A family-run guest house just steps from Rome's Termini Station, with simple rooms, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.
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Locanda Otello is a family-run guest house in Rome, just 100 metres from Termini Station and a 5-minute metro ride from the Colosseum.
The property offers simple accommodations, furnished with light wood furniture and tiled or parquet floors, designed for travellers on a tight budget who don’t want to give up a central location. The rooms come with free WiFi, and some feature air conditioning, a kitchenette and a flat-screen TV; bathrooms are mostly shared, with some room types offering a private bathroom. A bed in a female dormitory is also available for those seeking more affordable options.
The owners are on site 24 hours a day, and the property is well connected to the rest of the city thanks to its proximity to Termini metro station and two railway stations. Cafés, bars, restaurants and shops can be found nearby, while Piazza di Spagna is just a few metro stops away. A practical address for anyone who wants to move easily between the capital’s main attractions.
Locanda Otello offers seven room types designed for different kinds of travellers, from the economy single room to a bed in the female dormitory, as well as double, triple and quadruple solutions. Most rooms share a bathroom, but a Triple Room with private bathroom is also available for those seeking more privacy. All room types include a kitchenette, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls, making the stay practical even for longer periods.
Room sizes range from the 12 sqm of the most compact single room to the 25 sqm of the larger options, with flexible bed configurations ranging from single to large double, up to bunk beds for groups. This variety makes the property suitable both for solo travellers and for families or small groups looking for an affordable base near Termini Station.
A 20 sqm room with tiled floors and light wood furniture, designed to accommodate up to 3 people with flexible bed configurations. The bathroom is shared, and the room features a kitchenette and air conditioning.
Designed for couples or two travellers, this 20 sqm room offers the option to choose the bed configuration at the time of booking. The bathroom remains shared, while a kitchenette and air conditioning are guaranteed.
The most compact room in the property at 12 sqm, with a dressing room and a shared bathroom fitted with a hairdryer. Ideal for solo travellers looking for an affordable solution, it still features a kitchenette with fridge and microwave.
At 23 sqm, this is among the largest rooms in the property, suitable for families or small groups of up to 4 people. Parquet floors, a dressing room and a shared bathroom with hairdryer complete the amenities.
The only dormitory-style solution in the property, reserved for women only and shared among 4 people. Despite its budget nature, it offers air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls.
The only room in the property with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and hairdryer, as well as parquet floors and a dressing room. The bunk bed configuration also makes it versatile for groups of friends.
Locanda Otello offers a 24-hour front desk and services designed to make the stay practical, from luggage storage and lockers to bicycle rental and public transport ticket sales. A shuttle service and a safe for guest security are also available, while CCTV cameras and alarm systems cover both common areas and the exterior of the property.
The rooms are equipped with a kitchenette, fridge, microwave and coffee machine, useful for those who want to prepare small meals independently during their stay. A café with fruit and a kettle for tea and coffee is also available on site.
The property is entirely non-smoking, with a dedicated smoking area outside, and offers allergy-friendly and soundproofed rooms for those seeking more peace and quiet. An iron, room service and daily housekeeping complete the offering.
Locanda Otello is located in the Esquilino district, just a few steps from Termini Station, Rome’s main railway and transport hub. The lively, well-served area combines shops, cafés and neighbourhood restaurants with the impressive ancient Servian Walls, visible about 200 metres from the property.
Rome Termini Station is just 150 metres away, while Roma Termini metro station (lines A and B) can be reached in about 200 metres on foot, making the property a convenient starting point for getting around the city. The National Roman Museum is 400 metres away, Piazza della Repubblica 600 metres away and the Moses Fountain 750 metres away. The Colosseum is about 1.6 km away, reachable in a few minutes by metro, while Piazza di Spagna and its famous steps are about 1.8 km away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is 12 km away and Fiumicino Airport about 20 km away.
The location allows guests to reach much of the historic centre’s attractions on foot or with short metro rides: from the Domus Aurea to Villa Borghese, passing through Piazza Barberini and the Trevi Fountain. The proximity to several railway and metro stations also makes the area practical for those organising trips to other cities or for those arriving in Rome with heavy luggage, thanks to the luggage storage service offered by the property.
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Guests especially praise staff helpfulness (8.5) and the location, rated 9.0, while cleanliness, comfort and value for money sit at a decent level, consistent with the simple, budget-friendly character of the property.
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No, Locanda Otello does not allow pets during the stay.
No, Locanda Otello does not offer parking; the property is nevertheless just steps from Termini Station and well served by public transport.
Locanda Otello is about 1.6 km from the Colosseum, reachable in a few minutes using the metro from the nearby Termini Station.
Most rooms at Locanda Otello have a shared bathroom, while the Triple Room with Private Bathroom is the only room type with a private bathroom fitted with a shower.
Yes, Locanda Otello offers free WiFi in all rooms of the property.
Yes, Locanda Otello offers a bed in a female dormitory for 4 people, with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.
