An intimate guest house in the heart of Trastevere, with garden, terrace and shared kitchen, just steps from Rome's most authentic squares.
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Villa Matissa is a guest house in the Trastevere district of Rome, about 600 metres from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere and a short distance from Roma Trastevere Railway Station.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with independent entrance, furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, private bathroom, wardrobe and electric kettle. The shared spaces include a garden, a terrace, a common room and a shared kitchen available to guests, ideal for those seeking an informal yet detail-conscious stay.
Services offered include free WiFi, airport transfer and bicycle rental, useful for getting around the capital without constraints. Breakfast, available in Italian or à la carte style, completes the offer designed for travellers and couples, who particularly praise the property’s central location. Villa Matissa is aimed at those who want to experience Trastevere up close, among alleys, venues and historic squares, while maintaining a good level of comfort and privacy in the rooms.
The rooms at Villa Matissa are designed to offer a private stay while remaining in the heart of Trastevere: each accommodation has an independent entrance, air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, safe and electric kettle. The room windows overlook the inner courtyard, ensuring a quiet environment despite the central location.
The range includes two room types that mainly differ in size and capacity: a more compact double room, designed for two people, and a larger deluxe version with an extra bed, also suitable for small groups or families with children. In both cases, bed linen and towels are included, while guests can also make use of the shared kitchen and the property’s shared outdoor spaces.
The more compact of the two available room types, with 20 m² designed for two people. It features a private bathroom complete with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a view of the inner courtyard. The independent entrance and safe make it suitable for those seeking privacy and an essential stay in the heart of Trastevere.
5 m² larger than the standard Double Room, this deluxe room accommodates up to three people thanks to the single bed added to the double bed. Here too, the private bathroom is equipped with shower, bidet and toiletries, with a view of the inner courtyard and an independent entrance: the best choice for those travelling with a child or wanting more space.
Villa Matissa features shared spaces designed to extend the stay beyond the room: a garden, a terrace and a common room with a TV area, ideal for relaxing after a day exploring Rome. There is also a shared kitchen available to guests, as well as a daily cleaning service and luggage storage for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
Practical services include airport transfer, bicycle rental and a tour desk for organising visits and activities in the surrounding area. Check-in and check-out can be handled privately, while security is ensured by CCTV in the common areas and key card access.
The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a safe, while the entire property is non-smoking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is an iron available on request, useful for longer stays.
Villa Matissa is located in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most authentic and popular districts, made up of cobbled alleys, colourful facades and venues that keep the evenings lively until late. The area around Via Dandolo is residential yet just steps from the buzz of the historic squares, with bars and restaurants such as Mare Nostrum Seafood and Pizza in Trastevere about 100 metres from the property.
Roma Trastevere Railway Station is 1.3 km away, convenient for those arriving by train, while Quattro Venti station is less than a kilometre away. Piramide and Circo Massimo metro stations are 1.6 and 1.7 km away respectively, useful for reaching the historic centre and the Colosseum, the latter 2.2 km away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 13 km away, and Fiumicino Airport 17 km, both reachable via the property’s shuttle service.
600 metres away is Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, with its early Christian basilica and the fountain that animates Roman evenings; a little further on, Piazza Trilussa and Villa Farnesina, with its Renaissance frescoes by Raphael, are about 900 metres and 1 km away. For a scenic walk, simply climb up to the Gianicolo, 700 metres away, or reach the Giardino degli Aranci at 1 km. Those wishing to head towards the historic centre will find Campo de’ Fiori 1.3 km away and Piazza Navona 900 metres away, while Castel Sant’Angelo and the Imperial Fora remain comfortably reachable on foot in about 20-25 minutes.
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Guests particularly praise the staff’s hospitality (9.9) and the central location in Trastevere (9.8), followed by highly appreciated comfort and cleanliness. The value for money remains solid, while WiFi receives the lowest score among the rated categories.
No, Villa Matissa does not allow pets during the stay.
Check-in at Villa Matissa is possible from 12:00 to 00:00, and guests are asked to inform the property of their expected arrival time in advance.
Yes, Villa Matissa offers free WiFi throughout the property, including in the rooms and common areas.
No, Villa Matissa does not have a dedicated parking service for guests.
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Villa Matissa offers breakfast in Italian or à la carte style, available for guests who wish to make use of it.
The nearest attractions to Villa Matissa include Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere at 600 metres, Roma Trastevere Railway Station at 1.3 km and Campo de’ Fiori at 1.3 km.
