Adults-only guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a short walk from the metro and less than a kilometre from the Colosseum and Porta Maggiore.
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Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is an adults-only guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 900 metres from Porta Maggiore and less than a kilometre from the Colosseum. The entirely non-smoking property occupies a building on Viale Manzoni and is designed for those seeking a quiet stay in the heart of the capital, without giving up proximity to the main historical attractions.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar, differ in size and view: some overlook the inner garden, others the courtyard, while the Small Double Room offers a more compact solution for solo travellers. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, with a very high score given by guests.
The location, a few hundred metres from Manzoni Metro Station and Vittorio Emanuele Station, makes it easy to get to the historic centre, while neighbourhood bars and restaurants such as Bistrò al 133 and Danilo Trattoria Pizzeria are just steps away. Couples in particular appreciate the area, rated 9.6 for a stay for two, in one of the city’s liveliest and best-connected districts.
The rooms at Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni share a common set-up featuring a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities: amenities designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome. Room sizes range from 10 to 21 square metres, and each type stands out for its view or size rather than for additional services.
The Deluxe Room, the largest at 21 sqm, overlooks the inner courtyard, while the Standard Double Room and the Large Double/Twin Room offer intermediate solutions with a garden or courtyard view depending on the layout. For solo travellers, the 10 sqm Small Double Room is the coziest choice, with a garden view and the same amenities as the other rooms. All room types accommodate a maximum of two guests, except for the single option, and are intended for an adult audience.
A double room with a garden view, one of the two standard room types in the property with a green outlook. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and bathrobes, as well as a flat-screen TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities in an air-conditioned setting.
This is the largest room in the property, with 21 sqm overlooking the inner courtyard. Besides the private bathroom with shower and bidet, it offers a wardrobe, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities in a quiet, air-conditioned setting.
At 20 sqm, this is the largest double option among the rooms overlooking the inner courtyard, also suitable for those looking for more space to stay as a couple. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and hairdryer.
The only room designed for a single guest, with a cozy 10 sqm and a garden view. It keeps the same amenities as the larger rooms, including air conditioning, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities, in a more compact format.
A second variant of the Standard Double Room, with the same 18 sqm size and private bathroom. An essential solution for those seeking basic comfort without giving up the quality of the property’s finishes.
Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is an entirely non-smoking property intended for adults only, with non-smoking rooms and a private bathroom in every unit. General services include air conditioning, heating, a safe and daily housekeeping, along with fire extinguishers, a smoke alarm and CCTV outside the building, for a stay that is carefully looked after in every detail.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and is among the aspects most appreciated by guests, who have given it a very high score. As there is no on-site dining, guests staying here can rely on the many bars and restaurants in the neighbourhood, just steps from the entrance.
The combination of air-conditioned rooms, a quiet setting and essential yet efficient services makes Pepe’s Place a practical choice for those wishing to move around Rome comfortably from a peaceful base, far from the chaos but close to the main metro lines.
Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is located on Viale Manzoni, in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a residential and well-served area a short walk from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Porta Maggiore. The area alternates historic buildings with streets lined with neighbourhood bars and trattorias, offering a peaceful yet central base for those visiting the capital.
Manzoni Metro Station is just 100 metres away, while Vittorio Emanuele Station is about 500 metres away: two quick connections to the historic centre and the Colosseum, less than a kilometre away on foot. Santa Bibiana and San Giovanni railway stations are both about 650 metres away, useful for those arriving by regional trains. Ciampino Airport can be reached in about 11 km, while Fiumicino Airport is just over 20 km away.
On foot, Porta Maggiore, the Domus Aurea and the Temple of Minerva Medica can be reached in a few minutes, while the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine are less than 1.5 km away, ideal for a stroll among the imperial ruins. With a longer walk, or a few metro stops, you can reach the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain. The area is lively all year round, but particularly pleasant in spring and autumn for visiting the archaeological sites without Rome’s summer heat.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.8) and cleanliness (9.7), followed by comfort rated equally well. The location, especially appreciated by couples, also receives a very high score, confirming Pepe’s Place as a solid choice with attention to detail.
No, Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated by guests with a score of 9.5.
Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is about 950 metres from the Colosseum, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
No, Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is an adults-only property and children are not allowed.
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Check-in at Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni is possible from 15:00 to 23:00, while check-out must be completed by 11:00.
No, Pepe’s Place – Guest House Manzoni does not have on-site parking.
