Apartment Tourist House Ostiense - Rome

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Apr 2008

Great place to stay, convenient to town and tourist attractions. Well looked after with comfortable and spacious accomodation. Highly secure environment. Access to efficient public transport system. Walking distance to fresh Food markets and Restaurants. All amenities available.

Guest name: David White, Australia

Average rating:  6.0

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Apr 2008

We were looking for an apartment in the Aventino and were directed to this property which is outside of the walled city and across the railway tracks, about 1 km from the requested area. The surroundings were less than charming as the apartment was amongst many other highrise concrete apartments. The only conveniences were the local shops which were perhaps less expensive than other locations. The room was confirmed to have two beds but one turned out to be a hideabed and if we chose to use it it would have consumed the remaining available space in the room. The small kitchen was adequate but lacking in some equipment (like pot lids). Staying for a week without a scheduled towel change is not convenient or hygenic. We did make good use of the free internet. I did request a "one week" booking discount but was denied it as apparently staying seven nights does not constitute one week. I would stay here again if I wanted to save money by cooking my own meals.

Guest name: LP, Canada

Average rating:  6.3

Guest type: Family with older children

stayed in Aug 2007

We found a great Chinese cafe about 5 minutes form the appartment - great food and really cheap 3~5 euro's a dish

Guest name: JT, USA

Average rating:  2.5

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in May 2007

The location of the guest house is totally wrong, I spent almost 1 hr to find it coz the map shown on the website is wrong. And the room pictures shown on the website is different,and the locations needs to take 5 or 6 stops to get attractions. Me and my friend were very very disappointed. We don't recommand to stay.

Guest name: SUJUNG YANG, Taiwan

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jun 2007

Very nice one bedroom apartment. Owner picked us up from the metro station in his car at 22:00 and brought us to the apartment. Apartment had full kitchen, a nice balcony, and computer with internet. The owner spoke very good english. The apartment was a 10 minute walk from the train station or metro, and was one train stop from St. Peters and 3 metro stops from the coloseum.

Guest name: Austin Spina, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: 

stayed in Oct 2006

We had a wonderful holiday there, with great advice where to go, how to get easily there, etc. Great!!!

Guest name: Katarina Miklankova, Slovakia

Average rating:  8.3

Guest type: Group

stayed in Nov 2006

this appartement is close to the city center. But you have to know, that the entrances of the metro / railwaystation on the side toward the appartment are closed on sunday morning. (we tried to get in at 7.30 am) and it takes 20 minutes walk to get to the main entrance. All in all we enjoyed our stay and would choose this accomodation again.

Guest name: Miriam Lutz, Germany

Average rating:  7.4

Guest type: Group

stayed in Oct 2006

We get a triple room, cause it offers quite a good price for it. Room was perfectly clean, with a big, clean and tidy toilet too. Staff was very nice and give us some maps and useful information. Some bad things: the room was terribly noisy because a very crowded street is just behind your window. And the hotel is quite a bit far from the center by walking (20'). Oh! and it has no parking. Anyway is a cheap and clean hostel for a couple of days.

Guest name: BA, Spain

Average rating:  7.7

Guest type: Young couple

stayed in Oct 2006

Wir kamen am Bahnhof Ostiense an. Von dort ist das Apartment zu Fuß in 5 Minuten erreichbar. Die Wohnung befindet sich in einem Kondominium, wo lauter Italiener wohnen. Der Besitzer hat die Wohnung in mehrere Apartments aufgeteilt. Unsere hatte ein eigenes Bad, eine Küchenzeile mit allem nötigen Kochgeschirr, Balkon, Computer mit Internetanschluss. Senor Canello ist freundlich und erklärt einem alles auf Englisch. Das Zimmer ist für Rom sensationell ruhig und erholsam nach den anstrengenden Besichtigungstouren durch die Stadt. Die Anbindung an den öffentlichen Verkehr ist auch sehr gut, gleich ein paar hundert Meter weiter ist eine große Straße, an der viele Busse halten. Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt und können es nur wärmstens empfehlen.

