Boiardo Art House is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with private kitchens, free WiFi and walking distance to the Colosseum and the metro.
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Boiardo Art House is an unclassified guest house located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just 400 metres from San Giovanni metro station.
The property offers two room types, both 30 m² and equipped with a fully-equipped private kitchen, private bathroom with bidet and shower, air conditioning and soundproofing: a larger option designed for families or small groups of up to 4 people, and a more intimate double room for two guests, with separate living and dining areas. All units feature a coffee machine, bed linen and towels, as well as allergy-friendly amenities.
Common facilities include a shared kitchen, a common lounge with TV, free WiFi throughout the property and an airport shuttle service on request, useful for those arriving from Ciampino airport, about 13 km away. The location allows guests to walk to places such as Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, Porta Maggiore and the Domus Aurea, while the Colosseum is just over a kilometre away. A practical choice for visiting Rome without giving up self-contained, well-equipped spaces.
Boiardo Art House offers two room types, both 30 m², designed to provide self-contained spaces in the heart of the San Giovanni district. Each unit has a fully-equipped private kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils, as well as a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer. A coffee machine is available in every room, along with soundproofed walls and bed linen provided by the property.
The main difference lies in the capacity and layout of the spaces: the Large Double Room can accommodate up to 4 people thanks to the extra sofa bed, making it ideal for families or small groups, while the Deluxe Room is designed for two guests and includes separate living and dining areas, with tiled flooring and independent heating.
The Large Double Room is the property’s largest option, with 30 m² of space and the ability to host up to 4 people thanks to the extra-large double bed combined with a sofa bed. It features a private kitchen with hob, oven and refrigerator, a private bathroom with shower and bidet, soundproofed walls and a coffee machine. It’s the ideal choice for families or small groups who want more independence during their stay.
The Deluxe Room is designed for two guests and stands out for its separate living and dining areas, as well as tiled flooring and independent heating. Like the other room type, it offers 30 m² of space, an equipped private kitchen and a bathroom with shower and bidet, but with a single extra-large double bed and a more intimate atmosphere, ideal for a couple.
Boiardo Art House offers guests a wide range of comforts designed for a self-contained stay in Rome. Each room has a private kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils, while the private bathrooms include a shower, bidet and bathrobe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with air conditioning and soundproofing, designed to ensure rest even during the busiest hours of the day.
General facilities include a common lounge with TV, private check-in and check-out, a safe and a shuttle service, including an airport shuttle on request. The property is entirely non-smoking and offers allergy-friendly amenities. Rounding out the offer, fruit and wine are available among the dining services, a small touch that makes the stay more refined.
Boiardo Art House is located in the San Giovanni district, one of Rome’s most authentic and still lesser-known-to-tourists areas, just steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and its famous square, only 100 metres from the property. The district retains a residential character, with neighbourhood shops, historic bakeries such as Sangiò l’Antico Forno right around the corner, and casual spots like Bar Shaker and Primos, perfect for breakfast or a quick meal without going far.
Getting around is easy: San Giovanni metro station is about 400 metres away, while Manzoni station is 300 metres away, both on line A which reaches the historic centre in just a few minutes. San Giovanni railway station is 450 metres away, useful for those arriving by train from outside the city. For those travelling by air, Ciampino airport is about 13 km away and connected via a paid shuttle organised by the property, while Fiumicino is about 20 km away.
For sightseeing, the Colosseum is just over a kilometre on foot, as is the Domus Aurea, known for the frescoes of Nero’s palace, and Palatine Hill, 1.5 km away, the starting point for the archaeological area of the Forums. A short walk away is also Porta Maggiore, one of the best-preserved monuments of the ancient Roman city walls, and the Arch of Constantine, 1.3 km away. In every season, the Nicola Calipari Garden, 700 metres away, offers a green spot for a break, while in the warmer months Roman evenings can be enjoyed among the local venues, open until late.
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Guests of Boiardo Art House particularly appreciate the host’s availability, rated 8.8, and the location, praised with an excellent 9.0. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, while the value for money, though positive, remains the category with the most modest rating among those reviewed.
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No, Boiardo Art House does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Boiardo Art House offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated positively by guests with a score of 8.8.
Yes, all rooms at Boiardo Art House feature a fully-equipped private kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and utensils.
Boiardo Art House is just over 1 km from the Colosseum, easily reachable on foot.
No, Boiardo Art House does not offer parking, but the area is well connected by San Giovanni metro station, only 400 metres away.
Yes, the Large Double Room at Boiardo Art House can accommodate up to 4 people thanks to an extra sofa bed, making it suitable for families or small groups.
