Guest house with panoramic terrace just steps from the Colosseum, modern-style air-conditioned rooms and sweet breakfast served in the room or outdoors.
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Le Terrazze di San Giovanni is a guest house in Rome, about 1 km from the Colosseum, with a spacious panoramic terrace overlooking the city’s historic buildings. The property occupies a building without an elevator, reached via 15 steps, in the Stazione Termini district, just a short walk from the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
The rooms, tastefully decorated in white and red tones, feature air conditioning, a fully equipped private bathroom, LED TV and an electric kettle with tea and coffee. The available room types range from the more compact double room to the Family Junior Suite designed for families, up to options with a private terrace and views over the city or the inner courtyard.
Every morning guests enjoy a sweet breakfast of croissants and coffee or cappuccino, served directly in the room or on the shared terrace. The location is especially appreciated by couples, thanks to its proximity to Manzoni metro station and San Giovanni station, convenient for getting to the historic centre and the capital’s main archaeological sites.
The seven room types offered by Le Terrazze di San Giovanni share a common setup: air conditioning, a fully equipped private en-suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an electric kettle for tea and coffee, all decorated with a distinctive style of white and red tones. Room sizes range between 18 and 28 square metres, with options suited to both couples and small family groups.
What sets the different rooms apart are mainly the views and private outdoor spaces: some enjoy a terrace overlooking the city or a place of interest, while others open onto a more secluded inner courtyard. The Family Junior Suite, the largest in the range, can accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of single beds and an extra-large double bed, while the Deluxe Quadruple Room combines two double beds for maximum comfort for groups.
A compact 18 sqm room in modern style, among the simplest in the property, designed for two guests. It features a balcony with city view, a fully equipped en-suite bathroom and an electric kettle for tea and coffee.
The largest room in the property, designed for families of up to 4 people thanks to the single beds paired with the extra-large double bed. A balcony overlooking the inner courtyard and a private patio complete the accommodation.
A spacious 28 sqm room with two double beds, ideal for groups of up to 4 people. It features a private terrace with a view of the city and a place of interest, plus a flat-screen satellite TV.
An 18 sqm double room with a private terrace overlooking the inner courtyard, a more secluded outlook compared to the rooms with a city view. It features a flat-screen satellite TV and a private bathroom.
A double room with a panoramic terrace overlooking the city, ideal for those seeking a view of Rome’s historic buildings. It features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom.
A double room with a private terrace overlooking the inner courtyard, a quieter retreat compared to the city-facing rooms. It features a flat-screen satellite TV and a fully equipped en-suite bathroom.
Le Terrazze di San Giovanni offers guests several outdoor common areas, including a picnic area with outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area and the distinctive panoramic terrace. Those wishing to explore the city can take advantage of walking tours, bike tours and lessons on local culture and cooking organised by the property.
Practical services include luggage storage, a safe, concierge service and private, express check-in and check-out, useful for those arriving at flexible times. Security is guaranteed 24 hours a day, with CCTV both outside and in common areas, as well as smoke and security alarms.
Every room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries, plus an electric kettle and coffee machine. A shuttle service is also available, convenient for those arriving at the airport or wishing to get around the city without worries.
Le Terrazze di San Giovanni is located in the district surrounding San Giovanni station in Rome, in a historic building without an elevator, reached via 15 steps. The area, lively with bars and small restaurants such as Osteria Feelsgood just 20 metres away and Le Virtù in Tavola at 50 metres, retains a residential character despite being a stone’s throw from the capital’s major monuments.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity of two metro stations: Manzoni at 250 metres and San Giovanni at 300 metres, while San Giovanni railway station is 350 metres away. The Basilica of St. John Lateran can be reached in a few minutes on foot, and the Colosseum is about 1.2 km away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino airport is 10 km away, while Fiumicino is about 20 km away.
The area is well suited to exploring the major archaeological sites on foot: besides the Colosseum, in about 15-20 minutes you can reach the Domus Aurea (1.1 km), the Arch of Constantine (1.5 km) and the Imperial Forums (2 km). Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano is 350 metres away, while those wanting to extend their walk can reach the Trevi Fountain (2.5 km) or the Spanish Steps (2.9 km), both enjoyable in every season thanks to Rome’s mild climate even in the colder months.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.0, and the staff’s hospitality with 8.8. Cleanliness and comfort also received good ratings, both at 8.3. WiFi, with a score of 7.0, remains the least appreciated aspect among reviews.
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Yes, Le Terrazze di San Giovanni is located about 1.2 km from the Colosseum, a distance comfortably covered on foot in 15-20 minutes.
Yes, Le Terrazze di San Giovanni accepts pets upon request and at no extra charge.
Yes, Le Terrazze di San Giovanni includes a sweet breakfast of croissants and coffee or cappuccino, served in the room or on the shared terrace.
No, the building housing Le Terrazze di San Giovanni has no elevator and is reached via 15 steps.
Yes, all rooms at Le Terrazze di San Giovanni feature air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
Le Terrazze di San Giovanni is about 250-300 metres from the Manzoni and San Giovanni metro stations, both connected to Rome’s historic centre.
