Frequently Asked questions- NEMAN hospitality

Our collection includes the boutique guesthouses NEMAN MAISON and MAISON CATALANA, as well as the family-friendly apartment MAISON TARTARUGHE – all located in Rome’s historic Jewish Quarter, just steps from the Pantheon, right in the heart of the city.

This central and strategic location allows you to explore Rome on foot while easily observing Shabbat and kosherrequirements.
Within walking distance, you’ll find a wide selection of kosher restaurants (under Rabbanut supervision, including Mehadrin), a kosher grocery store, kosher bakeries, and coffee shops.
The Great Synagogue is just one minute away, and top attractions like the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona, and Piazza Venezia are within a 3–5 minute walk.

In addition, our apartment MAISON CAIO is located in the Prati neighborhood, near the Vatican, just steps from the popular Ottaviano metro station—a favorite among shopping lovers. (This location is clearly marked on the booking site.)

🛬 From FCO Airport (Fiumicino) – by public transport:
Take the train to Trastevere Station, then hop on Tram Line 8 heading toward Piazza Venezia.
Get off at Arenula-Cairoli — from there, it’s just a 3-minute walk (260 meters).
⏱ Total travel time: up to 2 hours.

🚉 From Termini Central Station:
Take bus number 40, 64, or 70 and get off at Largo Argentina.
Walk 3 minutes to reach the heart of the Jewish Quarter.
🚖 Alternatively, take a licensed taxi from the official taxi line — fare is around €10.

🚖 From FCO or CIA Airport – by private transfer:
We offer a VIP Mercedes transfer directly from the airport.
Your driver will be waiting in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name and will bring you straight to your accommodation.
Prices are similar to a standard taxi and depend on the number of passengers and luggage.
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🔐 Recommendation:
If you’re arriving in the afternoon or evening, we strongly recommend private transfer for comfort, safety, and better reliability, as public transport service is limited during late hours.

All Neman Collection properties are located within the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) of Rome’s historic center, specifically in the pedestrian-only area of the Jewish Quarter.
Private vehicles are not allowed to enter this zone.
Please pay close attention to ZTL signs and hidden automatic cameras — unauthorized entry will result in a hefty fine.

Parking Options:

🅿️ Public Street Parking (paid):
Paid public parking is available along the Tiber River (marked with blue lines).
The daily rate is approximately €8.
We recommend downloading a parking app in advance, such as MYCICERO or EASYPARK, registering your license plate, and pre-paying for parking by the hour or day.

Suggested nearby streets:

• Largo 16 Ottobre 1943 (next to the deportation memorial)

• Piazza Cenci

• Lungotevere de’ Cenci

🅿️ Private Garage:
A secure, covered garage is located just a 5-minute walk from our properties.
Rates vary depending on vehicle size.
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🚶‍♀️ Our tip:
Rome is best explored on foot. Avoid the hassle of driving — traffic, confusing restrictions, hidden cameras, and limited parking make walking not only easier but far more enjoyable.

At NEMAN MAISON and MAISON CATALANA, we serve a kosher dairy breakfast (Chalav Yisrael, Pat Yisrael)under the supervision of the Beit Din of Rome and the Chief Rabbinate of Israel.
Upon request, guests may choose to have breakfast served in disposable plasticware or glass dishes. All food preparation is done without bushel goy. 

At our apartment MAISON TARTARUGHE, also located in the Jewish Quarter, kosher-observant guests can enjoy a worry-free stay.The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with glassware, a Nespresso machine (capsules provided), and is located on a street with several kosher bakeries and grocery stores — perfect if you’d prefer to prepare your own breakfast.

 For an additional fee you may order Neman’s signature kosher breakfast basket to the apartment— a beautiful Italian-style morning spread delivered to your door, including pastries, cheeses, milk, fruits, vegetables, and more.

The Jewish Quarter in general offers a wide variety of kosher-certified restaurants (including one Mehadrin), a kosher grocery store, bakeries, and kosher coffee shops — all within walking distance.

Our MAISON CAIO apartment, located in the Prati district near the Vatican, is less suitable for guests strictly observing Shabbat and kashrut due to its location. However, with advance notice, it can be equipped with a Shabbat hot water urn, hotplate, and Shabbat keys, as is available in all Neman Collection properties.

At NEMAN MAISON and MAISON CATALANA, fresh kosher breakfast is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
If you require an earlier breakfast, please notify us 24 hours in advance.

At our apartment MAISON TARTARUGHE, the Italian-style kosher breakfast picnic basket is prepared and delivered by our team to your apartment between 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM, at your preferred time.

At every NEMAN COLLECTION property, we provide all the essentials for a peaceful and observant Shabbat stay:
Electric hot water urn, Shabbat hotplate, Shabbat candles, hand-washing cup, and an Eruv belt (for areas without an eruv).
Everything is prepared in advance so you can enjoy your weekend with comfort and peace of mind.

At NEMAN MAISON and MAISON CATALANA, a kosher breakfast is served on Shabbat morning, either before or after synagogue services, according to your preference (no cooking is done on Shabbat).
In our apartments, we deliver a kosher Italian-style breakfast basket right to your door — ideal for those who value privacy.

After booking, you’ll receive a detailed Shabbat guide, including:

• Prayer times and nearby synagogues

• Assistance reserving Shabbat meals at kosher restaurants in the Jewish Quarter

• Mikveh information and booking support

• Help coordinating stroller access for families with children

MAISON CAIO, located in the Prati district near the Vatican, is less suited for strict Shabbat observance due to its location. However, with advance notice, we can provide all necessary Shabbat amenities — including a hot water urn, hotplate, and Shabbat keys — just like in all other Neman Collection properties.