Bed and breakfast in the Monti district, a short walk from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, with air-conditioned rooms and one of the highest location scores in Rome.
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Santa Maria Maggiore is a bed and breakfast in the Monti district of Rome, 300 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and 400 metres from Cavour metro station.
The property offers simple but functional rooms, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge and free WiFi. Some rooms face the basilica with a city view, others look onto the inner courtyard, offering different options for those seeking a panoramic view or greater quiet. It’s the kind of accommodation suited to those who want to explore the historic centre on foot without giving up essential comforts like air conditioning, particularly useful during Rome’s summer months.
Available services include car rental, luggage storage, a shuttle service and the possibility to arrange walking tours, cycling tours or hikes. The location, highly rated by guests with a score of 9.5, allows guests to reach places like the Colosseum and Roman Forum on foot in less than a kilometre, along with numerous bars and restaurants just steps from the entrance. Staff respond quickly to requests, a detail that makes the stay easier for those visiting Rome for the first time.
The rooms at Santa Maria Maggiore share amenities designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome: private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge and free WiFi connection in every room. The sizes are compact, between 13 and 16 square metres, consistent with a bed and breakfast in a historic building in the Monti district.
The range includes options for couples and small groups: from the Small Double Room, the coziest and facing the inner courtyard, to the two larger rooms with a view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, one of which can also be configured as a triple to accommodate up to three people. The option to choose between a double bed or single beds, to be communicated at the time of booking, makes the rooms adaptable to different needs, whether for a couple visiting Rome or a small group of friends.
Among the largest rooms in the property, this room offers a direct view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and the rooftops of the Monti district. The bed type is flexible, double bed or two single beds, to be specified at the time of booking, making it suitable for both couples and travellers who prefer to sleep separately.
Identical in size and view to the Deluxe room, this room stands out for its capacity of up to three people, ideal for small groups or families with one child. Here too, the bed configuration is customisable between a double bed with an added single or three separate single beds.
The most compact of the available room types, facing the inner courtyard rather than the main street: a quiet choice for those who prioritise rest over a panoramic view, with a fixed double bed and the same basic amenities as the other rooms.
Santa Maria Maggiore offers a range of services designed to make exploring Rome on foot or by bike easier: walking tours, cycling tours and hiking organised by the property, as well as transport tickets and a shuttle service, including airport transfers, on request. For those arriving by car, an on-site car rental service is available.
General services include luggage storage, a safe, an ATM, private or express check-in and check-out, and a daily housekeeping service. Assistance for those travelling with children is also available, thanks to family rooms and a babysitting service on request.
Every room has a private bathroom with shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and fridge, while for breakfast and relaxing moments there is an on-site café with special diet menus available and a tea/coffee maker in the room.
Santa Maria Maggiore is located in the Monti district, one of the most authentic neighbourhoods in Rome’s historic centre, just a few dozen metres from the large Basilica that gives the property its name. The area retains a lively, working-class character, with narrow alleys, artisan workshops and informal venues coexisting alongside the great monuments of ancient Rome, unlike more touristy and uniform districts of the centre.
The location is among the features most appreciated by guests, with a score of 9.5 given by couples visiting. Cavour metro station is just 350 metres away, while Roma Termini, the city’s main railway hub, can be reached on foot in about 550 metres: a real advantage for those arriving by train or needing to catch another train or bus to leave the city. Ciampino airport is about 12 km away, and Fiumicino is 20 km away, both reachable via the paid airport shuttle organised by the property on request.
Just a few steps away are restaurants such as La Mela d’Oro, practically at the entrance, and venues like Big Bens and L’Esquilino. Walking, the Colosseum is less than a kilometre away and the Roman Forum about 1.2 km, while the Domus Aurea is 750 metres away and the National Roman Museum 450 metres: an ideal area for those who want to visit the main archaeological sites without relying on public transport, whether in winter with indoor museums or in summer strolling in the evening among the illuminated ruins.
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Guests especially praise the location, with a score of 9.5, and the staff, rated 9.4 for helpfulness and quick response times. Cleanliness and room comfort are also highly appreciated, while general services remain slightly lower in the overall score.
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No, Santa Maria Maggiore does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Santa Maria Maggiore does not offer on-site parking; those arriving by car are advised to check public parking options in the Monti district.
Santa Maria Maggiore is about 800 metres from the Colosseum, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Santa Maria Maggiore requires a security deposit of €300, charged by credit card before arrival and refunded within 14 days of check-out if no damage is found.
Yes, Santa Maria Maggiore provides free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas.
Yes, Santa Maria Maggiore offers a paid airport shuttle service on request, useful for reaching Ciampino airport, about 12 km away.
