3-star hotel in the heart of Rome, just steps from Porta Maggiore and Termini Station, with air-conditioned rooms, continental breakfast and 24-hour front desk.
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Hotel Center 1 is a 3-star hotel located in Rome, just 300 meters from Porta Maggiore and about 700 meters from Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station, in one of the busiest and best-connected areas of the city near Termini Station.
The property, entirely non-smoking, offers six room types ranging from the Large Single to the Quadruple with Balcony, all equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with shower, flat-screen TV and desk. Some options also offer a balcony and safe, ideal for longer stays or for those traveling in a group.
In the morning guests can enjoy a continental breakfast, while the front desk, staffed 24 hours a day, offers assistance in Italian, English, Spanish and French to help make the most of a stay in the capital. The location allows guests to reach restaurants, bars and historic sites such as the Temple of Minerva Medica and Porta Maggiore on foot, while the Colosseum and Domus Aurea are just a few minutes away by metro. A practical base for those who want to visit Rome without giving up quick connections to the metro and rail network.
Hotel Center 1 offers six room types, from the Large Single designed for solo travelers to the Quadruple Room with Balcony suited to small groups or families. All options are air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, flat-screen TV and desk, with sizes ranging between 12 and 18 square meters.
The Triple and Quadruple with Balcony rooms stand out for their larger spaces and for having a balcony and safe, while bed configurations are often flexible, with the option to choose between a double bed and single beds depending on the group’s needs. A range designed to suit both short business stays and longer stays in the capital.
The most compact of the property’s double rooms, at 14 square meters, with a flexible bed configuration: double bed or two single beds, depending on needs. It features a wardrobe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, along with the desk common to all rooms.
Designed for solo travelers, it’s the only room type in the property with a single bed. Despite its name, it remains the smallest room by size, but still offers a wardrobe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
At 16 square meters, this triple room without a balcony offers two possible bed layouts, either a double plus a single bed or three separate single beds, useful for small groups with different needs.
The largest of the rooms without a balcony, at 18 square meters and accommodating up to 4 people. Here too the bed layout is adjustable, between a double bed with singles or four separate beds, to suit families or groups of friends.
Compared to the standard Triple, this version adds a balcony and a safe, plus tiled flooring, for a stay with an extra touch while keeping the same 16 square meters.
This is the largest room type in the property, sharing its 18 square meters with the standard Quadruple but standing out for its private balcony and safe, as well as the option to choose between four single beds or a combination with a double bed.
Hotel Center 1 offers a 24-hour front desk service, able to assist guests in Italian, English, Spanish and French, along with daily housekeeping and luggage storage for those arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out.
The property is entirely non-smoking and equipped with security systems such as CCTV, smoke alarms and an in-room safe, along with an elevator that makes all upper floors accessible. There’s also a small vending machine for snacks and drinks for a quick break.
Rooms feature a wardrobe, refrigerator, air conditioning and private bathroom with toiletries and hairdryer, while the kitchen can prepare menus for special diets on request, designed for guests with specific dietary needs.
The hotel is located in the Esquilino district, just steps from Porta Maggiore, one of the most imposing monumental gates of ancient Rome, in a lively and well-served area behind Termini Station. The district blends early 20th-century buildings with ethnic eateries, bars and small restaurants that liven up the streets close to the hotel, such as the Temple of Minerva Medica, visible just 100 meters away.
Getting around the city is easy: Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station is about 700 meters away, while the Porta Maggiore railway stop is 200 meters away and Roma Termini Station, the capital’s main rail hub, can be reached in a few minutes on foot. Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 21 km away. On foot, both the Colosseum, 1.6 km away, and the Domus Aurea, 1.5 km away, can be reached in about 20 minutes, while buses and trams quickly connect the area to the city’s main sights.
Guests staying here can dedicate mornings to visiting the great monuments of antiquity, from the Colosseum to Palatine Hill, and afternoons to strolling between Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain, both about 2.5 km away. The Esquilino district, home to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, is also perfect for an ethnic dinner exploring the international cuisine that characterizes the area. History lovers will also find the Servian Wall nearby, one of the city’s oldest fortification stretches, while Villa Borghese, less than 3 km away, is ideal for a walk away from the traffic of the center.
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Reviews highlight a highly appreciated staff, with a score of 8.5, while services and comfort receive average ratings, around 6.5-6.8. The location, close to Porta Maggiore and the metro, receives the highest score among the factors rated by guests, at 7.4.
Hotel Center 1 is located on Via Giovanni Giolitti, in the Esquilino district, about 300 meters from Porta Maggiore and just steps from Termini Station.
No, Hotel Center 1 does not allow pets.
Yes, Hotel Center 1 offers a continental breakfast to guests.
Check-in at Hotel Center 1 is possible from 3:00 PM, while check-out must be completed by 11:00 AM.
The minimum age required for check-in at Hotel Center 1 is 18 years.
The available information does not indicate a parking service at Hotel Center 1.
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