Residenza San Calisto
Apartments and family suites in Rome, with room service and a concierge
A place to stay in Rome
Residenza San Calisto is a 3-star hotel in Rome, rated 4.5/5 across 535 guest reviews. Alongside standard doubles and twins, it runs triples, quadruples, a family suite, a one-bedroom apartment and a studio in a separate building near Portico d'Ottavia, so groups of three or more have real options beyond booking two rooms. Rooms start from €263. The practical side is well covered: free wifi, air conditioning, daily housekeeping, room service, baggage storage and a concierge, plus an airport shuttle. Families get baby safety gates and babysitting on request, and the front desk can arrange walking tours, bike tours and bicycle rental.
Who this stay suits
A practical 3-star Rome base with an unusually wide spread of room configurations, from doubles up to a family suite and a separate-building studio.
Best for
- Families needing triple or quadruple rooms
- Groups wanting an apartment or suite
- Travellers who value staff and location
- Guests using the airport shuttle
Less suited to
- Travellers after on-site dining beyond room service
- Anyone seeking luxury finishes at this price
Rooms for every group size
Six configurations run from a double or twin up to a family suite sleeping a crowd, with triples, quadruples and a one-bedroom apartment in between. The quadruple mixes a bunk bed with a queen or twins, which suits parents travelling with children.
A studio in a separate building
The Studio Portico d'Ottavia sits apart from the main building and combines a twin bed, a full bed and a sofa bed. It gives small groups their own front door while keeping access to the hotel's services, including room service and daily housekeeping.
Getting out into Rome
The concierge arranges walking tours and bike tours, and bicycles can be rented directly for a fee. An off-site cooking class is also bookable through the hotel. Back at the property, lockers and baggage storage cover early arrivals and late departures.
Standout features
Inside Residenza San Calisto
Amenities at Residenza San Calisto
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Heating
- Laundry
Great for your stay
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Baggage storage
- Lockers
Activities
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Cooking class Additional charge Off-site
- Bike tours Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Baby safety gates
- Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
Arriving in Rome
Residenza San Calisto is 21.7 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), where the Leonardo Express train runs non-stop to Roma Termini. Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is closer at 14.3 km. The nearest intercity station is Roma Termini, about 2.8 km away. Rome operates a ZTL limited-traffic zone in its historic centre, where cameras issue automatic fines to unauthorised vehicles. No parking is listed here, so check where to leave a car before driving into the centre. Italian cities charge a tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) per person per night, collected by the property rather than included in the booking total; the rate depends on the city and the property's star rating, and many properties still take it in cash.
With 535 reviews behind it, the hotel holds a 4.5/5 guest rating. The strongest themes in guest feedback are the staff, the location and the comfort of the rooms, which together suggest a property that delivers on the fundamentals of a Rome stay rather than trading on frills.
- Staff9.7
- Facilities8.8
- Cleanliness9.1
- Comfort9.4
- Value For Money9
- Location9.7
- Free Wifi9.4
Good to know
Frequently asked
Where is Residenza San Calisto?
It is in Rome, Italy. The separate-building studio is named for Portico d'Ottavia, the ancient portico at the edge of the Jewish Ghetto, which places the property in Rome's historic centre.
How do I get there from the airport?
The hotel runs an airport shuttle, listed among its signature features. Ask the property about schedules and any charge when you book.
What room types can I book?
Six: a double or twin, triple, quadruple, a studio in a separate building, a one-bedroom apartment and a family suite. Configurations range from a queen or two twins up to beds for a large family.
Is there a room for a family of four?
Yes. The quadruple room pairs a bunk bed with a queen or two twins, and the family suite sleeps more in layouts of four twins or two queens plus two twins.
Is the hotel suitable for babies and young children?
Baby safety gates are available, and babysitting or child services can be arranged for an additional charge. Family rooms are listed among the most popular facilities.
Is there a restaurant or breakfast?
Room service is available, and wine or champagne can be ordered for an additional charge. No other on-site dining is listed, so plan on Rome's restaurants for meals.
What does a room cost?
Rooms start from €263 per night. Prices vary by room type and date, with the apartment, studio and family suite sitting above the standard double.
Is wifi free?
Yes, wifi is free throughout. Rooms are also air conditioned, non-smoking and serviced daily.
What is check-in like?
The front desk offers private check-in and check-out plus an express option, and a concierge is on hand. Baggage storage and lockers cover you if you arrive early or leave late.
Can the hotel help with things to do?
Yes. The concierge books walking tours and bike tours for an additional charge, arranges bicycle rental, and can place you in an off-site cooking class. Off-site cycling is also listed.
Is the hotel accessible?
Facilities for disabled guests are listed among the hotel's most popular features. Contact the property directly to confirm the specifics for your room type.
How do I book?
Book through the hotel directly or via major online travel agents, where the property is listed with its 4.5/5 guest rating. An invoice is provided on request.