3-star hotel in the heart of Rome, between the Opera House and the Baths of Diocletian, with a roof garden and buffet breakfast included.
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Hotel Columbia is a 3-star property in the historic centre of Rome, a short walk from the Opera House and from what remains of the ancient Baths of Diocletian. It is an address particularly appreciated by couples, thanks to a very central location that allows guests to reach the city’s main hubs on foot.
The rooms, decorated in a classic style with wall-mounted lamps and carpeted or parquet floors, some with exposed wooden beams, offer air conditioning, soundproofed windows, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms are equipped with a bathtub or shower and courtesy set, while the room types range from the classic double to the triple, up to the single for those travelling alone.
The hotel’s highlight is the roof garden with bar, where buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 AM, with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options. The property also offers a 24-hour reception, laundry service, luggage storage and airport shuttle, making it suitable for both leisure stays and organised trips.
Hotel Columbia offers five room types, all equipped with air conditioning, private bathroom with bathtub or shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and soundproofed windows. Room sizes range from 12 to 18 square metres, with solutions designed for singles, couples and small groups of up to three people. The Superior Room stands out for its more spacious layout and more refined furnishings, while the Triple Room offers flexibility in bed configuration for families or friends travelling together.
All rooms overlook the inner courtyard, a detail that guarantees greater peace and quiet compared to street-facing rooms. The option to choose between single or double beds at the time of booking makes the offer versatile, while the minibar available in several room types adds a touch of convenience to the stay.
A 12 sqm room with air conditioning, free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. You can choose between two single beds or a double bed at the time of booking, making it one of the most compact and flexible solutions in the property.
At 18 sqm, this is the largest room in the property, elegantly furnished and with an en-suite bathroom. It offers the option to choose between single beds or an extra-large double bed, standing out for its generous space compared to the other double room types.
Designed for groups of three, this 15 sqm room is air conditioned and has an en-suite bathroom and a flat-screen satellite TV. The bed configuration is flexible: three singles or one single combined with a large double bed, the only solution in the property designed for three guests.
A room designed for a single guest, with a private bathroom complete with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and courtesy set. Equipped with a wardrobe, minibar and courtyard view, it is the only room type in the hotel intended exclusively for solo travellers.
Hotel Columbia offers a range of services designed to make your stay in the heart of Rome enjoyable. The reception is open 24 hours a day and staff handle luggage storage, currency exchange, tour desk and concierge service, useful for those who want to organise visits to nearby monuments. There is also a laundry, ironing and dry-cleaning service, as well as daily room cleaning.
For dining, the property offers a snack bar, in-room minibar and the option of breakfast served directly in the room, as well as wine and fruit on request and menus for special diets. The roof garden with bar remains the heart of the hotel’s communal life, ideal for breakfast or a moment of relaxation.
General services include an airport shuttle, safe, air conditioning in all common areas and the availability of family and non-smoking rooms, as well as dedicated pet accessories such as bowls and baskets.
Hotel Columbia is located in the Esquilino district, a short walk from Termini Station and the Rome Opera House, in an area that combines the bustle of the city’s main station with quieter spots such as the Nymphaeum Park, 200 metres away. The street on which the hotel is located, Via del Viminale, is lively with restaurants and bars, including La Fontana al Viminale and Trattoria la Grotta Amatriciana, both just 30 metres from the entrance.
Those arriving by train will find Roma Termini Station 400 metres away, easily reachable on foot, while the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro stop is 200 metres away and the Termini stop 350 metres away, ensuring quick connections to the whole city. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 12 and 20 km away respectively, both connected to the centre by shuttles and direct trains.
On foot, in under 15 minutes, you can reach landmark sights such as the Trevi Fountain (1.1 km) and the National Roman Museum (150 metres), while Piazza della Repubblica with its baths is just 200 metres away. For those who want to venture further, the Colosseum and the Imperial Fora are about 1.2-1.4 km away, as is the Spanish Steps. A stay here therefore allows you to alternate between walks among ancient ruins and neighbourhood life, without ever straying too far from public transport.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.7, and the central location, with a score of 9.4 among couples. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, while the value for money, although positive, is the least outstanding category among those rated.
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Yes, Hotel Columbia accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
Hotel Columbia offers a garage service, which is not free, suitable for those arriving by car in central Rome.
Hotel Columbia serves a buffet breakfast with continental, Italian, vegetarian and gluten-free options, available from 7:00 AM in the property’s roof garden.
From Hotel Columbia, the National Roman Museum is 150 metres away, the Trevi Fountain about 1.1 km away and the Colosseum about 1.2 km away, all comfortably reachable on foot.
The minimum age required to check in at Hotel Columbia is 18 years.
Yes, Hotel Columbia is located 400 metres from Roma Termini Station and 200 metres from the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera metro stop, with quick connections to the whole city.
