Modern guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, with air-conditioned apartments, kitchenette and city view, a short walk from the metro.
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Z-ArchSuites Urbs is a guest house in the San Giovanni district of Rome, about 300 meters from San Giovanni Metro Station and less than 2 km from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.
The property is designed for those seeking the independence of an apartment without giving up the typical services of a guest house: access is private and the spaces are entirely non-smoking. The only room type offered, the Superior Apartment, spans 37 m² with a separate living room, bedroom and bathroom with shower and bidet, furnished with wooden flooring and overlooking the city. The kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and utensils, while the living area features a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee making facilities.
The San Giovanni area offers good metro connections and several bars and restaurants just steps from the entrance, making the property a practical base for exploring the historic center and the capital’s main monuments, from the Colosseum to the Domus Aurea.
The only room type available at Z-ArchSuites Urbs is the Superior Apartment, a 37 m² solution designed for families or small groups of up to 5 people. The space includes an independent entrance, a living room separate from the sleeping area, and a private bathroom with shower and bidet, plus a kitchenette equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and utensils for those who wish to cook on their own during their stay.
The apartment is air-conditioned and soundproofed, with wooden flooring, a desk, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV in the living area. The bed layout is flexible, with two single beds and a large double bed in the bedroom, plus a sofa bed in the living room, for a total of four main sleeping spots plus one additional. The city view is a further strength of this accommodation.
The only apartment in the property, with an independent private entrance and a surface area of 37 m² divided between living room, separate bedroom and bathroom with shower and bidet. The kitchenette is equipped with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and utensils, ideal for longer stays or for families who prefer to cook on their own. The city view and wooden flooring complete a soundproofed and air-conditioned space, with capacity for up to 5 people between the bedroom and the sofa bed in the living room.
Z-ArchSuites Urbs offers an entirely non-smoking guest house with free WiFi throughout all spaces. The rooms and apartments are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator and safe, as well as a flat-screen TV and private bathroom with bidet, shower and complimentary toiletries.
The kitchenette, with stovetop, microwave and kitchen utensils, allows a certain degree of independence during the stay, while the living area with sofa and dining space makes the rooms suitable for families or small groups as well. An iron is also available on request.
Among the general services, notable features include the independent entrance, heating, parquet flooring and safety devices such as fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and CCTV in common areas, ensuring a peaceful stay in the San Giovanni district.
Z-ArchSuites Urbs is located in the San Giovanni district, a residential area southeast of Rome’s historic center, lively with bars, restaurants and neighborhood shops. Just steps from the property are Enoteca Verso, only 40 meters away, and several venues such as Bananon Club and Bar Brindisi, handy for breakfast or an aperitif without needing a car.
San Giovanni Metro Station is 250 meters away, while the railway station of the same name is about 200 meters away: from here, Termini Station and the main metro lines can be reached in just a few minutes. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is about 2.3 km away, the Colosseum 1.7 km, and the Domus Aurea less than 2 km. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 10 km away, while Fiumicino is 21 km.
The location allows visitors to explore the capital’s main archaeological sites on foot or with short metro rides: besides the Colosseum, Porta Maggiore, the Temple of Minerva Medica and Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano are all within reach. In the warmer months, the nearby Nicola Calipari Garden offers a green area for a shaded break, while in every season the area remains a good base for heading toward the historic center, from the Imperial Forums to Piazza Venezia, all the way to the Trevi Fountain.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 9.3, and the WiFi, scoring 9.4. Reviews are also very positive for cleanliness and staff availability, while the value for money remains solid overall, confirming the generally positive experience of couples visiting Rome.
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No, Z-ArchSuites Urbs does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Z-ArchSuites Urbs does not have private parking for guests.
Yes, Z-ArchSuites Urbs offers free WiFi throughout all areas of the property.
Z-ArchSuites Urbs is located about 1.7 km from the Colosseum, reachable on foot or in just a few minutes by metro.
Yes, the Superior Apartment at Z-ArchSuites Urbs features a fully equipped kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and utensils.
The Superior Apartment at Z-ArchSuites Urbs can accommodate up to 5 people, between the bedroom with two single beds and a large double bed and the sofa bed in the living room.
