lovely atmosphere. It was quiet . The rooms were spotless clean and spacious. Very modern. We had everything we needed. The continental breakfast set us up nicely for the day. Great value for money being so central. I would highly recommend this hotel and we will be visiting again.

2026-05-29 via Tripadvisor
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Jürgen solo_traveller de
10
Der richtige Ort für Rom
Pros:

Das Hotel liegt sehr zentral, der Inhaber ist sehr aufmerksam.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Thaddäus couple de
9
Pros:

Sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal, sehr gute Lage, alles zu Fuß erreichbar

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Pia family_with_children fi
10
A lovely, idyllic and peacefull stay near Vatican city and river Tiber, we absolutely loved this.
Pros:

Located in a charming secluded courtyard. No noise at all. The room was actually bigger than in the photos. Bathroom very good, well equipped. Tasty breakfast and nice staff. Perfect!

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Deborah family_with_children br
10
2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Maria Eugenia solo_traveller es
9
Recomendavel.
Pros:

O funcionários são excelentes. A limpeza e roupas de cama e banho de boa qualidade. Bairro residencial, muito proximo ao Vaticano e estação de trem. Restaurantes locais a curta distancia.

Cons:

As janelas do meu quarto eram muito altas, basculadas, então fica tudo muito sem contato com o exterior, embora mantenha boa luminosidade e circulação de ar.

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Salvatore solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Posizione eccellente, anche se difficile trovare parcheggio. Camere perfettamente pulite. Staff eccezionale e disponibile.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Salvatore solo_traveller it
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Koeppinger solo_traveller de
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Deenah solo_traveller ca
7
Pros:

Valentino at reception was a star!

Cons:

Walls were thin. You could hear everything from the corridor and the next room.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee