Bed and breakfast in the Ostiense district of Rome, near the Basilica San Paolo metro station, with Italian breakfast and air-conditioned rooms with city or garden views.
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Light of Rome is a bed and breakfast in the Ostiense district of Rome, about 450 metres from the Basilica S. Paolo metro station and a short distance from Roma Ostiense railway station.
The property offers simple, bright rooms, some overlooking the Don Giacomo Alberione public park and the city, others with a balcony. All rooms have a private bathroom (in one case located outside the room), air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a fridge, a coffee machine and an electric kettle, with free WiFi throughout. It’s a good choice for those seeking a practical, affordable stay without giving up a few extra comforts.
An Italian-style breakfast is served every morning, also available as a takeaway for guests with different schedules from other guests. The Ostiense district offers numerous restaurants and bars just steps away, while the main attractions of the historic centre, such as the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, can be reached in a few minutes by metro. The area is especially popular with couples, who in reviews have particularly praised the property’s location.
Light of Rome offers three room types, all between 13 and 14 square metres and designed for two people, with the option in some cases of adding a third guest. The rooms overlook the Don Giacomo Alberione public park and, in two cases, also offer city views, as well as a private balcony. All rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and free WiFi, while the private bathroom is en suite except for one room type, where it is located just outside the room.
The main differences concern the bed layout: two rooms allow guests to choose between a large double bed or two separate single beds, ideal for couples or friends travelling together, while the third room type features a four-poster bed with the option of adding two single beds on request. Those looking for a better space-to-price ratio may prefer the economy room with external bathroom.
One of the most versatile rooms in the property, this room overlooks the Don Giacomo Alberione park and is the only one with a private balcony and city and garden views. The bathroom is en suite, the bed configuration is flexible between double and single beds, and it is available for up to two adults plus a child.
The most compact and affordable room type in the property, with essential furnishings such as a desk and flat-screen TV. It stands out from the others as the only one with a private bathroom located outside the room, still equipped with a bathrobe and slippers for guests.
Very similar in size to the room with a balcony, but without a private outdoor view: here the distinctive feature is the four-poster bed, with the option of requesting two single beds instead. The bathroom is en suite and the view opens onto the adjacent public park.
Light of Rome offers free WiFi throughout the property and entirely non-smoking rooms, with air conditioning and heating available in every room. Pets are welcome at no extra charge, and the property also provides dedicated pet bowls. There is also a lift, useful for those travelling with heavy luggage, along with practical services such as a safe, iron and daily housekeeping.
Each room has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobe and complimentary toiletries, as well as a fridge, coffee machine, electric kettle and microwave. Breakfast can also be enjoyed in the room, while guests with different schedules can request it as a takeaway. A babysitting service is available on request for families, and check-in can take place privately, without having to share common areas with other guests.
Light of Rome is located in the Ostiense district, a residential area south of Rome’s historic centre, characterised by a mix of residential buildings, small local businesses and the nearby Don Giacomo Alberione public park, overlooked by several of the property’s rooms. It’s an area lived in mainly by locals, far from mass tourism yet well connected to the rest of the city.
Basilica S. Paolo metro station, on line B, is about 450 metres away and allows guests to reach both Termini Station and the EUR district in just a few stops. Roma Ostiense railway station is about 2 km away, while Rome Ciampino Airport is just under 10 km and Fiumicino Airport is about 17.6 km away. Within 150-450 metres there are several restaurants such as Osteria I Maccheroncini and Matrioska, as well as bars and cafés for breakfast or a quick break.
Guests staying here can reach the city’s main attractions in just a few minutes by metro: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum are about 4 km away, while the Baths of Caracalla, with their impressive Roman thermal ruins, are less than 3 km away and well served by the nearby Basilica S. Paolo metro station. For those who love lesser-known history, the Catacombs of Domitilla and the Cemetery of San Callisto, along the ancient Appian Way, are both about 2 km away and offer an immersion into early Christian underground Rome, open for guided tours all year round.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.6, and cleanliness, at 9.4, along with WiFi rated excellent with a perfect score of 10. Comfort and value for money are also good, at 9. The location, while solid, is the slightly less acclaimed aspect, at 8.8.
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Yes, Light of Rome accepts pets at no extra charge and also provides dedicated pet bowls.
Yes, Light of Rome offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with a perfect score of 10.
No, Light of Rome does not have its own parking; however, it is located in an area well served by the metro.
Light of Rome is located about 450 metres from Basilica S. Paolo Metro Station, on line B.
Yes, Light of Rome includes an Italian-style breakfast, also available as a takeaway on request.
Check-in at Light of Rome is possible from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM; for later arrivals, surcharges apply and advance notice to the property is required.
