3-star hotel in the heart of Rome, 250 metres from the Colosseum, with a panoramic terrace, free gym and rooms frescoed in Renaissance style.
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Hotel Celio is a 3-star property in the historic centre of Rome, just 250 metres from the Colosseum, set in a 19th-century building with mosaic floors and Renaissance-style frescoes.
The room offering is wide and suited both to solo travellers and families: from the Single Room to the Triple and Quadruple Room, up to the Junior Suite and the Suite with Terrace overlooking the city’s rooftops. All accommodations are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV, while some feature a hot tub or a view of the internal patio.
Among the property’s strengths are the panoramic terrace on the top floor, where in summer a small children’s pool is also set up, the free gym, the internet point in the lobby and a room dedicated to screenings and meetings. WiFi is free throughout the property, while the absence of a lift is a detail to consider for those who have difficulty with stairs. The location, rated 9.7 by guests travelling as a couple, allows guests to reach the Roman Forum, Colosseo metro station and the Church of San Pietro in Vincoli on foot in about ten minutes.
The rooms at Hotel Celio occupy a 19th-century building and retain Renaissance-style frescoes and, in some cases, mosaics reminiscent of Imperial Roman style. Room types range from the compact 12 sqm Single Room to the Triple and Quadruple Room designed for families or small groups, through to double solutions with combinable single beds. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning and satellite TV, with differences mainly in size and furnishings.
For those seeking more space, the Junior Suite offers a partial view of the Colosseum, a marble floor and a fireplace, while the Suite with Terrace, on the top floor, has private access to a terrace with a distant view of the Colosseum and two bathrooms with a hot tub. Several rooms also feature a hot tub or a view of the property’s internal patio.
At 16 sqm, this is the most compact of the hotel’s multi-bed rooms, designed for three guests. Decorated with Renaissance frescoes, it overlooks the internal patio and features a minibar and soundproofing for a quiet rest in the heart of Rome.
Larger than the Triple Room, with 20 sqm of usable space spread across multiple beds, it is the best choice for small groups or large families. It retains the same Renaissance frescoes and patio view, with a minibar and air conditioning included.
A flexible 14 sqm room, configurable with a double bed or two single beds, ideal for couples or friends. It retains the property’s Renaissance-style frescoes and overlooks the internal patio.
The most spacious of the standard double rooms, at 24 sqm with a partial view of the Colosseum. It stands out for its marble floor, a bookshelf, a fireplace and a large bathroom with separate tub and shower.
The largest accommodation in the hotel, 34 sqm on the top floor with an entrance hall, living area and two bathrooms with hot tub. A spiral staircase leads to a private terrace with sun loungers and a distant view of the Colosseum; it can only be reached via stairs.
The smallest room in the hotel, designed for solo travellers, at 12 sqm with some areas decorated with Imperial Roman-style mosaics. Equipped with satellite TV and air conditioning.
Among the double rooms, this one stands out for its en-suite bathroom with hot tub, as well as the Renaissance frescoes and Imperial Roman-style mosaics found in some units. Configurable with a double bed or a single bed.
The hotel’s most affordable option, with basic furnishings and a single double bed, designed for those seeking a simple stay without giving up the property’s central location.
Hotel Celio features a rooftop sun terrace, where in summer a play area with a small children’s pool is set up, as well as a free gym available to guests. The property also offers a spa and wellness area with massages, body and facial treatments, sauna and Turkish bath, ideal for those seeking relaxation after a day among the monuments.
Practical services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, safe, laundry and ironing service, bike rental and organised walking or cycling tours. For dining, there is a bar, an in-house coffee shop and the option to have breakfast delivered to the room. WiFi is free throughout the property, and family rooms and facilities for guests with disabilities are available.
Hotel Celio is located in the Celio district, one of Rome’s oldest neighbourhoods, just steps from the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The area retains an intimate atmosphere, with cobbled streets, historic churches and small venues, despite being in the archaeological heart of the city: the Colosseum is about 200 metres away, the Domus Aurea 150 metres away and the Arch of Constantine 400 metres away on foot.
Getting around without a car is easy: Colosseo metro station, on line B, is about 400 metres away, while the Cavour stop is 600 metres away. Termini Station, the capital’s main railway hub, can be reached in about 1.2 km, as can San Giovanni station at 1.3 km. For those arriving by plane, Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino is about 19 km away, both connected to the city centre by trains and shuttles.
Just a short walk away are also Palatine Hill, the Imperial Forums about 1 km away and Piazza Venezia at 1.4 km, essential stops for anyone visiting ancient Rome. Continuing towards the centre, the Trevi Fountain is reached in about 1.6 km, while Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori are just over 2 km away, easy to combine in a single evening walk. In summer the area comes alive with outdoor venues and evening visits to illuminated archaeological sites, while in the cooler months it is ideal for long walks among the monuments without the summer crowds.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.7, and the staff, appreciated with a score of 9.3 for kindness and helpfulness. Cleanliness and comfort both exceed 9, confirming well-kept and welcoming rooms. Value for money, while solid at 8.6, remains the most modest score among the overall ratings.
No, Hotel Celio does not have a lift: some rooms and the Suite with Terrace are reached via a flight of stairs.
No, Hotel Celio does not allow pets during the stay.
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Hotel Celio is located about 250 metres from the Colosseum, reachable on foot in a few minutes.
Yes, Hotel Celio offers free WiFi throughout the property, including common areas and the terrace.
Hotel Celio only accepts cash payments.
Yes, Hotel Celio has Triple and Quadruple Rooms and a play area with a small children’s pool on the summer terrace.
