Guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a short walk from the metro and the Lateran Basilica, with air-conditioned rooms and a shared kitchen.
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MC Guest House is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about a 10-minute walk from the San Giovanni metro station and 3 stops from Termini Station.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with parquet flooring, flat-screen TVs and a dining table: some feature a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and towels, others share a well-kept common bathroom, while some accommodations also offer a balcony. Shared amenities include free WiFi throughout the property and a shared kitchen available to guests, useful for those staying several days or travelling on a tight budget.
The location is one of the highlights noted by guests, particularly couples: the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano can be reached in about ten minutes on foot, while the Baths of Caracalla, the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea are just over a kilometre away. A practical option for those who want to explore Rome’s historic centre mainly on foot or by metro.
The rooms at MC Guest House share a simple, functional setup: air conditioning, parquet flooring, flat-screen TVs and a dining table, designed for those looking for a practical base to explore Rome without giving up a minimum of comfort. The bed layout varies from room to room, as does the availability of a private bathroom, which is not guaranteed in every room type.
The Deluxe Room, the largest at 20 sqm, and the Superior Double Room, more compact at 15 sqm, both feature a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Those travelling in a group or preferring separate beds can choose the Twin Room, with shared bathroom, or the Double Room with Shared Bathroom, which combines a single bed and a French double bed and is also suitable for three people.
The Deluxe Room is the largest room type in the guest house, with 20 sqm of space and parquet flooring. The private bathroom features a shower, hairdryer, towels and electric toilet, a detail that sets it apart from the other accommodations. Equipped with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, it is the most spacious choice for those seeking greater comfort during their stay.
More compact than the Deluxe at 15 sqm, this double room still retains a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, along with parquet flooring and a flat-screen TV. It is a compact option designed for two people who still want their own private space for personal hygiene.
Designed for those who prefer separate beds, this 15 sqm room features two single beds and shares a bathroom with shower and hairdryer with other guests. It is the only one among the double rooms without a private bathroom, a feature worth considering for those seeking more privacy.
With 16 sqm and capacity for up to three people, this is the room with the most versatile bed combination: a single bed alongside a French double bed. It has a wardrobe and a shared bathroom with shower and bidet, suitable for small groups or families on a budget.
MC Guest House offers a range of amenities designed for a practical stay in the San Giovanni district. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV, with parquet or marble/tile flooring depending on the accommodation, while free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Guests can rely on a shared kitchen, useful for those who want to prepare their own meals, as well as a dining table in the room, iron and ironing board, and a lift to reach the upper floors. Check-in and check-out are handled privately, and the property is entirely non-smoking.
General services also include key access, a fire extinguisher for safety, and an on-site minimarket. The guest house is reserved for an adult audience, a detail worth considering for those travelling with young children.
MC Guest House is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest and best-connected residential areas of Rome, a short walk from the great Lateran Basilica and its historic squares. The surrounding urban fabric mixes residential buildings, neighbourhood shops and venues frequented mostly by Romans, offering a more authentic atmosphere compared to the touristy areas of the centre.
San Giovanni Metro Station is about 700 metres away, while San Giovanni railway station is 800 metres away: from here, the historic centre and Termini Station can be reached in a few metro stops. Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, with the basilica of the same name, is 750 metres on foot. Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away.
Within less than a kilometre and a half are some of the city’s most famous ruins: the Baths of Caracalla at 950 metres, the Colosseum at 1.4 km and the Domus Aurea, with its underground frescoes, at the same distance. A little further away, but still reachable on foot in about 40 minutes or by metro in a few minutes, is the Trevi Fountain, at 2.9 km. The area is ideal for those who want to alternate visits to the great monuments of ancient Rome with quieter walks through residential streets, with several restaurants and bars just a few metres from the accommodation, such as La Vera Napoletana a Roma and Marcaffè, both about 50 metres away.
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Guests especially praise the staff’s hospitality (8.8) and the location (8.7), particularly appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also receive good marks, while services and value for money remain solid without excelling, in line with a simple but well-run property.
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No, MC Guest House does not allow pets during the stay.
No, at MC Guest House only some rooms, such as the Deluxe Room and the Superior Double Room, feature a private bathroom; other room types share a common bathroom with other guests.
From MC Guest House, the Colosseum is about 1.4 km away, while the Baths of Caracalla are about 950 metres away, both easily reachable on foot.
Yes, MC Guest House offers a shared kitchen that guests can use freely during their stay.
Yes, MC Guest House offers free WiFi throughout the property.
MC Guest House is about 700 metres from San Giovanni metro station and three metro stops from Termini Station, making the historic centre easily reachable in just a few minutes.
