Hotel Villa San Pio

Name: Hotel Villa San Pio
Address: Via di Santa Melania, 19, Aventino, 00153 Rome, Italy, Roma, Lazio, IT
Price range: €€€
Rating: 9.0

Hotel Villa San Pio is a 3-star hotel located on the Aventine Hill in Rome, made up of three separate villas surrounded by quiet gardens, just steps from the heart of the city.

The rooms, all air-conditioned, feature wooden or parquet floors and decorative walls, with free wired internet, satellite TV and a minibar; some room types have a marble bathroom with a whirlpool tub and views of the inner courtyard. The range spans from the Single Room, designed for solo travellers, to the more spacious Triple Room, along with economy solutions on the ground floor with direct access to the garden.

Among the amenities, the bike rental, the tour desk for organising tours and transfers, the laundry and ironing service and a large garden gazebo where guests can enjoy drinks, snacks and breakfast stand out. WiFi is free in the common areas. The location on the Aventine Hill, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to walk to the Circo Massimo metro station and sites such as the Baths of Caracalla and the Garden of Oranges, making the property a practical base for exploring ancient Rome.

★ 9.0 · Excellent · 3.261 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Villa San Pio are spread across the property’s three villas and share a classic style, with wooden or parquet floors, decorated walls, air conditioning, free wired internet, satellite TV and a minibar. A private bathroom is guaranteed in every room type, with courtesy toiletries and a hairdryer.

The range includes solutions for every need: from the cosier Single Room, designed for solo travellers, to the 20 sqm Triple Room, the largest in the property. The Double/Twin Room stands out for its whirlpool tub, courtyard view and soundproofing, while the Economy and Budget versions, located on the ground floor with courtyard access, offer a simpler and more affordable alternative, while still keeping air conditioning and essential amenities for a comfortable stay.

Double/Twin Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Max 2 guests
Bathtub, Courtyard view, Soundproofing

An elegant room with wooden floors and decorated walls, featuring free wired internet and satellite TV. It stands out from other room types thanks to the whirlpool tub in the bathroom, the courtyard view and the soundproofing, ideal for those seeking extra peace and quiet. The bed configuration is flexible: when booking, guests can request either a double bed or two single beds.

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Triple Room

20 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Bathtub, Courtyard view, Minibar

At 20 sqm, this is the largest room in the property, designed for groups of three. Wooden floors, decorated walls, air conditioning and satellite TV complete the room, while the private bathroom with whirlpool tub and the courtyard view make it one of the most refined options available.

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Single Room

12 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Minibar, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

The cosiest room in the property, at 12 sqm, designed for solo travellers. Parquet floors and decorated walls create a tidy setting, with air conditioning, satellite TV and free wired internet. Unlike the rooms for two or three guests, this room has only a shower, not a bathtub.

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Economy Double/Twin Room

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Minibar, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

Located on the ground floor with direct access from the inner courtyard, this room offers a simpler solution compared to the higher room types, without a bathtub or dedicated soundproofing. Air-conditioned, it still has satellite TV and a minibar, making it a practical choice for those looking for simplicity and easy access to the outdoor spaces.

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Budget Double/Twin Room

12 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Free WiFi, Minibar, Courtesy toiletries

