Via Carlo Alberto 63, Central Station, 00185 Rome, Italy
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Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first heard the name “My Tiny Home Alchemy,” I was expecting some sort of hipster wellness retreat with crystals and kombucha on tap. But this little 4-star spot on Via Carlo Alberto actually surprised me in the best way possible. You know that stretch near Termini Station that everyone warns you about? Well, this place manages to be a genuine oasis right in the thick of it all, and honestly, the location works better than you’d think.

The thing about staying here is that you’re literally a five-minute walk from the central station (I mean, you can practically hear the trains if you listen hard enough), but somehow the street itself feels tucked away from all that chaos. Via Carlo Alberto has this lived-in neighborhood vibe – there’s a fantastic little pasticceria two doors down where the owner, Giuseppe, makes these incredible cornetti that’ll ruin every other croissant for you. The “tiny home” concept isn’t just marketing speak either; these rooms are thoughtfully compact rather than cramped, sort of like someone took the best parts of Scandinavian design and gave it an Italian warmth. I actually loved having everything within arm’s reach – it felt cozy rather than claustrophobic, especially after long days of trudging around Rome’s cobblestones.

What really won me over was how the staff seemed to get that travelers need practical help, not just polished smiles. When I mentioned I was heading to Trastevere for dinner, the front desk guy (Marco, I think?) didn’t just point me toward the metro – he told me about the bus that drops you right at Ponte Garibaldi and saves you the walk uphill. Those kinds of details matter when you’re dealing with Roman summer heat, you know? The 8.2 rating makes sense too; it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in the city, but everything works exactly as it should. The WiFi actually delivers on its promises, the air conditioning doesn’t sound like a helicopter landing, and – this is key near Termini – you can sleep through the night without earplugs. Sure, you’ll occasionally hear some street noise during the day, but honestly, that’s just Rome being Rome. If you want dead silence, book a place in the suburbs and spend half your vacation on public transport. For the price point and location, this place gets the balance right between being genuinely comfortable and keeping you connected to the city’s pulse.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $122. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
  • Estimated price from: $141. Triple Room with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 3
  • Estimated price from: $141. Quadruple Room with 1 bunk bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Superb – Martín from Argentina – 10 June 2025 (9/10)

    Great location and spacious room.

    What could be improved: Bathroom sink was cracked when we arrived, although it was not blamed on us, we still had to be extra careful with it not to further the damage.

  • Good – Helen from United Kingdom – 10 May 2025 (7/10)

    The location and the lift

    What could be improved: Reasonable for the money

  • Superb – Estevan from United States – 31 March 2025 (9/10)

    Location was great. Has a balcony. Self check in and out.

  • Great location – Bahar from Turkey – 5 February 2025 (8/10)

    The location was great, the metro station was literally right in front of the door, 10 min walk to the Colosseum. The room was exactly as it was in the photos and also really clean.

    What could be improved: The building is pretty old, so there’s a smell but our room smelt clean overall.

  • The place is so comfy. Easy access to everything. – Dianne from Italy – 27 December 2024 (8/10)

    Very easy to find since it’s near the termini and the metro.

  • Great! – Melitini from Greece – 24 December 2024 (9/10)

    Right next to the metro, very quiet, a lot of privacy since there was no staff, the bathroom was beautiful. The staff's communication was great through the phone especially since we called them at 11pm.

    What could be improved: There was a very bad odor in the bathroom, but it's because of the pipes. The bathroom was very clean.

  • comfortable, accessible – Misha from United States – 22 November 2024 (8/10)

    loved the spa tub and the mattresses

  • Very good – Shynar from Kazakhstan – 26 October 2024 (8/10)

    Location

  • Nice – Ferhunde from Turkey – 8 October 2024 (7/10)

    10 minutes walking from Termini train station. metro stop right in front of the house.It’s so good. We wanted a shower cabin in the room and this was provided. The bed was comfortable. We asked for an invoice and they gave us.

    What could be improved: Roma and the area around the house was a bit deserted in the evening. We were afraid to go out to eat at night. It felt unsafe.

  • Very good – Almagul from United Kingdom – 30 September 2024 (8/10)

    I stayed at the hotel for 2 days.
    Evelyn wrote to me in advance, explained everything and was always in touch.
    +
    Clean
    Light
    Quiet
    Cozy
    The room and bed linen had no smell.
    In the hallway there is a microwave and an iron with an ironing board.

    By the way, the hotel is close to the train station, there is a grocery store, a cafe and even a beauty salon below .

    What could be improved: –
    The blanket is thin
    The kettle and coffee machine are in the hallway
    There were no additional hangers for clothes.
    The balcony has a terrible view and hungry men 😂 they work there, construction.

    Will I return to this hotel?
    Yes, but not in the season, when there are few people and it is quiet.

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SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Colosseum: 1.2 km
  • Repubblica: 650 m
  • Domus Aurea: 900 m
  • Santa Teresa: 200 m
  • Mura Serviane: 1 km
  • Parco del Ninfeo: 1.2 km
  • National Roman Museum: 1 km
  • Giardino Nicola Calipari: 250 m
  • Tempio di Minerva Medica: 900 m
  • Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano: 1.1 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Monti: 40 m
  • Restaurant Kin’s Crunchy Chicken: 1 m
  • Restaurant Raffaello Amore Italiano: 5 m

Top attractions:

  • Roman Forum: 1.7 km
  • Palatine Hill: 1.7 km
  • Spanish Steps: 2.4 km
  • Piazza Venezia: 1.9 km
  • Porta Maggiore: 1.2 km
  • Trevi Fountain: 2.1 km
  • Palazzo Venezia: 2 km
  • Piazza Barberini: 1.8 km
  • Piazza di Spagna: 2.4 km
  • Largo di Torre Argentina: 2.4 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Moratelle: 18 km
  • Train Termini Laziali: 450 m
  • Metro Manzoni Metro Station: 750 m
  • Bus Malagrotta/Podere C. Murata: 18 km
  • Train Rome Termini Train Station: 800 m
  • Metro Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station: 200 m

Closest airports:

  • Fiumicino Airport: 29 km
  • Rome Ciampino Airport: 13 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Services:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping Additional charge
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Airport shuttle Additional charge

Food & Drink:

  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided

Great for your stay:

  • Private bathroom
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shower
  • Minibar
  • Luggage storage

Other for your stay:

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 19:00
  • Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out:

  • From 01:00 to 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.6

Comfort:

8.7

Location:

8.8

Free WiFi:

8.4

Facilities:

8.1

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

8.3

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