A guest house in the heart of Trastevere, just steps from Piazza di Santa Maria and the Tiber, with air-conditioned rooms and Italian breakfast.
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Giselda Home is a guest house in the Trastevere district of Rome, just steps from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Tiber river. The property, spread over the second floor of a building with no elevator, offers a common lounge, free WiFi, a shared kitchen and a dedicated luggage storage area, designed for guests arriving with heavy suitcases or waiting for check-in.
There are three rooms available, all air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet, minibar, desk, dining area and flat-screen TV. Room types range from the more compact double room to a 34 sqm quadruple designed for small groups or families, with a double bed and a sofa bed.
An Italian-style breakfast is served every morning, also available as a takeaway for guests with early commitments. The central location allows guests to walk to historic sites such as Campo de’ Fiori, Largo di Torre Argentina and the Giardino degli Aranci, while the Piramide and Circo Massimo metro stations are about 1.5 km away, convenient for getting around the rest of the city.
The rooms at Giselda Home are designed for those looking for a practical and comfortable base in the heart of Trastevere. All room types share air conditioning, soundproofing, a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, minibar, desk, dining area and flat-screen TV: features designed to make the stay self-sufficient even without traditional hotel services.
The range includes the Double Room with Private Bathroom, the most compact at 20 sqm, the Double/Twin Room with Single Beds at 22 sqm with a flexible layout of a double bed or two single beds, and the Quadruple Room at 34 sqm, the largest, which combines a double bed and a sofa bed to accommodate families or small groups. Every room is air-conditioned and soundproofed, with linen and towels provided, features that make the three options adaptable to different needs while maintaining consistent standards throughout the property.
At 22 sqm, this is the room with the most flexible bed configuration in the property: single beds or a large double bed. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the dining area allows meals to be eaten in the room without having to go out.
This is the most compact room in the property, at 20 sqm designed for a couple. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, soundproofed walls and a dining area, an essential option for those looking for a simple, central solution in Trastevere.
The largest of the three room types, at 34 sqm and accommodating up to 4 people, ideal for families or small groups. It combines a double bed and a sofa bed, with a private bathroom complete with shower and bidet, air conditioning and a dedicated dining area.
Giselda Home offers a range of services designed for a practical stay in the heart of Trastevere. Among the most appreciated features are free WiFi, a common lounge with TV area, luggage storage and the option to request invoices on request. Guests traveling with pets can do so at no extra charge, while key access ensures flexibility with schedules.
Guests also have access to a shared kitchen, convenient for those who want to prepare their own meals, an on-site minimarket and daily housekeeping. The property is entirely non-smoking and has soundproofed and family rooms, as well as a small snack bar and coffee shop for a quick break.
On the dining front, in addition to Italian breakfast, wine, champagne and children’s meals are available. Please note that the upper floors are accessible only by stairs, with no elevator.
Giselda Home is located on Via di San Francesco a Ripa, in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most authentic and lively neighborhoods, made up of cobbled alleys, colorful facades and historic venues. The area retains a working-class atmosphere despite its proximity to the center, with neighborhood life flowing between café tables and small artisan workshops.
Just 150 meters away are the Ripa Caffè Bar and venues such as Bibli, while Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, the beating heart of the district, is 300 meters away on foot. The Piramide and Circo Massimo metro stations are about 1.5 km away, convenient for reaching the rest of the city, while Ciampino Airport is 12 km away and Fiumicino Airport about 18 km. The historic center, with Campo de’ Fiori less than 1 km away and Largo di Torre Argentina 1 km away, is easily reached on foot.
Those staying here can spend their days exploring Rome’s great monuments: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are about 1.2-1.8 km away, and the Trevi Fountain is 1.8 km away. In the evening, the Gianicolo Terrace, 600 meters away, offers one of the most beautiful views of the city at sunset. Trastevere itself, with its trattorias and evening markets, remains the most immediate destination for experiencing Rome at a more authentic pace, in every season of the year.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.3, and the free WiFi with 9.4. The host’s availability is also highly appreciated, with a score of 9.1. Cleanliness and value for money remain solid, while comfort and services receive slightly lower ratings.
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Yes, Giselda Home accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
No, Giselda Home is located on the second floor of a building accessible only by stairs, with no elevator.
Yes, Giselda Home offers free WiFi throughout the property, highly appreciated by guests with a score of 9.4.
Giselda Home offers an Italian-style breakfast, also available as a takeaway for guests with scheduling needs.
Yes, Giselda Home is located in Trastevere, about 1 km from Campo de’ Fiori and Largo di Torre Argentina, and less than 2 km from the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain.
Yes, Giselda Home provides guests with a dedicated luggage storage area.