The hotel’s most affordable room type, also on the ground floor, with parquet floors and a minibar. The bathroom comes with a hairdryer and courtesy toiletries, and the room includes free WiFi, a detail that sets it apart from the Economy version despite sharing the same compact 12 sqm size.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for a hotel with a garden and gazebo where you can have breakfast outdoors, away from the traffic of the centre.
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.2 precisely by guests staying as a couple.
Yes, if you want to walk to Circo Massimo metro station (600 m) and sites such as the Baths of Caracalla.
Yes, if you're travelling with your pet, which is welcome on request and may incur a surcharge.
Yes, if you appreciate rooms with a whirlpool tub, courtyard view and soundproofing, as found in the higher room types.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you need guaranteed private parking: the property only offers street parking.
Maybe not, if you prefer a classic buffet breakfast: here it's served in the garden or in the room, not in a dedicated dining area.
Maybe not, if you're looking for the cheapest room with the same amenities as the higher room types: the Budget and Economy rooms have fewer amenities.
Maybe not, if you want to be just steps from the Trevi Fountain or Piazza Venezia: they are over 1.6 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Villa San Pio has a 24-hour front desk, a tour desk for organising tours and transfers, bike rental and luggage storage, convenient for those who want to get around the city easily. The garden with gazebo is the heart of communal life, where drinks, snacks and breakfast are served, while daily housekeeping, ironing service and dry cleaning ensure a worry-free stay.

On the dining front, guests have access to a coffee shop, a bar, an in-room minibar and special diet menus on request, as well as the option of having breakfast delivered to the room. The rooms feature a private bathroom with courtesy toiletries and a hairdryer, air conditioning and, in some room types, soundproofing. The property also has a lift, rooms for guests with disabilities and free WiFi in the common areas, plus a safe and security services such as CCTV.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Facilities for disabled guests
Tour desk

General facilities

Garden
Bike rental
Happy hour
Luggage storage
Tour desk
24-hour front desk
Kids' meals
Daily housekeeping
Ironing service
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Safe
Air conditioning
Lift
Facilities for disabled guests

Parking

Street parking

Food & drink

Coffee shop on site
Fruit
Wine/champagne
Special diet menus (on request)
Snack bar
Breakfast in the room available
Bar
Minibar
Restaurant

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
Telephone
TV
Internet access

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Hotel Villa San Pio is located on the Aventine Hill, one of the greenest and quietest districts of Rome’s historic centre, spread across three separate villas surrounded by greenery. The area retains a residential, intimate character, away from the traffic of the more touristy districts, yet just steps from some of the city’s most important archaeological sites.

Circo Massimo metro station is about 600 metres away, while Piramide metro station is 750 metres away; both provide quick connections to the centre and to Termini station. Roma Porta San Paolo railway station is 750 metres away and Roma Ostiense is 1.1 km away, useful for those arriving by train. The nearest airports are Ciampino, about 11 km away, and Fiumicino, 18 km away. On foot, guests can reach the Garden of Oranges (350 m) within a few minutes, offering one of the finest views over Rome, as well as the Sant’Alessio site (200 m).

For those wishing to visit the ancient monuments, the Baths of Caracalla are 950 metres away and the Colosseum about 1.4 km away, while Palatine Hill and the Imperial Forums can be reached with a 15-20 minute walk. In the opposite direction, towards the historic centre, Piazza Navona is 800 metres away as the crow flies and the Trevi Fountain about 2.1 km away. In the warmer months, the garden gazebo and evening walks on the Aventine Hill offer a cool retreat from the busier centre, while in winter the proximity to the main archaeological sites makes it easy to visit them without long journeys.

Circo Massimo Metro Station — the nearest metro stop, convenient for reaching the city centre 600 m

Garden of Oranges — panoramic terrace on the Aventine Hill with views over Rome 350 m

Baths of Caracalla — ancient Roman bath complex within walking distance 950 m

Colosseum — the amphitheatre that symbolises Rome, reachable with a short walk 1.4 km

Piazza Navona — one of the most famous baroque squares in the historic centre 800 m

Trevi Fountain — the city's most photographed monumental fountain 2.1 km

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What guests say about Hotel Villa San Pio

9.0

Excellent · 3.261 reviews

Staff

9.5

Comfort

9.1

Location

9.2

Cleanliness

9.1

Facilities

8.9

Value for money

8.8

Free Wi-Fi

8.8

Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the location on the Aventine Hill, at 9.2. Cleanliness and comfort both stay above 9, while the value for money, though solid at 8.8, is the relatively least praised aspect by guests, who nonetheless confirm an overall very positive experience.