Non-smoking guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a short walk from the metro and the imperial ruins, with free WiFi and air-conditioned rooms.
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Lo Sguardo sui Re is a guest house located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just 150 meters from Re di Roma Metro Station and 400 meters from San Giovanni Metro Station. The entirely non-smoking property offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, designed for those seeking a practical and quiet base to explore the capital.
The three room types available, twin, double and triple, share essential amenities such as air conditioning, washing machine, flat-screen TV and wardrobe, differing in size and bed configuration. Free WiFi, which receives a perfect score in reviews, is guaranteed throughout the property.
The location is one of the property’s strong points: the Colosseum is less than 2 km away, the Baths of Caracalla 1.8 km away and Porta Maggiore just over 900 meters away. Several restaurants and cafés are just steps from the entrance, making the area convenient for evening meals without needing a car or public transport.
There are three room types available at Lo Sguardo sui Re: a twin room, a double room and a triple room, all equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and washing machine available to guests. Tiled floors and heating complete a range of options designed for short or extended stays in the heart of San Giovanni.
The Twin Room, the most compact at 14 sqm, is suited to those traveling as two without needing a double bed. The Double Room and Triple Room share the same 18 sqm floor area, but differ in capacity: the former accommodates two people in a large double bed, the latter fits up to three guests thanks to the combination of a single bed and a double bed, making it the most suitable choice for small groups or families.
The most compact of the available rooms, with 14 air-conditioned sqm and two separate single beds, ideal for couples who prefer to sleep in separate beds. It features a private bathroom with shower and bidet, washing machine, flat-screen TV and wardrobe, with tiled flooring and heating.
Larger than the Twin Room, this 18 sqm room is designed for couples and features a large double bed. The private bathroom is equipped with shower and hairdryer, while the in-room washing machine is a useful bonus for longer stays in Rome.
The only one of the three rooms to accommodate up to three people, it combines a single bed and a large double bed within the same 18 sqm as the Double Room, making it the most suitable option for small groups or families. A private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV and washing machine complete the amenities.
Lo Sguardo sui Re focuses on amenities designed for practical stays in the heart of Rome. Every room has a private bathroom with toilet paper, towels, complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer, while bed linen and a washing machine make even multi-day stays easier. Air conditioning is present throughout, as is marble or tiled flooring.
Overall, the property offers luggage storage, elevator, iron and family rooms, all non-smoking: a detail that extends to the entire building, which is completely smoke-free. Internet access is provided free of charge and is complemented by a flat-screen TV in every room.
Among the amenities most appreciated by guests, free WiFi stands out, receiving a perfect score in reviews, followed by the availability of family rooms and the presence of an elevator, useful given that the property is located within a building with a private apartment.
Lo Sguardo sui Re is located in the San Giovanni district, one of Rome’s liveliest residential areas, just steps from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and its famous square. The street it stands on, Via Tuscolana, is lined with bars, cafés such as Torrefazione Borgna 150 meters away and restaurants such as Quindi just 30 meters away, making the area convenient for meals without needing to venture far.
Transport links are one of the property’s strengths: Re di Roma Metro Station is 150 meters away, San Giovanni Metro Station 400 meters away, while San Giovanni railway station is about 350 meters away. Rome Ciampino Airport is reachable in about 10 km, and Fiumicino Airport in just under 21 km. Porta Maggiore is 900 meters away and the Temple of Minerva Medica 1.2 km away.
For those wishing to visit the great monuments, the Colosseum is 1.9 km away, the Baths of Caracalla 1.8 km away and Palatine Hill 2.3 km away, all reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. Continuing toward the center, you reach the Imperial Forums, Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, all within 3.6 km, ideal for a day of sightseeing culminating in an evening stroll through the streets of the historic center.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.1, and the free WiFi with a perfect score. Comfort and value for money also reach 9, while cleanliness and services remain at solid levels, confirming an overall positive assessment of the hospitality offered.
No, Lo Sguardo sui Re does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Lo Sguardo sui Re does not offer on-site parking for guests.
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Lo Sguardo sui Re is located 400 meters from San Giovanni Metro Station, from which just a few minutes by metro take you to the Colosseum, 1.9 km away, and the historic center of Rome.
Yes, Lo Sguardo sui Re offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated with a perfect score by guests in reviews.
Lo Sguardo sui Re only accepts cash payments at the property.
Yes, Lo Sguardo sui Re welcomes children of all ages and offers family rooms such as the Triple Room, suitable for up to three people.
