Guest house in central Rome, just steps from Santa Maria Maggiore and Termini Station, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
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Santamaggiore is a guest house in the Esquilino district of Rome, 200 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and 300 meters from the Vittorio Emanuele metro station.
The property occupies a building in the center of the city, just steps from Termini Station, and offers three room types designed for both short and extended stays: from the more compact Double Room/Twin Room to the 29-square-meter Deluxe Triple Room with courtyard views. All rooms are air-conditioned, equipped with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, minibar and coffee machine, and include free WiFi.
Guests have access to a shared kitchen, a common room and a luggage storage service, useful for those who want to organize their city visit independently. Location is one of the strengths noted by past guests: the Colosseum, Domus Aurea and Imperial Forums are within walking distance, while Termini Station provides quick connections to the airport and the rest of the city. It’s a solution suited to those looking for a central, functional and well-connected base for exploring Rome.
Santamaggiore’s rooms come in three types designed for groups and families traveling together, ranging from 15 to 29 square meters. All feature a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, as well as air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, minibar and a coffee machine for preparing tea and coffee in the room.
The Double Room/Twin Room is the most compact, with a city view; the Standard Triple Room offers more space for three people, also with a city view; the Deluxe Triple Room, the largest at 29 square meters, stands out for its courtyard view, complimentary slippers and a mixed bed configuration, with one single bed and one large double bed.
The most compact room at Santamaggiore, at 15 square meters, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. It is air-conditioned and offers a city view, flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a small dining area with a tea and coffee set: a practical solution for two people.
At 20 square meters, this triple room is larger than the Double/Twin Room and accommodates up to three people across three single beds. The private bathroom includes a shower, bidet and toiletries, while the room offers air conditioning, cable TV, minibar and a city view.
The largest room type at the property, at 29 square meters and the only one with a courtyard view. The private bathroom is enhanced with slippers in addition to a shower, hairdryer and toiletries, while the bed configuration combines one single bed and one large double bed, ideal for mixed groups.
Santamaggiore provides guests with a shared kitchen, a common room with a TV area and a luggage storage service, useful for those organizing their stay independently or arriving well ahead of check-in. The property also offers daily housekeeping, an ironing service with iron, and a paid airport shuttle to Rome Ciampino Airport, about 13 km away.
Pets are welcome upon request, with bowls and beds available for four-legged guests. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, while WiFi is free throughout the property, which is entirely non-smoking and equipped with an elevator.
For in-room meals, minibar, tea and coffee kettle, fruit and wine/champagne are available, while the common room with flat-screen TV and satellite channels remains a point of reference for those wanting to relax between sightseeing tours.
Santamaggiore is located in the Esquilino district, one of Rome’s most multi-ethnic and lively neighborhoods, just steps from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and Termini Station. The area around Via Urbano Rattazzi combines ethnic shops, small restaurants and historic cafés such as Caffè Romano and Caffè del Portico, both about 200 meters away, and is characterized by a constant flow of travelers due to its proximity to the capital’s main railway hub.
Rome Termini Station is just 500 meters away, while the Vittorio Emanuele metro station, on Line A, is 250 meters away and allows quick access to the historic center and the Vatican in just a few stops. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 13 km away, connected by an airport shuttle organized by the property (for a fee), while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away. On foot, in about 15-20 minutes, you can reach the Colosseum, 950 meters away, and the Imperial Forums, 1.5 km away.
Guests staying at Santamaggiore can dedicate a day to the archaeological area of the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, then continue on to the Domus Aurea, 800 meters away, or the National Roman Museum, 650 meters away. Nearby is also the Nicola Calipari Garden, useful for a shaded break, while evenings can be spent among the venues of Piazza della Repubblica, about 850 meters away, or in the restaurants of the nearby Monti district. The area is busy year-round, with a tourist increase especially in the spring months and during the Christmas period, when markets bring the city center to life.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.3) and the location (9.2), especially appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort both score above 9, while the value for money and WiFi receive more modest but still positive ratings, in line with an overall score of 8.7.
Santamaggiore is located in the Esquilino district, 200 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and 500 meters from Rome Termini Station, in a central position for visiting Rome on foot or by public transport.
Yes, Santamaggiore accepts pets upon request; the property may apply a surcharge and provides bowls and beds for pets.
Check-in at Santamaggiore is possible from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 10:00 AM; guests are advised to communicate their arrival time in advance.
Yes, all rooms at Santamaggiore include free WiFi.
Rome Ciampino Airport is about 13 km from Santamaggiore, reachable with a paid airport shuttle organized by the property; Fiumicino Airport, on the other hand, is about 20 km away.
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Yes, Santamaggiore provides guests with a shared kitchen, as well as a common room and luggage storage.
