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Shiva Bed and Breakfast

City centre B&B within easy reach of Colosseum

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Studio | Private kitchen
Reception
Standard Room
Standard Room
Standard Room | Bathroom amenities

Reviews

5.6 out of 10
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.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Airport shuttle
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Studio

Highlights

Furnished patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Kitchenette
Fridge
Washer/dryer
Frette Italian bed sheets
Day bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Via di Porta Maggiore, 71, Rome, RM, 00185

What's nearby

  • Roman Forum - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Colosseum - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spanish Steps - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Trevi Fountain - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Pantheon - 6 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 33 min drive
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 42 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

  • ‪Bar Santa Croce - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Xiao Shenyang - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Il Tempio di Minerva - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Taverna Italiana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Padellaccia - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Shiva Bed and Breakfast

When you stay at Shiva Bed and Breakfast, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Roman Forum and Colosseum. Free perks include on-the-go breakfast daily and WiFi. Also, Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: Porta Maggiore Station is 3 minutes and Scalo S. Lorenzo is 5 minutes.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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
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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 on-site parking
DONE

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
  • Hairdryer (on request)

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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 checkout. 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 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.

Also known as

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Shiva Bed & Breakfast Rome
Shiva Rome
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Shiva Bed and Breakfast Rome
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Shiva Bed and Breakfast Bed & breakfast Rome

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 that you 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 on-site parking at Shiva Bed and Breakfast.

Is an 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 16 minutes' walk from Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano.

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Shiva Bed and Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

5.6

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

NIENTE È DA EVITARE X TUTTO, CORTESIA ZERO DA PARTE DEL PROPRIETARIO.
Angela, 11-night trip

2/10 Poor

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!
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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!
4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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。
1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Daniel, 3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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 .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Poor

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!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Grazie Melanie!

Camera bella e spaziosa..zona perfetta per muoversi a piedi e Melanie davvero gentilissima e disponibile!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Perfecto todo

Ningun problema y total comodidad.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

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.