A non-smoking guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just steps from the metro and within walking distance of the Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla.
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Guest House Prime Palace is a non-smoking guest house located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, 400 metres from the metro station of the same name. The property offers six double rooms with private bathroom, designed for those seeking a practical and well-connected base for visiting the capital.
The rooms, ranging from 8 to 14 square metres, are all air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, desk, tea and coffee making facilities and bed linen provided; some overlook a balcony. The bathrooms are fitted with a bidet, shower and toiletries, a detail that makes the stay more refined even in a simple setting like that of a guest house.
The location is probably the main strength: San Giovanni in Laterano is 500 metres away, Porta Maggiore just over a kilometre, and the Colosseum can be reached on foot in under twenty minutes. A convenient address for those who want to get around by metro and on foot without relying on a car, while still staying in touch with everyday Rome, away from the more touristy areas of the historic centre.
All six room types available at Guest House Prime Palace are double rooms with private bathroom, designed to accommodate one or two people in compact but functional spaces. Sizes range from 8 to 14 square metres, and each room features air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk and tea and coffee making facilities, elements that make the stay practical even for multi-night stays.
What sets the rooms apart are mainly the size and the presence of a balcony: two 14-square-metre room types have one, offering an outdoor view that the others lack. The smallest, at just 8 square metres, is designed for a single guest. In all accommodations, the private bathroom includes a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while heating and a wardrobe complete a setup designed for an essential yet tidy stay in the heart of San Giovanni.
At 14 square metres, this is one of the largest rooms in the property and stands out for its private balcony, useful for some fresh air after a day of sightseeing. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and toiletries, while air conditioning and a flat-screen TV complete the amenities.
A smaller room, 10 square metres, without a balcony but with a wardrobe and heating in addition to the standard air conditioning and flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is complete with a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Identical in size to the previous room, 10 square metres, this room offers the same essential setup with wardrobe, heating, air conditioning and flat-screen TV, along with a private bathroom with shower and bidet.
Like the first room type, it measures 14 square metres and features a balcony, the feature that sets it apart from the smaller rooms in the property. A private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and air conditioning complete the offer.
The same 14-square-metre size as the rooms with a balcony, but here the outdoor view is missing: making up for it are a wardrobe, heating and the full set of air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower and bidet.
The smallest in the entire property, at just 8 square metres, and the only one designed for a single guest. Despite its compact size, it offers air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe and a private bathroom with shower and bidet.
Guest House Prime Palace is an entirely non-smoking property, equipped with a lift and heating, with free WiFi available throughout. Air conditioning is present in every room, a detail that’s not a given for this type of guest house in Rome.
Each private bathroom is equipped with a bidet, shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as slippers and bath linen provided. Rooms also feature a bedside power socket, desk and clothes rack, useful details for those travelling with more luggage or staying for several nights.
For breakfast or a quick snack, every room has a kettle and coffee machine, so guests can organise their morning independently before heading out to discover the San Giovanni district.
Guest House Prime Palace is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential area south-east of Rome’s historic centre, lively with local bars and small neighbourhood restaurants such as Mattarello San Giovanni and I Vitelloni, both just a few dozen metres from the entrance. The area has the character of a Roman neighbourhood lived in more by residents than tourists, with the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano closing off the main square just 500 metres away.
The San Giovanni metro station, on line A, is about 300-400 metres away and allows the city centre to be reached in just a few minutes; Porta Maggiore railway station is also just over a kilometre away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino is about 20 km away.
On foot, in about 15-20 minutes, you can reach some of the city’s most important archaeological sites: the Baths of Caracalla are 1.2 km away, the Domus Aurea 1.3 km, and the Colosseum 1.4 km. A little further, between 2 and 3 km, are the Roman Forums, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain, all also reachable by metro without changes. For those who love walking among less crowded ruins, Porta Maggiore is also worth a visit, about 1.1 km away, with its remains of the ancient Roman aqueducts.
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Reviews particularly praise the location (8.7) and staff hospitality (8.2), appreciated by those looking for a convenient base for visiting Rome. Scores for facilities (7.2) and value for money (7.7) remain more modest, in line with the simple nature of the guest house.
Guest House Prime Palace is located at Via Amiterno 3, in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 400 metres from the metro station of the same name and just over a kilometre from Porta Maggiore.
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No, Guest House Prime Palace does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Guest House Prime Palace offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Guest House Prime Palace does not have private parking for guests.
The Colosseum is about 1.4 km from Guest House Prime Palace, reachable on foot in about 15-20 minutes.
Yes, all rooms at Guest House Prime Palace have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries.
