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Shiva Bed and Breakfast

This charming B&B places travelers perfectly to explore Rome's rich history, with ancient landmarks nearby and a convenient breakfast.

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free) - Shiva Bed and Breakfast (Rome)
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free) - Shiva Bed and Breakfast (Rome)
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Free daily on-the-go breakfast - Shiva Bed and Breakfast (Rome)
Studio | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, cookware/dishes/utensils - Shiva Bed and Breakfast (Rome)
Shiva Bed and Breakfast offers a cozy retreat in central Rome, steps from University of Roma-La Sapienza. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and a to-go breakfast before exploring nearby treasures like the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board (on request), rollaway beds (surcharge), WiFi (free)

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Rome Historic Centre, a neighborhood in Rome, Shiva Bed and Breakfast is near a metro station. Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Borghese and Circus Maximus. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stadio Olimpico or Auditorium Parco della Musica. Visit our Rome travel guide
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Via di Porta Maggiore, 71, Rome, RM, 00185

What's nearby

  • A red Vespa scooter parked on a city street.
    Via Marsala
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • A historic building with a clock tower and statues, surrounded by pigeons.
    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Colosseum in Rome with tourists around.
    Colosseum
    5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Roma-La Sapienza
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Porta Maggiore Station
    3 min walk
  • Rome Termini Station
    17 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA)
    34 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Social Hub Rome
    5 min walk
  • Palazzo del Freddo di Giovanni Fassi
    5 min walk
  • 'O Famo Strano
    4 min walk
  • Hang Zhou da Sonia
    4 min walk
  • Taverna Del Re
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Day bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 10 PM and 1:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee charged for check-in between 10 PM and 1:30 AM
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Shiva Bed and Breakfast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Shiva Bed and Breakfast doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Shiva Bed and Breakfast?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 10 PM–1:30 AM for a fee.

What time is check-out at Shiva Bed and Breakfast?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Shiva Bed and Breakfast provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Shiva Bed and Breakfast located?

Located in Rome Historic Centre, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, Colosseum, and Via Nazionale. Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are also within 3 mi (5 km). Porta Maggiore Station and Scalo S. Lorenzo are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Shiva Bed and Breakfast Reviews

5.6

6.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

6.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NIENTE È DA EVITARE X TUTTO, CORTESIA ZERO DA PARTE DEL PROPRIETARIO.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at 9:45 pm, so 15 mins prior to the end of the check-in AND we send an eMail upfront, that said that we might be there just in time... But nobody opened us anymore...Expedia couldn't help either. Nice to be left alone in Rome on a saturday night and all hotels were booked out. Never again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We left early...

It was quite dirty and run down. It also had a really strong smell in the room. Due to these factors we chose to leave in the middle of the night to find another hotel instead. That being said the pictures of the hotel are honest and given the low price it is probably fair value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loistava sijainti ja hinta-laatusuhde

Keskeinen sijainti ja loistava hinta-laatusuhde, auttavainen henkilökunta ja studiossa on pääpiirteittäin kaikki, mitä saatat tarvita. Ainut miinus, että lämmitettyihin talviasuntoihin tottuneelle huone tuntuu kylmänkostealta (lämmitys päällä vain klo 20-24). Varaisin studion mielelläni uudestaan lämpimämpänä ajankohtana!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ローマ空港到着当日に予約し、夜遅いだったためか入り口から電話をしなければなドアが開か方式でしたが、誰も出なく泊まれなかった。
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Sabrina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Non ci hanno fatto il check in...assurdo!abbiamo pagato 76 invece delle 62 da prenotazione..camere sporche e neppure una saponetta in bagno...oltre al cattivo odore...e nessuno alla nostra partenza.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness

nella media

è una cantina riadattata , ristrutturata in modo abbastanza moderno , ma la soluzione è molto basic . ho prenotato un " monolocale " che in realtà era una stanza di un b&b . Fortunatamente il soggiorno era molto breve , per cui non abbiamo avuto un grosso disagio , ma è comunque disdicevole descrivere in modo inesatto la sistemazione . L'odore di umidità è abbastanza forte , la colazione scandalosa . Il prezzo basso rispecchia le condizioni della soluzione : di basso livello . La connessione wi-fi è stata misteriosamente interrotta di notte , a nostra insaputa , quindi abbiamo perso importanti messaggi che presupponevamo di poter ricevere . abbiamo sostato nel b&b solo per dormire , quindi è come se il wi-fi non fosse presente .
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6/10 Okay