Guest name: SL, Germany

Average rating:  5.2

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2006

Owner was very friendly and courteous. Helped us secure a taxi when public transport was on strike. However no room sevice was provided as beds were not made, bathroom cleaned or additional towels provided.

Guest name: DH, USA

Average rating:  9.2

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Sep 2006

Pleasant self-catering apartment, 5 minutes walk to shops, 10 minutes to Metro Line B, 8 minutes to Ostiense main line station, trains to airport, we got direct train to Naples, avoiding trek to Termini Central Station. For the price, very convenient for visits to almost anywhere in Rome, Collesium 10 min walk+10 min on Metro. Good Seaside beach at Ostia Lido 10 mins walk + 30 min train+10 mins walk. There is large apartment, (on fifth floor with good lift) which for our hire was divided in two, with shared entrance hall and front door from main staircase. We had the smaller section, one bed sitting room with double bed, small kitchen and bathroom, shower, bidet/WC. Small balcony overlooks other flats but relativly secluded. Lockable door to shared hallway. Other part of the large apartment had kitchen off shared hallway, two bedrooms, bathroom with bath. Overlooks road, no balcony. Pleasant family in that section when we were there, could risk noise problem if inconsiderate occupants. Check when booking that you have exclusive use of kitchen and bathroom in whatever price you pay, we did have exclusive use, but Renato said price we booked on Internet was for a double room only, he did not try to charge more but implied, he should have charged more (for exclusive use). Owner Renato very welcoming, helpful, good English, met us at station in his Jag, gave us rapid tour of the area,plied us with useful information, but a bit quickly for travel weary visitors just flown in.

Guest name: Norman Spink, United Kingdom

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Mature couple

stayed in Aug 2006

Great apartment, great host. We were in the apartment that had its own kitchen and bathroom so didn't have to share, although very strange having to use the washing machine in the bathroom used by the other people who were in the other bedrooms. Wonderful to have a combined TV/internet - free internet access in your bedroom - great for keeping in contact back home.

Guest name: Janice Tomlin, New Zealand

Average rating:  8.1

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Apr 2006

A little difficult to find as it is an aprtment block. Some difficulty contacting the owner to allow us in but once contacted the welcome and initial guide to the surrounds were excellent. Reasonably well positioned to public transport. Intenet access in rooms was a real bonus. Would definitely stay there again.

Guest name: RB, Australia

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Feb 2006

Tuve un pequeño problema de desinteligencia en cuanto a estadía prenotada y estadía acordada. Pero poniendo ambos de nuestro partes, el Sr. Renato y yo nos pusimos de acuerdo con un trato equitativo para ambas partes. Cabe destacar la amabilidad del Sr Renato y su don de gentes. Lo único que puedo lamentar es que se cambien las toallas 1 vez a la semana. Siendo 3 con el hábito del baño diario, tuvimos que mandar a lavar afuera. A pesar de ese detalle y de que el barrio no es muy lindo, puedo decir positivamente que cuando vuelva a Roma, Ostiense me volcerá a tener de huesped.

Guest name: Paola Giudice, Argentina

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Mar 2006

Very friendly atmosphere and competent service. Perfect apartment, in the middle of romes life.

Guest name: Harald Bujk, Germany

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2006

very good, nice rooms in a very familiar atmosphere

Guest name: CB, Germany

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Feb 2006

very easy access to anywhere by train. would highly recommend to families.

Guest name: TA, USA

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Jul 2005

We spent an excellent week in Rome thanks to a perfect accomodation. Renato, the landlord of the flat, is as kind as Romans can be. We shall certainly call again for our next trip to Rome.

Guest name: Sébastien Le Pipec, France

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jul 2005

Tourist House Ostiense was clean, quiet, and cold (great air conditioning). The bedrooms are large and spacious, although the eating area is a bit small. The kitchen is the only area for improvement--no enough counter space. That is our only complaint. Otherwise, 5 stars.

