Intimate guest house in Rome's Esquilino district, a few steps from Porta Maggiore and Termini Station, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.
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Farfalla Bianca – Rooms is a guest house in Rome’s Esquilino district, about 200 meters from Porta Maggiore and less than a kilometer from Termini Station.
The property offers five room types, all air-conditioned and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, minibar, tea and coffee set, flat-screen TV and safe. The Superior Double Room and the Superior Triple Room offer garden and city views, with the latter also featuring a private terrace; the Standard rooms, more compact, are still bright and some enjoy city views. WiFi is free throughout the property, as are daily housekeeping and luggage storage.
Suited to those traveling for business or leisure on a tight budget, Farfalla Bianca – Rooms is a few minutes’ walk from the Vittorio Emanuele metro station and Termini Station, a hub for trains and airport connections. Nearby you’ll find restaurants, bars and some historical sites such as the Temple of Minerva Medica, while the Colosseum is reachable in under 20 minutes on foot.
The five rooms at Farfalla Bianca – Rooms share amenities designed for a practical stay: air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and courtesy set, flat-screen TV, minibar and a tea and coffee making set. Furnishings include a wardrobe or closet and a desk, while bed linen and towels are always included.
The room types vary in size and view: the Superior Double Room, the largest at 18 sqm, opens onto garden and city views; the Superior Triple Room, at 20 sqm, is the only one with a balcony and terrace, ideal for small groups thanks to a flexible bed configuration between three singles or a double plus a single. The three Standard Double Rooms, between 13 and 15 sqm, are more compact and designed for couples, with some units overlooking the city.
The Superior Double Room is the largest among the double rooms, at 18 sqm with garden and city views. It features a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, plus air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar with tea and coffee set. It’s the ideal choice for those who want more space without giving up a green outlook.
At 20 sqm, the Superior Triple Room is the only one with a balcony and terrace with garden and city views, and is designed to accommodate up to three people thanks to a flexible bed configuration: three singles or a single combined with a large double bed. The private bathroom with shower completes a practical solution for small groups or families.
This 13 sqm Standard Double Room overlooks the city and offers a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, along with air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar. It’s one of the two Standard units with a view, designed for couples in a compact yet functional space.
At 15 sqm, this is the most spacious among the Standard Double Rooms, without a specific view but equipped with the same comforts as the other units: private bathroom with shower, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar with tea and coffee set. Ideal for those who prioritize space over the view.
Twin to the standard double room with city view, this 13 sqm unit also offers a private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and minibar. Compared to the 15 sqm version it is more compact, but shares the same view over the city.
Farfalla Bianca – Rooms provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and non-smoking rooms, plus a dedicated smoking area. Pets are allowed on request, with pet bowls available, and check-in and check-out can be arranged privately or express.
General services include luggage storage, daily housekeeping, a safe and magnetic key access, while security is ensured by indoor and outdoor CCTV cameras and a security alarm. Each room has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, free toiletries and an electrical socket near the bed.
For in-room dining, minibar, tea and coffee maker, and wine/champagne on request are available, a small plus for those who want to stay in the room without giving up a bit of comfort.
Farfalla Bianca – Rooms is located in the Esquilino district of Rome, on a residential side street a few steps from Porta Maggiore, the ancient Roman gate at the intersection of Via Prenestina and Via Casilina. The area, lively and multi-ethnic, blends small shops, budget restaurants and archaeological remains such as the Temple of Minerva Medica, visible about 150 meters from the property.
Porta Maggiore railway station is just 150 meters away, while the Vittorio Emanuele metro stop, on line A, is reached in under 10 minutes on foot, about 750 meters away. Roma Termini Station, the main hub for trains and urban and regional buses, is just over a kilometer away. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, and Fiumicino Airport about 21 km, both connected to the city by direct trains and shuttles from Termini.
Guests staying here can reach the Colosseum on foot in about 20 minutes, or 1.6 km, with the Imperial Forums a little further on, or dedicate a morning to the Domus Aurea, 1.5 km away, and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. In the immediate vicinity are also the Nicola Calipari Garden, handy for a green break, and several restaurants such as 320 Gradi and Pecora Bassa, just a few dozen meters from the property. For those heading toward the historic center, Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain are less than 3 km away, easily reachable by metro or with about a half-hour walk.
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Guests especially praise the staff’s helpfulness (9.8) and the cleanliness of the rooms (9.7), also appreciating the value for money (9.4) and comfort (9.5). The location, while not the most central, still receives a solid 8.6, confirming Farfalla Bianca – Rooms as a solid choice for a practical stay in Rome.
Yes, Farfalla Bianca – Rooms allows pets on request, with a possible extra charge; the property also provides dedicated bowls.
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No, Farfalla Bianca – Rooms does not have parking reserved for guests.
Farfalla Bianca – Rooms is about 1 km from Roma Termini Station, reachable on foot in about ten minutes.
The minimum check-in age at Farfalla Bianca – Rooms is 18; minors may only stay if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
No, Farfalla Bianca – Rooms does not include breakfast in the room rate.
Farfalla Bianca – Rooms offers five types of air-conditioned rooms, including Standard Double, Superior Double and Superior Triple rooms, all with private bathroom and minibar.
