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Il Plancton

Guesthouse in Rome, a short walk to Castel Sant'Angelo

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Terrace/patio
Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | Desk, free WiFi
Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Room amenity

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax) | Desk, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 pax)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room | Desk, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Desk, free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
43 Via Crescenzio, 43, Rome, 00193

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 20 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 46 min drive

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

Guesthouse near Castel Sant'Angelo
Close to St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums, Il Plancton provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Il Plancton offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and limited housekeeping

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is 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

Is Il Plancton pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Il Plancton?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Il Plancton?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Plancton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Il Plancton provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Il Plancton located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Via Cola di Rienzo, Castel Sant'Angelo, and St. Peter's Square. Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica are also within 15 minutes. Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station is 10 minutes.

Il Plancton Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 36 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy all night. Slept on 1/2 hr. because of various people getting up or moving around.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, perfect for a couple days!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

NELSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Juliana was a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Abdul Rahman

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Dave, United States

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

magdalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy
Modest but very clean and cozy. Kind and helpful hosts. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

CHOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lothar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Ross

Traveled with group
They should have a sign that said where the hotel is.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ingrid Miroslaba

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matheus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena ubicación y ambiente
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Emplacement au top (10 min à pied du Vatican) Auberge de jeunesse sympa Mais mauvaise organisation sur la fin !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019