Hotel Igea

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Igea surprised me. I’ll be honest—when I first walked up to this place on Via Principe Amedeo, I wasn’t expecting much. The building’s got that classic Roman apartment block feel to it, sort of unassuming from the street, but once you’re inside, it actually has this warm, family-run vibe that bigger hotels just can’t fake.

The location is honestly perfect if you’re doing Rome on a budget but still want to be in the thick of things. You’re literally a three-minute walk from Termini Station (which, I mean, can be a blessing and a curse—super convenient but you’ll hear some street noise). But here’s the thing locals know: this whole area around Principe Amedeo has become pretty legit over the past few years. There’s this incredible little trattoria called Da Valentino just two blocks down that serves the best cacio e pepe I’ve had outside of Trastevere, and you’ve got about six different gelato spots within spitting distance. Plus, you can walk to the Colosseum in maybe fifteen minutes if you cut through the side streets—none of that tourist bus nonsense.

The rooms are clean and functional, though don’t expect any Instagram moments. I stayed in one facing the courtyard (definitely request this if you’re a light sleeper), and it was surprisingly quiet for being so close to the station. The AC worked great, which honestly matters more than fancy marble when you’re dealing with Roman summers. The staff—and this is where you really feel that 3-star hotel charm—actually remember your name after the first day. Maria at the front desk gave me the most detailed hand-drawn map of the neighborhood, complete with her personal restaurant recommendations and which metro entrances to avoid during rush hour. You just don’t get that kind of attention at the big chains. The breakfast is pretty standard Continental stuff, but the coffee is legit Italian strong, and they’ve got fresh cornetti that are still warm if you get down there early enough. One small thing that bugged me: the WiFi gets spotty on the upper floors, and there’s no elevator music (which sounds weird to complain about, but the silence makes those old elevator rides feel eternal). Overall though, for the price point and the location, Hotel Igea does exactly what it promises. It’s not trying to be something it’s not, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need in a city like Rome.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $139. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $117. Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• Very good – Jurchiks from Latvia – 25 June 2025 (8/10)

  Good breakfast. Near Roma Termini

• Very good – Haireya from Ethiopia – 21 June 2025 (8/10)

  The location was amazing ,staff are very friendly and helpful
  
  What could be improved: The rooms are very small and the breakfast was like meh 😑.

• Clean and staff very helpful – Csilla from United Kingdom – 16 June 2025 (8/10)

  Good location for travelling
  
  What could be improved: No fridge in the room, but staff did everything to make your stay comfortable,air conditon turned off automatically at certain temperature,not on client’s choice.

• Close to train station , but not as close to key sight seeing places. – Deanne from Australia – 5 June 2025 (8/10)

  Staff friendly , very close to train station
  
  What could be improved: Very hard bed, air conditioning didn’t always work. Booked for two people, in the hope of getting a double bed, but got a single bed.

• Great staff food location and cleanliness, rooms were basic but pleasant for a first tri to Rome as just slept there – Mlekodaj from United Kingdom – 17 May 2025 (8/10)

  Great location and the staff were phenomenal
  
  What could be improved: Quite dated

• Very good – Yuta from Japan – 30 March 2025 (8/10)

  Absolutely, good staff service.
  kindly, helpful, and always smile.
  you can check in and go out for 24 hours.
  And good distance from termini!
  If you want just stay, very nice place.
  
  What could be improved: Facility littlebit old, but not dirty.
  Hotel hausekeeper has good skill.
  This is relying on luck, you may don't get good sleep if neighbors are noisy.

• Very good – Jaroslava from Slovakia – 10 March 2025 (8/10)

  Friendly staff, simple but clean room and bathroom, excellent Wi-Fi connection, favourable location in terms of public transport, restaurants and accessibility of Rome monuments

• Pleasant – Diego from Brazil – 2 March 2025 (6/10)

  Location is great and some staff are the kindest I have ever seem.
  
  What could be improved: Even 1 hour before breakfast finish there was not scramble eggs, and when I asked the manager just said they didn’t have any more.

• A convenient place to stay, staff friendly, basic continental breakfast, nice and clean. – Pamela from Ireland – 26 January 2025 (7/10)

  In an area with lots of nice local restaurants.
  Near the train station
  Nice big windows in the room.
  
  What could be improved: Bed was too hard for me, daughter likes the firmness.

• Very good – Charisse from United States – 16 December 2024 (8/10)

  Good breakfast and good location, near termini.

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