Bed and breakfast in the Stazione Termini district, a short walk from Porta Maggiore, with air-conditioned rooms, kitchenettes and free WiFi throughout the property.
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Shiva B&B is a bed and breakfast in the Stazione Termini district of Rome, about 200 meters from Porta Maggiore and 1.3 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The property, which has no traditional reception, offers an informal stay in an area well connected by metro and train.
The four available room types range from the Standard Double to the Triple, passing through a Studio with kitchenette and terrace; some units feature an oven and hob for guests who wish to cook independently. All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, suited to those visiting Rome both for tourism and for longer stays.
Amenities on offer include free WiFi, luggage storage and a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino, about 11 km away. The area, lively with bars and restaurants such as 320 Gradi and Pecora Bassa, is especially appreciated by couples, who rate the location 8.8. Pets are allowed with no extra charge.
Shiva B&B offers four types of accommodation designed for different needs, from couples looking for a compact solution to groups of friends who need more space. The Standard Double Room and the Double Room share similar sizes, around 17-18 sqm, and differ in the type of double bed chosen. The Studio, larger at 20 sqm, is aimed at those seeking more independence thanks to the kitchenette, coffee machine and private terrace. The Triple Room, with a single bed and an extra-large double bed, is the best choice for three people.
All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private bathroom, often with a bathtub or shower and courtesy set. Several units include an electric kettle or a tea and coffee set, a useful detail for a self-service breakfast given the absence of a structured breakfast service on-site.
Air-conditioned room with an extra-large double bed and private bathroom with shower, one of the two most compact double solutions in the property, designed for short stays as a couple.
Slightly larger than the Standard, this air-conditioned double room is equipped with an electric kettle to make tea and coffee directly in the room.
The only room with a full kitchenette complete with oven, hob and refrigerator, as well as a private terrace and bathtub: the ideal choice for those who want to cook independently.
Designed for three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and an extra-large double bed, it has a private bathroom with shower and a tea and coffee set.
Shiva B&B offers guests free WiFi throughout the property, along with services designed for those with little time to spare, such as private check-in and check-out and luggage storage. An airport shuttle is available for those arriving or departing from the airport, while the entire property is non-smoking and heated.
The rooms are equipped with practical amenities: hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, wardrobe or closet and an electric kettle or tea and coffee set, useful given the absence of a traditional breakfast service. Most private bathrooms offer a bathtub or shower, with bed linen and toilet paper always included.
Pets are allowed with no extra charge, a detail that makes the property one of the most flexible in the area for those traveling with their dog or cat.
Shiva B&B is located in the Stazione Termini district, a short distance from Porta Maggiore, one of Rome’s ancient monumental gates where two historic aqueducts cross. The area retains a lively, working-class character, with informal spots and small restaurants lining the nearby streets, such as 320 Gradi and Pecora Bassa, both about 150 meters from the property.
Porta Maggiore railway station is just 200 meters away, while Vittorio Emanuele metro station is 700 meters away, convenient for reaching the historic center within minutes. Ciampino Airport is 11 km away, also reachable via the property’s paid shuttle, while Fiumicino is about 21 km away. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is 1.3 km away, an easy walk.
Guests staying here can spend their days discovering ancient Rome: the Temple of Minerva Medica is 150 meters away, the Domus Aurea is 1.5 km away and the Colosseum is 1.6 km away, all reachable without transport. Continuing toward the center, about 2.5-2.9 km away are the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, an ideal destination for an evening stroll. The area also suits slower-paced tourism, away from the historic center’s major crowds, with authentic residential neighborhoods to explore on foot in every season of the year.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff’s hospitality, rated 9.3, and the location, praised with 8.8, ideal for couples. Cleanliness and value for money also receive good ratings, while the lower scores concern WiFi and some services, still within the average for the category.
Shiva B&B is located in the Stazione Termini district, at Via di Porta Maggiore 71, about 200 meters from the historic Porta Maggiore and 1.3 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
Yes, Shiva B&B accepts pets with no additional surcharge.
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Yes, Shiva B&B offers free WiFi connection throughout the property.
From Shiva B&B, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away and reachable via a paid airport shuttle organized by the property, while Fiumicino is about 21 km away.
Some rooms at Shiva B&B, such as the Studio, feature a full kitchenette with oven, hob and refrigerator, useful for those who want to prepare meals independently.
No, Shiva B&B does not require a minimum age for check-in.
