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Be My Guest

On Via Appia Nuova near San Giovanni metro, this small Roman bed and breakfast earns an 8.6 guest score for its rooms, staff and location.

  • 8.6 average from 269 guest reviews
  • Rooms score 9.3; staff score 9.5
  • Five-minute walk to San Giovanni metro
8.6 Great 269 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 269 reviews

About

Be My Guest

Be My Guest is a small bed and breakfast on Via Appia Nuova in the San Giovanni area of Rome. It holds an 8.6 average from 269 reviews, with rooms scoring 9.3 and staff 9.5. The property includes soundproofed rooms, air-conditioning, a lift and Wi-Fi throughout; rates start at £58 per night.

Guest reviews keep returning to the same strengths: a location close to San Giovanni metro, a five-minute walk to the station, 2.4 km to Roma Termini, and a genuinely friendly welcome from the hosts. The property description lists the Colosseum as about a 10-minute drive away.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Security

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Guests rate the stay highly overall — The 8.6 average across 269 reviews is backed by strong category scores: staff 9.5, rooms 9.3 and service 8.9.
  • Rooms are the stand-out category — Rooms score 9.3, and reviewers describe them as stylish, bright, clean and comfortable. In-room touches include air-conditioning, soundproofing, tea and coffee facilities and an electric kettle.
  • The hosts leave a strong impression — Reviewers repeatedly mention the hosts' helpful local recommendations, transport advice and airport taxi arrangements.
  • A practical, well-connected location — A five-minute walk to San Giovanni metro, 2.4 km to Roma Termini, and bus links to the Colosseum make this an easy base for getting around Rome.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Facilities is the weakest-rated category — At 5.0, the Facilities score sits clearly below the rest, so this is a simple guesthouse stay rather than a facilities-led hotel.
  • Check-in ends at 20:00 — The reception window runs from 13:00 to 20:00, so latecomers need to plan their arrival time carefully.
  • Pets are not allowed — The house rules state 'no pets allowed', so bringing an animal isn't an option.
  • Parking is public, not private — The description mentions public parking nearby rather than a hotel garage, a useful detail for anyone driving in Rome.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

In-room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Ironing facilities
  • Parquet floor

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Leisure/ TV room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe deposit box
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Cots

Safety & security

  • Security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Parking

  • Public parking nearby

House rules

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 269 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 269 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 269 reviews
8.6Verified guest

“The suite was stylish and bright, with a bathroom big enough to move around in comfortably.”

8.6Verified guest

“The location is fantastic, right by the metro station, and both the staff and host are exceptionally friendly.”

8.6Verified guest

“Spotlessly clean, modern facilities and very decent service – thank you for taking care of us.”

8.6Verified guest

“I had a lovely stay. The location was excellent, close to San Giovanni metro and the Colosseum. The room was tastefully decorated, and the staff were affable and wonderfully friendly. My room came with an ironing set, a work desk and an electric kettle.”

8.6Verified guest

“Breakfast was plentiful and good. My room had an exceptionally comfortable bed, an ironing set, a work desk and an electric kettle. The hotel was close to the metro, bus stop and all the major sights.”

8.6Verified guest

“The hosts go out of their way to please guests. The apartment is cosy and comfortable, the hospitality is great, and it offers good value for money.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

San Giovanni: Be My Guest sits on Via Appia Nuova in the San Giovanni district. Guests describe the area as safe, peaceful and pleasant, with typical street scenes outside the windows.

Transport links: San Giovanni metro is a five-minute walk away, Roma Termini is 2.4 km from the door, and reviews mention bus connections to the Colosseum and other sights.

Colosseum access: The property description lists the Colosseum as about a 10-minute drive away, so a quick metro or bus ride is the practical way to get there.

Via Appia Nuova 59 Scala Destra Int. 8, Rome, Lazio, 00183, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 13:00-20:00
Check-out
By 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
Not allowed
Property
6 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Be My Guest?

Check-in runs from 13:00 to 20:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Is parking available?

There is public parking nearby – the property lists 'parking' as an amenity and the description mentions public parking nearby.

Are pets allowed at Be My Guest?

No – the house rules state that pets are not allowed.

The bottom line

For travellers who want a friendly, well-connected base in Rome, Be My Guest earns its 8.6 average. Rooms, staff and location score highest; the low facilities rating and fixed check-in window are the main caveats before booking.

8.6The bottom line

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