Guest house in the heart of Rome, just steps from Termini Station, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and free WiFi for a practical and affordable stay.
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Guesthouse Alex II is an extra-hotel property in the Castro Pretorio district of Rome, about 400 meters from Termini Station and 150 meters from the Castro Pretorio metro station.
The rooms, all furnished in classic style, feature air conditioning, a fan, heating, an LCD TV and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The offering includes options for singles, couples and small groups, from the Double Room to the 23-square-meter Quadruple Room, which can accommodate up to four people with a double bed and bunk beds.
The location, particularly appreciated by couples with a score of 8.5, allows guests to reach the National Roman Museum, Porta Pia and the Servian Walls on foot, while the Colosseum is about a 30-minute walk away and Piazza di Spagna is 2.5 km away. Bars and restaurants such as Taverna Pretoriana are found in the immediate surroundings. Children and pets are not allowed, and the property is designed mainly for adults looking for a practical and affordable base for visiting the capital.
Guesthouse Alex II offers five room types, all with air conditioning, private bathroom and flat-screen TV, designed for different needs: from the solo traveler to the family visiting Rome. Room sizes range from 15 square meters for the Double Room and the Single Room with Private Bathroom to 23 square meters for the Quadruple Room, the largest in the property.
The Triple Room, at 20 square meters, combines a single bed and a French double bed to accommodate up to three people, while the Double/Twin Room offers flexibility in choosing the bed configuration at the time of booking. The Quadruple Room, with a double bed and two bunk beds, is the best solution for small groups or families, while solo travelers can choose the compact Single Room with independent entrance.
The Double Room, at 15 square meters, is the most compact option designed for two people: it features a French double bed, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower. Furnished in classic style, it does not allow for extra beds, making it ideal for couples who don’t need extra space.
At 20 square meters, the Triple Room is larger than the Double Room and can accommodate up to three people thanks to a single bed and a French double bed. It is also the only room, along with the Double/Twin Room, that lets guests choose the bed layout when booking, with the option of requesting an extra bed.
The Double/Twin Room covers 15 square meters and offers the flexibility of choosing between a double bed configuration or two single beds at the time of booking, while keeping the same amenities as the other rooms in terms of air conditioning and flat-screen TV.
The Quadruple Room is the most spacious in the property, with 23 square meters split between a French double bed and two bunk beds: the ideal choice for families or groups of friends who want to share the same air-conditioned room.
Designed for solo travelers, the Single Room with Private Bathroom measures 15 square meters and stands out for its independent entrance and bathroom with walk-in shower and hairdryer, as well as a safe and wardrobe for storing personal belongings.
Guesthouse Alex II offers a range of amenities designed to make a stay in the heart of Rome practical. All areas are covered by free WiFi, while the rooms have air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV with TV and radio channels.
General services include an elevator, luggage storage, a safe and an independent entrance for some rooms, along with particular attention to safety with fire extinguishers, a smoke alarm and CCTV outside the property. The premises are largely non-smoking, with a dedicated smoking area for those who need it.
A private bathroom is always provided, with shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and bed linen included in every room. The property is designed for an adult clientele, looking for a simple and functional base for visiting the capital.
Guesthouse Alex II is located in the Castro Pretorio district, just steps from Termini Station, in one of the most convenient and well-connected areas of Rome for those arriving by train or plane. The street, Via Palestro, is a quiet side street despite its proximity to the major railway hub, with several bars and small restaurants nearby, such as Taverna Pretoriana just a few meters from the entrance.
Getting around is made easy by the Castro Pretorio metro stop 150 meters away and Termini Station about 450 meters away, from which trains depart for Fiumicino Airport (20 km) and direct connections to Ciampino, 12 km away. On foot, guests can reach the Servian Walls, the National Roman Museum 600 meters away, and Porta Pia within a few minutes, while Piazza della Repubblica is about 700 meters away. The presence of multiple metro stops makes the area a good starting point for reaching other parts of the city with just one change.
For those wanting to visit the capital’s major attractions, the Colosseum is about a 30-minute walk away, or 1.9 km, and the Trevi Fountain is 1.8 km away, both also reachable by metro in a few minutes. Piazza di Spagna and its famous steps are 1.8 km away, while Villa Borghese, with its gardens and museum, is 1.4 km away, ideal for a walk away from the busiest tourist flows. Those staying here during the low season will find less crowding around the station, while in the summer months it’s best to move around during the cooler hours of the day to visit the open-air archaeological sites.
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Reviews particularly highlight the location, rated 8.6, appreciated by those arriving by train who want to get around the city center on foot. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels (7.6 and 7.5), while the value for money, at 7.2, remains the most discussed point among guests.
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No, Guesthouse Alex II does not allow pets during the stay.
Guesthouse Alex II is located about 450 meters from Rome Termini Station, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Yes, Guesthouse Alex II requires guests to be at least 18 years old to check in.
Yes, Guesthouse Alex II offers free WiFi connection in all areas of the property.
The Colosseum is about 1.9 km from Guesthouse Alex II, reachable in about a 30-minute walk or a few minutes by metro.
Yes, the 23-square-meter Quadruple Room at Guesthouse Alex II can accommodate up to 4 people with a double bed and two bunk beds, however the property does not allow children.
