Guest house in the Monti district of Rome, a short walk from the metro and less than a kilometer from the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms and airport shuttle service.
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Merulana Holidays is a guest house in the Monti district of Rome, 450 meters from Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station and about 750 meters from the Colosseum. The property caters to visitors looking for a practical base to explore the historic center on foot or by public transport, from the Domus Aurea to Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano.
The rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a desk, coffee machine, refrigerator, minibar, safe and flat-screen TV, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet; soundproofed walls ensure greater tranquility. Check-in and check-out are handled privately, and a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino Airport is available on request.
The area around the property offers bars, restaurants and cafés just steps away, along with a small urban garden and some of the city’s most famous archaeological sites. Reviews particularly praise the hospitality and location, with a score of 9.7 given by couples traveling together, confirming the property’s focus on guests seeking a comfortable stay in the heart of Rome.
Merulana Holidays offers one room type designed for couples, with a private bathroom featuring a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. Each room is air-conditioned, soundproofed and overlooks the inner courtyard, a solution that promotes quiet despite the building’s central location in the Monti district.
The Double/Twin Room covers about 14 square meters and accommodates up to two guests. It is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a tea and coffee making set, along with bed linen and towels provided by the property. The soundproofed walls and courtyard view make it suitable for those seeking a peaceful retreat after days spent visiting the area’s monuments, from the Colosseum to the Domus Aurea.
The only room type available at Merulana Holidays, this 14 sqm room overlooks the property’s quiet inner courtyard, protected by soundproofed walls. The private bathroom features a shower, bidet, hairdryer and toiletries. The air-conditioned room also includes a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and a tea and coffee making set, with bed linen and towels included.
Merulana Holidays offers free WiFi throughout the property and air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet. Check-in and check-out can be arranged privately, while a paid airport shuttle to Ciampino is available on request.
General facilities include a lift, safe, key card access, heating and non-smoking rooms, as well as a CCTV system in common areas and outside the property. The property also organizes activities for guests such as walking and bike tours, themed evenings, pub crawls and movie nights, designed for those who want to experience Rome beyond the most touristy circuits.
Rooms feature a desk, coffee machine, minibar and refrigerator, as well as toiletries and bed linen provided by the property, for a practical and self-sufficient stay in the heart of the Monti district.
Merulana Holidays is located in the Monti district, one of the oldest and most characteristic neighborhoods of Rome, along via Merulana, a historic street connecting the area of Santa Maria Maggiore to San Giovanni in Laterano. The setting is that of a historic center lived in daily by Romans, among small bars, neighborhood trattorias and archaeological glimpses emerging at every corner.
Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station is about 450 meters away, while Manzoni Metro Station is 350 meters away: both allow you to reach Roma Termini Station, about 1.3 km away, within a few minutes. The Colosseum is a 750-meter walk away, the Domus Aurea is 600 meters away and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore is about 700 meters away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is 11 km away, and Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away; the property organizes a paid airport shuttle on request.
The area is well suited to exploring on foot in any season: from the Colosseum you can continue toward the Palatine Hill and the Imperial Forums, about 1.2 and 1.5 km away, or head toward Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain, both within 2 km. In the immediate vicinity you’ll also find Porta Maggiore and the Temple of Minerva Medica, lesser-known but significant traces of ancient Rome, ideal for an evening stroll away from the crowds at the most famous sites.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff’s hospitality, rated almost at the maximum, and the cleanliness of the rooms. The central location is also highly appreciated, with a score of 9.7 given by couples traveling together, while the value for money remains solid nonetheless.
Merulana Holidays is located in the Monti district of Rome, about 750 meters on foot from the Colosseum and 600 meters from the Domus Aurea.
No, Merulana Holidays does not allow pets on the property.
Yes, Merulana Holidays offers free WiFi throughout the property.
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No, Merulana Holidays does not allow children and does not offer cribs or extra beds.
Yes, Merulana Holidays organizes a paid airport shuttle on request to Rome Ciampino Airport, about 11 km away.
Merulana Holidays accepts cash payments.
