A guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with air-conditioned suites and apartments featuring their own kitchen, free WiFi and excellent metro connections.
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Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 900 metres from Ponte Lungo metro station and a short distance from the Colosseum.
The property offers three types of accommodation designed for different needs: from the 35 sqm Deluxe Family Suite, with flexible bed configurations for families of up to 4 people, to apartments with their own kitchen and city views, ideal for longer stays or larger groups. Every unit is air-conditioned and includes a refrigerator, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV with streaming services, while the private bathroom always comes with a bidet and toiletries.
General services include free WiFi throughout the property, private check-in, luggage storage and an airport shuttle on request, useful for those arriving from Ciampino or Fiumicino airports. Located in the lively San Giovanni district, well connected by metro and rail, Domus Augustea is a practical base for both couples and families visiting Rome, just steps from restaurants, historic cafés and the city centre’s main archaeological sites.
Domus Augustea offers three accommodation options ranging from the compact family suite to the larger apartment, suitable for both couples and larger groups. All units are air-conditioned, with a private bathroom with bidet, flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar and coffee maker or electric kettle, as well as a view of the city or points of interest in the neighbourhood.
The Deluxe Family Suite offers 35 sqm and modular beds to accommodate up to four people, while the Deluxe Apartment with 1 Bedroom adds a full kitchen and washing machine for more independent stays. The Apartment Suite, the most spacious at 80 sqm spread over two separate bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms, is designed for larger families or small groups looking for more privacy and shared space.
At 35 sqm, the Deluxe Family Suite is the most compact option among those offered, but it provides flexible bed configurations suited to both families with children and small groups of friends. It has a private entrance, air conditioning, minibar, coffee maker and a view of the city or points of interest in the neighbourhood. The private bathroom comes complete with a bidet and hairdryer.
Larger than the Deluxe Family Suite, this 45 sqm apartment stands out for its full kitchen with hob, oven and refrigerator, ideal for those who want to cook independently. It also has a washing machine, private entrance and city view, along with the usual bathroom with shower and bidet. A practical choice for longer stays.
The Apartment Suite is the most spacious accommodation type in the property, with 80 sqm spread over two separate bedrooms, a living room and two bathrooms with shower and bidet, designed to host up to 8 people. Compared to the other units, it offers greater privacy thanks to the division of spaces, as well as a full kitchen, washing machine and minibar.
Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and rooms also designed for larger families, with the option to request a car park with valet parking service and an airport shuttle.
General services include private check-in and check-out, luggage storage, trouser press and 24-hour security with CCTV and an in-room safe. Every unit has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and streaming services such as Netflix, as well as a stable internet connection.
Each room also includes an electric kettle or coffee maker, minibar, refrigerator, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, for a practical stay, especially for those seeking greater independence thanks to the full kitchens available in the apartments.
The property is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the most authentic and lived-in areas of Rome, just steps from Porta Maggiore and the large square of the same name. The street, lined with neighbourhood shops, historic coffee roasters such as Torrefazione Borgna and small restaurants such as Miss Pizza just 50 metres away, offers a more residential atmosphere compared to the tourist centre, while remaining extremely close to the capital’s main landmarks.
Getting around is made easy by several metro stations within 600 metres, including Lodi metro station (450 m) and Re di Roma metro station (550 m), as well as Roma Tuscolana railway station (450 m). The Colosseum is 2.4 km away, the Roman Forum 3.2 km, and Piazza di Spagna about 4 km: distances that can be comfortably covered by metro in just a few minutes. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 9 km away, while Fiumicino is 21 km away, both reachable by shuttle on request.
The district is a good base for exploring Rome on foot or by public transport: from Porta Maggiore, 1 km away, it’s easy to reach the Domus Aurea (2.3 km) and the Palatine Hill (2.8 km), while the nearby Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 1.5 km away, houses one of the most important basilicas in Christianity. In the evening, the area offers traditional trattorias and casual spots frequented mainly by locals, ideal for those who want to experience the city away from the more touristy routes.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.8) and the location (9.6), highly rated by couples. Services and comfort also score high (9.6), while cleanliness stands at 9.5. The value for money remains solid at 9.3.
No, Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites does not accept pets during the stay.
Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites does not include breakfast in the stay; however, every room is equipped with a coffee maker or electric kettle, and the apartments also have a full kitchen.
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Yes, Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites offers a paid airport shuttle on request, useful for those arriving from Ciampino or Fiumicino airports.
Yes, the Deluxe Apartment with 1 Bedroom and the Apartment Suite at Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites have a full kitchen with hob, oven and refrigerator; the Deluxe Family Suite, however, does not include a kitchen.
Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites offers a car park with valet parking service, not included free of charge in the stay.
The Colosseum is about 2.4 km from Domus Augustea – San Giovanni Sunset Suites, while the nearest metro station, Lodi metro station, is just 450 metres away.
