Tibullo Guesthouse

Hotel Description

So I stumbled across Tibullo Guesthouse during one of those last-minute Rome trips, and honestly? It turned out to be one of those happy accidents that makes you feel like you actually know the city. The place sits on Via Tibullo in Prati – which, if you’re not familiar with Rome’s neighborhoods, is basically where actual Romans live instead of where tourists get herded around. You know that feeling when you’re walking down a residential street and suddenly realize you haven’t heard someone speaking English in twenty minutes? That’s Prati.

The guesthouse itself has this lived-in elegance that’s hard to fake. I mean, it’s definitely polished enough for the four-star rating, but there’s something refreshingly un-fussy about it. The owner (or maybe it was the manager – Italian family businesses blur those lines) actually remembered my name by the second day, which never happens at those massive hotels near the Colosseum. The rooms are what you’d expect from a thoughtfully renovated Roman building – high ceilings, decent Wi-Fi, and thankfully, air conditioning that actually works during those brutal August afternoons. Fair warning though: like most places in this part of the city, the walls aren’t exactly soundproof, but honestly the neighborhood is quiet enough that it’s rarely an issue.

Here’s what I really loved about staying here – you’re maybe a twelve-minute walk from St. Peter’s, but you’re also surrounded by the kind of neighborhood spots that make you feel like you’ve got some secret local knowledge. There’s this tiny alimentari around the corner where the owner will slice prosciutto paper-thin while arguing with his friend about football, and the morning routine of grabbing coffee and cornetti from the bar next door becomes this little ritual. The metro stop at Lepanto is close enough when you need to get across town quickly, but honestly, some of my best Rome discoveries happened just wandering the tree-lined streets around here. Plus – and this is crucial if you’re driving – parking isn’t the nightmare it is in Centro Storico. Not easy, mind you, but not impossible either.

What really clinched it for me was the breakfast situation. Instead of those sad hotel buffets with stale pastries, they work with a café practically next door, so you get actual Roman breakfast – proper espresso, fresh cornetti, maybe some maritozzo if you’re lucky. It’s one of those small touches that shows someone’s actually thinking about the guest experience instead of just checking boxes. The 8.6 rating makes sense when you add it all up – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but it nails the stuff that actually matters when you’re trying to experience the city like something other than a tourist checklist.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $138. Double or Twin Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $173. Triple Room with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Sweet and large room for an incredible price – Isabella from United States – 14 June 2025 (10/10)

  The sweetest staff, kind about check in time, very available for any questions, great location very close to St. Peter’s and many delicious restaurants and gelato places, was able to leave my luggage for a little after check out which was so very helpful, coffee machine always available and free, very comfortable and large bed. Nice windows in the bedroom!
  
  What could be improved: Slightly thin walls but great respect from fellow guests regarding quiet hours so it was not a problem at all 🙂

• Good stay in Rome – Argelia from Mexico – 12 June 2025 (9/10)

  Location. It’s close to main attractions. Beds are quite comfortable, the staff is amazing, altough she couldn’t speak english nor spanish she tried her best to explain what we needed to know.
  
  What could be improved: Lights in room were dim and small shower, but for what I’ve read almost all accomodations in rome are like this.

• Made our stay in Rome even more unforgettable <3 – Julia from United Kingdom – 10 March 2025 (10/10)

  The location was PERFECT, the staff were the sweetest people, as a couple we felt very safe in their hands! Even though with some staff we didn’t share the same language everything was explained perfectly and communicated clearly, If we ever come back to Rome we would definitely stay here again, i highly recommend❤️
  
  What could be improved: As it is a guest house its not a very „private” room if you are a couple, but it was still very lovely and safe!

• Very good – Uttley from United Kingdom – 23 January 2025 (8/10)

  Lovely staff and good location.

• Superb – Maurizio from Italy – 19 January 2025 (9/10)

  Staff super disponibile

• Exceptional – Nikolai from Switzerland – 9 December 2024 (10/10)

  we really liked the place, but the best thing was their staff they were super friendly and helpful.

• really enjoyed my stay😊 – Harvey from United Kingdom – 18 September 2024 (9/10)

  very friendly staff, hotel was very cosy and welcoming vibes. very close to the vatican and about 30 minutes walking to some of the other big sight seeing attractions

• Great and enjoyable stay in Rome – Janet from United Kingdom – 9 September 2024 (8/10)

  We were happy with our stay because of:
  Very friendly and helpful staff in the B&B
  Strategic location
  Well-functioning air conditioner
  Free coffee and hot drinks
  Flexible and easy check-in
  
  What could be improved: The water heater was sometimes working and sometimes not working.

• The stay was comfortable, the reception was great and manager was fantastic! – Otha from United States – 14 August 2024 (9/10)

  The location was great for me, close to Vatican, resturants ,shopping, small fridge in room.
  
  What could be improved: Door in bathroom connected to adjacent room, ventilation poor

• Lovely staff – Rona from United Kingdom – 15 July 2024 (8/10)

  The room was fine and the staff were lovely.
  Quite a walk to the collesum etc. very handy for Vatican city. We were there when it was very hot and walking to and from the station with cases was difficult.
  
  What could be improved: One of our nights it was noisy with other guests late on at night.

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