A 3-star hotel in the Nomentano district of Rome, with air-conditioned rooms, buffet breakfast and a 24-hour front desk, just steps from the metro.
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Albergo Athena is a 3-star hotel in the Nomentano district of Rome, 800 meters from the Piazza Bologna Metro Station and 1.4 km from La Sapienza University. The property features a terrace, a bar and a common lounge, spaces designed for those seeking a practical base while visiting the capital.
The rooms, all air-conditioned and equipped with free WiFi, include single, double, triple and quadruple options, also suitable for families with children thanks to the availability of family rooms. Each unit is furnished with a desk, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries. Breakfast, served every morning, offers Italian, buffet and gluten-free options.
The front desk staff, available 24 hours a day, speak Arabic, German, English and Spanish and are on hand for information about the area. Nearby you’ll find train stations such as Roma Tiburtina and Roma Termini, while travelers arriving by plane can use a paid shuttle to and from Ciampino Airport, 12 km away.
Albergo Athena offers four room types designed for different needs, from the solo traveler to the larger family: from the Single Room, the most compact, to the Quadruple Room, the largest at 26 square meters. All options share the same basic standards: air conditioning, private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, flat-screen TV, refrigerator and desk, ensuring a functional stay regardless of the chosen type.
The main differences concern the size and bed configuration: the Double Room features a large bed for couples, the Triple Room provides three single beds for small groups or families, while the Quadruple Room combines single beds and a double bed to accommodate up to four people. Every room is air-conditioned and designed for those looking for a practical, orderly base from which to explore central Rome, without giving up essential comforts such as bathroom toiletries.
The Single Room, at 14 square meters, is the hotel’s most compact option, designed for solo travelers. Equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, refrigerator and private bathroom with hairdryer, it offers everything needed in an essential, functional space.
With the same footprint as the Single Room but designed for couples, the Double Room offers a large bed, air conditioning, cable TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. A practical choice for those visiting Rome as a couple.
At 24 square meters with three single beds, the Triple Room is designed for small groups of friends or families with several children. Larger than the rooms for two, it retains air conditioning, refrigerator and a private bathroom with shower.
The Quadruple Room, the hotel’s most spacious at 26 square meters, combines two single beds and a large double bed to accommodate up to four people. Ideal for larger families, it retains the same air conditioning and private bathroom standards as the other rooms.
Albergo Athena provides guests with a terrace, a common lounge with a TV area and a front desk active 24 hours a day, useful for those arriving in Rome at unusual times. There is also a luggage storage service, convenient for those who want to explore the city before check-in or after check-out, along with lockers and a safe for personal belongings.
For dining, the hotel offers an on-site coffee shop and a bar, in addition to breakfast served every morning with Italian, buffet and gluten-free options. Those arriving by plane can rely on an airport shuttle, while family rooms make the property suitable for those traveling with children.
Among the practical details are the daily housekeeping service, iron and ironing board available on request, and an elevator providing access to the upper floors, elements that contribute to a well-organized stay without too many surprises.
Albergo Athena is located in the Nomentano district, a residential area northeast of Rome’s historic center, appreciated for its quiet atmosphere and proximity to Villa Torlonia, the large urban park less than a kilometer from the property. In the immediate vicinity there are plenty of dining options: Lievito Madre 00 restaurant is just 40 meters away, while Sahara and Sushi in the Box are about 50 meters away.
Transport links are one of the area’s strengths: Piazza Bologna Metro Station is 600 meters away, as is Policlinico Metro Station, both useful for reaching the city center in just a few minutes. Roma Tiburtina Train Station is about 1 km away, an important hub for regional and high-speed trains. Those arriving by plane will find Ciampino Airport 12 km away and Fiumicino Airport 22 km away, with the property offering a paid airport shuttle.
For those wanting to dedicate a few hours to culture, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome is 1.5 km away, while Porta Pia, the historic gateway in the Aurelian Walls, is at the same distance. The main attractions of the city center, such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and Piazza di Spagna, are about 3 km away, easily reached by metro. Villa Borghese, ideal for a spring or summer stroll, is just over 2 km away and well served by public transport in the area.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 8.7, and the free WiFi at 8.9, along with the location considered strong at 8.5. The value for money, at 7.4, is the most critical aspect, while cleanliness and comfort remain at fair levels.
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No, Albergo Athena does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Albergo Athena does not offer dedicated parking for guests.
Yes, Albergo Athena includes breakfast, served with Italian, buffet and gluten-free options.
Albergo Athena accepts cash payments only.
Yes, Albergo Athena is located about 600 meters from Piazza Bologna Metro Station, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Albergo Athena has family rooms, including triple and quadruple types with combined single and double beds.
