B&B in the heart of Rome, a short walk from Termini station and Repubblica metro, with air-conditioned rooms and excellent ratings for location.
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Aelius is a B&B in the center of Rome, about 350 meters from the Repubblica metro station and 500 meters from Termini railway station.
The property occupies the second and third floors of a historic Roman building and is designed for those traveling light and looking for a practical base to explore the city on foot or by public transport. The four room types, from the Single to the Queen Deluxe, share warm tones, tiled floors, air conditioning, TV and refrigerator, while the Superior and Deluxe versions add tea and coffee sets, a safe and city views.
Breakfast, Italian-style, is served at a nearby café, a convenient solution for those who prefer to start the day at a local spot rather than in a common room. Since there is no fixed reception, guests are asked to communicate their arrival time in advance.
The location, a short walk from Piazza della Repubblica and the National Roman Museum, and about 1.4 km from the Trevi Fountain, makes Aelius a practical base for visiting the historic center without giving up rail connections.
Aelius offers four room types spread across the second and third floors of the building, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, tiled floors and a coffee machine. The Single Room, designed for solo travelers, occupies 10 sqm with a single bed, while the Standard Double offers 14 sqm with a large double bed and city views.
The Superior and Queen Deluxe types represent a step up in the range: the Superior, the largest at 15 sqm, and the Queen Deluxe, 14 sqm, add tea and coffee making facilities, a safe, wardrobe and city views, with the Queen Deluxe featuring a satellite TV compared to the Superior’s flat-screen TV. In all rooms, towels are changed every three days.
A warm-toned room on the 2nd floor of the historic building, 14 sqm, with city views and tiled floors. It features air conditioning, free WiFi, TV, refrigerator and a coffee machine: the simplest choice among Aelius’s double room types.
The most compact room at Aelius, 10 sqm designed for solo travelers, with a single bed and en-suite bathroom. It features air conditioning, satellite TV, refrigerator and a coffee machine, without city views unlike the other room types.
This is the largest room at Aelius, at 15 sqm, with city views. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet and toiletries; the room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee set, wardrobe and safe, for those looking for extra space.
A double room with city views, private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. Unlike the Superior, it features a satellite TV instead of a flat-screen, while keeping the tea and coffee set, wardrobe and safe within 14 sqm.
Aelius offers free WiFi in all areas, air conditioning and heating, with some soundproofed rooms for those seeking extra peace and quiet. The property has an elevator, in-room safe, daily housekeeping and private, express check-in and check-out, as well as convenient luggage storage for those arriving before the scheduled time.
For those arriving by plane, an airport shuttle is available on request, while parking is available on the street nearby. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, bathtub or shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, coffee machine, electric kettle and refrigerator. 24-hour security, outdoor CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers complete the amenities of a B&B designed for practical stays in the heart of the Capital.
Aelius is located on Via Volturno, in the Termini area, one of Rome’s busiest districts thanks to its proximity to the city’s main railway station. The street is lined with cafés, small restaurants and shops open late, a practical rather than scenic setting but extremely convenient for those traveling with luggage and tight schedules.
The two metro stations, Termini and Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera, are both about 350 meters away, while Roma Termini railway station is reachable in a 500-meter walk, useful for those arriving by train or needing an airport connection. Ciampino Airport is about 12 km away, Fiumicino Airport about 20 km. Within 350 meters you’ll also find the National Roman Museum and Piazza della Repubblica, with its fountain and colonnade.
Guests staying at Aelius can reach the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps on foot in about 15-20 minutes, both around 1.4 km away, or head toward the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, about 1.7 km away, passing through historic neighborhoods such as Rione Monti. Villa Borghese, just over 1 km away, is an ideal choice for a walk amid greenery or a visit to the Borghese Gallery, especially on hotter days. In winter, the area also lends itself to evening walks among baroque churches and Christmas markets set up in the historic center.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.3, and staff helpfulness, at 9.4: two elements guests often cite as strengths. Cleanliness and comfort also score well (9.0), while the value for money, at 8.6, remains slightly more modest.
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No, Aelius does not accept pets.
Yes, Aelius includes an Italian-style breakfast, served at a nearby café close to the property.
Aelius is located about 500 meters from Roma Termini railway station and 350 meters from the Repubblica metro station.
Yes, the minimum age for check-in at Aelius is 18 years.
Yes, Aelius offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
Aelius does not have private parking, but street parking is available near the property.