Ilyes

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Hôtel bien placé pour le tourisme et transport

Un très bon séjour puisque l'hôtel est proche de termini roma 15 min a pieds donc on a pu visiter Florence et retourner a l'hôtel dans le même jour
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A éviter

On nous a envoyé vers un autre site sans plus d'explication. Le Domus Romana qui est en dessous de tout,en plus il fallait payer en liquide. Nous n'avons pas passé une seule nuit.
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2/10 Terrible

diego

Disliked: Staff & service

la habitación , esta en un SOTANO ,

Nunca lo habría cogido por ser SOTANO , tuve que pagar en metalico, y perdi varias horas en conseguir el dinero , no hay recepcion y es dificil encontrarlo , no tiene señalizacion , y la dueña no acepta ninguna queja
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8/10 Good

jonathan

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Bed and breakfast not too bad.

I seen much better in Italy. You have to cook your own food. There is no buffet in the morning unless you pay extra for cooked breakfast. It was cold in the room. Can't have good heat. The garbage was not empty (full of food from the last person). No curtain for the shower, no body soap and shampoo left from the owner. But the bed was comfortable. If you plan to pay you stay by credit card, you are screw because they only take cash, so I had to find a Bancomat and get money.
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2/10 Terrible

ka

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

very bad

So bad. I told host the check-in time at the day's morning. When we arrived, nobody were there. She didn't see the mail.We waited for 1 hour! And the room was bad. Dirty coffee machine, not enough toilet paper, no sun light and very weak light, shower and wifi!! And the outside of the room was noisy so we couldn't sleep. The host and room were bad for us. You shouldn't stay there!!
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

i will not stay .here agein

from the picture, looks like included kitchen but no kitchen. also looks nice brakefast but not like that. you have to do that yourself. this accomodation is beside busy road. very noisy all nghit.
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grazie Melanie!

Camera bella e spaziosa..zona perfetta per muoversi a piedi e Melanie davvero gentilissima e disponibile!
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto todo

Ningun problema y total comodidad.
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8/10 Good

emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une hôte tres accueillante et à l' écoute.ambiance

Un séjour réussi une hôte géniale et disponible .proximité des lieux touristiques.je le recommande en particulier le studio .charmant petite terrasse on avait l impression d etre comme à la maison.séjour réussi et à refaire.
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6/10 Okay

Vinutha

Close to public transport stations, tram, metro and trains. Very good location. Rooms were good, comfortable and well decorated but cleaned only once for 4 days time that we stayed, ventilation is less but manageable as we didn't have to stay there all the time. Melanie was good host with the local guidance ,provided pick from airport, Thanks Alex! Breakfast was snacks and had to be self made. For the last day of the stay there was some problem with water supply, she shifted us to her friend's place. Very nice of her to have done this, appreciate it. The couple there were very warm and sweet.
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10/10 Excellent

johnatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a place to remember

Shiva b&b is a great place. Very central and easy to find. Near the central train station Termini and just 10 minutes walking away to the Colosseum. The room is very clean and comfortable with private bathroom and air conditioning. Melanie was a great host, very helpful and nice. Every morning there is a rich self service breeakfast. The wifi connection is avalaible for free. Next time i come back to Rome i will definitely come back to Shiva
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Poor customer service but decent room

Difficult to locate-no signage. Nobody there to do check-in so I had to ask a neighnouring hotel to call on my behalf for assistance. Once I was checked in there was absolutely zero customer service. Nobody dropped in or called/emailed to see if everything was ok. It was a bed and breakfast and even after emailing the owners twice to inform them of my departure time there was no response. No breakfast was provided. The computer and printer did not work. The room itself however was clean and quaint and located close the main train terminal.
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4/10 Poor

Alessandro Lasa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cantina no grazie.

Le stanze sono in una cantina ristrutturata che però puzza di muffa. Poca luce. Colazione ridicola al self service con marmellata ammuffita e pacchetti di biscotti aperti. Mai visto niente del genere.
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Poornima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort