Favola Romana - Guest House in Rome

Favola Romana – Guest House

Favola Romana – Guest House is an adults-only guest house housed in a historic building in the Termini Station district of Rome, about 200 meters from the Vittorio Emanuele metro station and 300 meters from the Santa Bibiana railway station.

The rooms, ranging from 10 to 20 square meters, feature air conditioning, a private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, a refrigerator, and free WiFi connection. The available room types range from the most compact double room to triple solutions with a large double bed and an extra single bed, designed for small groups of adults. The rooms on the upper floors are accessible by elevator.

The location makes it possible to walk to the Colosseum, about 1.2 km away, and reach Roma Termini station in a single metro stop, an advantage for those visiting the capital without a car. Nearby you’ll find cafés, budget-friendly restaurants, and historic squares such as Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano. The property is suited to adult travelers looking for a practical, well-connected base for exploring central Rome, although it does not offer breakfast or parking.

★ 7.3 · Good · 1.486 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Favola Romana – Guest House range from 10 to 20 square meters and share essential amenities such as air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV. The accommodations on the upper floors are accessible by elevator, convenient for those traveling with heavy luggage.

The range includes double rooms with a French double bed or a large double bed, designed for two people, and triple solutions that pair a large double bed with an extra single bed, ideal for small groups of adults. There is also a room with a sofa bed, more versatile for those seeking flexibility in the use of space. The main differences between room types concern the size, maximum capacity, and bed configuration, covering different needs while staying within the same historic building.

Double Room with Single Beds with Bathroom

12 m² · Private bathroom

1 French double bed
Max 2 guests
Elevator, Wardrobe, Hairdryer

The most compact room in the property, at about 12 square meters with a French double bed, designed for two people looking for an essential solution. The private bathroom comes with a shower and hairdryer, while the wardrobe allows luggage to be stored. The rooms on the upper floors are accessible by elevator.

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

19 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Wardrobe, Hairdryer, Refrigerator

At 19 square meters, this is one of the largest rooms in the guest house, furnished with a large double bed and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The wardrobe provides space for luggage, and the room feels brighter compared to the smaller solutions in the property.

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Double Room

11 m² · Private bathroom

1 French double bed
Max 1 guest
Compact room, Wardrobe, Hairdryer

A room designed for the solo guest, at about 11 square meters with a French double bed. It features air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, making it the most suitable solution for those traveling alone.

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Triple Room with Bathroom

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Wardrobe, Hairdryer, Air conditioning

A 17-square-meter room with a large double bed, slightly larger than the Double Room but without the extra single bed found in the triple solutions. The private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer, and the wardrobe offers space to store personal belongings.

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Triple Room with Private Bathroom

20 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Extra bed, Wardrobe, Hairdryer

The most spacious room in the property at 20 square meters, designed for up to three adults thanks to the combination of a large double bed and an extra single bed. The private bathroom with shower and hairdryer completes a solution suited to small groups.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Extra bed, Wardrobe, Hairdryer

A 18-square-meter triple room combining a large double bed with a single bed, slightly smaller than the 20 sqm solution but with the same bed configuration. Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, and a wardrobe for luggage.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

16 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Wardrobe, Hairdryer, Air conditioning

At 16 square meters, this double room offers a large double bed and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, in a more compact version compared to the 19 sqm room of the same type.

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Double/Twin Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 sofa bed
Max 2 guests
Flexible layout, Wardrobe, Hairdryer

The only room type in the property with a sofa bed, this 17-square-meter room offers a flexible solution for two people, with a private bathroom, shower, and hairdryer. The alternative furnishing clearly sets it apart from the other fixed-bed rooms.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for an affordable base just steps from Vittorio Emanuele metro station and Roma Termini.
Yes, if you're traveling as a couple or in a small group of adults, thanks to the triple rooms with a large double bed and an extra single bed.
Yes, if you want to visit the Colosseum, 1.2 km away, and the archaeological sites of the center on foot or with just a few minutes on the metro.
Yes, if you appreciate free WiFi, rated 8.6 by recent guests.
Yes, if you enjoy staying in a historic building in the Termini Station district.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're traveling with children: the property does not allow access to minors.
Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast on-site, which is not offered by the guest house.
Maybe not, if you need parking: none is available on-site.
Maybe not, if you're planning a bachelor/bachelorette party: the property does not accept them.

Hotel facilities & services

Favola Romana – Guest House offers amenities designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome. Each room features air conditioning, a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries, as well as a wardrobe, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV with internet connection.

The property is entirely non-smoking and reserved for adults, with daily housekeeping and key access. There is an elevator that makes it easier to reach rooms on the upper floors, while heating ensures comfort even during the coldest months. The free WiFi, available throughout the property, has received very positive scores from guests.

On the other hand, there are no in-house dining services or a dedicated parking area, but the surrounding area offers numerous bars and restaurants just steps from the entrance.

Great for your stay

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

General facilities

Daily housekeeping
Invoice available on request
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Adults only
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Marble or tiled floor
Heating
Elevator
Non-smoking rooms
Iron

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Wardrobe or closet
Refrigerator
Electrical outlet near the bed
Clothes rack
Desk

Location & what to see

Favola Romana – Guest House is located in the Termini Station district, a lively and popular area just steps from Rome’s historic center, characterized by early 20th-century buildings, small shops, and inns. The building housing the guest house retains a historic character that is also reflected in the interiors of the rooms.

Getting around is made easy by the proximity to several stops: the Vittorio Emanuele metro station is about 200 meters away, Manzoni station is 400 meters away, while the Santa Bibiana and Termini Laziali railway stations are both about 300 meters away. Roma Termini, the city’s main railway hub, can be reached in a single metro stop. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away.

On foot, in about 15-20 minutes, you can reach the Colosseum (1.2 km) and the Imperial Fora, while the Domus Aurea, with the remains of Nero’s residence, is just over 1 km away. The National Roman Museum, with its archaeological collections, is 1.1 km away, and in about 25 minutes’ walk you can reach the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, just over 2 km away. In the summer months, the Villa Borghese area, 2.4 km away, offers a green alternative for a break from the city heat, while in winter, strolling among the archaeological sites of the center remains the main activity for those staying in this part of Rome.

Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station — Line A metro stop just steps from the guest house 200 m

Colosseum — the world's most famous Roman amphitheater, among the most visited ancient ruins 1.2 km

Domus Aurea — remains of the sumptuous imperial residence built by Nero 1 km

National Roman Museum — among Italy's most important archaeological collections 1.1 km

Trevi Fountain — Rome's most famous and photographed Baroque fountain 2.1 km

Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano — monumental square with the papal basilica of the same name 750 m

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What guests say about Favola Romana – Guest House

7.3

Good · 1.486 reviews

Staff

8

Comfort

7.4

Location

8.1

Cleanliness

7.3

Facilities

7.2

Value for money

7.4

Free Wi-Fi

8.6

Guests especially praise the location, rated 8.1, and the free WiFi, at 8.6. Comfort and cleanliness also receive good ratings, around 7.3-7.4. The lowest score concerns general services, consistent with a simple guest house rather than a full-service hotel.