Raphael Rooms (with baby)
How Baby-Friendly is Raphael Rooms?
What makes it 63% Baby-Friendly: Free baby entry, lifts, nursing room, and changing tables help, but stroller folding on stairs, long walking loop, and crowding during naps challenge parents and infants.
Positives:
- Family facilities: Free nursing room, baby-changing tables and high chairs in cafes along the route.
- Complimentary baby entry: Babies under 6 enter free with an adult ticket.
Challenges:
- Stairs to reach rooms: Multiple flights with no stroller ramps—prepare to fold and carry your stroller.
- Narrow corridors: Limited space slows progress; plan for extra time with baby.
What is Raphael Rooms?
- A suite of four adjoining rooms in the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, commissioned by Pope Julius II in the early 1500s
- Home to extensive fresco cycles painted by Raphael and his studio between 1508 and 1524
- A cornerstone of the Roman High Renaissance, standing alongside Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes
What is so special about Raphael Rooms for with baby?
- Free baby entry and stroller cloakroom
- On-route changing tables and nursing room
- Key frescoes: School of Athens and The Fire in the Borgo
- Family-friendly audio guide on AmuseApp
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
Why 1-2 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to view all four fresco halls at a baby-friendly pace with breaks.
Baby-Friendly Activities in Raphael Rooms
Spot the School of Athens:
In the Signatura Hall, find Raphael’s masterpiece depicting philosophers.
Tip: Fold stroller in cloakroom and use a baby carrier to climb the stairs.
Admire The Fire in the Borgo:
See the dramatic fresco in the final room on the west end.
Tip: Narrow stairs require a folded stroller—carry baby in front carrier here.
Use the family audio guide:
Download the AmuseApp family tour for age-friendly stories and highlights.
Tip: Bring a headphone splitter or small speaker to share audio with your partner.
How to Make the Most of Your Visit to Raphael Rooms
- Use the museum map: Locate the cloakroom and family facilities before entering to save time.
- Arrive early: Enter at opening to enjoy quieter halls and easier stroller navigation.
Reviews of Raphael Rooms
Mirjam Felicetti
We stayed at Raphaels Room Roma for one night and the experience was overall positive. The property is located very close to the Vatican, perfect location for those who want to visit St. Peter's and the Vatican Museums on foot. The self check-in was simple and convenient. It has a beautiful courtyard with a garden, really nice to relax after a day of sightseeing in the city. The room was very cl...
Anna Maria
Perfect location, close to Vatican Museums, rooms are clean and have all you need to travel. I definitely recommend.
Ryan Bastiansz
It was a brilliant experience. Value for money indeed. Cleanliness, comfort, convenience were all at its highest. Walking distance to the Ottaviano metro station which gives you quick and easy access to all tourists attractions the city has to offer. Vatican city is just 5 minutes walk away. You would find Plenty of supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies etc. around the block... "Julio" was very...
Sergey Yakovenko
Хороший дворик внутри дома. Комнаты небольшие, выходят на шумный проспект, реально шумный, окна спасают, но не полностью. Хозяин устроил скандал из-за 5 минут при чек-ауте - будьте внимательны ко времени выезда 🤣 P.S. Dear owner. I carefully checked timing for that day - I admit we missed your message day before about leaving at 10.00 sharp and I insist that we had to leave your apartment at 10....
Desislava Eftimova
Couldn't recomment enough! The place has great location - 5min walk to the vatican city. There are many restaurants, bars and stores nearby. We had breakfast included - at a cafe right across the street which consisted of a coffee and a croissant. Would definitely recommend the place to others visiting Rome.
When is the best time to visit Raphael Rooms (Rome, Italy)?
Visit at opening (9:00 AM) in spring and summer to avoid heat and crowds. Avoid the last-Sunday free entry—halls get very crowded with families.
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Typical Budget for a Family of 3 (2 Adults + 1 Baby)
| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Adult tickets (x2) | EUR 34 |
| Baby ticket | EUR 0 |
| Cloakroom/stroller storage | EUR 0 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 34 |
Note: All prices are indicative and may vary. Please check directly with the venue for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
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Map of Raphael Rooms
Address: Via Leone IV, 38, 00192 Roma RM, Italy
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