Holiday 168

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Holiday 168 on Via Principe Amedeo, I wasn’t expecting much. The street itself is pretty typical for the Esquilino neighborhood, you know? It’s got that lived-in Roman feel with locals hanging laundry from balconies and the occasional tourist wheeling luggage over cobblestones. But once you step inside, there’s this immediate sense that someone actually cares about this place.

The thing about staying near Termini Station is that it can go either way – you’re either dealing with sketch factor or you’ve found a gem that knows how to work with the location rather than against it. Holiday 168 definitely falls into the latter category. The staff genuinely seem to get that most of their guests are either just arriving in Rome (probably jet-lagged and slightly overwhelmed) or about to leave (frantically trying to figure out train schedules). They’ve got this down to a science, actually – I watched them help three different families navigate the metro system during my check-in alone. The rooms are what I’d call thoughtfully designed rather than flashy. You’ve got your standard hotel setup, but there are these little touches that show they understand travelers. Like, the bathroom actually has enough shelf space for your toiletries, and the Wi-Fi doesn’t mysteriously cut out every twenty minutes. The beds are properly comfortable too – I mean, after walking around Rome all day, you want to actually sleep, not toss and turn on some thin mattress. The soundproofing is surprisingly good considering you’re basically in the heart of one of Rome’s busiest transport hubs.

What really won me over, though, is how the location works in your favor once you figure it out. Sure, Via Principe Amedeo isn’t going to win any beauty contests, but you’re literally a five-minute walk from trains that’ll take you anywhere in the city. The Colosseum? Fifteen minutes on foot if you’re feeling ambitious, or hop on the metro and you’re there in three stops. Santa Maria Maggiore is practically around the corner, and honestly, that whole area comes alive in the evenings when locals are heading home from work. There’s this little alimentari next door where the owner started recognizing me after two days – you can grab decent coffee and pastries without the tourist markup you’ll find near the major sites. The neighborhood has this authentic Roman working-class vibe that you don’t get when you’re staying in the centro storico bubble. Plus, and this is crucial if you’re doing any day trips, you can literally roll out of bed and catch early trains to Florence or Naples without dealing with cross-city transit drama. I’ve stayed in fancier places in Rome, but Holiday 168 just makes sense. It’s the kind of hotel that doesn’t try to be something it’s not – instead, it does exactly what it promises really, really well.

Rooms

• Double Room with 1 large double bed for 2 adults
• Family Room with 1 single bed, 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Deluxe Room with 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for 3 adults

Reviews

• Luisa from Malta (10/10)

  Great large room with everything we needed and a lovely host. Well done!

• Anna from Israel (10/10)

  Julio is a truly special host. He makes you feel like a friend who id hosting you and wants yous experience in Rome to be perfect. The room is clean, and towels are replaced and the room is cleaned daily.
  The area is close to Termini but quiet and feel safe
  Thank you Julio! It was perfect!

• Ilieva from Bulgaria (10/10)

  Great location close to termini and many transport options, walking distance from the Colosseum. Quiet, clean, comfortable bed, renovated bathroom. The room was cleaned every day + the host got us breakfast on our last day, which was a nice surprise

• Kerstin from Australia (9/10)

  Excellent location, very comfortable bed, quiet, very clean, really helpful host

• Sunida from Thailand (10/10)

  The room is good and offers excellent value for the price. The staff ensures it’s cleaned daily. The host provided thorough information and was extremely helpful.

• Kaitlin from Australia (8/10)

  Great location being walking distance to the tremeli train station. Very comfy bed, very clean and well maintained room. The host Giulio was extremely helpful, kind and went above and beyond. Highly recommend this stay!

• Heather from Australia (10/10)

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• Heather from Australia (10/10)

  Location, tea and coffee provided and had a lift. Easy walk to main train station and central bus stop. Professional and caring attitude and approach from Julian, who asa very welcoming host.. Free water and lollies available each day. Close to many, varied eateries. Very handy to public transport.

• Michael from Canada (8/10)

  Clean, quiet and comfortable.

• Mikael from Indonesia (10/10)

  Everything is perfect!! Nearby station for transport, Near Mercato Centrale for food, ATM, and groceries also nearby. The room is quite big, comfortable bed, and the owner very kind. It has kitchen, and washing machine. Everything is provided, especially COFFEE MACHINE!!! Unlimited coffee and water, also some cookies (please take responsibly, only take what u want to consume during your stay), this is perfect place to stay in rome.

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