In the heart of Rome, Shiva Bed and Breakfast offers a cozy retreat close to University of Roma-La Sapienza. With in-room WiFi, start your day with a to-go breakfast then explore Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore.
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of Roma-La Sapienza - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Colosseum - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
Getting around
Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 34 min drive
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 43 min drive
Rome Termini Station - 19 min walk
Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 20 min walk
Rome Tuscolana Station - 26 min walk
Porta Maggiore Station - 3 min walk
Scalo S. Lorenzo - 5 min walk
S Bibiana Station - 5 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Il Padellaccio 2 - 3 min walk
Hang Zhou da Sonia - 4 min walk
Bar Maggiore - 2 min walk
La Taverna Italiana - 4 min walk
Radio Café - 4 min walk
About this property
Shiva Bed and Breakfast
Shiva Bed and Breakfast puts you just a 5-minute drive from Roman Forum and Colosseum. Free perks include on-the-go breakfast daily and WiFi. Also, Spanish Steps and Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: Porta Maggiore Station is 3 minutes and Scalo S. Lorenzo is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast each morning
Coffee/tea in a common area
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Day bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
More
Limited housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-in between 10 PM and 1:30 AM can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
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.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Shiva Bed and Breakfast offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Shiva Bed and Breakfast does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Shiva Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Shiva Bed and Breakfast?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Shiva Bed and Breakfast.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Shiva Bed and Breakfast?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Shiva Bed and Breakfast?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What's the area around Shiva Bed and Breakfast like?
Shiva Bed and Breakfast is in Rome Historic Centre, a short 3-minute walk from Porta Maggiore Station and 15 minutes' walk from Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore.
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Reviews
Shiva Bed and Breakfast Reviews
5.6
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6.0
Cleanliness
6.4
Location
6.2
Staff & service
5.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
2/10 Poor
Oct 10, 2019
NIENTE È DA EVITARE X TUTTO, CORTESIA ZERO DA PARTE DEL PROPRIETARIO.
Angela
Angela, 11-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Dec 2, 2018
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
2/10 Poor
Aug 18, 2018
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.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2017
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!
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.
Sabrina
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6/10 Good
Feb 10, 2017
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 .
Verified traveler
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6/10 Good
Oct 24, 2016
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
Ilyes
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2/10 Poor
Aug 9, 2016
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.
Verified traveler
Verified
2/10 Poor
Jun 2, 2016
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
diego
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8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2016
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.
jonathan
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2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2015
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!!
ka
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jul 4, 2015
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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Verified
8/10 Very good
Jun 17, 2015
Grazie Melanie!
Camera bella e spaziosa..zona perfetta per muoversi a piedi e Melanie davvero gentilissima e disponibile!
Deborah
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8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2015
Perfecto todo
Ningun problema y total comodidad.
Maria
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8/10 Very good
May 14, 2015
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.
emilie
Verified
6/10 Good
Apr 19, 2015
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.
Vinutha
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2014
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
johnatan
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4/10 Fair
Oct 10, 2014
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.
Verified traveler
Verified
4/10 Fair
Jun 6, 2014
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.