3-star hotel in the San Giovanni district of Rome, in a historic 1950s building with a private garden, just steps from the metro and the Appian Way Regional Park.
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Hotel Cilicia is a 3-star hotel located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, set in a restored building dating back to the 1950s, about 1 km from the Appian Way Regional Park.
The property caters to travelers looking for a quiet base with good connections to the historic center: the Re di Roma metro station, on line A, is a 15-minute walk away, while local buses offer direct connections to the Colosseum. The rooms, furnished in a classic style with carpeted floors, are air-conditioned and equipped with a minibar, free WiFi and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer; room types range from Single to Family Suite, the latter featuring a separate sitting area.
Hotel facilities include a private garden with an outdoor seating area, an indoor bar and the option of breakfast in the room. Breakfast, offered in continental, buffet and gluten-free versions, is included in the stay. Parking is available on request at an extra cost. The location in the San Giovanni district makes it possible to reach the Cathedral of San Giovanni in Laterano, one of the capital’s most important religious sites, on foot in about 20 minutes.
The rooms at Hotel Cilicia share a classic-style decor, with carpeted floors, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, a minibar and a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer. The range starts with the 15 sqm Single Room, designed for solo travelers, and goes up to the 25 sqm Family Suite, which offers a living area separate from the bedroom with an additional sofa bed, ideal for families or small groups.
Between these two extremes are the Double/Twin Room, which can be configured on request with a double bed or two separate beds, and two triple solutions designed for parties of three: the Triple Room and the Superior Triple Room, both with flexible bed configuration options. All room types feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi, while the main differences relate to size, maximum capacity and bed layout.
The most compact room in the range, designed for solo travelers: 15 sqm in classic style with carpeted floor, air conditioning and flat-screen satellite TV. The private en-suite bathroom completes an essential yet functional solution.
Compared to the Single Room, it gains 4 sqm and the flexibility to choose, at the time of booking, between a large double bed or two separate single beds. Classic style with carpeting, air conditioning and satellite TV, suitable for couples or friends.
Designed for families or small groups, it offers 21 sqm with two alternative bed configurations. The private bathroom includes a bidet and complimentary toiletries, while soundproofed walls and a minibar complete the amenities.
Same size as the standard Triple Room but with more refined amenities: wardrobe, bidet, complimentary toiletries and cable TV. The alternative bed configurations allow you to choose between three single beds or a double-plus-single combination.
The only option with separate spaces: a bedroom with an en-suite private bathroom and an independent living room with a sofa bed and cable TV. At 25 sqm, it is the largest room type in the property, ideal for families with children.
Hotel Cilicia offers a private garden with outdoor furniture and a terrace, an ideal space for a moment of relaxation away from city traffic. Indoors there is a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, tour desk and express check-in/check-out, as well as a bar and the option of breakfast delivered directly to the room.
The rooms feature air conditioning, heating, soundproofing and free WiFi, with flat-screen TV and cable or satellite channels. Private bathrooms are equipped with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, bidet and bathtub or shower.
The property has a lift and some rooms are designed for guests with disabilities, with details such as toilet with handrails and a lower washbasin. Parking is available on request and pets are allowed to stay, subject to a surcharge.
Hotel Cilicia is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential area southeast of Rome’s historic center, known for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to the large green expanse of the Appian Way Regional Park, about 1 km from the property. In the immediate vicinity there are neighborhood bars and restaurants such as Manila Bar, 100 meters away, and Osteria 22quattro, 200 meters away, useful for an informal meal without straying far from the hotel.
Getting to the center is easy thanks to the Re di Roma metro station, on line A, reachable in about 15 minutes on foot (1.1 km), and the San Giovanni railway station, 1.4 km away. Local buses connect the hotel directly to the Colosseum, about 2.1 km away as the crow flies, while Rome Ciampino Airport is about 9 km away and Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away.
For those wanting to spend time exploring ancient Rome, the Baths of Caracalla are 1.4 km away, Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano with its cathedral is a 20-minute walk, and the Catacombs of San Callisto and Domitilla, set amid the greenery of the Appian Way, are about 1.6 km away. Continuing towards the center, you’ll find the Palatine Hill, the Imperial Forums and, further away, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Venezia, all reachable with a longer walk or a few minutes by bus.
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Guests especially appreciate the staff’s helpfulness, rated 8.5, and the good value for money. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels, while the score for general facilities is slightly lower, consistent with a simple and straightforward property.
Yes, Hotel Cilicia allows pets on request; a surcharge may apply at the time of booking.
Hotel Cilicia has private parking, but the service is available for a fee and subject to availability.
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Yes, Hotel Cilicia includes breakfast with the stay, offered in continental, buffet and gluten-free versions.
Hotel Cilicia is about 2.1 km from the Colosseum, reachable on foot or by local buses that offer direct connections.
Yes, Hotel Cilicia offers the 25 sqm Family Suite, consisting of a bedroom and a separate living room with a sofa bed, suitable for families with children.
Yes, Hotel Cilicia has rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities, with features such as a toilet with handrails and a lower washbasin.
