Bed & breakfast in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with restaurant, terrace and rooms with private bathroom: a convenient base a short walk from the Colosseum.
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Obelisco Rhome is a bed & breakfast in Rome, in the San Giovanni district, about 1.2 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and just a few hundred metres from the square of the same name. The property offers accommodation with terrace, free WiFi and private bathroom with shower, courtesy set and hairdryer: compact solutions designed for short stays in one of the capital’s busiest areas.
For breakfast, guests can choose between buffet, à la carte or Italian options, while the in-house restaurant serves French, Italian and Mediterranean dishes, with vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free alternatives available on request. A bike rental service is also available to get around the area’s monuments.
The location is one of the property’s strengths: Manzoni and San Giovanni metro stations are just a few minutes’ walk away, as are squares and historic sites such as Porta Maggiore and the Domus Aurea. Ciampino Airport can be reached by car in a short time, and an airport shuttle service is available on request for a fee. A convenient address for those visiting Rome without giving up essential comforts and good value for money.
The rooms at Obelisco Rhome are designed for those looking for a compact and functional base in the heart of San Giovanni. Both available room types offer a French double bed, private bathroom with shower and their own terrace, as well as a dining area and a living area: details that make each room feel more like a small apartment than a traditional hotel room.
The main difference between the two room types concerns size and view: the Small Double Room measures 12 square metres and overlooks a quiet inner courtyard, while the Double Room with Private External Bathroom is larger, at 18 square metres, and offers a view over the rooftops and the city’s points of interest. In both cases, maximum occupancy is two people, ideal for couples or solo travellers visiting Rome.
The more compact of the two available room types, with 12 square metres divided between the sleeping area, a dining corner and a small living area. The private bathroom with shower is attached to the room, and the terrace opens onto a quiet inner courtyard, away from street noise: an essential solution for those just passing through.
Larger than the Small Double Room, at 18 square metres, with a terrace offering a view over the city and its points of interest. The bathroom is private but located outside the room, a detail that sets it apart from the other room type. Here too, there is a dining area separate from the sleeping area.
Obelisco Rhome offers guests an in-house restaurant serving French, Italian and Mediterranean dishes, as well as a bar and the option to have breakfast in the room. Room service and the airport shuttle service, available on request, make it easier to get to and from the property, while bike rental is handy for getting around the historic centre’s monuments.
General services include a shared sun terrace, luggage storage, private check-in and check-out and a concierge service, useful for organising walking tours, cycling tours or lessons on local culture. Laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning services are also available, along with a 24-hour security system with CCTV cameras.
All non-smoking rooms feature a private bathroom with courtesy set and hairdryer, bed linen and a dining area separate from the living area: details designed for those looking for a practical, well-organised stay in the heart of Rome.
Obelisco Rhome is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest and busiest areas of Rome, just steps from the large Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano. The neighbourhood mixes historic buildings with local venues, bars and small restaurants such as Merulana Cafe and Bar Shaker, both less than 60 metres from the property, ideal for breakfast or an aperitif without going too far.
Getting around is made easier by two nearby metro stations: Manzoni, 350 metres away, and San Giovanni, about 450 metres away, both useful for reaching the historic centre in just a few minutes. San Giovanni railway station is only 500 metres away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is further, at 20 km; for the former, the property also offers a paid shuttle service.
Guests staying here can explore the capital’s main archaeological sites on foot: the Colosseum is about 950 metres away, the Domus Aurea 850 metres away and the Arch of Constantine 1.2 km away, all reachable with a 10-15 minute walk. Porta Maggiore, 900 metres away, and the Imperial Forums, 1.8 km away, are also within comfortable range for a walking itinerary. For those wanting to venture further, the Trevi Fountain is 2.3 km away and Piazza di Spagna 2.8 km away, both well connected by the nearby metro network.
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Reviews particularly reward the staff (9.7) and the location (9.7), followed by cleanliness (9.6) and comfort (9.5). Value for money remains solid (9.1), while WiFi gets the lowest score (9). Couples especially appreciate the area, rated 9.7 for a trip for two.
Obelisco Rhome is located in Piazza di San Giovanni In Laterano, in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 1.2 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and a few minutes’ walk from the Colosseum.
No, Obelisco Rhome does not allow pets during the stay.
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No, Obelisco Rhome does not offer free on-site parking.
Obelisco Rhome offers buffet, à la carte or Italian breakfast options, with vegetarian and vegan alternatives available on request.
Yes, Obelisco Rhome offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Obelisco Rhome does not allow guests to organise parties, events or bachelor/bachelorette celebrations on the property.
