Colosseo Guest House

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Colosseo Guest House? The location is absolutely perfect, but not in that touristy way everyone expects. Sure, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Colosseum – I mean, you can actually see it from some of the upper floor windows – but the real magic is that you’re tucked into Monti, which honestly feels like Rome’s best-kept secret. Via di San Giovanni in Laterano isn’t one of those chaotic tourist strips; it’s got this authentic Roman neighborhood vibe where you’ll hear actual Italian conversations drifting from windows and catch the scent of someone’s Sunday sauce simmering.

The guest house itself has this wonderful balance of old-world charm and modern comfort that so many places try for but rarely nail. The building has character – those thick walls that keep things surprisingly quiet despite being in the heart of the city, and the kind of architectural details that remind you you’re sleeping in a place with serious history. The rooms are well-appointed without being fussy, and honestly, the staff actually seems to enjoy their jobs, which makes a bigger difference than you’d think. I’ve stayed at fancier places that felt sterile, but this spot has warmth. The breakfast setup is simple but done right – fresh pastries, good coffee (this is Italy, after all), and they don’t rush you out the door at some arbitrary cutoff time.

What really sets this place apart is how it connects you to real Rome. Walk five minutes in any direction and you’ll find yourself at the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano – which, fun fact, is technically more important than St. Peter’s but gets a fraction of the crowds. The Monti neighborhood has these tiny wine bars and family-run trattorias that you’d never find if you stayed near the Spanish Steps. There’s a morning market on Via Baccina where locals actually shop, and the evening passeggiata through the cobblestone streets feels like stepping into a film. Public transport is ridiculously easy from here – the metro station is right there, and buses connect you everywhere without the nightmare of navigating traffic near the major monuments. For the price point and the genuine Roman experience you get, it’s honestly a no-brainer if you want to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $164. Deluxe Room with 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $139. Deluxe Single Room with Balcony with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Superb – Kim from Netherlands – 18 June 2025 (9/10)

  The location was perfect
  
  What could be improved: It was a bit difficult in the beginning to navigate the locks but you get the hang of it

• Very good – Anthony from Australia – 25 April 2025 (8/10)

  Room was nice and comfortable, location was incredible.
  
  What could be improved: Entrance process is a bit fiddly, but once you do it once, it's ok.

• It was nice 😊 – Nataliia from Russia – 22 April 2025 (9/10)

  Location is the best!
  
  What could be improved: Everything was good

• Superb – Christine from Australia – 16 April 2025 (9/10)

  Fabulous location. Great room and set up. We just struggled with the virtual check in but was helped out very well by staff.

• Superb – Ovidiu from Romania – 29 March 2025 (9/10)

  Very close to the main atractions in Rome. Just 30 min walk to Fontana di Trevi or Pantheon. Many restaurants very close to the locations. The bed was very comfortable, perfect after a day walking in Rome. The only unpleasant thing was a smell from the bathroom (but this was from sewage and not very persistent). The room is also in a apartment with another 3 rooms. Just one has the balcony and the walls are thin so you might hear the other guests if they are a bit noisy. All in all, we had a very pleasant stay in Rome at Colosseo Guest House and we will come back.

• Nice experience for a decent price. Definitely recommend. – Lutskevych from Ukraine – 25 March 2025 (8/10)

  Location is perfect. You can see Colosseo from your balcony which was magnificent.
  
  What could be improved: Had issues with drain in shower.

• Very good – Sai from Hong Kong – 10 November 2024 (8/10)

  Shower & hot water was excellent. Provision of capsule coffee of various taste in common area was outstanding.
  
  What could be improved: Too AI, no staff is nearby to help in case of emergency. There was sudden breakdown of electricity in the whole building on the last day of our stay & we didn’t know why & for how long the breakdown would be last😓

• Amazing, well worth the price!!! I definitely would stay here when I return to Rome!!!! – Nellie from United States – 8 November 2024 (9/10)

  Location was Great!!! Close to Metro, Buses, walking distance to major historical sites, food establishments were a few steps away. We did a day trip to Firenze, and needed to get to Roma Termini, which is two stops away on the Metro. We (two 65 year old ladies) walked to the Metro at 5:30 in the morning and felt SAFE,
  
  Staff reserved our airport pick up and drop off! There was a line getting through Customs and the driver waited for us when we arrived, and our pick up when leaving, was at 4:00 a.m. and the driver arrived promptly at the scheduled time. Highly recommend using their service.
  
  What could be improved: Unfortunately, we didn't have hot water two days of our stay. Nonetheless, once I contacted staff, it was addressed immediately. Seems if everyone is taking a shower at the same time, the water heater reaches capacity, so we opted to take a shower before going out to dinner, which resolved the issue. Restaurants are opened late, so don't worry,
  
  Beware, there is NO elevator, and the rooms are on the third floor. However, by the end of our stay, with all the walking we did, we mastered those stairs!, Bringing our luggage down, when we checked out, was a breeze!!!

• Good – Mark from United Kingdom – 21 September 2024 (7/10)

  Location was great…right near to the Collessium and with some good bars and restaurants close by and also a small supermarket type store nextdoor. The room was cute with good bed and shower. It also had a nice balcony where you could see the Colosseum. The appartment kitchen was shared and had extra facilities like coffee and fridge.
  
  What could be improved: Getting into the property was a bit stressful as the instructions are not clear enough. It didn't say the property was on the second floor and it is an electronic system using your phone at the same time as pressing the intercom.
  It is the first time I experienced this type of entry and it took a little while to get used to this especially as there are four doors to get through in this way.
  I also had to worry that my phone would not run out of battery otherwise I don't know what I would have done.
  I guess the positive is I didn't need to carry four keys with me.

• Good place for a weekend – Wouter from Belgium – 8 September 2024 (9/10)

  Location close to colloseum
  Carrefour market around the corner
  Good airco and clean
  Quiet, although busy road. But with windows closed fine
  
  What could be improved: Access via mobile phone a bit complex the first time. I had the impression (or reality) O had to ring the bell before applying the app on the phone.

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