Guest house in the Esquilino district of Rome, a short walk from Termini, with air-conditioned rooms, a panoramic terrace and character in a historic building without a lift.
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Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse is a guest house in the Esquilino district of Rome, just 100 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and a short distance from the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea.
The property occupies the first and second floors of a historic building with no lift and is entirely non-smoking. Guests have access to a shared terrace and free WiFi throughout, ideal for those who want to explore the main monuments of the historic centre on foot.
The air-conditioned rooms are furnished with a desk, coffee machine, minibar and safe, as well as a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower; some units also offer city views and an electric kettle. The area is well connected, with Termini Station 500 metres away and the nearby Vittorio Emanuele and Roma Termini metro stations close by. The guesthouse suits travellers looking for a practical, central base to explore Rome, particularly popular with couples for its location, while those with difficulty climbing stairs should factor in the lack of a lift.
The rooms at Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse range from compact singles to larger triples, all air-conditioned and fitted with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services, coffee machine, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Bed linen and towels are always included, and several units also offer a city view that makes even the smaller rooms pleasant to stay in.
The range includes the Standard Single Room and the Single Room with External Private Bathroom, both 9 sqm, designed for solo travellers, up to the more spacious Superior Double Room (15 sqm) and the 22 sqm Comfort and Classic triples, suited to small groups or families sharing the same space. Bed configurations vary from room to room, with double bed, single beds, sofa bed or futon options depending on guests’ needs.
Among the largest rooms in the property, this 22 sqm triple offers two possible bed configurations, with an outdoor dining area and a private bathroom with shower. A flexible choice for groups or families who want to adapt the bed layout to their needs.
Designed for couples, this 15 sqm double room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a city view and a wardrobe. A balance between compact size and complete amenities.
With the same floor space as the Comfort but a single configuration with single beds and a futon, this classic triple is ideal for groups of friends or families who don’t need a double bed. Includes an outdoor dining area.
Compact 9 sqm single room designed for the solo traveller, with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, slippers and complimentary toiletries, plus the city view that sets it apart from the Standard Single.
Identical in size to the Single Room with External Private Bathroom, this Standard version stands out for its included outdoor dining area, an extra touch for those who want to have breakfast or work outdoors.
Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse offers a shared terrace with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area, as well as a shuttle service and a tour desk for organising city visits. Luggage storage, daily housekeeping and private, express check-in and check-out make managing the stay easier, while the property is entirely non-smoking and fitted with air conditioning and heating throughout.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bed linen, as well as a desk, wardrobe, coffee machine and electric kettle. For security there is a safe, key card access, fire extinguishers and outdoor CCTV, while free internet access and cable channels complete the rooms’ technology features.
Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse is located in the Esquilino district of Rome, in a historic building on Via Carlo Alberto, just 100 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The area around Termini Station is lively and well served, with bars, cafés and small restaurants just steps from the door, such as La Terrazza dei Papi and Ristorante Tasting, both around 50 metres away.
Roma Termini Station can be reached in a few minutes on foot, 500 metres away, while the Vittorio Emanuele metro stop is 350 metres away and Roma Termini metro stop is 550 metres away, making it easy to get around the rest of the city. Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport around 20 km away. For those arriving by public transport, the area is therefore a good base for quick trips to the historic centre and the airports.
A short distance away are some of Rome’s most famous sights: the Colosseum at 900 metres, the Domus Aurea at 750 metres and the Imperial Forums at 1.4 km. On foot you can also reach Piazza della Repubblica (800 m), the National Roman Museum (550 m) and, a little further, the Trevi Fountain (1.5 km) and Piazza di Spagna (1.8 km). In every season the area is well suited to walking itineraries among ancient ruins, historic squares and the most authentic neighbourhoods of the centre, with nightlife concentrated around Termini and Monti.
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Guests particularly appreciate the central location, rated 9.1, and the staff’s welcome, scoring 8.6. Comfort and value for money also receive good marks, both at 8.1, while overall facilities remain more modest, reflecting the simplicity of a guest house without a lift.
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No, Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse occupies the first and second floors of a historic building with no lift, so the rooms are accessible only by stairs.
No, Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse does not allow pets during the stay.
The Colosseum is about 900 metres away and the Domus Aurea about 750 metres away from Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse, both easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse provides free WiFi throughout the property.
The minimum age required to check in at Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse is 18 years.
Roma Termini Station is about 500 metres from Giusi Rooms – Aetheria Esquilinus Guesthouse, reachable in a few minutes on foot.
