Guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, a short walk from the metro and just over 1 km from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms and city views.
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THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni is a guest house located in the San Giovanni district of Rome, 700 metres from San Giovanni Metro Station and about 1.5 km from the Colosseum. The property stands out for its entirely allergy-free environment and for its rooms with city views, designed for those who want to move around the historic centre’s monuments comfortably while still enjoying the calm of a well-connected residential area.
The rooms, all with private bathroom, feature air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee machine, shower, free toiletries and a desk; some room types add a balcony with city view. An electric kettle is provided in every accommodation, along with linens and a hairdryer, making the stay practical even for longer periods.
The San Giovanni area offers restaurants, bars and cafés just steps from the entrance, while the nearby Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano and the Baths of Caracalla turn the walk to the centre into a route rich in history. Couples especially praise the location, rated 9.2, ideal for a stay for two in the most authentic Rome.
The rooms at THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni share amenities designed for an urban stay: air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, coffee machine, private bathroom with shower, free toiletries, electric kettle and desk are present in every room type, along with linens and a hairdryer. All rooms also offer a city view, a distinctive feature of this guest house in the San Giovanni district.
The range includes three options of increasing size: the Standard Double Room, the most compact at 14 m², the Deluxe Double Room at 18 m² with a seating area, and the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the largest at 22 m², able to accommodate up to three people thanks to the extra single bed and the only one of the three with a private balcony offering a city view.
The most compact of the three room types, at 14 m² with an independent entrance. Air-conditioned and equipped with cable TV, it is the simplest and most direct option for those looking for a functional base just steps from San Giovanni metro station.
The largest room in the property, at 22 m², and the only one with a private balcony overlooking the city. The extra single bed also makes it suitable for a third guest, while cable flat-screen TV completes the amenities.
An 18 m² room with a private bathroom complete with bidet and toiletries set, the only one of the three with a proper seating area in addition to the city view. A tea and coffee set and a wardrobe complete the amenities.
THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni offers an entirely non-smoking environment, with free WiFi, air conditioning and daily housekeeping. The property has luggage storage, a safe, an on-site mini-market and even an in-house hairdresser/beauty salon, plus solutions designed for allergy sufferers and parquet flooring in the common areas.
Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, electric kettle and coffee machine, while flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels provides entertainment. Several room types also feature a seating area with a desk.
For dining, the property offers an on-site café and the option to request wine and champagne, in addition to the tea and coffee set available in the room. Iron and ironing board are available on request, as are fire extinguishers and other safety equipment distributed throughout the property.
THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni is located in the San Giovanni district, one of Rome’s liveliest and best-connected residential areas, just a short walk from the great basilica that gives the district its name. The street, Via Gallia, is surrounded by neighbourhood venues, small restaurants and cafés that bring life to the area away from the heaviest tourist traffic, while still remaining within walking distance of the great monuments of the centre.
San Giovanni Metro Station is just 600 metres away, while the railway station of the same name is 650 metres away: from here, the heart of the city can be reached in a few minutes. The Colosseum is about 1.5 km away, the Baths of Caracalla just 1.2 km, and the Domus Aurea 1.5 km, all reachable on foot through the Celio and Appio districts. Ciampino Airport is 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km away.
Those staying here can dedicate the mornings to visiting the Colosseum and Palatine Hill, then continue in the afternoon towards Piazza Venezia and the Imperial Forums, both within 3 km. Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano, 750 metres away, and Porta Maggiore, 1.4 km away, offer less-visited but equally striking glimpses of ancient Rome. Nearby there is also an urban park, San Sebastiano Park, useful for a break from the summer heat or for a more relaxed walk in any season.
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Guests especially praise cleanliness and staff helpfulness, both close to top scores, followed by room comfort. Value for money also receives very positive ratings, while the location, though appreciated, remains the slightly lower-rated aspect.
No, THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni does not allow pets during the stay.
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At THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni the minimum age for check-in is 18; underage guests must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
From THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni, the Colosseum is about 1.5 km away, while the Baths of Caracalla are about 1.2 km away, both comfortably reachable on foot.
Yes, THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni offers free WiFi throughout the property.
Some rooms at THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni, such as the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, feature a private balcony with a city view.
THE ROMAN WAY San Giovanni is about 10 km from Rome Ciampino Airport and about 20 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport.
