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Il Plancton

Guesthouse within walking distance of Castel Sant'Angelo
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Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | Living area
Triple Room
Terrace/patio
Shared Dormitory, Women only | Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free parking nearby
The price is AU$100
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

Room options

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Shared Dormitory, Men only

Shared Dormitory, Men only

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
43 Via Crescenzio, 43, Rome, 00193

What's nearby

  • Castel Sant'Angelo - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vatican Museums - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Piazza Navona - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pantheon - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 46 min drive
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 20 min walk
  • Rome San Pietro Station - 21 min walk
  • Rome Valle Aurelia Station - 27 min walk
  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station - 10 min walk
  • Milizie/Distretto Militare Tram Stop - 11 min walk
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Castroni - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porta Castello - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porto Fish & Chips - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantiani - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bavarese Franz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Il Plancton

Il Plancton offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's Square. Also, Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are within a 15-minute walk. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is 6 minutes and Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station is 10 minutes.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 5 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • There is no front desk at this property
  • Guests must contact the property for check-in information
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Electric kettle

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 7.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Finestre di Luz Guesthouse Rome
Finestre di Luz Guesthouse
Finestre di Luz Rome
Finestre di Luz
Il Plancton Rome
Le Finestre di Luz
Il Plancton Guesthouse
Il Plancton Guesthouse Rome

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Plancton offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Il Plancton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Il Plancton?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Il Plancton?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Il Plancton?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Il Plancton?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What's the area around Il Plancton like?
Il Plancton is a short 6-minute walk from Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Vatican Museums.

Il Plancton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly, perfect for a couple days!
Victoria, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Juliana was a great host
NELSON, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Abdul Rahman, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Shabby but not Chic
Overall the pictures made it seem like a cute tucked away Roman B&B, but instead it was just a dark room tucked in the ground floor of a large apartment complex. It was perfectly clean and central if you’re looking for a bed and shower, this place is perfectly fine for a quick stay. The decor and amenities were definitely shabby, but not chic. I would have liked a more authentic Italian experience personally. The price could have been lower for what we got.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Let's start with the very few good parts. The guy at the desk named Jason, who's originally from Colombia, is awesome. He is a sincerely friendly guy who did everything he could to make everyone's stay there better, from taking time to offer insider advice about Rome to fixing everything wrong in the room. The hostel is also in a pretty good location. Unfortunately, I can not recommend staying here. The shower flooded every time that someone used it. And I mean flooded, as in overflowing the bathroom floor into the hallway. The bathrooms have no locks. My flight landed three hours late, so I didn't arrive at the hostel until 9pm. The hostel hadn't send me the promised "special instructions", and I did not have an EU phone to call. Finally, a waitress at a nearby restaurant called for me, since there's no front desk. The guy who answered almost didn't let me in, since I didn't arrive before 8pm, a requirement that I was not aware of. He constantly reminded me that if I had arrived 5 minutes later, I would not have been able to enter that night. The internet did not reach our dorm room, so I had to sit outside the office to use it. Even though the two other people in my dorm room were great, it was simply impossible to wake up or go to bed without waking everyone else up, mostly because we had to slam the door to shut it and because of the room's layout. All in all, this place has potential, but I cannot recommend it with so many other options available in Rome.
Dave, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

My expectations were probably a little higher seeing that the descriptions didn't match the accommodations I was given the impression that I would be staying in a small room by myself but ended up in a 3 person dorm with a shared bathroom that was not able to lock. Though my room mates changed during my stay, everyone respected each others privacy and were very friendly. I just needed an affordable place to rest my head while in Rome so this did not bother me as much... after all, this is the backpackers experience. However, I just wished they were more transparent with their description so I knew what to expect. It also would have been nice if the TV worked and the light fixtures should be replaced but the AC worked well and kept the room a great temperature despite the warm weather at the time. The best part was that it was in walking distance to the Vatican and allowed me to see the beauty of Rome without breaking the bank. Now with my expectations in order, I don't mind using the room again for a quick trip.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place and QUIET. Rome is loud!
Great place, on the main drag but QUIET and beautiful. Really loved the atmosphere and the beautiful flower vine outside. It was a little bit of a hassle trying to contact the guy 48hrs in advance especially since I did not know how public transportation worked (or how long it took) but it all worked out, as it always does when you travel. Would definatly recommend to a solo or couple. Not a good place for a group of friends or family. There weren't tons of common ares to chill at.
Nicholas, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The entrance through the garden made it pretty unique, but it is a bit hidden especially with the small sign that has the name of the place.
1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

magdalena, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cozy
Modest but very clean and cozy. Kind and helpful hosts. Great location.
4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Andres was so nice, and let us keep our luggage in the room much past checkout time. The room was very comfortable and spacious. Some reviews mentioned breakfast, which I think has stopped, but Le Finestre di Luz was our favorite place to stay our whole trip.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Rome
Located just between the Vatican and Castel Sant'Angelo, it's a convenient place to base a trip in Rome. I was able to walk to all parts of the city without a problem and the area has a lot of good places to eat. The apartment was nice with a shared patio area and an iron gate for added security. I woke up early to get around the city before most tourists were out and enjoyed a nice cup of coffee on the patio while listening to the birds singing. Very serene and lovely place to stay.
CHOE, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Lothar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

They should have a sign that said where the hotel is.
Ross, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ingrid Miroslaba, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Matheus, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Buena ubicación y ambiente
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

I had a reservation for 5 nights at Finestra di Luz, but my plane arrives after 8 pm and the check-in was not possible so late. Then the hotel proposed me to find another hotel just for the first night, and I accepted with gratitude. BUT when I arrived in Roma, Finestra di Luz send me a message to explain that all my nights have been cancelled and that I have to go in another hotel nearby. The problem is that this new hotel was just disgusting: very old, dirty, with no hot water in the morning, deficient wifi, broken coffe machine and least but not last very expansive for this crap (100 euros a night). A real shame!
5-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

Emplacement au top (10 min à pied du Vatican) Auberge de jeunesse sympa Mais mauvaise organisation sur la fin !
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nathalie, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review