Relais Merulana – Guest House in Rome

Relais Merulana Guest House

Relais Merulana Guest House is a guest house in the Monti district of Rome, 350 meters from Manzoni metro station and about 700 meters from the Colosseum. The rooms, decorated with a theme dedicated to great Italian film actors, are air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with hairdryer and toiletries, plus a tea and coffee-making area with complimentary pods and sweet treats.

The property offers seven room types, from the Economy Single to the Comfort and Budget Triples, suited both to solo travellers and to small groups or families with a child. General facilities include bike rental, shuttle service, luggage storage and private check-in; pets are welcome with no extra charge.

The location in the heart of Rome, appreciated by guests with a score of 9.1, makes it possible to reach the Basilica of St. John Lateran on foot in about 7 minutes and Termini station in two metro stops, making Relais Merulana a practical base for exploring the historic centre without giving up the quiet of an authentic neighbourhood.

★ 8.2 · Very Good · 848 reviews

Room types

Relais Merulana offers seven room types, all air-conditioned, soundproofed and equipped with a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, plus a flat-screen TV and a tea and coffee-making set. The most compact solutions, such as the 12 sqm Economy Single Room, are designed for solo travellers, while the Deluxe and Budget doubles, between 17 and 18 sqm, offer more space for couples.

For guests staying in three, the Comfort Triple and Budget Triple rooms, both 22 sqm, combine a single bed with a double bed, ensuring comfort even for families with a child. Some rooms, including the Economy, one of the Deluxe rooms and the Comfort Triple, also enjoy an outdoor view, a detail that sets them apart from the property’s other room types.

Economy Single Room

12 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed
Max 1 guest
View, Air conditioning, Soundproofing

The most compact of the rooms at Relais Merulana, designed for solo travellers: 12 sqm, air-conditioned and soundproofed, with a private bathroom featuring a shower and hairdryer. It is one of the few room types with an outdoor view, plus a tea and coffee set and flat-screen TV.

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Deluxe Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
View, Bidet, Toiletries

An 18 sqm double room with an outdoor view, one of the features that sets it apart from the property’s other Deluxe rooms. The private bathroom has a shower, bidet and hairdryer, while the room offers air conditioning, soundproofed walls and a flat-screen TV.

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Budget Double/Twin Room

17 m² · Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Bidet, Air conditioning, Soundproofing

At 17 sqm, this is the smallest of the property’s double rooms, designed as the more economical option while still complete: an extra-large double bed, private bathroom with shower and bidet, air conditioning and soundproofed walls.

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Deluxe Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Soundproofing, Tea and coffee set

Second variant of the Deluxe, 18 sqm with no outdoor view but the same large double bed as the other rooms in this category. A private bathroom with shower and hairdryer, air conditioning and soundproofed walls complete the room.

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Deluxe Room

18 m² · Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Soundproofing, Hairdryer

Third Deluxe room type, identical in size to the others but with a more concise description: an air-conditioned, soundproofed double room with a private bathroom complete with shower and hairdryer, and no outdoor view.

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Comfort Triple Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 extra-large double bed
Max 3 guests
View, Wardrobe, Bidet

The largest room in the property, 22 sqm with a single bed and an extra-large double bed, suited to small groups or families with a child. It features an outdoor view, wardrobe, private bathroom with bidet and toiletries, plus air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

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Budget Triple Room

22 m² · Private bathroom

1 single bed and 1 large double bed
Max 3 guests
Bidet, Heating, Toiletries

Same size as the Comfort Triple but without an outdoor view and with a large double bed instead of an extra-large one: the more economical version for guests staying in three. Private bathroom with shower, bidet and toiletries, plus air conditioning and heating.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for accommodation less than 400 meters from Manzoni metro station to get around Rome quickly.
Yes, if you're travelling with your pet: it's welcome with no extra charge.
Yes, if you want to reach the Colosseum on foot in about 10 minutes without needing public transport.
Yes, if there are three of you or you have a child: the Comfort and Budget Triple rooms offer 22 sqm and two beds.
Yes, if you appreciate an authentic neighbourhood like Monti, with bars and restaurants just steps from the door.

