B&B in the heart of Rome, a short walk from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms, Italian breakfast and one of the highest location scores in the city.
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La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 is a bed and breakfast in the Rione Monti district, in the historic centre of Rome, about 550 metres from the Colosseum and 450 metres from the Domus Aurea. The property occupies the fourth floor of a building on Via Labicana and is aimed at travellers looking for a convenient base to explore the monuments of ancient Rome without giving up well-kept, quiet spaces.
The rooms, ranging from 15 to 22 square metres, are all air-conditioned and feature a private bathroom with shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, flat-screen TV, minibar and wardrobe. The Suite with City View and the Deluxe Double Room look out over the rooftops of the district, while the Double Room overlooks the inner courtyard and has a parquet floor.
An Italian breakfast is served every morning, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The location, rated 9.6 by guests, allows visitors to reach Vittorio Emanuele metro station on foot in under ten minutes, along with historic squares such as San Giovanni in Laterano. Smoking is not allowed indoors and pets cannot be accommodated.
The three room types offered by La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 share the same layout: air-conditioned spaces, private bathroom with shower and bidet, flat-screen TV, minibar and wardrobe, designed for a practical stay in the heart of Rome. Sizes range from 15 to 22 square metres, offering different solutions depending on the space desired, while the bed arrangement is designed for couples, with a large double bed in every room.
What makes the difference are mainly the views and decor details: the Suite with City View, the largest of the range, and the Deluxe Double Room look out over the rooftops of the Monti district, while the Double Room, more compact, overlooks a cosier inner courtyard and stands out for its parquet floor. Hairdryer, toiletries and a safe for personal belongings are included in all room types.
The largest of the three room types, with 22 sqm spread across a single bedroom overlooking the rooftops of Rome. The private bathroom with shower and bidet is flanked by a sitting area with flat-screen TV, minibar, wardrobe and a safe for valuables.
An 18 sqm room with a city view, slightly more compact than the Suite but with the same comfort features: shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries in the bathroom, minibar and wardrobe for storing luggage.
The cosiest of the three rooms, overlooking the inner courtyard and featuring a parquet floor, a detail that sets it apart from the other two room types. A private bathroom with shower, bidet and hairdryer completes a solution designed for essential stays.
La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 offers guests daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out with an express option, luggage storage and access via personal keys. The property is entirely non-smoking, equipped with a lift, heating and parquet or wooden floors, with an iron and ironing board available on request in every room.
Every room is air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, toilet, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and bed linen; additional towels and sheets are provided for a fee. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, internet connection, minibar and the option to have breakfast directly in the room.
Free WiFi is guaranteed throughout the property, along with a luggage storage service useful for those arriving or departing outside standard check-in times.
La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 is located in Rione Monti, one of the oldest and most characteristic districts of Rome, made up of cobbled lanes, artisan workshops and small venues that bring life to the evenings between Via del Boschetto and Via degli Zingari. The property occupies the fourth floor of a building on Via Labicana, a short walk from some of the city’s most famous archaeological sites.
The Colosseum is about 550 metres away, the Domus Aurea 450 metres and the Palatine Hill just over a kilometre: all distances that can be covered on foot in a few minutes. Vittorio Emanuele metro station is 650 metres away, while the Manzoni stop is 500 metres, with direct connections to the rest of the city. For those arriving by plane, Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km.
The area is ideal for those wishing to visit the Imperial Forums, reachable in about 20 minutes on foot, or venture as far as Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain, both within 2 km. In the immediate surroundings there are restaurants such as Il Tempio di Iside and Gorm India, just steps from the entrance, handy for dinner after a day spent among ancient ruins and historic squares such as San Giovanni in Laterano.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff (9.9) and cleanliness (9.7), followed by comfort and location, both above 9.6. Free WiFi also receives very positive ratings (9.8), confirming an overall experience especially appreciated by couples visiting Rome.
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Yes, La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 is located about 550 metres from the Colosseum, reachable on foot in a few minutes from Rione Monti.
No, La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 includes an Italian breakfast with the stay, also available in the room on request.
No, La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 does not have on-site parking; it is advisable to check public parking options in the Rione Monti area.
Rome Ciampino Airport is about 11 km from La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away; both are connected to the city centre by trains and shuttle buses.
Yes, all rooms at La finestra sul Colosseo B&B 1 have a private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries.
