A guest house in the Monti district, just steps from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms for those who want to explore ancient Rome on foot.
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Casa Fortuna 278 is a guest house in the Monti district of Rome, about 300 meters from the Colosseo metro station and 700 meters from the Domus Aurea. The property occupies a location that guests rate among the most appreciated in the city, with a location score of 9.9.
The rooms, all air-conditioned, are designed for those looking for functionality and order: a desk, electric kettle, refrigerator, safe and flat-screen TV are present in every room type, along with a private bathroom with a bidet. Sheets and towels are always included, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.
The area is among the most historically dense in Rome: the Colosseum, Imperial Forums, Palatine Hill and Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore can be reached on foot in just a few minutes, while the city center is about 900 meters away. A practical choice for those visiting Rome without giving up an authentic setting, particularly appreciated by couples, who gave the location a score of 9.8.
Casa Fortuna 278 offers three room types, all with air conditioning, private bathroom and flat-screen TV, designed to give guests a practical stay in the heart of Rome. Each room is furnished with a desk, wardrobe, electric kettle, refrigerator and safe, while sheets and towels are always provided. The private bathrooms include a bidet, shower and toiletries, making each option self-contained and comfortable for short or extended stays.
The Triple Room with Private Bathroom stands out for its larger size, 24 sqm, and for its capacity to accommodate up to three people thanks to the combination of a single bed and a double bed. The other two room types, the Double Room and the Deluxe Room, share the same 15 sqm size and the same capacity for two guests, but differ in furnishing and finishing details, thus offering two similar but not identical alternatives for couples traveling together.
The largest room in the property, with 24 sqm of space and a combination of single and double beds that makes it ideal for groups of three or families with an older child. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while air conditioning, a safe and an electric kettle complete the amenities.
Designed for two people, this 15 sqm room offers a large double bed and a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries. A wardrobe, safe and electric kettle make the stay practical, while air conditioning ensures comfort even in the warmer months.
Same size as the Double Room but with a Deluxe setup, featuring free toiletries in the private bathroom equipped with a shower, bidet and hairdryer. Air conditioning, wardrobe, safe and flat-screen TV complete a compact yet complete option for two guests.
Casa Fortuna 278 offers air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom featuring a bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and free toiletries, plus bed linen always provided. Every room has a wardrobe or closet, an electrical outlet near the bed and a desk, useful for those traveling for work. The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers for guest safety.
General services include private check-in and check-out, a safe, heating and a lift, which makes the upper floors accessible as well. Family rooms are available for those traveling in groups. Internet access and flat-screen TV are present in every room, while free WiFi covers the entire property, a detail also confirmed by the high score guests have given this service.
Casa Fortuna 278 is located in the Monti district, one of Rome’s most authentic historic neighborhoods, just steps from the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums. The area retains a genuine old-town atmosphere, with narrow streets, craft shops and small venues coexisting with the great monuments of antiquity, without the crowds of the capital’s more touristy areas.
The property is just 300 meters from the Colosseo metro station and also 300 meters from the Cavour metro station, both on line B, which quickly connects to the city center and Termini Station, about 1.3 km away. Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 19 km away. Within 500 meters are restaurants such as Al Conosseo and Antica Roma, as well as bars like Finnegans.
Among the attractions within walking distance are the Colosseum at 450 meters, the Domus Aurea at 500 meters, Palatine Hill at 450 meters and the Imperial Forums at 400 meters. Piazza Venezia and Palazzo Venezia are about 700-800 meters away, while the Trevi Fountain is about a 950-meter walk. Guests staying here can visit the central archaeological area entirely on foot, both in winter, when the sites are less crowded, and in the summer months, by moving early in the morning or in the late afternoon to avoid the heat.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.9, and staff hospitality, at 9.8. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, both at 9.7. The value for money, though slightly lower, remains solid at 9.4, confirming an overall very positive experience.
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No, Casa Fortuna 278 does not allow guests to stay with pets.
Casa Fortuna 278 is about 450 meters from the Colosseum, comfortably reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Casa Fortuna 278 offers free WiFi throughout the property.
No, Casa Fortuna 278 does not have private parking for guests.
Check-in at Casa Fortuna 278 is possible from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, after informing the property of your arrival time in advance.
Yes, all rooms at Casa Fortuna 278 have a private bathroom with shower or bathtub, bidet and hairdryer.
