An air-conditioned bed and breakfast in Rome's Ostiense district, 300 meters from Basilica San Paolo metro station, with rooms featuring balconies and panoramic terraces.
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La Genziana is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the Ostiense district, about 300 meters from Basilica San Paolo Metro Station. The property occupies an entirely non-smoking building and offers six room types, from singles to triples, designed for solo travelers, couples and small groups.
Every room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with courtesy set, flat-screen TV with streaming services and soundproofed walls; several rooms add a balcony or terrace with city or courtyard views, while the Deluxe Room stands out for its bathtub instead of just a shower. WiFi is free throughout the property.
The location in the Ostiense area allows guests to walk to Basilica San Paolo metro station and reach Roma Ostiense train station in just a few minutes, useful for those arriving by train or heading to the historic center. The Colosseum and the Baths of Caracalla are just a few kilometers away, as is Trastevere, making La Genziana a practical base for exploring Rome without giving up the tranquility of a residential neighborhood.
The six rooms at La Genziana share air conditioning, a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services and soundproofed walls, ensuring a good rest even in the heart of Ostiense. Sizes range from 15 square meters for the Single Room to 25 for the Triple Room, offering solutions for solo travelers, couples or small groups of up to three people.
Several room types open onto balconies or terraces with city or courtyard views, a detail that sets the superior rooms apart from the more compact ones. The Deluxe Room stands out with a bathroom featuring a bathtub, bidet and bathrobes, while the Triple Room adds a tea and coffee set designed for longer stays. A minibar and coffee machine are present in most rooms.
The largest room for three people, with an extra-large double bed and an additional sofa bed. Balcony and terrace overlook the city and the inner courtyard, while air conditioning and soundproofed walls ensure a restful stay even in the city center.
A more compact version of the double/twin room, without a sofa bed but with its own balcony and terrace. Air conditioning, minibar and coffee machine complete a solution designed for two people.
The smallest of the accommodations, designed for a single guest: 15 square meters with a single bed, a terrace with city view and an air-conditioned private bathroom, ideal for solo travelers.
Deluxe Room with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet and bathrobes, plus a courtesy set and hairdryer. It is among the few without a balcony or terrace, but offers a city view and a view of a landmark, along with a minibar and coffee machine.
The Triple Room is the largest in the property at 25 square meters, furnished with a single bed and a large double bed to accommodate up to three people. The private bathroom with shower, bidet and bathrobes comes with a tea and coffee set designed for longer stays, with a city view.
La Genziana provides guests with free WiFi, air conditioning and heating throughout the property, as well as an elevator and rooms designed with families in mind. Security is ensured by a safe, smoke alarm, security alarm and CCTV in common areas, while a carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguishers complete the setup.
Each room features a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet, bathrobe, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, along with a fridge, coffee machine and electric kettle for those who want to prepare a hot drink without going out. Soundproofed walls and the availability of soundproofed rooms help maintain quiet, while flat-screen TVs with streaming services and internet access allow guests to relax watching a movie after a day of sightseeing.
La Genziana is located in the Ostiense district of Rome, a residential and partly converted industrial area, now known for the street art murals along Via Ostiense and its proximity to the old gasometer. The B&B occupies a building just steps from the Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura, one of the city’s four papal churches, and sits in a quiet area that is well connected to the rest of the capital.
Basilica S. Paolo Metro Station, on line B, is about 300 meters away and allows guests to reach the historic center and Termini Station in just a few stops. Roma Ostiense train station is about 1.7 km away, while Ciampino Airport is 10 km away and Fiumicino Airport is 17.5 km away. A few steps from the property are restaurants such as Casa Imperiale, about 100 meters away, and several bars for breakfast or an evening aperitif.
Guests staying at La Genziana can walk or take a short stroll to the Baths of Caracalla, 2.7 km away, and the Colosseum, 3.7 km away, for a taste of ancient Rome. Not far away are also the Cemetery of San Callisto and the Catacombs of Domitilla, among the most visited early Christian sites in the city. About 3.6 km away is Trastevere and its main square, ideal for an evening among bars and trattorias, while the Orange Garden on the Aventine Hill, 3 km away, offers one of the most striking views over Rome’s rooftops, especially pleasant on summer evenings.
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Guests particularly praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, both rated 9.5, along with the staff, appreciated with a score of 9.3. Services and free WiFi also receive good ratings. The value for money, while solid at 8.9, remains the most modest score among the categories evaluated.
La Genziana is located in the Ostiense district, about 3.7 km from the Colosseum and 300 meters from Basilica San Paolo metro station, which quickly connects to the historic center.
No, La Genziana does not allow pets during the stay.
No, La Genziana does not include breakfast service among its offerings.
La Genziana does not have private parking; guests arriving by car need to arrange for nearby public parking.
Check-in at La Genziana is possible from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while check-out must be completed between 4:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Yes, all rooms at La Genziana are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom and flat-screen TV with streaming services.
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