Hotel Altavilla

Name: Hotel Altavilla
Address: Via Principe Amedeo 9/B, Stazione Termini, 00185 Rome, Italy, Roma, Lazio, IT
Price range: €€
Rating: 5.8

Hotel Altavilla is a 2-star hotel in Rome’s Esquilino district, 300 metres from Termini Station and about a 5-minute walk from Piazza della Repubblica. The property offers simple but functional rooms, designed for travellers seeking a practical and affordable base to explore the capital, with staff available 24 hours a day for any need.

The rooms, all with private bathroom and safe, are equipped with satellite TV and a fridge; air conditioning is available on request for an additional cost. The range goes from the Single Room, designed for one guest, up to the Family Room with Shower, which can accommodate up to 5 people, passing through double, triple and quadruple rooms with beds configurable according to the group’s needs. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and breakfast room, while every morning a sweet Italian-style buffet breakfast is served.

The location is the real strength: the Colosseum and Roman Forum can be reached in a 15-minute walk, and the Termini and Repubblica metro stations allow quick access to Piazza di Spagna and Vatican City.

★ 5.8 · · 776 reviews

Room types

The rooms at Hotel Altavilla share an essential yet well-kept setup: private bathroom, safe, satellite or flat-screen TV and a fridge are present in all room types, while air conditioning can be activated on request for a small extra charge. The property offers a range designed to accommodate every type of stay, from the solo traveller to the large family, with sizes progressively growing from 11 to 29 square metres in the classic accommodations.

The Single Room is the most compact choice, ideal for those travelling alone, while the Standard Double Room offers more space for couples. The Triple and Quadruple Rooms, with flexible bed configurations between singles and doubles, are well suited to groups of friends or families with children, and the Family Room with Shower, without a specified size but with three beds available, can accommodate up to 5 people. Some higher-category room types also offer a bathtub and views over the city or the inner courtyard, adding an extra touch of quality compared to the basic rooms.

Single Room

11 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
Inner courtyard view, Soundproofing, Safe

The most compact of the available room types, with 11 square metres designed for solo travellers. A view of the inner courtyard, soundproofing and a private bathroom complete a simple yet functional solution for an individual stay just steps from Termini.

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Standard Double Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Bathtub, Soundproofing, Air conditioning

Designed for couples, this 17-square-metre room is the first in the range to offer a bathtub, a detail that sets it apart from the Single Room. Extra space and soundproofing make it suitable for those looking for a more comfortable stay.

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Triple Room

23 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
City view, Bathtub, Soundproofing

At 23 square metres, this room is larger than the Standard Double Room and adds a city view, along with a bathtub. The combination of single and double bed makes it suitable for small groups or families with one child.

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Quadruple Room

29 m² · Private bathroom

2 single beds and 1 large double bed
Max 4 guests
Bathtub, Soundproofing, Air conditioning

The largest among the rooms with a specified size, with 29 square metres and three beds configurable between singles and a double. The bathtub is also confirmed in this room type, ideal for large families or groups of friends.

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Family Room with Shower

Private bathroom

1 single bed and 2 French double beds
Max 5 guests
Flat-screen TV, Heating, Air conditioning

The only room in the property specifically designed for large families, accommodating up to 5 people across three beds, a single and two French doubles. Unlike the other room types, it has a shower instead of a bathtub, with heating and flat-screen TV included.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you want to sleep 300 metres from Termini Station and move around Rome easily
Yes, if you're travelling with your pet, allowed with no extra charge
Yes, if you're looking for a family room that can accommodate up to 5 people
Yes, if you appreciate an Italian buffet breakfast included in your stay
Yes, if you want to visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Museo Nazionale Romano on foot in just a few minutes

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you are under 18, the minimum age required for check-in
Maybe not, if you're looking for free on-site parking, not available at this property
Maybe not, if you need air conditioning always included with no extra cost
Maybe not, if you expect high scores for cleanliness and comfort, categories with more modest ratings

Hotel facilities & services

Hotel Altavilla offers a range of amenities designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome. Among the strengths noted by guests are air conditioning, pets allowed with no extra charge, free WiFi connection and the availability of family rooms, as well as convenient luggage storage and a tour desk for organising sightseeing in the city.

Overall, the property offers daily housekeeping, vending machines for snacks and drinks, a safe, lift and heating, in an entirely non-smoking environment. The bar is the main reference point for dining, while hairdryers and essential bathroom amenities are provided in the rooms.

For those travelling with electronic devices, the property offers flat-screen TVs and internet access, so guests can stay connected even between sightseeing breaks in the historic centre.

Great for your stay

Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Free WiFi connection
Flat-screen TV
Availability of family rooms
Tour desk
Luggage storage
Lift
Bar

General facilities

Daily housekeeping
Snack vending machine
Drinks vending machine
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Alarm clock/wake-up service
Safe
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Lift
Availability of family rooms

Food & drink

Bar

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet connection

Room amenities

Toilet
Hairdryer

Location & what to see

Hotel Altavilla is located in the Esquilino district, one of the liveliest and most central areas of Rome, immediately adjacent to the Termini Station area. The urban setting is typical of the capital’s 19th-century historic centre, with elegant buildings, small bars and restaurants such as Smeraldo and L’Europeo just steps from the entrance, as well as evening venues like Company Roma and Censured nearby.

The location guarantees excellent connections: Roma Termini Station is just 300 metres away, while the Termini and Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro stops are 250 and 350 metres away respectively, making it possible to reach Piazza di Spagna and Vatican City in just a few stops. Piazza della Repubblica is about 350 metres away on foot, and the Museo Nazionale Romano is just 150 metres away. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino airport is 12 km away while Fiumicino is about 20 km away.

On foot, in about 15 minutes, you can reach the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, while the Trevi Fountain is 1.2 km away and the Spanish Steps 1.5 km away. The area is well suited to intense cultural tourism, with the possibility of alternating walks between ancient ruins, historic squares such as Piazza Barberini and Piazza Venezia, and stops at neighbourhood bars before or after visiting the city’s main landmarks.

Roma Termini Station — the capital's main railway station, convenient for trains and buses 300 m

Museo Nazionale Romano — important archaeological collection housed in a historic building 150 m

Piazza della Repubblica — large square with a monumental fountain and shops 350 m

Colosseum — Roman amphitheatre and symbol of the city, among the most visited monuments in the world 1.2 km

Trevi Fountain — famous baroque fountain attracting tourists from all over the world 1.2 km

Spanish Steps — monumental staircase linking Piazza di Spagna to the Pincio hill 1.5 km

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What guests say about Hotel Altavilla

5.8

· 776 reviews

Staff

7.7

Comfort

6.1

Location

8.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Facilities

5.6

Value for money

6.3

Free Wi-Fi

6.6

Reviews highlight an excellent location, rated 8.6, and appreciated staff with a score of 7.7. Amenities, cleanliness and comfort receive more modest ratings, a sign of a simple property that relies mainly on its proximity to Termini and the main landmarks.