Located in the southern quadrant of Rome, Ostiense is a dynamic neighborhood in constant evolution, with a large cultural, historical, and artistic offer, as well as rich in services and entertainment for all targets.
The district is home to one of the most important churches in the city and the world, second in size only to St. Peter’s in the Vatican: the majestic Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls. With its imposing architecture and mosaics shining in the sunset, the Basilica houses the remains of Saint Paul and attracts pilgrims and visitors eager to immerse themselves in the Byzantine, Romanesque, and Gothic art that characterizes it. Like the other papal basilicas, such as St. Peter’s (Vatican), St. John Lateran, and St. Mary Major, St. Paul Outside the Walls has a Holy Door, which is the classic bricked-up door opened during the Jubilee by the Pope to celebrate the solemn sacred rites of the Holy Year. The next opportunity to cross the Holy Door will be in December of this year when Pope Francis will inaugurate the Jubilee 2025, an unmissable opportunity to visit Rome during a period of great fervor. But the San Paolo area is not only history and religion: it is also university life and nightlife. The streets of the neighborhood are bustling with youthful energy, thanks to the presence of Roma Tre University and the students who enliven bars, restaurants, and nightclubs.
Bordering the picturesque Garbatella, and a short walk from the Piramide Cestia, the San Paolo area is also strategic for culture lovers: if the Teatro India is a reference point for new scenic forms, the Centrale Montemartini is a unique museum, with its Roman sculptures on display inside an old power plant, while, walking along the Lungotevere, you can appreciate the iconic Gazometro and other treasures of industrial archaeology.
For those who love nature and sports, the Lungotevere Marconi and the suggestive Schuster Park are the ideal place for relaxing walks and outdoor activities, such as paddle tennis and horse riding. Finally, the strategic location of San Paolo offers easy access to Viale Marconi, a paradise for shopping enthusiasts, and to EUR, a neighborhood rich in services and central for business travelers.
Whether for work, religious reasons, tourism, or leisure, Sunset Vista Roma is the ideal place to make every stay unforgettable.
