Air-conditioned guest house in the Ostiense district, a few steps from Marconi metro station and less than 5 km from the Colosseum, with city-view terraces in every room.
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E-Room 42 is a guest house in Rome’s Ostiense district, about 300 metres from Marconi Metro Station and less than a kilometre from Basilica S. Paolo Metro Station.
The rooms, all air-conditioned, share some distinctive features: each unit has a terrace with a city view, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine and refrigerator. The available room types range from the compact single room to triple solutions with a sofa bed, passing through double and twin variants, making them suitable for solo travellers as well as small groups or families.
The Ostiense area is well connected to the historic centre: the Colosseum and Palatine Hill are about 5 km away, while nearby you’ll find restaurants such as La Locandina Bistrot and cafés such as Caffè d’Amico. The property offers free WiFi and an airport shuttle for a fee, making it a practical base for moving between the outskirts and the capital’s main attractions, taking advantage of the nearby metro network to reach the most central areas in just a few minutes.
The rooms at E-Room 42 share a common set of features including air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, coffee machine, refrigerator and a terrace with a view of the city or the inner courtyard, an element that comes with every room type offered by the guest house.
The range includes solutions designed for different needs: from the Single Room, the most compact at 14 sqm for a single guest, to the Deluxe Triple Room with an additional sofa bed for those travelling in three. The double and twin rooms, such as the King Superior Room, the Queen Deluxe Room and the Double/Twin Room, vary in size between 16 and 23 sqm, offering intermediate options for couples looking for more space or families with different bed requirements.
Air-conditioned double room of 14 sqm, among the most compact in the property, with a city-view terrace and private bathroom. Ideal for couples looking for an essential and functional solution.
At 23 sqm, this is the largest room in the property, the only one designed for three guests thanks to the sofa bed paired with the large double bed. Features a terrace with a city view.
20 sqm double room with a city-view terrace, more spacious than the Spacious Double Room but with the same double-bed layout.
Versatile 17 sqm room that can be set up as a double or twin, with a panoramic city-view terrace and private bathroom, suitable for both couples and friends.
The only room type designed for a single guest, with a single bed, city-view terrace and private bathroom: the most economical choice for solo travellers.
21 sqm double room with a large bed, city-view terrace and private bathroom, among the more spacious double solutions available.
A more compact variant of the Queen Deluxe Room, at 16 sqm but with the same large double bed, city-view terrace and private bathroom.
Second variant of the King Superior, 19 sqm with a large double bed instead of the standard double, panoramic terrace and private bathroom.
E-Room 42 offers free WiFi throughout the property and a paid airport shuttle for those arriving by plane. The outdoor spaces include a sun terrace with outdoor furniture, while check-in and check-out can be handled privately or express, with a concierge service and luggage storage available to guests.
The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with carbon monoxide detectors, smoke and security alarms, fire extinguishers and key access for guest safety. Allergy-free and family rooms are also available.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, coffee machine, electric kettle and refrigerator, as well as a desk and dining area for longer stays.
E-Room 42 is located in the Ostiense district, a residential area south of Rome’s historic centre, on Via Laurentina, an area mostly frequented by those who work or study in the city but well connected to the tourist heart. The district alternates residential buildings with small shops, with neighbourhood restaurants and cafés covering guests’ everyday needs.
Marconi Metro Station is just 300 metres away, while Basilica S. Paolo Metro Station is about 950 metres away: both allow the centre to be reached in just a few minutes. Roma Ostiense Railway Station is 2.9 km away, useful for regional connections. For those arriving by plane, Rome Ciampino Airport is 9 km away and Fiumicino Airport 17 km away; the property also offers a paid airport shuttle. Nearby you’ll find venues such as La Locandina Bistrot, just steps from the entrance, and Zumi Restaurant Sushi.
For cultural visits, the Colosseum and Palatine Hill are about 4.9-4.8 km away, while the Imperial Fora and Piazza Navona are about 5 km away, all comfortably reachable by metro. Those looking for green spaces can rely on Traffic School Park, less than a kilometre away, and Tevere Magliana Park, 1.6 km away, ideal for a walk or a run away from city traffic. The Catacombs of Domitilla, 2.6 km away, offer a less-visited historic alternative compared to the major sites in the centre.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location and staff helpfulness, both scoring close to 8, while cleanliness and comfort receive positive but more modest ratings. Value for money is average, consistent with the property’s simple and functional profile.
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No, E-Room 42 does not allow pets during the stay.
No, E-Room 42 does not offer free on-site parking for guests.
E-Room 42 is about 4.9 km from the Colosseum and 4.8 km from Palatine Hill, both easily reachable by metro.
Yes, E-Room 42 offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Yes, all rooms at E-Room 42 have a terrace with a view of the city or the inner courtyard.
Yes, E-Room 42 offers a paid airport shuttle upon guest request.
