Guest house in the heart of Rome, a short walk from Termini, with air-conditioned rooms spread across two residential buildings and a 24-hour reception.
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Palma is a guest house in Rome, on Via Varese, just a 5-minute walk from Termini Station. The rooms, all air-conditioned and equipped with free WiFi, are spread across two residential buildings a few minutes’ walk apart, each reached via a flight of stairs to the first floor.
Accommodations include options for solo travelers, couples, groups of friends or small families, ranging from the Single Room with Bathroom to the Classic Quadruple Room. Every room includes a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV and mini fridge, ensuring a practical stay for those moving around the city.
The reception, open 24 hours a day, arranges tours and transfers, with the option to request an airport shuttle service for an extra fee. The location, particularly appreciated by couples, allows guests to walk to Termini Station, the Castro Pretorio metro stop and several restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood, with the historic center and its monuments just a short distance away.
The rooms at Palma are spread between the main building and a separate building a five-minute walk away, where check-in must still be completed before reaching the accommodation. All room types share air conditioning, a private bathroom with hairdryer, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, offering a good level of essential comfort for those staying near Termini Station.
The range includes accommodations for every need: from the compact Single Room with Bathroom, designed for solo travelers, to the Double Room for couples, up to larger solutions such as the Triple Room and the Classic Quadruple Room, suitable for groups of friends or small families. Some rooms also offer the flexibility of configurable single beds, useful for those booking without yet knowing the exact composition of their group.
Located in the main building, this 14 sqm room is designed for couples, with the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds. Featuring air conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and free WiFi, it is one of the more compact solutions in the property.
At 20 sqm, this is the largest room in the property and is located in the separate building, a 5-minute walk from the main building where check-in must be completed. It combines a single bed and a large double bed, suitable for small groups or families with one child.
Similar in size to the main Double Room but located in the separate building, it offers the same configuration flexibility between two single beds or one double bed, ideal for those who haven’t yet decided on their preferred arrangement.
Designed for groups of up to four people, it combines two single beds with a bunk bed, making it the most suitable choice for friends or larger families. It is located in the separate building, with check-in to be completed in the main one.
The smallest of the available room types, at 11 sqm, designed exclusively for solo travelers. It includes a wardrobe, safe and private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, as well as a flat-screen TV.
Palma offers a 24-hour reception, useful for arranging city tours and transfers, as well as luggage storage and laundry service for those staying in Rome for several days. An airport shuttle service is also available on request, at an additional cost, convenient for those arriving at or departing from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports.
The property, entirely non-smoking, features a lift, safe, on-site minimarket and internet connection in all common areas, as well as a security system with CCTV cameras outside the building and a smoke alarm. An on-site café is also available for breakfast or a quick break.
Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as a wardrobe or closet and a desk, ensuring the essential amenities for a practical stay in the heart of the city.
Palma is located in the Esquilino district, a short walk from Termini Station, in a lively and well-served area made up of budget restaurants, cafés and small shops that fill the streets around Via Varese. It is a typically transit-oriented area for those arriving or departing by train, yet also close to the historic sights of the center.
Roma Termini Station is just 300 meters away, as is the Castro Pretorio metro station; the Roma Termini metro stop is about 350 meters away, allowing easy access to the historic center in just a few stops. The Colosseum is 1.7 km away, the Trevi Fountain 1.8 km, and the Spanish Steps 1.9 km, all reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 12 and 20 km away, respectively.
A short distance away are also historic sites such as the Servian Walls, 300 meters away, and the National Roman Museum, about 550 meters away. For those wanting to get away from city traffic, Villa Borghese with its gardens is about 1.5 km away, ideal for a walk or a break away from the bustle of the station. The area is also well suited for those wishing to visit Piazza della Repubblica and its surroundings in the evening, when the local venues come to life.
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Guests particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.9, ideal for those arriving or departing from Termini. Staff and value for money also receive good marks, while cleanliness and comfort remain at decent but less standout levels.
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Yes, Palma is just a 5-minute walk (about 300 meters) from Roma Termini Station, one of the city’s main railway hubs.
No, Palma does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Palma offers free WiFi connection in all rooms of the property.
The minimum age required for check-in at Palma is 18 years.
No, Palma does not have its own parking; the property is located in a central urban area well served by public transport.
Yes, Palma offers an airport shuttle service to the property on request, available for an additional cost.
