Guest house in the Aventino district of Rome, just steps from the Piramide metro station, with suites featuring their own kitchen, hot tub, and city views.
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Il Gladiatore is a guest house in the Aventino district of Rome, just 300 meters from the Piramide metro station and 250 meters from Roma Ostiense railway station, two metro stops from the Colosseum.
The rooms and suites combine classic-style furnishings with practical amenities: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, soundproofed walls, and a private bathroom with a bathtub or hot tub. Several room types have their own kitchen with a stovetop, fridge, and utensils, plus a separate seating area and views of the city or the inner garden. Il Gladiatore is therefore a practical choice for those who want to move around independently during their stay.
In the morning, breakfast is served at a nearby bar, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Shared spaces include a communal kitchen and a lounge with a computer workstation. Located in the heart of the Aventino, just steps from the Pyramid of Cestius and the Imperial Forums, the property is well suited to those who want to explore Rome mainly on foot or by metro.
Il Gladiatore offers five room types, from the double room to the larger suites, all with a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofed walls, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The Double Room with Hot Tub covers 20 sqm and keeps the simplest layout in the range, while the four suites add an independent entrance, a separate living room, and a kitchen with stovetop, fridge, and utensils for self-catering meals.
Among the suites, the King Suite with Hot Tub is the most spacious at 25 sqm, the only one designed for three people thanks to the sofa bed in the living room, and features a fireplace, just like the Queen Suite. The other two suites, with a hot tub and views of the garden or the city, remain more compact at 20 sqm. All accommodations include a minibar and bathroom toiletries.
The simplest room type in the property, with an independent entrance and a private bathroom with shower, hot tub, hairdryer, and bathrobes. Unlike the suites, it has no separate living room, but it does have a kitchen with a stove, fridge, and microwave, plus a minibar, soundproofed walls, and city views.
Compared to the double room, this suite adds a separate living room with a seating area and views of the inner garden, as well as city views. The private bathroom with bathtub and shower is paired with a kitchen complete with stovetop and utensils, ideal for a more self-sufficient stay.
The most spacious suite in the property, at 25 sqm compared to 20 sqm for the others, and the only room type designed for three people thanks to the sofa bed in the separate living room. The bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower, along with the fireplace, clearly sets it apart from the other rooms, together with the city views.
Similar in size to the Suite with Hot Tub, but without a fireplace, this suite offers a separate living room with a seating area, garden views, and a private bathroom with bathtub and shower. The kitchen with stovetop and fridge allows for self-catering meals.
The only room type with an extra-large double bed, this suite shares the fireplace with the King Suite but without the extra sofa bed in the living room. A private bathroom with bathtub and shower, a kitchen with stovetop, and city views complete the amenities.
Il Gladiatore offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning, soundproofing, and a private bathroom with a bathtub or hot tub, hairdryer, and toiletries. Several room types have their own kitchen with stovetop, fridge, microwave, and utensils, ideal for those who prefer to be self-sufficient during their stay.
Common areas include a shared kitchen, a lounge with a TV area, a garden and a terrace with outdoor furniture, as well as luggage storage and private check-in. For dining, the property offers an in-room minibar and the option of breakfast in the room, while bike rental is useful for getting around the Aventino area. On the safety side, there are smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and key access, with 24-hour staff assistance.
Il Gladiatore is located in the Aventino district, on Via Pellegrino Matteucci, a residential area halfway between Testaccio and Ostiense, lively with bars, cafés, and street art along the converted former industrial warehouses. It’s an area more frequented by locals than tourists, but well connected to the historic center.
The Piramide metro station is just 300 meters away, while Roma Ostiense railway station is about 250 meters away: from here the Colosseum can be reached in two metro stops, about 2.2 km as the crow flies. The Baths of Caracalla are 1.3 km away, and the Orange Garden, with one of the finest views over Rome, is 1.4 km away. Ciampino airport is 11 km away, and Fiumicino airport is 18 km away, both connected to the nearby Ostiense station.
Guests staying here can spend their days exploring the ruins of ancient Rome: besides the Colosseum, the Imperial Forums and Palatine Hill are just a few minutes away by metro. On weekends, it’s worth taking a sunset walk in the Orange Garden or spending an evening among the bars of Testaccio, while those who want to venture further can reach Piazza Navona, about 1.9 km away, and the baroque historic center. The area is also well suited to getting around by bike, thanks to the rental service available at the property.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s hospitality, with a score of 8.2, and the location just steps from the metro. Ratings for comfort and cleanliness remain solid but average, while value for money, at 6.9, is the most frequently mentioned weak point.
No, Il Gladiatore does not allow pets during the stay.
Il Gladiatore does not have free private parking, but street parking is available nearby.
Il Gladiatore offers breakfast at a nearby bar, with continental, Italian, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Il Gladiatore is about 2.2 km from the Colosseum, reachable in two metro stops from Piramide station.
Yes, most of the rooms and suites at Il Gladiatore have their own kitchen with a stovetop, fridge, and utensils.
Yes, all rooms and suites at Il Gladiatore are equipped with air conditioning.
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