Locanda al Viminale

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Locanda al Viminale? The address says “Primo Piano” – first floor – and they mean it literally. You’re basically staying in this beautiful old building right on a proper Roman piazza, not some touristy reconstruction. I mean, you walk out the door and you’re in Piazza del Viminale, which honestly most tourists never even find, but it’s got this perfect neighborhood feel where you’ll see actual Romans doing their daily thing.

The Monti district is where you want to be if you’re tired of dodging selfie sticks around the Colosseum (though ironically, you can walk there in about ten minutes). This area used to be pretty rough decades ago, but now it’s got that sweet spot vibe – trendy enough to have great little restaurants and wine bars, but not so gentrified that it feels fake. The hotel itself sits in this zone where you can stumble home from Via del Boschetto’s bars without paying for a taxi, but you’re also close enough to hit the big sights when you feel like playing tourist.

What I really appreciated was how the place doesn’t try too hard to be boutique-y, if that makes sense. It’s got that 4-star polish without feeling stuffy – the kind of place where the staff actually knows the neighborhood and can point you toward that little bakery on Via Panisperna that locals hit for morning cornetti. The rooms have character without being precious about it, and honestly, the soundproofing is better than you’d expect for Rome (though let’s be real, you’re still in Italy, so expect some charming street noise). The 8.3 rating feels about right – it’s not trying to be the Hassler, but it delivers exactly what you’re hoping for in this part of the city.

The location is actually pretty genius when you think about it. You’re walking distance from Termini station, which sounds terrible until you realize how convenient it makes everything – airport trains, day trips to Florence, whatever. But the hotel is just far enough away that you don’t get the chaos and sketch factor of the immediate station area. Instead, you’re in this pocket of Rome where Via Nazionale meets the old residential streets, so you get the best of both worlds. I found myself taking different routes every time I went out, sometimes cutting through the little streets toward Santa Maria Maggiore, sometimes heading down toward the Colosseum through the back way that tourists never use.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $144. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $485. Triple Room with 1 single bed, 1 large double bed and 3 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $597. Quadruple Room with 2 × 1 bunk bed, 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $659. Family Room with Terrace with 2 single beds, 1 large double bed and 4 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $789. Apartment with 1 large double bed and 4 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Tania from Australia – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and the staff were super helpful. Breakfast provided was great and they even delivered it early for our very early departure.

• Superb – David from United Kingdom – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Communication was excellent and clear. We enjoyed our stay. The simple breakfast, of coffee/tea and croissant was lovely to have delivered to your room in the morning. It was easy to walk to the Colleseum and Roman area from the accommodation, and access using the bus to the Vatican also easy.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing particularly.

• Great spot in Rome – Anonemouse from United Kingdom – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Location is great, breakfast was in the room and traditional. Bed was comfy. All facilities worked well and everyone was friendly and helpful

• Great location and friendly staff. Good value for money. – Riikka from Finland – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and friendly staff. Good value for money.

• Overall, we felt safe and comfortable. The staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. – Chris from Germany – 17 February 2025 (8/10)

  The room was clean. The location was great! Not too far from a lot of nice places to visit.
  
  What could be improved: The shower did not work very well.

• Cheap and cheerful. Great location – Stuart from United Kingdom – 3 February 2025 (8/10)

  Location was good. very clean. Staff very helpful and friendly
  
  What could be improved: Very basic

• Superb – Youri from Netherlands – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  The staff was very good, nice and quit hotel near a bus stop with busses going to the center. Everything was also very walkable
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Comfortable and welcoming, everything essential was there. – Steveg1980 from United Kingdom – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

  The property was well located, walking distance to all sites.
  Staff very friendly and accommodating
  Good access and secure
  Breakfast, although basic was good
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Good – Elena from Greece – 1 December 2024 (7/10)

  The location was perfect! It was very clean! Helpful staff!
  
  What could be improved: Very noisy due to the street traffic.
  Mattresses were hard, so were the pillows.
  Poor breakfast for 100 euros per night…

• Very good – Ketevan from Georgia – 15 November 2024 (8/10)

  The staff was really very friendly and nice. Ready to help any time.
  Location was also great. Quite close to everything.
  
  What could be improved: The same breakfast every day.
  Broken lamps and shelves.

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