Informal guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and metro stations reachable on foot in a few minutes.
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San Giovanni rooms is a guest house in Rome, in the San Giovanni district, about 850 metres from Re di Roma metro station and 1.4 km from San Giovanni metro station.
The property offers simple and functional rooms, some with private bathroom and others with shared bathroom, all equipped with air conditioning and bed and bath linen provided to guests. Room types range from a single room designed for one traveller up to triple rooms combining a double bed with a single bed, suitable for small groups or families who want to share the same space. Each unit includes a TV and access to a kitchen, useful for those who prefer to prepare their own meals during the stay.
The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to reach some of the city’s main historical sites on foot or by public transport, from the Baths of Caracalla to the Colosseum, while remaining in a residential and quieter area compared to the touristic centre. It is a suitable option for those looking for an affordable and essential stay, without restaurant services or elaborate common areas, but with a convenient location for visiting Rome.
The rooms at San Giovanni rooms share an essential setup: air conditioning, bed and bath linen included, access to a kitchen with hob, oven, fridge and utensils, and the possibility of using the washing machine. Some units have a private bathroom, while in most cases the bathroom with shower and bidet is shared among the guests of the property. Sizes range from 15 to 20 m², still maintaining tidy and functional spaces for practical stays.
The range includes a single room designed for solo travellers, a double room with private bathroom for couples, and several triple rooms combining a double bed and a single bed, ideal for small groups or families. All rooms are equipped with a TV, and several units also offer a coffee machine or kettle, a useful detail for a self-catered breakfast since the property does not include restaurant services.
The only room type with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet, designed for couples. The 20 m² room includes air conditioning, a washing machine and access to the shared kitchen to prepare meals independently.
Although it has only one double bed, this room accommodates up to 3 people and stands out for its more complete amenities: TV, tea and coffee maker, wardrobe and heating, in addition to the shared bathroom with shower and bidet.
A 20 m² triple room combining a single bed and a double bed, designed for mixed groups or families. The bathroom is shared with shower and bidet, and the shared kitchen is available for meals.
The smallest room in the property, 15 m² designed for a single guest. It features a TV, tea and coffee maker and heating, with a shared bathroom equipped with shower and bidet.
The property’s second triple room, identical in size and bed configuration to the previous one but in a separate unit, with TV, heating and a tea and coffee maker included.
San Giovanni rooms focuses on a practical offer designed for short, affordable stays. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and free WiFi is available throughout the property, along with a TV in every unit. Guests travelling with heavy luggage or across multiple floors can rely on the lift, while the entire property is non-smoking, including the rooms.
One of the strengths is the kitchen available to guests, equipped with hob, oven, fridge, utensils and electric kettle: a useful solution for those who want to save on eating out. A washing machine is also available, convenient for longer stays. The bathrooms, private or shared depending on the room, offer a shower or bathtub, bidet and hairdryer, with bed linen and towels provided by the property.
General services include heating, iron and ironing board and fire extinguishers, confirming a management approach oriented towards functionality rather than extra comforts.
San Giovanni rooms is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential area south-east of Rome’s historic centre, alive with bars, local restaurants and a more authentic neighbourhood life compared to touristic areas. Just a few steps from the property are Vecchie Maniere restaurant, only 50 metres away, and several coffee shops such as Lustribar and Zama Caffè, convenient for breakfast or a break.
Connections with the rest of the city are quick: Re di Roma metro station is 850 metres away, while Ponte Lungo metro station is 950 metres away. San Giovanni railway station is 1.2 km away, useful for those arriving or departing by train. For those travelling by plane, Rome Ciampino airport is about 9 km away, while Fiumicino is 20 km away.
A short distance away, guests can reach some of Rome’s most important archaeological sites: the Baths of Caracalla are 1.4 km away, the Colosseum 2 km, and the Domus Aurea 2 km. Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, with the basilica of the same name, is also just over 1.3 km away. For those who want to venture further into the centre, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain can be reached in about 3.2-3.5 km, a distance covered by public transport in about a quarter of an hour. The area is well suited to walking tours between ancient ruins and urban parks such as Parco San Sebastiano and Villa Osio, both just over 1 km away.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location (8.5) and the helpfulness of the staff (8.6), as well as cleanliness (8.4). Lower scores were given for WiFi (7.5) and value for money (8), reflecting a simple but consistent offer for affordable stays in Rome.
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No, San Giovanni rooms does not allow pets during the stay.
Only the Double Room with Private Bathroom has a private bathroom with shower and bidet; the other room types share a common bathroom among guests of the property.
The minimum age required to check in at San Giovanni rooms is 18 years.
Yes, San Giovanni rooms is about 850 metres from Re di Roma metro station and 950 metres from Ponte Lungo metro station.
Yes, every room at San Giovanni rooms provides access to a kitchen equipped with hob, oven, fridge and kitchen utensils.
Check-in is possible until midnight, but a surcharge of €50 applies between 8:00 PM and midnight, and €100 between midnight and 6:00 AM.
