Bed and breakfast in the San Giovanni district, a few steps from the metro, with air-conditioned rooms and city views, ideal for exploring Rome on foot.
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Smart Holidays is a bed and breakfast in the San Giovanni district of Rome, just 300 metres from San Giovanni Metro Station and 1.8 km from the Colosseum. The property offers air-conditioned accommodation with city views, designed for those who want to move comfortably between the main attractions of the historic centre without giving up the tranquility of a well-connected residential area.
The rooms, all with private bathroom equipped with shower, hairdryer and courtesy set, differ in size and features: from the more compact Double Room to the Triple Room with Balcony, designed for small groups or families. Each accommodation has a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee set and free WiFi connection.
The location is one of the most appreciated strengths, with a score of 8.9 given by guests travelling as a couple: nearby you’ll find Porta Maggiore, the Domus Aurea and several restaurants and cafés just a few steps away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, making Smart Holidays a practical base both for those arriving by plane and for those getting around using the capital’s public transport.
Smart Holidays offers three types of air-conditioned rooms, all equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and courtesy set, as well as a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee making set. The city view is a feature common to all the accommodations, which overlook the urban fabric of the San Giovanni district.
The main differences concern size, capacity and the presence of a balcony: the Double Room is the most compact solution, at 14 square metres, designed for two people; the Double Room with Balcony offers the same floor space but adds an outdoor space overlooking the city; the Triple Room with Balcony, the largest at 20 square metres, can accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a double bed and a single bed, making it the most suitable choice for small groups or families with children.
The Double Room is the most compact accommodation in the property, with 14 air-conditioned square metres overlooking the city. It has a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, as well as a tea and coffee making set: the ideal solution for an essential and functional couple’s stay.
Same size as the standard Double Room, but with a private balcony overlooking the city, making it the preferred choice for those who want an outdoor space to look out from. The private bathroom with shower and the tea and coffee set complete an accommodation designed for a more airy couple’s stay.
The largest room in the property, with 20 square metres and capacity for three people thanks to the combination of a double bed and a single bed. The balcony overlooking the city and the private bathroom with shower make it the most suitable choice for small groups or families with children.
Smart Holidays offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathroom, equipped with bathtub or shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation includes a flat-screen TV, internet connection, wardrobe or closet and an electrical outlet near the bed, as well as a tea and coffee making set available in the room.
The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift, heating and rooms also designed for families. Common areas are accessible with key access, and safety is ensured by the presence of fire extinguishers.
Among the services most appreciated by guests are the free WiFi connection, available throughout the property, and the city view that characterises the rooms. The availability of family rooms makes Smart Holidays a practical solution also for those travelling in a group or with children.
Smart Holidays is located in the San Giovanni district, one of the liveliest and best-served residential areas of Rome, a short walk from the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano and not far from the historic centre. The area retains an authentic character, away from the most intense tourist flows, with neighbourhood shops, bars and trattorias frequented mainly by locals.
The property is about 300 metres from San Giovanni Metro Station and 250 metres from Metro Re di Roma, both on line A, which connects directly to the centre and Termini Station in a few minutes. San Giovanni railway station is 250 metres away, while Porta Maggiore, with its ancient walls and Roman aqueducts, can be reached in about 15 minutes on foot. Rome Ciampino Airport is 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 21 km away.
From here it’s easy to visit the main monuments of ancient Rome on foot or by metro: the Colosseum is 1.8 km away, the Baths of Caracalla are 1.8 km away and the Domus Aurea is 1.7 km away. Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, less than 900 metres away, is a good starting point for a walk towards the Celio and the Imperial Forums. In the immediate surroundings there is no shortage of dining options, with venues such as Barred and Favilla just a few minutes’ walk away, useful for a stop before or after sightseeing.
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Guests at Smart Holidays especially praise the staff, rated 9, and the location, appreciated with a very good 8.9, especially by couples. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels, while value for money and WiFi receive slightly more modest ratings.
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No, Smart Holidays does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Smart Holidays does not have parking; however, it is just a few minutes from San Giovanni metro station, a convenient alternative for getting around.
Smart Holidays is about 1.8 km from the Colosseum, reachable on foot or by metro in a few minutes.
Check-in at Smart Holidays is possible from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM, and a photo ID and credit card are required.
No, Smart Holidays does not include breakfast in the room rate.
Yes, all rooms at Smart Holidays are air-conditioned and equipped with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom.
