3-star hotel just steps from Termini Station and the Rome Opera House, with soundproofed rooms, air conditioning and free WiFi in every accommodation.
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Hotel Lirico is a 3-star hotel in the Esquilino district of Rome, just a few dozen metres from the Rome Opera House and a 5-minute walk from Termini Station.
The property occupies a historic building on a side street off Via Nazionale, famous for its affordable boutiques, with the Palazzo del Viminale just 50 metres away. The reception, reached via a flight of stairs, is staffed by a porter who helps with luggage and offers advice on local bars and restaurants.
The six room types range from the 14 sqm Economy Double to the 22 sqm Triple, all with private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and flat-screen TV with Sky channels. Some rooms overlook Piazza Beniamino Gigli, right in front of the Opera House.
Breakfast, continental style with Italian, gluten-free and buffet options, is served in a nearby bar. The hotel is located in a limited traffic zone, but guests arriving by car can request a special permit by providing their licence plate number. The central location is particularly appreciated by couples travelling together.
The rooms at Hotel Lirico share some basic features: private bathroom with hairdryer, air conditioning, soundproofed walls and flat-screen TV with satellite channels or a streaming service. All offer free WiFi and, in the more recently renovated versions, a tea and coffee making set and a minibar.
The range includes six room types that vary in size, bed layout and view. It starts with the compact 14 sqm Economy Double Room, overlooking the inner courtyard, up to the 22 sqm Triple Room, the only one with a bathtub and designed for families or small groups thanks to an extra single bed or a configuration with three separate beds. The Double Room and Twin Room, both 16 sqm, may overlook Piazza Beniamino Gigli, right in front of the Opera House, while the Superior offers a flexible configuration between a double bed and single beds.
A 16 sqm room with hypoallergenic mattress, satellite TV and private bathroom with hairdryer. It is one of the two room types that may overlook Piazza Beniamino Gigli, right in front of the Rome Opera House.
The same size as the Double Room, 16 sqm, but designed for those who prefer two separate single beds. Hypoallergenic mattresses, satellite TV and possible view of Piazza Beniamino Gigli and the Opera House.
The largest of the hotel’s rooms at 22 sqm, and the only one with a bathtub. The flexible bed configuration makes it suitable for families or groups of up to three people, with a view of the inner courtyard or the city.
The most compact room type, at 14 sqm, with private bathroom complete with shower, bidet and toiletries. Overlooking the inner courtyard, it is the hotel’s economy option but still comes with air conditioning and a minibar.
Although the same size as the Economy Room, 14 sqm, this Superior version offers the choice between a double bed or two single beds, plus a tea and coffee making set and a streaming service on the TV.
Hotel Lirico offers a 24-hour reception with concierge service, express check-in and check-out and luggage storage for guests who want to explore Rome without worries. Guests can also make use of laundry, ironing and daily housekeeping services, as well as a tour desk to arrange walking or cycling tours and public transport tickets.
For dining, the hotel offers an on-site bar with an in-room minibar, tea and coffee kettle, snack bar and the option of breakfast served in the room, with menus for special diets available on request. All rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, bidet and complimentary toiletries.
On the technology side, every room has a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels, streaming service and free internet connection. There is also a lift to reach the upper floors and a safe for personal belongings.
Hotel Lirico is located in the Esquilino district, on a side street off Via Nazionale known for its affordable boutiques, just steps from Piazza della Repubblica and the Rome Opera House. The Palazzo del Viminale, seat of the Ministry of the Interior, is just 50 metres from the hotel, while the neighbourhood develops around the busy Termini Station while still remaining in a limited traffic zone.
Rome Termini Station can be reached in about 550 metres, while the Repubblica-Teatro dell’Opera and Termini metro stations are 250 and 450 metres away, convenient for using both lines A and B. Ciampino Airport is about 12 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away. Close by you’ll also find the National Roman Museum (250 m) and Piazza della Repubblica with the Fountain of Moses (450 m).
From the Lirico, some of the capital’s most famous attractions can be reached on foot in 15-20 minutes: the Trevi Fountain is about 950 metres away, the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums just over a kilometre, and the Spanish Steps 1.3 km away. History lovers can also visit the Domus Aurea (1 km) and the Palatine Hill (1.3 km), while nearby there is no shortage of choice among trattorias, pinserias and traditional restaurants such as Tosca and Ristorante Strega, just a few metres from the hotel entrance.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.2, and the central location, with 9.3 points. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money, although positive, remains the lowest-scoring category among those rated.
Hotel Lirico is located about 550 metres from Rome Termini Station, reachable in just a few minutes on foot via Via Nazionale.
No, Hotel Lirico does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel Lirico offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas.
Breakfast at Hotel Lirico, continental style with Italian, gluten-free and buffet options, is not always included in the rate and is served in a bar near the property.
Hotel Lirico is located in a limited traffic zone; guests arriving by car can request a special permit by providing their licence plate number, but the property does not have free private parking.
Near Hotel Lirico you’ll find the Rome Opera House, the National Roman Museum 250 metres away, Piazza della Repubblica and, about a kilometre away, the Trevi Fountain and the Colosseum.
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