Guest house in Rome's Esquilino district, a short walk from Termini, with air-conditioned rooms featuring a fireplace and private bathroom, ideal for those travelling light and wanting to get around the city easily.
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Aquarium Termini is a guest house in Rome’s Esquilino district, about 300 metres from Rome Termini Station and the metro station of the same name.
The six room types, all with private bathroom and air conditioning, include double, triple, quadruple options and a family room for up to five people: a recurring and rather unusual detail is the presence of a fireplace in every unit, which gives a distinctive touch to otherwise functional spaces furnished with a desk, wardrobe and flat-screen TV. Guests also have access to a shared kitchen, handy for those who want to prepare something on their own during their stay in Rome.
Italian breakfast, also available to take away, is included in the stay, while room service is a further point in favour for those seeking convenience without giving up a modest budget. The location, just steps from Termini and the metro, makes it possible to reach Domus Aurea, the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums on foot or with just a few minutes on public transport, making the property a practical base for visiting the historic centre.
The rooms at Aquarium Termini share some distinctive features: air conditioning, a wardrobe, a private bathroom with walk-in shower and, an uncommon touch, a fireplace in every unit. Room sizes range from 14 sqm for the standard double and twin rooms to 25 sqm for the family room, designed for larger families thanks to a double bed, a single bed and a bunk bed.
Available options include the Double Room with a large bed for couples, the Triple and Quadruple rooms for small groups, and the Double/Twin Room, which offers the flexibility of choosing between a double bed or two separate beds. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a dressing area and tiled flooring, while guests can also rely on a shared kitchen for preparing meals.
At 20 sqm, this is the largest of the double and triple rooms in the property, designed to accommodate up to four people thanks to the double bed paired with a bunk bed. The fireplace remains the distinctive feature, along with the dressing area and the private bathroom with walk-in shower.
Designed for three guests, it combines a single bed and a double bed within 14 sqm. The fireplace is present here too, while the private bathroom has a walk-in shower and hairdryer, a practical solution for small groups or families with one child.
The room designed for couples, with a single large double bed occupying the centre of the 14 sqm available. The fireplace is the true highlight of the room, while the private bathroom offers a walk-in shower and hairdryer.
This is the largest room in the property, at 25 sqm and accommodating up to five people thanks to three different beds: single, double and bunk. The fireplace, the dressing area and the private bathroom with walk-in shower complete a solution designed for larger families.
A flexible configuration with a double bed within 14 sqm, suitable both for couples and for those who prefer to sleep separately. Here too, the fireplace characterises the room, along with the dressing area and tiled flooring.
Unlike the property’s other double room, this 14 sqm unit offers two alternative configurations: a double bed or two separate single beds. The fireplace remains the distinguishing feature, while the private bathroom includes a walk-in shower and hairdryer.
Aquarium Termini focuses on a few features designed to make a stay in the centre of Rome practical: free WiFi throughout the property, room service and a shared kitchen available to guests for self-catered meals. The rooms, all non-smoking, are air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries.
On a general level, the property offers daily housekeeping, fax/photocopying, heating and marble or tiled flooring, while family rooms are available for those travelling in a group. It should be noted that some upper floors are accessible only via stairs, a detail worth considering for those with mobility issues or heavy luggage, although a lift is available for other floors.
Room amenities also include a bedside electrical socket, a walk-in wardrobe and the fireplace, a feature that recurs in every room type and helps set the property apart from other guest houses in the area.
Aquarium Termini is located in the Esquilino district, right next to Rome Termini Station, in a lively and busy area filled with hotels, shops and venues of all kinds. Piazza Manfredo Fanti, where the property is situated, is just a few steps from Mercato Centrale Roma, only 50 metres away, a landmark for those looking for a quick meal or an aperitif before heading out to explore the city.
The location is among the most convenient in Rome for those arriving by train or getting around by public transport: Rome Termini Station is about 300 metres away, as is the Termini Laziali station, while Vittorio Emanuele metro station is 350 metres away and Roma Termini metro station is 400 metres away. Ciampino Airport is about 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport just over 20 km, both connected to the centre by shuttles and direct trains from the station.
On foot, in about 15-20 minutes, some of the capital’s best-known attractions can be reached: Domus Aurea is 1.1 km away, the Colosseum 1.2 km, the Imperial Forums 1.7 km and the Trevi Fountain the same distance. Closer by, at 550 metres, is the National Roman Museum, an interesting stop for those wanting to delve into the city’s history without straying too far. The area is busy all year round, but spring and autumn offer ideal conditions for long walks among the ruins of the historic centre.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s welcome (8.4) and the location, considered excellent (8.6) thanks to its proximity to Termini. Cleanliness and comfort stand at solid levels (7.4), while facilities and value for money remain in the good range, consistent with the simple nature of the guest house.
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No, Aquarium Termini does not allow pets during the stay.
Aquarium Termini is located about 300 metres from Rome Termini Station, easily reachable on foot.
Yes, Aquarium Termini offers an Italian breakfast, also available to take away.
Yes, the minimum age required for check-in at Aquarium Termini is 18 years.
No, Aquarium Termini does not offer a parking service for guests.
Yes, all rooms at Aquarium Termini have a private bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer.
