Family-run hotel on a quiet street between Piazza del Popolo and Villa Borghese, with buffet breakfast and Flaminio metro station just steps away.
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Hotel OKAPI is a 1-star hotel in the heart of Rome, on a quiet street in the Spagna district just steps from Piazza del Popolo and the Tiber.
The property occupies a historic building converted into a small family-run hotel, with a simple and genuine atmosphere away from the more touristy circuits while still remaining close to the main attractions. It is a suitable option for those traveling on a limited budget who don’t want to give up a central location, convenient both for couples and for those traveling with family thanks to the availability of rooms for multiple people.
The six room types, all with air conditioning, range from single rooms to triples with a kitchenette, along with options featuring a balcony and city view. The staff offer free city maps, tourist information and assistance booking airport taxis, while an Italian buffet breakfast is served every morning. The surrounding area, between Flaminio station, the metro and the neighborhood’s restaurants, makes it possible to reach Villa Borghese, the Pincio and the Spanish Steps on foot.
The rooms at Hotel OKAPI are divided into six types designed for different needs, from solo travelers to families with children. All rooms share air conditioning, a private bathroom (with the exception of the room with a kitchenette, designed for a more self-catering stay) and free WiFi, while maintaining compact sizes between 12 and 16 square meters, in keeping with the style of a historic-center hotel.
What sets the different room types apart are mainly the details: the Double Room with Balcony offers a terrace with a city view, while the Triple Room with Balcony includes a kitchenette with fridge for those wanting more flexibility with meals. The simpler rooms, such as the Single and the Double Room with Private Bathroom, focus instead on functional essentials, with a view of a quiet inner courtyard and soundproofed walls for undisturbed rest away from street noise.
A compact 12 sqm double room, with a view of the inner courtyard and soundproofed walls for a quieter environment. Equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, it is the simplest option among those offered for couples.
With 14 sqm and a combination of a single and a double bed, this room is designed for three people, such as families with one child. It offers a view, air conditioning and the same amenities as the double room but with space for one extra guest.
Designed for the solo traveler, this 12 sqm room has a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, as well as a safe, wardrobe and satellite TV. The view opens onto the inner courtyard, in a room soundproofed from outside noise.
The largest of the double rooms, at 16 sqm and the only one with a balcony and terrace overlooking the city. Air conditioning, TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom complete an accommodation ideal for those looking for an outdoor view.
The only room to offer a kitchenette with fridge, this 14 sqm triple is designed for those seeking more independence with meals. It has a sitting area with TV, wardrobe, safe, air conditioning and heating.
Hotel OKAPI provides guests with services designed to make their stay practical, starting with the shuttle service and airport shuttle, useful for those arriving in Rome with luggage or at unusual times. Luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, and a common room with TV area complete the offer for those looking for flexible schedules.
Every room is equipped with air conditioning, a safe and key access, while the property as a whole is entirely non-smoking and monitored by CCTV cameras in common areas, with a smoke alarm and fire extinguishers ensuring safety. Rooms designed for families with children are also available.
For those who work or want to stay connected, the hotel offers free WiFi, TV and internet connection in the room, as well as a daily cleaning service that keeps the spaces tidy throughout the stay.
Hotel OKAPI is located in the Spagna district, on a quiet street in Rome’s historic center, just steps from Piazza del Popolo and the Tiber. The area retains a residential character despite its proximity to the city’s tourist heart, with cafés such as Crazy Bar and restaurants such as Ostaria St. Ana just a few dozen meters from the entrance.
Connections are one of the property’s strengths: the Flaminio metro station is about 350 meters away, as is the Flaminio railway station, while the Lepanto stop can be reached in 750 meters. Rome’s airports are both accessible by car or shuttle, with Ciampino 14 km away and Fiumicino about 19 km away. On foot, Piazza del Popolo (200 m), the Ara Pacis (500 m) and Villa Borghese, about 1.6 km away, can all be reached within a few minutes.
Those staying here can spend their days walking among the capital’s iconic landmarks: the Pincio and its viewpoint is 250 meters away, while the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are both about 1.2 km away, comfortably reachable on foot as well. Castel Sant’Angelo, on the Tiber, is just over a kilometer away. In spring and summer, Villa Borghese park offers a green alternative to the crowded streets of the center, while in the colder months the area’s many museums and historic squares remain open to visit year-round, unaffected by the seasons.
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Guests especially praise the location (9.6) and the availability of staff (9.3), also appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort receive good ratings, while services and WiFi remain more modest, in keeping with the simplicity of a 1-star hotel.
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No, Hotel OKAPI does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Hotel OKAPI includes an Italian buffet breakfast for guests during their stay.
No, Hotel OKAPI does not have its own parking, as it is located on a street in Rome’s historic center.
Piazza del Popolo is about 200 meters from Hotel OKAPI, while Flaminio metro station is about 350 meters away, both reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
Hotel OKAPI accepts cash payments.
Yes, Hotel OKAPI offers an airport shuttle service and the staff can help arrange airport taxi bookings.