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're looking for breakfast included: the property doesn't offer it among its services.
Maybe not, if you can't manage stairs: the guest house is on the 1st floor and has no elevator for direct access to the property.
Maybe not, if you're planning a bachelor or bachelorette party: the property doesn't accept this type of event.
Maybe not, if you plan to return after midnight with noise: quiet hours run from 00:00 to 08:00.

Hotel facilities & services

Relais Merulana Guest House provides guests with free WiFi throughout the property, air conditioning and fully non-smoking rooms, plus an elevator that makes access to the floors easier. Guests travelling with pets can bring them along with no extra charge, while the shuttle service and luggage storage make getting to and from the property easier.

Each room comes with a private bathroom with a bathtub or shower, hairdryers, complimentary toiletries and a coffee machine with an electric kettle, handy for a break at any time of day. Check-in and check-out can be arranged privately, while bike rental is a convenient option for those who want to explore the Monti district on their own.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Shuttle service
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Shower
Luggage storage
Flat-screen TV
Elevator

General facilities

Bike rental
Shuttle service
Private check-in and check-out
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Fire extinguishers
CCTV in common areas
Key access
Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Allergy-free room
Heating
Soundproofing
Elevator
Non-smoking rooms

Food & drink

Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

Flat-screen TV
TV
Internet access

Room amenities

Toilet paper
Towels
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Complimentary toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Linens
Coffee machine
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Socket near the bed
Desk

Location & what to see

Relais Merulana is located in the Monti district, one of the most authentic neighbourhoods in Rome’s historic centre, among cobbled alleys, small trattorias and craft workshops. The area, a few steps from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, retains a working-class atmosphere that contrasts with the grandeur of the ancient monuments just minutes away, offering a privileged vantage point on everyday Roman life away from the busiest tourist flows.

Getting around is easy: Manzoni metro station, on line A, is just 350 meters away, while Vittorio Emanuele station is 400 meters away. Termini station, the city’s main railway hub, can be reached in two metro stops or with a walk of about 15 minutes. The Colosseum is 700 meters away, the Domus Aurea 550 meters away and the Basilica of St. John Lateran 450 meters away, all comfortably reachable on foot. Those arriving by air can rely on Ciampino Airport, about 11 km away, or Fiumicino Airport, 20 km away, both connected to the city centre by trains and shuttle buses.

For those visiting Rome, the area makes it possible to plan whole days on foot: from the Colosseum and the Arch of Constantine, 950 meters away, one can continue towards the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill, while in the evening the Monti district comes alive with bars and small restaurants serving Roman cuisine, including several venues just steps from the guest house. In about 20-25 minutes on foot, guests can also reach the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, classic destinations both during the busy tourist season and in the quieter autumn and winter months, when the queues at the monuments shrink considerably and the visit becomes more enjoyable.

Manzoni Metro Station — stop on line A, convenient for reaching the historic centre 350 m

Basilica of St. John Lateran — one of the four major papal basilicas of Rome 450 m

Domus Aurea — remains of Nero's sumptuous imperial residence 550 m

Colosseum — the famous amphitheatre, symbol of ancient Rome 700 m

Piazza della Madonna dei Monti — the social heart of the Monti district, among bars and evening venues 1 km

Trevi Fountain — the capital's most famous baroque fountain 1.9 km

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What guests say about Relais Merulana Guest House

8.2

Very Good · 848 reviews

Staff

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Location

9.1

Cleanliness

8.3

Facilities

8.2

Value for money

8.3

Free Wi-Fi

8.3

Guests particularly praise the location, rated 9.1, and the comfort of the beds; cleanliness and staff availability also score well. The value for money remains solid, in line with a simple guest house that is well positioned in the centre of Rome.