Non-smoking guest house just steps from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and city or garden views on Via Capo d'Africa.
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CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO is a guest house located in the historic heart of Rome, just 250 metres from the Colosseum and 400 metres from the Domus Aurea. The property, entirely non-smoking, offers a shared lounge and free WiFi, designed for those who want to experience ancient Rome without giving up practical comforts.
The rooms, all with private bathroom equipped with shower and hairdryer, are air-conditioned and furnished with wardrobe, bidet and toiletries. There is also a small kitchenette area with fridge, microwave and coffee machine, useful for guests’ independence during their stay. Several rooms offer city or garden views, a detail that isn’t a given in such a central area.
The location is the property’s true strong point: Colosseo metro station is 450 metres away, while the Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill and Arch of Constantine can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Couples particularly appreciate this location, rated 9.3 for a trip for two. Ciampino Airport is about 13 km away, making the guest house a practical base for exploring classical Rome on foot.
The three room types available at CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO share the same essential setup: private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, coffee machine and a small kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Each room is designed to accommodate small groups or families, thanks to the combination of double bed and sofa bed that allows up to four people to stay in the largest room type.
The main differences concern size and capacity: two triple rooms of 20 sqm accommodate up to 3 people, while the 25 sqm quadruple room can host 4 adults plus a child. All rooms enjoy garden or city views, a feature that isn’t common for a property so close to the Colosseum, and offer tiled floors, wardrobe and a full toiletry set for a practical and orderly stay.
This 20 sqm triple room is one of the two most compact rooms in the property, designed to accommodate up to 3 people between a double bed and a sofa bed. It has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, as well as garden view and a coffee machine for a self-served breakfast.
At 25 sqm, this is the largest and most capacious room in the property, suitable for families or small groups of up to 4 adults plus a child. In addition to the private bathroom with shower and bidet, it offers city view, coffee machine and toiletries, standing out from the triple rooms for its extra space and higher maximum occupancy.
The property’s second triple room, identical in size to the first but overlooking the inner courtyard, this 20 sqm room offers a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer. A coffee machine and wardrobe complete the amenities, ideal for short stays for three people.
CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO offers amenities designed for those seeking practicality and independence in Rome’s historic centre. The property is entirely non-smoking, with access via magnetic keys and private check-in and check-out, as well as safety systems such as fire extinguishers, smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. A shared lounge with TV area is available for guests to relax together.
The rooms are equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay: air conditioning, flat-screen TV with streaming services, kettle or coffee machine, fridge and microwave oven allow guests to manage meals independently. The private bathrooms are equipped with shower or bathtub, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property, rated 9 by guests. Iron, wardrobes and clothes racks complete the amenities, making the guest house a practical base for those visiting Rome while staying close to the Colosseum.
CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO is located in one of the oldest and most frequented areas of Rome, on the Caelian Hill, just steps from the Colosseum. Via Capo d’Africa is a quiet residential street despite its proximity to the main monuments, surrounded by historic venues and small restaurants such as Shamrock and Papagiò, both just 30 metres from the property.
The central location makes every trip easy: Colosseo metro station is 450 metres away, while Cavour station is 700 metres away. Termini station can be reached in about 1.3 km, convenient for those arriving by train from outside the city. Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino is almost 20 km away, both connected to the centre by shuttle and regional trains.
On foot, some of the world’s most famous archaeological sites can be reached in a few minutes: the Colosseum is 250 metres away, the Arch of Constantine 400 metres, the Domus Aurea 200 metres and the Palatine Hill 650 metres. Continuing towards the Imperial Forums, about 1 km away, you reach Piazza Venezia in less than 1.5 km. For those who love walking, the Trevi Fountain is 1.7 km away and Piazza Navona just over 2 km: an itinerary that crosses two thousand years of Roman history, entirely walkable in a single day, in any season of the year.
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Guests especially reward the location, rated 9.5, and the staff’s hospitality with 8.9. Cleanliness (8.7) and room comfort (8.6) are also highly appreciated. The value for money, while solid at 8.4, remains the lowest score among the categories.
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CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO is located about 250 metres from the Colosseum, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
No, CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO offers free WiFi throughout the property, rated 9 by guests.
Check-in at CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO is possible from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM; later arrivals incur a surcharge and must be communicated in advance.
Yes, all rooms at CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer.
Yes, CAPO D’AFRICA 30 – COLOSSEO offers triple rooms and a quadruple room for up to 4 adults plus a child, suitable for small family groups.
