Hotel Ottaviano Augusto

Hotel Description

You know what? Hotel Ottaviano Augusto isn’t one of those places that screams luxury from the street – it’s tucked away on Via Bernardino Telesio in the Trionfale neighborhood, and honestly, that’s exactly why it works so well. I mean, you’re still in Rome, obviously, but you’re not dealing with the chaos of tourists dragging suitcases over cobblestones at 6 AM outside your window. The Trionfale area has this lived-in Roman feel where you’ll actually see locals doing their grocery shopping and kids walking to school, which is refreshing after spending days dodging selfie sticks near the Colosseum.

The hotel itself has that classic Roman apartment building vibe – you know, the kind with those heavy wooden doors and marble floors that stay cool even in summer. Check-in was surprisingly smooth (no waiting around while they figured out their computer system), and the staff actually seemed to know the neighborhood well enough to give real recommendations, not just the obvious tourist spots. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid 3-star – clean, functional, with decent air conditioning that actually works. Nothing fancy, but the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are properly updated, which honestly matters more than fancy throw pillows when you’ve been walking around Rome all day. The walls are thick enough that you won’t hear your neighbors’ conversations, though you might catch some street sounds in the morning – but it’s just normal city life, not party noise.

Here’s the thing that really sold me on this place: the location is actually brilliant once you figure it out. You’re about a 15-minute walk to Vatican City, which means you can easily hit St. Peter’s or the Vatican Museums without the nightmare of finding parking or navigating Rome’s bus system with a crowd of tourists. But more importantly, you’re right near some genuinely good local restaurants – there’s this little trattoria around the corner that doesn’t even have an English menu, and the pizza al taglio place on Via Cola di Rienzo (maybe a 10-minute walk) is where Romans actually go for a quick bite. The Ottaviano metro stop is close enough that you can get to the historic center pretty easily, but far enough that you’re not constantly surrounded by tour groups. Parking can be a bit tricky if you’re driving – it’s Rome, after all – but the hotel staff knows which streets have the best chances for finding a spot. The 8.7 rating makes sense to me because it’s one of those places that just gets the basics right without trying too hard to be something it’s not.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $206. Small Double Room with 1 double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $267. Deluxe Double or Twin Room with 1 extra-large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $267. Twin Room – Disability Access with 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $305. Superior Double Room with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $324. Classic Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
• Estimated price from: $362. Classic Quadruple Room with 4 single beds for Max persons: 4
• Estimated price from: $419. Family Suite with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $191. Large Single Room with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $210. Deluxe Single Room with 1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• The best hotel in Rome – Tiffany from United States – 2 July 2025 (10/10)

  The hotels location was close to many activities. The staff was excellent. Room space was well appointed for my family of 5.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Sekanina from Czech Republic – 28 June 2025 (10/10)

  Also the great thing for me was possibility of taxi reservation from airport to the hotel and back.

• A wonderful experience in Rome. – Mangoba from Mozambique – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  It was near the Vatican City quite a walk though but great exercise. Staff are great and breakfast too! It's beside a Church wherein I am able to go daily during my stay.

• Exceptional – Paul from Germany – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  Great breakfast! Hotel very near to the vatican city

• Great friendly place to stay in Rome. Highly recommended! – Tetiana from Germany – 15 June 2025 (10/10)

  The service was really great. All staff were very friendly and helpful. Special thanks to Elvira from the restaurant – she is amazing! Makes every guest feel welcomed and loved. She opened the restaurant for us for lunch even when we were late. The reception guys did great job helping us with whatever we needed. We loved everything
  
  What could be improved: Location is a bit far from the city center. The the public transport makes it easily accessible

• Exceptional – Gabriela from Slovakia – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  The accommodation in this hotel was excellent. Clean rooms, peace and quiet, wonderful view of the city, amazing terrace on the roof. Pleasant and helpful staff, they advised us how to navigate in Rome and where to eat well and cheaply. Safe and clean location, near restaurants and carrefour. Right in the center of the Vatican, near metro and bus stations. The best breakfast, a huge selection of savory and sweet foods, cheeses, eggs and bacon… the best coffee. We recommend and will definitely return. Amazing stay, thank you for everything 🙂

• We enjoyed the stay. – Songheng from United States – 3 June 2025 (10/10)

  Good breakfast.

• Exceptional – Srđan from Serbia – 3 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location is ok, 15 min by foot from metro station, and same from Vatican, six station from main railway station.
  Quiet location
  Room we got was perfectly clean and has everything needed
  Bathroom immaculate. Shower great. Toiletries nice
  Breakfast excelent, serve from 7 oclock
  
  What could be improved: Tv small and somehow weird position, no english channel
  Reception took 50 E deposit, dont know sure for what…

• Friendly staff, quiet street – Katri from Finland – 25 May 2025 (9/10)

  Very friendly staff, quiet location on a side street, close to Vatican, big breakfast, nice roof terrace, grocery store and big food market nearby
  
  What could be improved: The pillows were kind of hard

• Exceptional – Marija from Croatia – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great stay – highly recommended!
  We stayed at this hotel and everything was excellent – the cleanliness was top-notch, the staff were friendly and always willing to help. The room was comfortable, with a nice view and everything we needed. The location is perfect – close to everything but still quiet enough for a good rest.
  Special thanks for the quick check-in and the pleasant atmosphere throughout our stay.
  We’ll definitely come back and recommend it to our friends!

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