Bed and breakfast with panoramic terrace in San Giovanni, Rome, a short walk from the metro and about a kilometer from Santa Maria Maggiore.
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San Giovanni Rooftop is a bed and breakfast in Rome, in the San Giovanni district, 300 meters from the metro station of the same name and about a kilometer from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
The property occupies an upper floor of a building equipped with an elevator, with one last flight of stairs to reach the room on the seventh floor, and offers accommodation with a terrace overlooking the city’s rooftops. The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, while towels and bed linen are provided to guests. Breakfast, served in an Italian or takeaway version, is included in the stay.
The location offers several connections: in addition to the San Giovanni metro, Porta Maggiore railway station and the Manzoni stop are also nearby, useful for getting to the historic center and major archaeological sites such as the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea. It’s a solution designed for those looking for a convenient base to visit Rome, particularly appreciated by couples traveling together, with special attention to views and outdoor spaces.
San Giovanni Rooftop offers a single room type, the Double Room with Terrace, designed for two people and spread over 17 square meters. The room is air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV with streaming services and a coffee machine, with bed linen and towels provided by the property.
The distinctive feature of the room is the private terrace with a view over the city and some nearby points of interest, a furnished outdoor space that allows you to enjoy Rome without even leaving the accommodation. The outdoor dining area and outdoor furniture complete a compact offer aimed at those looking for a panoramic stay in the heart of the San Giovanni district, just steps from metro connections.
The only room type available at the property, this 17 sqm room is air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom with shower. Its distinctive feature is the private terrace with city view and a view of a point of interest, furnished for meals or outdoor relaxation, in addition to the in-room coffee machine.
San Giovanni Rooftop places great emphasis on outdoor spaces: the property has a solarium terrace with outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area and sun loungers, as well as independent access with keys and an elevator to reach the upper floors, where the last flights are only accessible via stairs.
The rooms are entirely non-smoking, heated and air-conditioned, with parquet flooring and an in-room safe for the security of personal belongings. The room also features a kettle or coffee machine, hairdryer, wardrobe and desk, as well as a view of the city and some nearby points of interest.
For entertainment, a flat-screen TV with streaming services such as Netflix and internet access is available, while breakfast, served in an Italian or takeaway version, allows you to start the day without having to leave the accommodation right away.
San Giovanni Rooftop is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest and best-connected areas of Rome, a short walk from the basilica of the same name and the large Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, reachable in about 350 meters on foot. The area combines residential buildings, bars and small restaurants such as Spazio Pasta and Osteria Feelsgood, both less than 100 meters from the property.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity to three metro stations: San Giovanni at 200 meters, Manzoni at 350 meters, as well as Porta Maggiore railway station at 700 meters, convenient for those arriving by train. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino is about 20 km away. From the district, some of the city’s most famous sites can be reached on foot or with a few minutes on the metro: the Colosseum is 1.3 km away, the Domus Aurea 1.2 km away and the Imperial Forums about 2.1 km away.
For those who want to move slightly away from the archaeological center, the surrounding area also includes Porta Maggiore, 650 meters away, with its ancient arches, and the Temple of Minerva Medica, 750 meters away. The district is popular year-round thanks to the presence of historic attractions within walking distance and a good transport system, making it convenient both for those visiting Rome in summer, with the area’s terraces and outdoor venues, and in winter, when major sites such as the Colosseum and the Forums remain accessible with shorter lines compared to high season.
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Reviews particularly reward the location, with a maximum score of 10, followed by cleanliness and WiFi, equally appreciated. Staff, services and value for money also receive very high ratings, confirming an overall exceptional experience according to those who have stayed at the property.
No, San Giovanni Rooftop does not allow pets during the stay.
No, San Giovanni Rooftop does not offer dedicated parking for guests of the property.
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San Giovanni Rooftop is about 1.3 km from the Colosseum, reachable on foot or with a short metro ride.
Yes, San Giovanni Rooftop includes breakfast, served in an Italian version or as a takeaway breakfast.
Yes, the Double Room with Terrace at San Giovanni Rooftop has a private terrace with a city view.
San Giovanni Rooftop is about 10 km from Rome Ciampino Airport, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away.
