Guest house in a 17th-century noble palace 200 meters from Piazza Navona, with air-conditioned rooms and airport shuttle service.
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Magenta Fico 2 is a guest house in the heart of Rome, just 200 meters from Piazza Navona, housed on the second floor of a seventeenth-century noble palace, about a ten-minute walk from the Pantheon.
The rooms combine historic elements, such as terracotta floors, with modern amenities including air conditioning, satellite or flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with toiletries. Some room types exceed 25 square meters and can accommodate an extra bed, while the Single Room is designed for solo travelers. The building has no elevator, a point worth considering for guests with mobility issues.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers an airport shuttle service, along with daily housekeeping and private check-in. The location, right in the traffic-restricted zone of the historic center, is among the aspects most appreciated by guests: couples in particular rate it 9.4. A city map is provided upon arrival, useful for finding your way among the alleys, squares and restaurants just steps from the entrance.
The six room types at Magenta Fico 2 share air conditioning, a private bathroom with toiletries, and a television, but differ in size, bed layout and capacity. They range from the 23-square-meter Standard Double/Twin Room, which offers the flexibility of choosing between two single beds or a large double bed, up to the 30-square-meter larger Deluxe Double Room, suited to those seeking extra space.
Other options include double rooms with shower, bidet and hairdryer, some with minibar, designed for couples, and a 9-square-meter Single Room with a single bed, ideal for solo travelers. All accommodations are located on the second floor of the historic building, accessible only by stairs, and feature simple furnishings with tiled or terracotta floors, a wardrobe and heating included.
Among the most compact room types in the property, this room offers the flexibility of choosing between two single beds or a double bed, with an en-suite bathroom and satellite TV. It is accessible via stairs, like all the rooms on the second floor.
This is the largest room in the property, at 30 square meters, and can accommodate an extra bed for those traveling as a trio. Equipped with air conditioning and satellite TV, it retains the style of the historic accommodation on the second floor.
A more compact version of the 30-sqm Deluxe, with the same flexibility between single beds or a double, but with a full bathroom including shower and bidet and a flat-screen TV instead of satellite, plus tiled floors and a wardrobe.
Unlike the other Deluxe rooms, this layout features a single fixed double bed with no alternative to single beds, and it is the only room type equipped with a minibar, along with a shower, bidet and toiletries in the bathroom.
Similar to the Deluxe with Shower in size and single double bed, it differs in the absence of a minibar and in heating being explicitly listed among the amenities, along with a bathroom featuring shower, bidet and hairdryer.
The smallest room in the property, at 9 square meters, designed for solo travelers. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, plus tiled floors, heating and a flat-screen TV.
Magenta Fico 2 provides guests with an airport shuttle service and a connecting shuttle, useful for those arriving in Rome with luggage or limited time. Daily housekeeping and private, express check-in and check-out simplify the organization of the stay, while the common lounge with TV area offers a shared gathering space.
The property is entirely non-smoking, with non-smoking rooms as well, marble or tiled floors, and heating included in all rooms. Nothing is missing in the rooms for a practical stay: private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, plus a wardrobe or closet and an electrical outlet near the bed.
For those traveling with their own devices, internet connection and flat-screen TV are available in all accommodations. Allergy-free options and key access round out an offering designed for short stays in the heart of the city.
Magenta Fico 2 is located on Vicolo Del Fico, just steps from Piazza Navona, within the network of cobblestone alleys that make up Rome’s historic center, in a traffic-restricted zone where walking is the natural way to get around. The building housing the property dates back to the seventeenth century and still retains the character of a noble residence, surrounded by bars, trattorias and art galleries just a few meters from the entrance.
The Pantheon can be reached in about ten minutes on foot, while Campo de’ Fiori is 400 meters away and Castel Sant’Angelo just over 400 meters along the Tiber. The Trevi Fountain is about 1.1 km away, Piazza di Spagna 1.2 km, and St. Peter’s Square 1.2 km, all comfortably walkable. Those arriving by train can use Roma San Pietro station, 1.4 km away, while the Spagna and Lepanto metro lines are both about 1.4 km away. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 18 and 13 km away respectively, which is why the property offers an airport shuttle service.
The area invites exploration on foot in every season: in summer, evenings come alive among the outdoor tables of Piazza Navona and gelato served late into the night, while in winter, the museums and baroque churches nearby, such as Palazzo Braschi 300 meters away, offer a cultural refuge. Villa Doria Pamphili, 200 meters away, is a green alternative for a walk away from tourist traffic, while Trastevere, with its nightlife, can be reached in about a twenty-minute walk.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.5, considered among the best in Rome’s historic center. Staff availability is also highly appreciated, with a score of 9. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while WiFi is the least convincing aspect.
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No, Magenta Fico 2 does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Magenta Fico 2 occupies the second and third floors of a building without an elevator, accessible only by stairs, and may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.
Magenta Fico 2 is located about 200 meters from Piazza Navona, in the heart of Rome’s historic center.
Yes, Magenta Fico 2 offers an airport shuttle service to Rome Fiumicino and Rome Ciampino airports, both about 13-18 km from the property.
Yes, Magenta Fico 2 requires a €500 cash security deposit upon arrival, refunded in full in cash at check-out after an inspection of the room’s condition.
Yes, Magenta Fico 2 offers free WiFi connection in all rooms, although according to guest reviews the signal quality is not always optimal.
