Guest house just steps from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi: a practical base for exploring Rome's central archaeological area on foot.
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Daplace – Arena House is a guest house in the Celio district, about 250 metres from the Colosseum and 300 metres from the Domus Aurea, with air-conditioned rooms equipped with free WiFi.
The five room types available range from the Single Room, designed for solo travellers, to the Family Room, which can accommodate up to five people thanks to a sofa bed added to the main beds. Several rooms overlook the interior garden and are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a small refrigerator, useful for guests who want to organise their own breakfasts and snacks.
The property is entirely non-smoking and offers a daily housekeeping service, as well as an airport shuttle on request. The area around Via Marco Aurelio is one of Rome’s most touristic neighbourhoods, with shops, pizzerias and restaurants just steps away, and the Colosseo metro station about 500 metres away, convenient for reaching the historic centre and Termini station in just a few stops.
The rooms at Daplace – Arena House share an essential yet functional setup: air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection are present in most room types. The Double Room and the Triple Room, both with garden views, offer 17 and 20 square metres respectively, while the Single Room, the most compact at 12 square metres, is designed for solo travellers.
The range is completed by two more flexible options in terms of occupancy: the Deluxe Room, with a large double bed suitable for two people, and the Family Room, the only one designed for larger groups thanks to the combination of a single bed, a double bed and a sofa bed, accommodating up to five people. All rooms feature a small refrigerator, handy for guests who want to independently manage drinks and snacks during their stay in Rome.
With 17 square metres and a view of the interior garden, this air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and a small refrigerator. It is designed for two people, and the bed type must be communicated at the time of booking.
This is the largest room among those with a specified size, 20 square metres, suitable for up to three people thanks to the additional sofa bed. Like the others, it enjoys a garden view and is air-conditioned, with a flat-screen TV and refrigerator.
The most compact room type in the property, with 12 square metres designed for a single guest. It offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, an essential option for solo travellers looking for a practical base near the Colosseum.
Designed for two people, this room features a large double bed as the main option, without the extra beds that characterise the Triple and Family rooms, for a more intimate setting suited to couples.
This is the only room in the property designed for larger groups, with a capacity of up to five people thanks to the combination of a single bed, a French double bed and a sofa bed. The ideal solution for families or small groups who want to stay together.
Daplace – Arena House focuses on tidy management and a few practical services for those visiting Rome: the daily housekeeping service keeps the rooms always in order, while the airport shuttle on request makes it easier to travel to and from the capital’s airports, convenient for those arriving with luggage or awkward flight times.
The property is entirely non-smoking, with dedicated rooms and key access, and is equipped with safety features such as fire extinguishers and a smoke alarm. Heating and air conditioning are present throughout the property, as is the internet connection, offered free of charge in every room.
Among the aspects most appreciated by guests are the private bathroom in all room types and the non-smoking rooms, elements that, together with the central location, make the property a practical base for those who want to explore the Colosseum and Forum area on foot without giving up essential comforts during their stay.
Daplace – Arena House is located in the Celio district, one of Rome’s oldest and most touristic areas, just steps from the archaeological perimeter of the Colosseum. The street, quiet despite its proximity to the monuments, is surrounded by neighbourhood shops, ice cream parlours and restaurants serving classic thin-crust Roman pizza, with venues such as Il Bocconcino and Antica Gelateria De Matteis about 50 metres from the entrance.
Getting around is easy: the Colosseo metro station, on line B, is about 500 metres away, while the Cavour stop is 750 metres away. The Termini Laziali and San Giovanni train stations are both just over 1.3 km away, convenient for those arriving by train or wanting to reach Termini in a few metro stops. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino airport is about 11 km away, and Fiumicino airport is 19 km away.
As for sightseeing, the Colosseum is about 250 metres away and the Domus Aurea 300 metres away, while the Arch of Constantine and the Palatine Hill can be reached in a few minutes on foot. The Imperial Forums are about 1 km away and the Baths of Caracalla 800 metres away, ideal for a walk among the ruins even during the hottest hours thanks to the open, tree-lined spaces. Venturing a little further, Piazza Venezia is 1.4 km away and the Trevi Fountain 1.7 km away, both easily reachable on foot or with a short metro ride, making the area a good base for exploring both ancient Rome and the baroque city centre.
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Guests particularly praise the location, with a score of 9.6, and the relationship with staff, rated 9. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels (8.5), while WiFi, rated 7.7, is the least appreciated service of the stay.
Daplace – Arena House is located about 250 metres from the Colosseum, easily reachable on foot in a few minutes.
No, Daplace – Arena House does not allow pets during the stay.
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Yes, Daplace – Arena House offers free WiFi connection in all rooms.
The minimum age required to check in at Daplace – Arena House is 18 years.
Yes, the Colosseo metro station is about 500 metres from Daplace – Arena House, while the Cavour stop is 750 metres away.
Daplace – Arena House offers a Single Room, Double Room, Triple Room, Deluxe Room and Family Room, the latter suitable for up to five people.
