Family-run bed & breakfast in the heart of Rome, a short walk from the Colosseum, with bright rooms and Italian breakfast included.
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Merulana Suite is a family-run bed & breakfast in the Monti district of Rome, just a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum and Termini Station. The property occupies a historic building on Via Merulana and offers simple but bright rooms, designed for guests who want to move comfortably on foot among the city’s main monuments.
The accommodations are spacious and equipped with air conditioning, a 32-inch LCD TV and a private bathroom with toiletries. Breakfast is Italian-style and served to guests who choose to stay here. As there is no fixed reception desk, check-in must be arranged in advance, and the staff remain available for advice on what to see in the city.
The location is one of the most appreciated strengths: the Basilica of St. John Lateran is 700 metres away, and Piazza Vittorio and the Vittorio Emanuele metro station are just 250 metres away. Around the building are shops, restaurants and cafés, while couples have rated the area 9.7. Merulana Suite is suited to those looking for a practical and affordable stay in Rome’s historic centre.
Merulana Suite offers one room type designed for flexibility, with an extra-large double bed or two separate single beds, ideal for couples or friends travelling together. Each accommodation is furnished with modern wooden furniture, features a desk and offers a surface area of 21 square metres, enough to move around comfortably during the stay.
All rooms have a private bathroom with shower and toiletries, air conditioning, a 32-inch LCD TV, minibar and free WiFi. Some units enjoy a balcony overlooking the garden or the inner courtyard, a detail that adds natural light and a touch of quiet compared to the bustle of the surrounding area. Guests are invited to specify their preferred bed configuration at the time of booking, in order to get the arrangement best suited to their needs.
The only room type offered by the property, configurable as preferred with an extra-large double bed or two separate single beds. Furnished with modern wooden furniture and a desk, it has a private bathroom with shower and toiletries, air conditioning, minibar and a 32-inch LCD TV. Some units enjoy a balcony overlooking the garden or the inner courtyard.
Merulana Suite offers a range of comforts designed to make a stay in the heart of Rome practical. The rooms have a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, bidet, hairdryer and wardrobe, plus air conditioning and free WiFi throughout the property. Luggage storage is also available, useful for those arriving early or leaving in the evening.
General services include a lift, heating, an iron available on request and parquet or marble flooring depending on the room. Some rooms enjoy a balcony or a view of the inner courtyard and garden, a detail that adds light and tranquillity compared to the liveliness of the surrounding area.
For in-room dining, guests will find a minibar and a kettle for tea or a coffee machine, handy for a break without going out. The property, which has no fixed reception, still guarantees privately managed check-in and check-out upon prior notice of arrival time.
Merulana Suite is located in the Monti district, one of Rome’s oldest and liveliest neighbourhoods, along Via Merulana, the road connecting Santa Maria Maggiore to the Basilica of St. John Lateran. The area retains an authentic, working-class character, with narrow alleys, craft shops, traditional restaurants and cafés that keep the streets lively at all hours, while still maintaining a highly central position relative to the city’s main monuments.
Termini Station can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot, while the Vittorio Emanuele metro station, on Line A, is just 250 metres away, convenient for getting to the historic centre or the more outlying districts. The Colosseum is 700 metres away, the Domus Aurea 600 metres away and Piazza San Giovanni in Laterano 600 metres away. For those arriving by air, Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, and Fiumicino Airport 20 km away.
From here it is easy to organise walking visits to the Imperial Forums (1.5 km), the Arch of Constantine (950 m) and the Palatine Hill (1.2 km), as well as reaching the Trevi Fountain (1.8 km) and Piazza di Spagna (2.2 km) within a few minutes. The area is ideal in every season: in summer, evenings in the many venues around Piazza Vittorio, in winter, visits to the museums and archaeological sites of the historic centre, less crowded than during the warmer months.
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Reviews particularly reward the staff, with a score of 9.9, and the location, rated 9.7: elements that make Merulana Suite an appreciated choice for those who want to get around Rome’s centre on foot. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very positive ratings, above 9.5.
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No, Merulana Suite does not allow pets during the stay.
Merulana Suite is about 700 metres on foot from the Colosseum, reachable in around ten minutes’ walk.
Yes, Merulana Suite includes Italian-style breakfast with the stay.
No, Merulana Suite does not have a fixed reception desk: guests must inform the property of their arrival time in advance to arrange check-in.
Merulana Suite is about a 10-minute walk from Termini Station, or it can be reached with one metro stop from Vittorio Emanuele station, 250 metres from the property.
No, Merulana Suite does not allow children, as stated in the property’s conditions.
