Family-run hotel just steps from Termini, open since 1946, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and breakfast in the morning.
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Hotel Bolognese is a family-run 2-star hotel in Rome, operating since 1946, located just 650 metres from Termini station and a 5-minute walk from Porta Pia.
The property occupies a historic building in the Castro Pretorio district and offers bright rooms with LCD TV and private bathroom, ranging from the more compact singles to triples and a family room designed for those travelling with children; some room types have a balcony, patio or garden view, and the Superior Triple Room is the only one fitted with a bathtub. The accommodations also include a work area, useful for short work-related stays.
General services include a 24-hour reception, free WiFi in the bar area, luggage storage and the option to request daily housekeeping and laundry service. Breakfast, consisting of coffee and croissants, is served every morning from 7:30 to 9:30. Surrounded by restaurants and cafés, the hotel is a convenient base for reaching Villa Borghese on foot and, with the metro just steps away, Rome’s historic centre.
Hotel Bolognese offers eight room types, from the simplest singles to triples and a family room, all featuring a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, with sizes ranging from 10 to 25 square metres. Many options offer a balcony, patio or view over the inner garden and the city, while air conditioning is present in the superior-category rooms and in the standard triple.
Options for families or small groups offer several bed configurations, with the possibility of choosing between a large double bed or separate single beds depending on needs. The Superior Triple Room stands out as the only one fitted with a bathtub, while the Standard Single Room includes an in-room tea and coffee set. Soundproofed walls are a common feature across most accommodations, useful given the hotel’s central location near the station.
Air-conditioned single room with LCD TV and en-suite bathroom, among the most carefully appointed in the range, with balcony and garden view as well as soundproofed walls. It is designed for those travelling alone who still want a pleasant outlook.
17 sqm double room with en-suite bathroom and LCD TV, configurable on request with a double bed or two single beds. It has a view over the inner courtyard and garden, a more intimate outlook compared to the rooms with a balcony.
At 25 sqm, this is the largest room in the hotel, suitable for small groups or families with one child. It has a balcony and city view, as well as the option to choose between two different bed configurations.
Air-conditioned triple room of 23 sqm, the only one in the hotel fitted with a bathtub instead of a shower. Suitable for families with children, it offers a city view and soundproofed walls for a peaceful stay.
Larger than the Standard Double/Twin Room, this 20 sqm room adds air conditioning and a garden view, along with the option to choose between a double bed and separate single beds.
The most compact single room in the property, with an in-room tea and coffee set, balcony with garden view and soundproofed walls. An essential option for those who just need a comfortable bed in the city centre.
Designed for families of up to four people, this 20 sqm room combines a double bed and two single beds. It has a patio, free toiletries and a bidet in the bathroom, as well as a wardrobe and flat-screen TV.
Essential 10 sqm single room with a private balcony, the simplest option for those staying alone who favour a limited budget without giving up an outdoor outlook.
Hotel Bolognese offers a range of services designed to make even a short stay in Rome practical. The reception is staffed 24 hours a day and ensures private or express check-in and check-out, as well as luggage storage for those arriving before check-in time or leaving after check-out. Free WiFi is available in the common areas, while the bar allows breakfast to be enjoyed in the room as well.
For guests travelling with pets, access is allowed on request, with a possible surcharge. Additional services include laundry service, dry cleaning, ironing and a tour desk for organising visits around the city. A safe, 24-hour security with CCTV cameras, air conditioning and heating throughout the property are also available, along with the option to book family or soundproofed rooms.
Hotel Bolognese is located in the Castro Pretorio district of Rome, in a historic building on Via Palestro surrounded by restaurants, cafés and shops that give life to an area mostly used by those arriving in the city by train. Just steps away is Porta Pia, the ancient city gate, reachable in about a 5-minute walk along streets well served by buses.
The location is convenient for those travelling by rail: Rome Termini station is just 650 metres away, while the Castro Pretorio metro station is 300 metres away and the Termini metro station is 600 metres away, with direct connections to the historic centre. Rome’s airports can be reached by car or shuttle: Ciampino is about 12 km away, Fiumicino 20 km.
From the district, several places of interest can be reached on foot: Villa Borghese, with its park and museums, is about 950 metres away, while Piazza della Repubblica is 650 metres away. Those wishing to visit the historic centre can walk 20-25 minutes to the Trevi Fountain (1.7 km) and the Colosseum (2 km), or choose the metro for faster travel. The area is well suited to evening strolls among bars and trattorias, while by day it is a good starting base for visits to the capital’s main monuments.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff (8.2) and the location (8.7), considered excellent for reaching Termini and the centre. Cleanliness and comfort remain at good levels, while the value for money is the most debated point.
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Yes, Hotel Bolognese accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge.
No, the rooms at Hotel Bolognese are spread across several floors of the historic building and are not served by a lift.
Hotel Bolognese is located about 650 metres from Rome Termini station, reachable in a few minutes on foot.
Yes, Hotel Bolognese offers free WiFi connection in the bar area of the property.
Breakfast, consisting of coffee and croissants, is served every morning at Hotel Bolognese from 7:30 to 9:30.
At check-in, guests of Hotel Bolognese must present a photo ID and a credit card.
