You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Cardinal Hotel St. Peter. To check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates sign in.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to book dates, stay dates and other available deals.
About this property
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter is 2 km from the Vatican, and offers views of Saint Peter's Basilica from most rooms and its summer panoramic terrace with hot tubs. The property also features an outdoor pool, free outdoor parking, and a garage.
All air-conditioned, the rooms are equipped with a minibar, and an interactive flat-screen TV with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Some rooms have a balcony with views of the basilica in the distance. Free WiFi is available.
An American buffet breakfast is served daily in the welcoming breakfast room of Cardinal Hotel St. Peter. During spring and summer it can be enjoyed out on the terrace. Guests can enjoy discounted rates on the restaurant's à la carte menu which offers a range of Italian dishes.
The hotel is located next to Villa Pamphili, Rome's largest park. The public bus 881 offers links into Rome city centre. Baldo Degli Ubaldi Metro Station on line A is a 20-minute walk away.
Please select one or more options you want to book
Check for Genius discounts
Sign in to see if deals at this property are available for your book date or stay dates
Limited supply in Rome for your dates:
9 four-star hotels like this are already unavailable on our site
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.6
Value for money
7.3
Location
7.7
Free WiFi
7.9
Low score for Rome
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
Natalia
Ireland
“Best choice ever. Walking dictance to Vatican 20min. Or close to public transport. Really good budget hotel. Has pool. So great choice for family becouse you can realax by the pool befor or after exploting Rome. Nice view from the roof tarrace....”
G
Gavin
United Kingdom
“Excellent spacious place in great location very friendly staff great pool, nice terrace on the roof with tubs”
M
Matyas
Hungary
“Breakfast is amazing! I just loved that!!! The pool is also nice, sunbeds and sunscreens provided a nice experience. Loved the balcony of the room, which looked at St Peter basilica.”
Y
Yuliia
Germany
“The reception staff were very attentive and polite. We had an issue with the air conditioning, and within 10 minutes everything was fixed. Excellent service!”
V
Vilijam
Switzerland
“The staff was very friendly. We felt very comfortable in the room and we loved the pool.”
E
Evelyn
New Zealand
“Breakfast was good. The pool was good but very busy.”
Katie
United Kingdom
“The pool area was great especially after a day in Rome very relaxing.”
A
Anja
United Kingdom
“Perfect location , lovely staff, restaurant food was beautiful”
S
Suzana
Romania
“I am not for the first time at this hotel and I may say that it is a good hotel,with kind staff.
My room was nice,and quiet.
From the hotel you can reach the centre very easily, whether by bus,which is close to the hotel,or on foot in 15 minutes.”
A
Antonakis
Cyprus
“Located in very quiet green area. Beautiful view from the window. Stuff is very friendly and helpful. We really enjoy our stay.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Ristorante Villa Doria
Cuisine
Italian
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Cardinal Hotel St. Peter takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 45 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
The rooftop bar, the outdoor swimming pool and the hot tubs are available between 1 May and 31 October. These facilities are open from 09:00 until 19:00, weather permitting.
The airport shuttle is available upon reservation and at extra costs.
Please note that parking is for cars only.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Outdoor swimming pool is closed from Wed 1 Oct 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
Hot tub/Jacuzzi is closed from Wed 1 Oct 2025 until Thu 30 Apr 2026
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
Ireland“Best choice ever. Walking dictance to Vatican 20min. Or close to public transport. Really good budget hotel. Has pool. So great choice for family becouse you can realax by the pool befor or after exploting Rome. Nice view from the roof tarrace....”
United Kingdom“Excellent spacious place in great location very friendly staff great pool, nice terrace on the roof with tubs”
Hungary“Breakfast is amazing! I just loved that!!! The pool is also nice, sunbeds and sunscreens provided a nice experience. Loved the balcony of the room, which looked at St Peter basilica.”
Germany“The reception staff were very attentive and polite. We had an issue with the air conditioning, and within 10 minutes everything was fixed. Excellent service!”
Switzerland“The staff was very friendly. We felt very comfortable in the room and we loved the pool.”
New Zealand“Breakfast was good. The pool was good but very busy.”
Romania“I am not for the first time at this hotel and I may say that it is a good hotel,with kind staff. My room was nice,and quiet. From the hotel you can reach the centre very easily, whether by bus,which is close to the hotel,or on foot in 15 minutes.”
Cyprus“Located in very quiet green area. Beautiful view from the window. Stuff is very friendly and helpful. We really enjoy our stay.”
