A family-run B&B in the Ostiense district of Rome, with a terrace, shared kitchen and bicycle rental, just steps from the Basilica S. Paolo metro station.
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Shelisa B&B is a family-run bed and breakfast in the Ostiense district of Rome, about 650 meters from the Basilica San Paolo metro station. The property offers guests a common room, a terrace and a shared kitchen, designed for those looking for an informal and sociable stay in the city.
The available rooms are two double room types, both with heating, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi throughout the property: one with a private bathroom inside the room, the other with a private bathroom located outside the room. Guests staying here can also count on a bicycle rental service and a car rental service, convenient for getting around the area’s points of interest.
The location in Ostiense makes it easy to reach both the historic centre and the main train stations: Roma Ostiense is about 2 km away, while Roma Trastevere is 3.7 km away. Pets are allowed free of charge upon request, a detail that makes Shelisa B&B a practical choice even for those travelling with their dog or cat.
Shelisa B&B offers two types of double room, both designed for two people and equipped with heating, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The main difference concerns the bathroom: the first room has a private bathroom inside the room with bathtub or shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the second offers a private bathroom located outside the room, with the same amenities. Both options are simply and functionally furnished, suitable for a short or extended stay in the Ostiense district.
The room with the external bathroom also stands out for its greater flexibility in bed configuration, as it can be set up with a large double bed or with two single beds, useful for those travelling as a couple or with a friend. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen and a shared terrace, spaces that complement the rooms with the homely touch typical of Roman bed and breakfasts.
The cosier of the two rooms, at 18 m² with a private bathroom inside the room featuring a bathtub or shower, bidet and hairdryer. Heating, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi complete a room designed for those who want the bathroom directly attached to the room, without having to share it or reach it from outside.
A slightly smaller room than the previous one, at 16 m², whose private bathroom is located outside the room. It is the only one of the two room types to offer a flexible bed configuration, with the option of choosing between a large double bed or two single beds, ideal for those with different needs depending on their travel group.
Shelisa B&B offers a range of services designed to make the stay practical and informal. Guests have access to a terrace, a common room with a TV area and a shared kitchen, as well as bicycle rental and a car rental service to move freely around the city. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and laundry service, ironing service, dry cleaning and trouser press are available for those staying longer.
For those arriving from or departing to Rome’s airports, the property offers a paid airport shuttle, while those who need day-to-day support can count on grocery delivery, a babysitting service upon request and daily housekeeping. Parking is available on site.
The rooms feature heating, a flat-screen TV and internet connection, while the bathrooms are equipped with towels, bed linen, bathrobes and essentials such as bidet and hairdryer. A shared kitchen with an electric kettle is also available for those who prefer to prepare something on their own.
Shelisa B&B is located in the Ostiense district, a residential area south of Rome’s historic centre that in recent years has seen a growing number of quality bars, bistros and small restaurants. The B&B overlooks a quiet street, just steps from Trecca Bistrot and Osteria I Maccheroncini, both reachable on foot in less than two minutes.
The Basilica San Paolo metro station is about 650 meters away, while Marconi station is just over 1 km away: from here, the centre of Rome can be reached in a few minutes. Roma Ostiense train station is 2.1 km away and Roma Trastevere is 3.7 km away, useful for those arriving by regional trains or high-speed Frecce. Ciampino Airport is about 9 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is 17.8 km away; the property offers a paid shuttle upon request for both.
From the B&B, some of the city’s most striking attractions can be reached on foot or with short trips: the Catacombs of Domitilla are 1.7 km away, the Cemetery of San Callisto 2.2 km away and the Baths of Caracalla 3 km away. The Via Appia Antica, ideal for a walk combining history and nature, is also about 3 km away. For those who want to head towards the tourist heart of the city, the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums are just over 4 km away, conveniently reachable by metro or bicycle thanks to the rental service available at the property.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.8, and cleanliness, at 9.7. Comfort and general services are also highly appreciated, while location receives an excellent 9.2, confirmed by couples who rated it 9.4 for a trip for two.
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Yes, Shelisa B&B accepts pets upon request and without any additional charge.
Yes, Shelisa B&B offers private on-site parking, convenient for those arriving by car in Rome.
Shelisa B&B is about 650 meters from the Basilica San Paolo metro station, easily reachable on foot.
Shelisa B&B does not include breakfast in the room price, but breakfast in the room can be requested.
Shelisa B&B accepts cash payments only.
No, Shelisa B&B does not require a minimum age for check-in.
