Leo's Colosseum - B&B Apartments in Rome

Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments

Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the San Giovanni district, just steps from the Re di Roma metro station and about 2 km from the Colosseum.

The property offers private apartments designed for those seeking the independence of a fully equipped kitchen without giving up the services of a well-kept accommodation: each unit has a kitchenette with utensils, refrigerator, minibar, coffee maker and electric kettle, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer. Guests can enjoy an Italian breakfast in the morning, while the common areas include a garden, terrace and lounge, useful for relaxing between one visit and another.

The location in the San Giovanni area is among the strengths reported by guests, convenient for reaching both the historic center and the train station of the same name. Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is just over 20 km away. A practical solution for families, couples and small groups who want to move independently while staying close to the capital’s main attractions.

★ 8.6 · Fabulous · 328 reviews

Room types

The apartments at Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments share a similar layout: private kitchen with hob, refrigerator, utensils and tea and coffee set, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. Sizes range from 25 to 30 m², with capacity for two to three people, suitable for both couples and small groups travelling together.

What sets the room types apart is mainly the view and outdoor space: some rooms overlook the city, others the inner garden, and two units have a private balcony. The Deluxe Room, the largest in the range at 30 m², is the only one designed for three guests thanks to the additional sofa bed. All the options allow guests to manage meals independently, an advantage for those staying in Rome for several days.

Queen Room with Private Bathroom

25 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Kitchen, City view, Minibar

This 25 m² double room stands out for its city view and private kitchen complete with hob, refrigerator and utensils, designed for two guests. The private bathroom with shower has a bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the sitting area with flat-screen TV completes the space, ideal for an independent stay as a couple.

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Deluxe Room with Private Bathroom

30 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
Max 3 guests
Balcony, Garden view, Minibar

At 30 m², this is the largest of the available rooms and the only one designed for three guests, thanks to the sofa bed alongside the extra-large double bed. The balcony overlooking the garden offers a quieter view compared to the other room types, while the private kitchen and shower bathroom complete an apartment suitable for small groups or families.

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King Room with Balcony

25 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, City view, Minibar

A 25 m² double room with a private balcony overlooking the city, a detail that sets it apart from the Queen Room of the same size but without outdoor space. The kitchen equipped with a hob and refrigerator, the minibar and the private bathroom with shower complete an accommodation designed for two people who want to look out over the rooftops of the San Giovanni district.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for an apartment with a private kitchen to manage meals independently during your stay in Rome
Yes, if you appreciate being 50 meters from the Re di Roma metro station to get around the city quickly
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 8.9 specifically for trips for two
Yes, if you want an Italian breakfast in the morning without giving up the flexibility of your own kitchen
Yes, if you're a small group or a family interested in the Deluxe Room for 3 people with a sofa bed

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, as they are not allowed on the property
Maybe not, if you are under 18 and not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Maybe not, if you need private parking: only street parking is available here
Maybe not, if you're organizing a bachelor or bachelorette party, as these are not allowed on the property

Hotel facilities & services

Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments offers common areas designed for those staying a few days independently: a garden, terrace with outdoor furniture and a lounge with a TV area are available to guests, along with practical services such as express check-in and check-out, key card access and an on-site ATM.

Inside the rooms, each apartment is equipped with air conditioning, heating, free WiFi connection and flat-screen TV, while the bathroom features a bathtub or shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. The private kitchen, complete with hob, refrigerator, utensils and coffee maker, is one of the property’s strengths, as is the availability of family rooms and soundproofed rooms for those seeking greater peace and quiet.

For those arriving by car, street parking is available, while the entire property is non-smoking and accessible on upper floors via lift.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Parking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi connection
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Kitchen
Family rooms available
View
Street parking

General facilities

Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Garden
Common lounge/TV area
Private check-in and check-out
ATM on site
Express check-in and check-out
Hairdresser/beauty salon
Smoke alarm
Key card access
On-site minimarket
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Soundproofed rooms available

Parking

Street parking

Food & drink

Minibar
Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
View
Dining table
Coffee maker
Hob
Kitchen

Location & what to see

Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments is located in the San Giovanni district, a lively residential area southeast of Rome’s historic center, home to cafés such as Santacatterina and neighborhood restaurants such as La Cannoleria Siciliana, just 40 meters from the property. Piazza dei Re di Roma, where the apartment is located, is a landmark for those who want to move independently while staying close to the main connections.

The Re di Roma metro station is about 50 meters away, while the Ponte Lungo stop is 500 meters away; San Giovanni train station is just over 550 meters away, convenient for connections to the rest of the city. Ciampino Airport can be reached in about 10 km, and Fiumicino Airport in about 21 km. The Colosseum is 2 km away, the Baths of Caracalla 1.8 km, and Porta Maggiore just over 1.1 km.

From here you can reach on foot or by metro some of the capital’s most famous attractions: Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano at 1.1 km, the Domus Aurea at 1.9 km and the Imperial Forums at 2.8 km, with the Trevi Fountain a little further away, at 3.4 km. In the summer months the property’s garden and terrace offer a refuge from the city heat, while in winter the proximity to public transport makes it easy to visit the archaeological sites even in bad weather.

Re di Roma Metro Station — metro stop just steps from the property's entrance 50 m

La Cannoleria Siciliana — Sicilian pastry shop and restaurant right downstairs 40 m

Ponte Lungo Metro Station — second metro stop in the immediate vicinity 500 m

Porta Maggiore — ancient Roman gate and crossroads of historic aqueducts 1.1 km

Baths of Caracalla — remains of the ancient imperial Roman baths open to visitors 1.8 km

Colosseum — the amphitheater symbol of Rome, reachable by metro or on foot 2 km

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What guests say about Leo’s Colosseum – Private Apartments

8.6

Fabulous · 328 reviews

Staff

9.4

Comfort

9

Location

9.2

Cleanliness

9.1

Facilities

8.8

Value for money

8.5

Free Wi-Fi

6.6

Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.4, and the location, with a score of 9.2 and particularly appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, while the value for money and WiFi receive slightly lower ratings.