Historic hotel in the heart of Rome, amid medieval arches and exposed brick, just steps from the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums, with an in-house restaurant and garden.
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Kolbe Hotel Rome is a 4-star hotel set in a historic building adjacent to a Franciscan convent, right in the center of Rome, just steps from Palatine Hill and the Imperial Forums. The common areas preserve medieval arches and exposed brick walls, paired with modern furnishings such as leather sofas and flat-screen TVs, while some rooms feature 15th-century vaulted ceilings.
The eight room types, from the Single to the Junior Suite, offer solutions for solo travelers, couples and families, with sizes ranging from 16 to 40 square meters, air conditioning, satellite TV and free WiFi; several accommodations feature whirlpool tubs and views of the inner garden or the Roman Forums. The property also has an in-house restaurant, bar, room service and a 24-hour front desk.
Suited to those who want to explore the main monuments of ancient Rome on foot, the hotel is about 15 minutes from the Colosseum and Trastevere, with Colosseo metro station 650 meters away and Circo Massimo metro station 800 meters away.
Kolbe Hotel Rome offers eight room types, from the Single designed for solo travelers to the spacious Junior Suite, along with Triple, Quadruple and Family solutions suited to groups and families with children. Sizes range from 16 to 40 square meters and all accommodations feature a private bathroom, air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV and minibar, as well as free WiFi.
What sets the different rooms apart are mainly the views and bathroom details: some overlook the inner garden or courtyard, others face the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill, while the Deluxe rooms and the Junior Suite add whirlpool tubs and welcome tea and coffee sets, ideal for a more exclusive stay in the heart of the city.
Classic room with air conditioning and satellite TV, overlooking the inner courtyard. At 18 sqm it is the most compact of the standard doubles and requires choosing the bed configuration at the time of booking.
Designed for three people, this 25 sqm room offers more space than the Standard and overlooks the garden, with a bathtub in the bathroom, air conditioning and satellite TV.
At 40 sqm, this is among the largest rooms in the property, designed to accommodate up to four people. It offers views of local landmarks and the city, as well as air conditioning and a minibar.
Unlike the Standard, this room offers a hydromassage shower and relaxing views of the inner garden or directly onto the Roman Forums, while keeping the same 18 sqm size.
The only room with a circular whirlpool tub in the bathroom, overlooking the inner garden. More spacious than the Standard, it combines air conditioning and satellite TV with an extra touch of luxury.
Designed for families with children, it offers 40 sqm of space and a direct view of Palatine Hill. Baby facilities are available on request, a detail that sets it apart from the other rooms in the property.
The most exclusive room type in the hotel, with a view of Palatine Hill, a welcome tea and coffee set and a whirlpool tub in the bathroom, features that clearly set it apart from the classic rooms.
The most compact room in the property, designed for solo travelers, with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. It overlooks the garden and features a safe and wardrobe.
Kolbe Hotel Rome offers a range of services designed to make a stay in the center of Rome comfortable. The property is fully air-conditioned and features free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and currency exchange, as well as a lift and soundproofed rooms on request.
For meals, the hotel provides an in-house restaurant, a bar, room service and the option of having breakfast in the room; children’s meals and special diet menus are also available on request.
Rooms feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and a wardrobe, while the common areas include a garden, terrace and meeting/banquet rooms, making the property suitable for both tourists and business travelers.
Kolbe Hotel Rome is located on Via Di San Teodoro, a quiet side street at the foot of Palatine Hill, right across from the entrance to the Roman Forum. The area still retains the charm of ancient ruins, with the Temple of Concord and the Regia about 250 meters away and the Temples of Portunus and Hercules 200 meters away, in a setting that blends archaeological sites with small neighborhood bars and restaurants.
Walking is the most convenient way to explore Rome from here: the Colosseum is about 800 meters away, as are the Capitoline Museums, while the Colosseo metro stop is just 650 meters away and Circo Massimo 800 meters, both on line B. For those arriving by train, Roma Ostiense station is 1.9 km away and Porta San Paolo station is 1.7 km away; the relevant airports are Ciampino, about 12 km away, and Fiumicino, 18 km away.
Within a few hundred meters you’ll also find Piazza Venezia, 750 meters away, and the Trastevere district, reachable in about 15 minutes on foot crossing the Tiber, ideal for an evening among trattorias and alleyways. Those with more time can venture as far as the Trevi Fountain (1.2 km), Piazza Navona (1.3 km) or Campo de’ Fiori (1.2 km), all connected on foot or by the area’s tourist buses. In winter, the historic center can be enjoyed at a slower pace, while in spring and summer, evening walks among the illuminated Forums remain one of the best moments to visit this part of Rome.
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Guests particularly praise the staff, rated 9.5, and the location, also 9.5, appreciating the proximity to Rome’s main monuments. Cleanliness (9.3) and comfort (9.1) are also highly rated. Value for money, while still positive at 8.3, is the most modest score among the categories evaluated.
No, Kolbe Hotel Rome does not allow pets during the stay.
Kolbe Hotel Rome is about 800 meters from the Colosseum, reachable in a few minutes on foot along the Imperial Forums.
Check-in at Kolbe Hotel Rome is possible from 2:00 PM until midnight, while check-out is by 11:00 AM; a photo ID and credit card are required.
Kolbe Hotel Rome does not have private parking, as it is located in a pedestrian area of Rome’s historic center.
Yes, Kolbe Hotel Rome offers a continental, American and buffet breakfast served every morning.
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Yes, at Kolbe Hotel Rome the minimum age required to check in is 18.
