A bed and breakfast just a short walk from Termini, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathroom and very quick access to the metro and the historic centre's monuments.
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Optimus B&B is a bed and breakfast in the heart of Rome, about 250 metres from Roma Termini Station and 400 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The property is aimed at those looking for a practical base to explore the capital without giving up a well-kept, quiet environment, far from the chaos yet very close to the main transport hubs.
The two room types, both doubles with private bathroom, differ mainly in size, ranging from 14 to 18 square metres in the Superior version. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe and wardrobe, ensuring a comfortable stay even for short breaks.
The location is probably the most obvious strength: the Termini and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations are a few minutes’ walk away, as are restaurants, cafés and the Mercato Centrale Roma. The Colosseum and the Imperial Forums can be reached in about 15 minutes, while Ciampino Airport is 12 km away. Guest reviews particularly praise cleanliness, staff and location, with near-maximum scores in every category.
Optimus B&B offers two types of double room, both designed to guarantee a functional stay in the heart of Rome. Each room has a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, safe and wardrobe. The tiled floors and essential furnishings make the spaces practical and easy to keep tidy, a detail reflected in the very high scores the property receives for cleanliness.
The main difference between the two types concerns size: the Double Room with Private Bathroom measures 14 square metres, while the Superior Double Room offers more space, at 18 square metres, ideal for those who want a bit more room without changing the basic formula. Both rooms accommodate up to two people with a large double bed and are suitable both for couples on a sightseeing trip and for solo travellers looking for comfort near Termini.
The most compact room type in the property, with 14 square metres split between the sleeping area and a private bathroom with shower. The tiled floor and wardrobe complete a practical space, designed for those who spend most of their time out exploring the city and are just looking for a comfortable base.
With its 18 square metres, this is the most spacious room available in the property, four metres more than the base room type. It offers the same amenities with a bit more breathing room, making it the most suitable choice for those who want to move around comfortably even with open suitcases.
Optimus B&B offers guests free WiFi throughout the property and a daily housekeeping service, useful for those staying several days. There is luggage storage, a lift, a safe and CCTV outside the building, ensuring a peaceful stay in the heart of Rome. The property is entirely non-smoking, with marble or tiled floors and heating in every room.
The rooms have everything needed for the essentials: private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bed linen, wardrobe or closet, electric kettle and desk. The minibar and the tea and coffee making facilities complete the amenities designed for in-room dining.
On the media and technology side, each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, internet connection and access to streaming services such as Netflix, a detail appreciated by those who want to relax after a day of sightseeing.
Optimus B&B is located in the Stazione Termini district, one of the most central and busy areas of Rome, where commercial activity almost never stops and connections to the rest of the city are immediate. The area mixes nineteenth-century buildings, shops, cafés and restaurants of all kinds, with the large Mercato Centrale Roma just 30 metres from the property’s entrance.
Roma Termini Station is about 250 metres away, as is the Termini Laziali station at 300 metres: from here regional trains, high-speed trains and direct connections to Fiumicino Airport depart. The Termini and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations are both about 400 metres away, providing quick access to lines A and B. Rome Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, while Fiumicino is about 20 km away.
On foot, in just over a kilometre, some of the city’s most famous sites can be reached: the Colosseum at 1.2 km, the Domus Aurea at 1.1 km and the Imperial Forums at 1.7 km. The Trevi Fountain, at 1.7 km, and Piazza Venezia, at 1.7 km, are also easily accessible on foot or with a short metro ride. Nearby are also the National Roman Museum, at 500 metres, and the greenery of Villa Borghese, at about 1.9 km, ideal for a break away from the traffic after a day among ruins and museums.
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Reviews describe a B&B highly appreciated especially for cleanliness and staff, both scoring 10. The location, rated 9.8, is particularly praised by couples. The value for money remains solid at 9.7, confirming an overall very positive experience.
Optimus B&B is located about 250 metres from Roma Termini Station, reachable on foot in just a few minutes.
No, Optimus B&B does not allow pets inside the property.
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No, Optimus B&B does not allow children and does not provide cots or extra beds.
Optimus B&B offers two types of double room with private bathroom: one of 14 square metres and a Superior one of 18 square metres.
Optimus B&B only accepts credit cards and does not allow cash payments.
Rome Ciampino Airport is about 12 km from Optimus B&B, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away.
