Guest house in the historic center of Rome, a short walk from Termini and the ancient monuments, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and free WiFi.
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Magic One is a guest house in the center of Rome, 400 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and about 900 metres from the Colosseum. The property, entirely non-smoking, occupies a convenient position for those visiting the city on foot or by public transport, just 150 metres from Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station and 400 metres from Termini Laziali railway station.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and with soundproofed walls, are designed for short but comfortable stays: they feature a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and parquet flooring. The range includes options for couples, families and small groups, with configurations ranging from double to quadruple rooms.
The neighbourhood around Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II offers bars, restaurants and services just a few steps away, while the capital’s main archaeological sites, including Domus Aurea and Imperial Forums, can be reached with a 15-20 minute walk. Couples particularly appreciate the property’s location, rated 8.8 for its proximity to the heart of the city.
The three room types available at Magic One share features designed for practical stays in the centre of Rome: air conditioning, soundproofed walls, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities on parquet flooring. What changes instead is the size and capacity, to suit different needs, from couples travelling together to small groups.
The Double Room, the most compact at 18 m², is designed for two people with a single large double bed. The Triple Room, at 20 m², adds a single bed alongside the double bed to accommodate up to three people. The Quadruple Room, the largest at 23 m², combines a bunk bed and a large double bed to host families or groups of up to four guests, including two children.
The most compact room in the property, designed for two people, with soundproofed walls and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. It features tea and coffee making facilities, parquet flooring, heating and flat-screen TV, in a cosy setting ideal for couples.
This is the largest room in the property, at 23 m², with a combination of bunk bed and large double bed that makes it suitable for families or small groups of up to four people, including two children. Private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete the amenities.
At 20 m², a middle ground between the Double and Quadruple rooms, this room combines a single bed with a large double bed to accommodate up to three people. Private bathroom with shower, parquet flooring and flat-screen TV complete the accommodation, convenient for small groups or families with one child.
At Magic One every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, bed linen and complimentary toiletries, as well as a tea and coffee kettle and a desk convenient for those travelling for work. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is the flat-screen TV in every room.
General services include daily housekeeping, express check-in and check-out, 24-hour security with closed-circuit cameras and key access. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift to reach the upper floors, as well as an on-site mini-market useful for daily needs.
Those arriving by air can rely on a paid airport shuttle service organised on request, while street parking is available nearby. A hairdresser and beauty salon service is also available on request.
Magic One is located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the Esquilino district, one of the most multicultural and lively areas in the centre of Rome, a short walk from Termini station. The neighbourhood blends nineteenth-century buildings, markets and ethnic eateries with glimpses of ancient Rome, such as the remains of the Servian Walls about 800 metres away and the Temple of Minerva Medica 750 metres from the property.
Connections are among the strong points of the location: Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station is just 150 metres away, Termini Laziali station is 400 metres away and Roma Termini Station, the capital’s main railway hub, is about 650 metres away. For those arriving by air, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away and Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away, both reachable also via the property’s paid airport shuttle service.
On foot, some of Rome’s most famous sites can be reached in just a few minutes: Domus Aurea is 750 metres away, the Colosseum is 900 metres away and the Imperial Forums are about 1.5 km away. Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, the heart of the Monti district with its alleys and independent boutiques, is 950 metres away, while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna are about 1.7 and 2 km away, convenient destinations for an evening stroll. For those looking for museums, the National Roman Museum is 750 metres from the property.
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Guests particularly praise Magic One’s location, rated 8.8, and the welcome from the staff, with a score of 8.6. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, both above 8. Value for money remains solid, while services receive the lowest rating.
Magic One is located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the Esquilino district, about 400 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and 900 metres from the Colosseum, in a central area well connected by public transport.
No, Magic One does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Magic One offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Check-in at Magic One is possible from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM, while check-out must be completed between midnight and 10:30 AM; arrivals after 8:00 PM incur a surcharge.
Yes, Magic One welcomes children of all ages and offers family rooms such as the Quadruple Room, designed for families of up to four people.
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Magic One is about 11 km from Rome Ciampino Airport and 20 km from Fiumicino Airport; the property also organises a paid airport shuttle service on request.
