Colosseum Music Design – Guest House in Rome

COLOSSEUM MUSIC DESIGN Guest House

COLOSSEUM MUSIC DESIGN Guest House is a guest house in the Centro district of Rome, just 150 metres from the Colosseum and 250 metres from the Domus Aurea. The property is set in a historic building on Via Marco Aurelio, among the monuments of ancient Rome and within a few minutes’ walk of both the Colosseo and Cavour metro stations.

It is a solution designed above all for couples and travellers who want to explore the city’s archaeological centre on foot: reviews from couples travelling together give the location a score of 9.8. The five room types, all with a large double bed, range from 14 to 20 square metres and offer a private bathroom with bidet, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, safe and electric kettle; some enjoy city views or a private balcony.

WiFi is free throughout the property, and a paid airport shuttle is available on request, useful given the roughly 12 km distance from Ciampino Airport. Restaurants, bars and the main imperial ruins are concentrated around the guest house, making it a practical base for exploring Rome on foot.

★ 9.3 · Excellent · 25 reviews

Room types

The guest house’s five rooms share a common set of features: a large double bed, private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, wardrobe, safe and electric kettle, plus free WiFi available throughout the property. The floor is marble or tile, in keeping with the building’s historic character.

What sets the individual room types apart are mainly the size, ranging from the 14 sqm Double Room with Private Bathroom to the 20 sqm Large Double Room, and the outlook: the two Queen Superior Rooms overlook the city, the Double Room with Balcony has its own private balcony, while the others face a quiet inner courtyard. Choosing between the different rooms therefore allows guests to prioritise space, view or a more secluded corner, while maintaining the same level of comfort and the same essential amenities in each option.

Queen Superior Room

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
City view, Toiletries, Safe

A 16 sqm double room with city views, among the brightest in the property. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries; a wardrobe, safe and electric kettle complete the furnishings.

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Queen Superior Room

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
City view, Hairdryer, Wardrobe

A second room with the same 16 sqm size and city view, a twin of the first Queen Superior but with a slightly different outlook. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus wardrobe and safe.

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Double Room with Balcony

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Balcony, Marble floor, Electric kettle

The only room in the property with a private balcony, ideal for those who want an outdoor spot overlooking the street. Marble or tile flooring and an electric kettle complete a compact 14 sqm accommodation.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

14 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtyard view, Toiletries, Flat-screen TV

A 14 sqm room overlooking a secluded inner courtyard, quieter than the rooms facing the city. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, flat-screen TV and safe.

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Large Double Room

20 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Courtyard view, Extra space, Air conditioning

The most spacious room type in the guest house, at 20 sqm compared to the 14-16 sqm of the other rooms, with a view over a quiet inner courtyard. Private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning and electric kettle complete the amenities.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep 150 metres from the Colosseum and explore ancient Rome on foot
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the location was rated 9.8 by couples travelling together
Yes, if you're looking for free WiFi included, rated a perfect 10 by guests
Yes, if you appreciate air-conditioned rooms with safe, kettle and refrigerator
Yes, if you need a paid airport shuttle from Ciampino or Fiumicino

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, which are not allowed on the property
Maybe not, if you have children under 10, who are not admitted according to the stated conditions
Maybe not, if you plan to arrive after midnight, as check-in is not possible at that time
Maybe not, if you're looking for on-site parking, which is not available at the property

Hotel facilities & services

The guest house offers guests free WiFi in all rooms and a paid airport shuttle service, convenient for those arriving from Ciampino or Fiumicino airports. Common areas are monitored with CCTV cameras and access is via keys, with fire extinguishers available for safety; there is also an elevator, useful for reaching the rooms without stairs.

Every room is air-conditioned and equipped with a mosquito net, marble or tile flooring, and an iron and ironing board on request. Nothing is missing in the bathroom: toilet paper, towels, bidet, toilet, free toiletries, hairdryer and shower. Rooms also include a wardrobe, electric kettle, refrigerator, desk and an electrical outlet near the bed, plus a flat-screen TV and internet connection.

The entire property is non-smoking, including the rooms, and is designed for a practical stay with attention to detail, also thanks to heating during the colder months.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi connection
Non-smoking rooms
Flat-screen TV
Airport shuttle
Shower
Elevator

General facilities

Shuttle service
Airport shuttle
Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Key access
Safe
Air conditioning
Entire property non-smoking
Mosquito net
Marble or tile flooring
Heating
Elevator
Iron and ironing board
Non-smoking rooms
Iron

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bidet
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Electrical outlet near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

The guest house is located on Via Marco Aurelio, in the heart of the Celio district, just steps from Rome’s central archaeological area. The neighbourhood retains a residential feel despite its absolute proximity to the city’s iconic monuments: the Colosseum is just 150 metres away, the Arch of Constantine 300 metres, and the Domus Aurea 250 metres, while Palatine Hill can be reached with a walk of about 500 metres.

Getting around is made easier by the Colosseo metro station, 350 metres away, and Cavour, 700 metres away, both on Line B. Piazza Venezia is 1.3 km away and the Imperial Forums about 900 metres, while the Trevi Fountain can be reached with a 1.6 km walk. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are approximately 12 and 20 km away respectively, with an airport shuttle available on request for a fee.

Guests staying here can devote their entire trip to exploring ancient Rome on foot: from the Roman Forum to the Palatine, up to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore 1.4 km away. In the immediate surroundings there are also restaurants such as Osteria Angelino dal 1899 and evening venues especially popular in spring and summer, when the ruins stay open until late for evening visits and walks among the illuminated monuments.

Colosseum — the amphitheatre symbol of Rome, reachable in a few minutes on foot 150 m

Domus Aurea — Nero's underground palace, among the most fascinating archaeological sites 250 m

Arch of Constantine — Roman triumphal monument next to the Colosseum 300 m

Palatine Hill — the hill where Rome was founded, with a view over the Circus Maximus 500 m

Imperial Forums — the monumental area of the forums built by the Roman emperors 900 m

Trevi Fountain — the world's most famous baroque fountain, a favourite evening walk destination 1,6 km

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What guests say about COLOSSEUM MUSIC DESIGN Guest House

9.3

Excellent · 25 reviews

Staff

9.9

Comfort

9.3

Location

9.6

Cleanliness

9.3

Facilities

9.3

Value for money

9.3

Free Wi-Fi

10

Guests especially praise the staff, rated almost at the maximum, and the free WiFi with a perfect score. Cleanliness, comfort and value for money remain at very high levels, while the location, right next to the Colosseum, is considered one of the main strengths of the stay.