St. John Villa is a bed & breakfast in an early 20th-century residence in San Giovanni, with a garden, studio units with kitchenette and the Colosseum 20 minutes away on foot.
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St. John Villa is a bed & breakfast set in a Roman residence from the early 1900s, in the San Giovanni district, just 300 metres from the metro station of the same name.
The property offers rooms and studio units with wooden floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and private bathroom with toiletries; in some units the view opens onto the internal garden, while the studios are equipped with a kitchenette for those who want more independence. One of the units also has a large private terrace.
In the morning guests find a sweet buffet breakfast served in the common room, with the option to request savoury items, while the garden and shared lounge remain available during the day for relaxing. The location allows you to reach the Colosseum in about 20 minutes on foot and the Baths of Caracalla in just over a kilometre, making St. John Villa a practical base for those who want to explore Rome mostly on foot or by metro, being about 30 km from Fiumicino Airport.
St. John Villa offers three types of accommodation designed for different needs, from couples visiting the city to groups looking for more independence. All units share air conditioning, wooden floors, flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom with toiletries, as well as the chance to enjoy views of the villa’s internal garden.
The Double/Twin Room, the most compact at 14 square metres, is designed for two people and offers flexibility in bed configuration. The Studio, at 25 square metres, is the largest option and is also suitable for small groups thanks to the extra sofa bed, with a balcony and bathtub. The Studio with Terrace, 15 square metres, stands out for its private outdoor space, ideal for those who want to enjoy Rome from above without leaving the property.
The most compact of the available options, at 14 square metres, with a choice between a double bed or two separate single beds. It features wooden floors, air conditioning and, in some variants, a ceiling fan, with a view that may open onto the villa’s garden. The private bathroom comes with toiletries, and the linens are refreshed regularly during the stay.
At 25 square metres, this is the most spacious option in the property, designed to accommodate up to four people thanks to the sofa bed paired with the double bed. What sets it apart from the other units is the bathtub, along with a private balcony and a kitchenette for preparing meals independently, still with a view over the villa’s greenery.
The only room type in the property with a large private terrace, ideal for those seeking their own outdoor space without giving up the convenience of a kitchenette. At 15 square metres and with air conditioning, it offers a flexible bed configuration between a double bed and single beds, while still including a private bathroom.
St. John Villa offers guests a garden, a sun terrace and a common room with a TV area, spaces designed for relaxing after sightseeing in the city. A shuttle service is also available, useful for those arriving with heavy luggage or who prefer to avoid public transport, along with daily housekeeping and luggage storage for those with flexible check-in or check-out times.
All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and complimentary bath products, as well as a flat-screen TV and internet connection. The property is entirely non-smoking, and features a safe, fire extinguishers and heating, and is also suitable for families thanks to the availability of family rooms.
Pets are allowed on request, a detail that makes St. John Villa an interesting choice also for those travelling with their dog or cat and who don’t want to give up a comfortable stay in the heart of Rome.
St. John Villa is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential and well-served area of Rome surrounding one of the city’s most important basilicas, the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, about 600 metres from the property. The district blends early 20th-century buildings with small neighbourhood spots, with bars and restaurants just a few dozen metres away, such as Bar Apulia only 50 metres away and several restaurants clustered between Via Sannio and the nearby streets.
Getting around is made easy by the proximity to two metro stations, San Giovanni about 550 metres away and Re di Roma at 750 metres, both on line A, while San Giovanni train station is 600 metres away. The Colosseum can be reached in about 1.4 km, the Baths of Caracalla at 1.1 km and the Domus Aurea at 1.3 km, all comfortably walkable. Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away.
In any season, the area is ideal for walks among archaeological sites and urban parks such as Villa Osio and Parco San Sebastiano, both less than 1.3 km away. For those wanting to venture towards the historic centre, the Imperial Forums are about 2.1 km away and the Trevi Fountain 2.8 km, distances that make the area a good compromise between residential calm and access to the capital’s main landmarks, whether in winter with indoor museums or in summer thanks to evening walks among the illuminated ruins.
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Guests particularly praise the location (9.2) and staff helpfulness (9.2), also appreciated by couples visiting Rome. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels (8.5), while general services receive the most cautious score, though still positive.
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Yes, St. John Villa accepts pets on request, although an extra charge may apply.
St. John Villa is located about 1.4 km from the Colosseum, reachable in about 20 minutes on foot.
St. John Villa has private parking on site, subject to availability.
St. John Villa serves a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast in the common room, with savoury items available on request.
Yes, St. John Villa offers studio units with a kitchenette, as well as traditional rooms with a private bathroom.
Yes, St. John Villa is located about 550 metres from San Giovanni metro station, on line A.
