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Santa Maria Maggiore Luxury Guest House

A seven-room guest house in the heart of Rome, steps from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, with city views and high guest ratings.

  • 5-minute walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and Diocletian Bath
  • Guest-rated 9.2 for rooms, service, and value
  • City views from select rooms, with air conditioning and coffee machines
9.2 Perfect 520 reviews Booking.com 9.2 · 520 reviews

About

Santa Maria Maggiore Luxury Guest House

Santa Maria Maggiore Luxury Guest House is a small, seven-room property set on Via dell'Esquilino in Rome's Esquilino neighborhood. Its position puts the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Diocletian Bath and the Octagonal Hall within a five-minute walk, making it a practical base for exploring the city's ancient and religious landmarks.

Rooms are arranged over a building with lift access, and several offer city views. Each comes with air conditioning, a coffee machine, and heating. The guest house also provides Wi-Fi, a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV. Pets are allowed on site.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Lift
  • Air conditioning

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Central location near major landmarks — The guest house is a five-minute walk from both the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Diocletian Bath and the Octagonal Hall.
  • High guest ratings across key categories — With an overall rating of 9.2, guests rate rooms at 9.4, staff at 9.4, and service at 9.3, indicating consistent satisfaction.
  • City views from many rooms — Several room types, including Deluxe and Standard options, feature city views, adding to the sense of place.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Limited facilities — Facilities are rated 7.5, the lowest category, reflecting a modest set of on-site amenities typical of a small guest house.
  • Small number of rooms — With only seven rooms, availability may be limited, and the property may feel less anonymous than larger hotels.
  • No on-site parking mentioned — Parking is not listed as an amenity, so guests arriving by car may need to arrange parking nearby.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

Deluxe King Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Safe deposit box
  • No smoking on site

Room Amenities

  • Mini-bar
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Parquet floor

Family & Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Cots

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.2
Perfect 520 reviews

Guest-rated 9.2/10 from 520 reviews

Booking.com · 9.2 · 520 reviews

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Around the Guest House: The guest house sits on Via dell'Esquilino, a five-minute walk from the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and the Diocletian Bath and the Octagonal Hall. It's a central spot for exploring Rome's historic center.

Via Dell' Esquilino, 38 Scala A, Interno 2 Primo Piano, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 03:00-10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
7 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 03:00 to 10:00.

Are pets allowed at the guest house?

Yes, pets are allowed on site.

Does the guest house offer parking?

No parking is mentioned in the property information, so you may need to arrange parking separately.

What amenities are available in the rooms?

Rooms include air conditioning, a coffee machine, heating, and some have city views. Additional amenities include a minibar, tea and coffee facilities, a flat-screen TV, and free toiletries.

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The bottom line

For travelers wanting a centrally located base near Rome's Esquilino landmarks, this guest house offers well-rated rooms and service in a compact setting. The lack of extensive facilities and parking are worth considering, but the location and guest satisfaction make it a solid choice.

9.2A small, well-rated guest house for a central Rome stay.

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