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Dab Guest House

A 4-star bed & breakfast on Via Sicilia, about a 20-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo.

  • About a 20-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo
  • Staff rated 9.4, the property's highest category score
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms and a shuttle service
8.6 Great 548 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 548 reviews

About

Dab Guest House

Dab Guest House is a 4-star bed & breakfast on Via Sicilia in Rome's Lazio region, about a 20-minute walk from Piazza del Popolo. It has 548 guest reviews and an overall rating of 8.6, with its highest scores in staff (9.4), rooms (9) and service (9).

Rooms range from Budget Double to Superior Double, with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, mini-bar and tea and coffee facilities in the room. Guests often mention the stylish decor, the communal lounge with a TV and coffee machine, and the included breakfast with a broad choice of options.

  • No smoking on site
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Staff is the strongest part of the stay — Guest reviews repeatedly single out host Alessandro for going beyond expectations, from holding bags early to arranging a comfortable room and offering transport tips. The Staff rating category leads the property at 9.4.
  • Rooms and service both rate 9 — Guests describe well-designed, clean rooms with good bathrooms, daily housekeeping, and a mix of practical extras such as free Wi-Fi, coffee-making facilities and kitchen areas.
  • Location suits sightseeing — The description places Piazza del Popolo about a 20-minute walk away, and guests note easy access to Spagna metro, Castro Pretorio, Roma Termini and Rome's centre.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Comfort and facilities scores are notably lower — Rooms and service both sit at 9, but the Comfort category is 5 and Facilities 6.4. That gap suggests the physical comfort and shared amenities may not match the high marks given to staff and room design.
  • Check-out is fairly early — Check-out is at 10:30 and check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59. Guests mention luggage storage, which softens the early checkout, but the times themselves are fixed.
  • Parking is not specified — The listing provides no parking information. If you plan to drive, you'll need to confirm options directly with the guest house before booking.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

Budget Double Room

  • 2 Single beds,1 Double bed

Superior Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Room

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Patio
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots
  • Parquet floor

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Fax/Photocopying

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 548 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 548 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 548 reviews
8.6Verified guest

“Rooms are nicely designed and bathrooms are good. Location is excellent, right by the British Embassy.”

8.6Verified guest

“Breakfast was great, with cheese and toast.”

8.6Verified guest

“Stayed four days and everything was great. The location felt unbeatable — close to the centre, bus stations and Rome's main sights. Breakfast had a good selection and the food was excellent.”

8.6Verified guest

“The room was lovely, nicely decorated, with coffee, a small kitchen area and free Wi-Fi.”

8.6Verified guest

“My room had a smart design and good decor after renovation. The location was great, close to metro stations, historic sights and a park with views over old Rome, and conveniently near the centre.”

8.6Verified guest

“Very clean room, close to Spagna metro station, with friendly helpful staff and a varied included breakfast.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Piazza del Popolo: The property description puts this landmark about a 20-minute walk away, making it the clearest sightseeing reference in the listing.

Metro and stations: Guest reviews mention Spagna metro as a short walk away, and Castro Pretorio and Roma Termini as useful transport points for exploring the city.

Rome's centre: Several reviews describe the location as convenient for the city centre and main attractions, with plenty of places to eat nearby.

Via Sicilia 235, Rome, Lazio, 00187, 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 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 10:30
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are Dab Guest House's check-in and check-out times?

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 10:30.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, the policy explicitly allows pets.

Is breakfast included?

Guest reviews describe a complimentary breakfast with a good variety of options, including sweet and savoury breads, yogurt, fruit, cheese, toast and fresh muffins.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Yes, free Wi-Fi is listed as available in the rooms.

Does the guest house offer a shuttle?

The property description mentions shuttle service. Contact the guest house for route details and pricing, as none are listed.

What room types are available?

The listing includes Budget Double, Standard Double and Superior Double rooms.

The bottom line

With a strong staff score, a well-reviewed breakfast and a location about 20 minutes on foot from Piazza del Popolo, Dab Guest House has most basics in the right place. The low comfort and facilities ratings are worth weighing, but for a host-led guest house in Rome it remains a solid choice.

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