Guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a stone's throw from the metro and a short walk from the Baths of Caracalla and the Colosseum.
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Domus Altino is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just 500 metres from Re di Roma Metro Station and 900 metres from San Giovanni Metro Station, in a residential area well connected to the historic centre.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms designed for those seeking functionality and order: every room has a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator, safe and flat-screen TV, plus a private bathroom with shower. Room types range from the Standard with single beds to the Superior, larger and also suited to three guests, via the Deluxe with a double or twin configuration. Bed linen and towels are provided in all rooms.
The location is particularly convenient for those visiting Rome without a car: free WiFi is available throughout the property, and the main archaeological sites, including the Colosseum, Domus Aurea and Baths of Caracalla, can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by metro. Couples in particular have rated the location 8.8, appreciating the proximity to public transport and local restaurants.
The rooms at Domus Altino share a sober, functional style, with parquet flooring, air conditioning, a safe and a flat-screen TV in every room. The private bathroom always has a shower, and some room types also offer a bidet and toiletries set. A coffee machine is also provided, handy for those who prefer to set their own pace during their stay in Rome.
The range includes three room types that differ mainly in size and capacity: starting with the Standard Twin/Double Room with Single Beds at 18 sqm, designed for two people, moving up to the Deluxe Double/Twin Room with Single Beds at 21 sqm, and finally the Superior Double/Twin Room with Single Beds, the most spacious at 26 sqm and able to accommodate three guests. All rooms offer the flexibility of choosing between a single-bed configuration or a French double bed, adapting to couples, families or small groups.
The most compact of the available room types, at 18 sqm, ideal for those seeking an essential yet complete solution. It has a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a wardrobe, a safe and parquet flooring, with the option to choose between single beds or a French double bed.
Compared to the Standard, this room offers a few extra square metres (21 sqm) and a private bathroom complete with bidet and toiletries set, in addition to the shower. Here too the bed configuration is flexible between single beds and a French double bed, with air conditioning and a safe included.
The most spacious room type in the property, at 26 sqm, and the only one designed to accommodate up to three people. The private bathroom includes a shower and bidet, while the bed configuration can alternate between a double plus single combination or three separate single beds, useful for families or small groups.
Domus Altino focuses on carefully detailed in-room amenities: every room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, wardrobe, coffee machine, electric kettle, refrigerator and a power outlet near the bed, as well as a desk for those travelling on business.
Overall, the property offers solutions designed for allergy sufferers, with hypoallergenic rooms and entirely non-smoking areas, plus heating, air conditioning, parquet flooring, a safe and key access. Security is ensured by CCTV, fire extinguishers and a smoke alarm.
On the dining front, fruit, wine/champagne and a tea and coffee set are offered, while in terms of technology, flat-screen TVs and an internet connection are available in every room. Free WiFi, available throughout the property, is one of the aspects most appreciated by guests, with a rating of 9.5.
Domus Altino is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest residential areas of Rome, appreciated for its authentic atmosphere and its small bars, gelaterias and family-run trattorias. A short distance from the property are Gelateria Kappadue, 50 metres away, and Trattoria Etruria 39, just 100 metres away, ideal for an informal meal without going too far.
Connections to the rest of the city are quick: Re di Roma Metro Station is 500 metres away, while San Giovanni railway station is 750 metres away. By car or public transport, the historic centre is easily reachable: Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano is about 1 km away, the Baths of Caracalla 1.4 km, and the Colosseum 1.8 km. Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away.
For those visiting Rome on foot, the area is a good starting point for reaching the major archaeological sites: besides the Colosseum, the Domus Aurea (1.8 km) and Palatine Hill (2.1 km) are within walking distance, while heading towards the centre you reach the Imperial Forums (2.6 km) and the Trevi Fountain (3.2 km). The district is also suited to quieter walks amid the greenery of San Sebastiano Park and Villa Osio, both within 1.3 km of the property, a relaxing alternative to the more crowded tourist routes of the centre.
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Guests particularly praise staff helpfulness (9.6) and cleanliness (9.5), followed by excellent comfort (9.3). Free WiFi receives very positive reviews (9.5), while the location, although good (8.8), remains the lowest-rated category.
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No, Domus Altino does not allow guests to travel with pets.
Yes, Domus Altino offers free WiFi throughout the property, a service highly appreciated by guests with a rating of 9.5.
Domus Altino is located about 1.8 km from the Colosseum, easily reachable on foot or within a few minutes by metro.
No, Domus Altino does not have on-site parking.
Check-in at Domus Altino is possible from 15:00 to 22:00, while check-out takes place from 02:00 to 10:00; guests are asked to inform the property of their arrival time in advance.
Domus Altino requires payment in advance by bank transfer before arrival; the property provides the necessary instructions after booking and accepts cash as a payment method on site.