Guest name: Jon Bogart, USA

Average rating:  7.6

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

Nice appartment, but the kitchen-equipment is a bit poor.Excellent beds.

Guest name: L.P. Van Oosterom, Netherlands

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Apr 2005

Bel appartement dans un immeuble grand-standing, propreté des pièces et bon accueil du propriétaire. Une petite précision utile, ce n´est pas un hôtel, donc il faut prévenir le propriétaire de l´heure de son arrivée pour ne pas se retrouver dans le hall d´entrée de l´immeuble sans personne comme cela a été notre cas! Das beste Preis-Leistungsverhältnis, welches man in Rom erhalten kann! Der Besitzer ist sehr nett und gibt viele Tips für diejenigen, die sich noch nicht in der Gegend auskennen. Auch wenn das Hotel außerhalb der Stadtmauern liegt, ist es sehr gut angeschlossen. Selbst zu Fuß ist man innerhalb von 30 Minuten im Stadtzentrum. Nicht vergessen, vorher die Ankunftszeit durchzugeben!

Guest name: CW, Germany

Average rating:  9.5

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Mar 2005

It was a pleasure to stay there!Newly renovated very nice rooms with computers.We loved it

Guest name: KA, Sweden

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Feb 2005

Everything was perfectly clean and new, the appartement is very well placed(only 3 metro stations from the coliseo)and the room is spacious with a big bathroom too

Guest name: Laura Garcia-Castano, France

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Dec 2004

On Christmas day, Renato met us at the train station and drove us to the apartment. He found an open restaurant and then drove us there. He then came back and took us to the Coliseum. We travel a lot and this was the best apartment rental experience we have ever had.

Guest name: RS, USA

Average rating:  6.5

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Dec 2004

En la web se debería indicar claramente que el baño y la cocina se comparten y que no se acepta tarjeta de crédito. Por lo demás, todo bien.

Guest name: PC, Spain

Average rating:  10.0

Guest type: Heterosexual Couple

stayed in Nov 2004

We were somewhat surprised when the second couple moved in. We were not aware that we were sharing a kitchen and bath but all worked out OK. We will "call" you when we come again

Guest name: Ralph Lee, Belgium

Average rating:  9.9

Guest type: Not Specified

stayed in Oct 2004

Warm welcoming, everything was perfect.

Guest name: EF, France

Average rating:  9.8

Guest type: Group of friends

stayed in Sep 2004

had a great time. very reasonable price for accomadations. the room was very spacious. had a nice balcony. biggest bathroom in all of my stay in italy. however, there is no shower curtain. and if you are used to standing up to take a shower, it's kind of awkward. otherwise, close to the subway, atm's, and grocery store. free internet access was a huge plus. i would not even consider staying anywhere else in rome. the next time i visit i will be at tourist house ostiense!

Guest name: MC, USA

Average rating:  9.6

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Sep 2004

About 10mins walk from the metro. However not easy to find as there's no name on the apartment. We rented the 2 air-condition bedrooms which are quite spacious enough to fit 6 people but there's no living room, only a small dining area, kitchen and free use of computer, printer and internet surfing. Friendly host who live in another nearby apartment. Voluntary fetched us from the Garbatella metro station. Told us where to find good and inexpensive food, where to shop and what's going on in Rome.

Guest name: MA, Malaysia

Average rating:  7.2

Guest type: Family Group

stayed in Jul 2004

Clean and comfortable apartment for 5 persons. A/C in the bedrooms is great. A few more utensils and equipement in the kitchen would be nice. We had difficulty finding the place from the train station. Maps provided are not detailed enough. Distance from appt to train station or metro is more like a 10-15 min.s walk. Could not pay by credit card and had to draw cash to pay owner, got hand written reciept. While this is not a big problem, watch out for cash withdrawal charges on your credit card. Hope the owner's credit card terminal works when you are there. Overall, good value for money.

Guest name: AK, France