Roma story
Roma · Italy

Roma story

Guest house in the Esquilino district, a few steps from Termini, with an in-house restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with city views.

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7.1 Score
460 Reviews
13:00 Check-in
Area Roma
Nearby Colosseum · 950 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 13:00
Pets Allowed

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Roma story

Roma story is a guest house in the Esquilino district in Rome, just 350 metres from Termini Laziali station and 200 metres from the Vittorio Emanuele metro station. The property features a garden, free WiFi and an in-house restaurant, with private parking available for a fee.

The rooms, all with a private bathroom, shower and toiletries, offer a desk, flat-screen TV and hairdryer; several room types also enjoy city or garden views, and some have a patio. The range includes a compact double room and two triple options designed for small groups or families, one of which has a private bathroom located outside the room.

The area is among the busiest in the capital for those visiting the main archaeological sites: the Colosseum is about 950 metres away, the Domus Aurea 800 metres and the National Roman Museum 700 metres. Couples particularly appreciate the location, rated 8.7. It’s a suitable choice for those seeking a central base, well connected by public transport, to explore Rome on foot or by metro.

Roma story
★ 7.1 · Good · 460 reviews

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Guest house in the Esquilino district, a few steps from Termini, with an in-house restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with city views.

Room types

Roma story offers three room types, all equipped with a private bathroom with shower, toiletries and hairdryer, plus a desk and flat-screen TV. Room sizes range from 14 sqm in the Double Room to 22 sqm in the Standard Triple Room, offering solutions suited both to couples and to small groups or families with children.

Many rooms enjoy city or garden views, and some have a patio to relax on during the stay. The Triple Room with External Private Bathroom stands out for having the bathroom located outside the room, while the Standard Triple Room offers air conditioning and heating along with city views. All options are designed for those seeking a practical and functional base in the heart of Rome, a few steps from Termini and the main metro lines.

Double Room — Roma story
Double Room
14 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Patio, Garden view, Air conditioning

The most compact of Roma story’s rooms, ideal for a couple. It features a desk, air conditioning, a patio and garden views, as well as a private bathroom with shower.

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Triple Room with External Private Bathroom — Roma story
Triple Room with External Private Bathroom
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Patio, Garden view, Courtyard view

A 20 sqm triple room, the only one in the property with a private bathroom located outside the room. It offers a desk, patio and garden views, suitable for small groups.

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Standard Triple Room — Roma story
Standard Triple Room
22 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view, Air conditioning, Wardrobe

The largest room in the property, at 22 sqm, with air conditioning and heating. Equipped with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV and city views, it’s the most spacious choice for a small group.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you're looking for a central base a few steps from Termini and the Vittorio Emanuele metro station.
  • Yes, if you're travelling with pets, which are allowed on request.
  • Yes, if you want to visit the Colosseum, Domus Aurea and National Roman Museum on foot.
  • Yes, if you're travelling in a small group or family and need a triple room.
  • Yes, if you appreciate having an in-house restaurant and a garden available.

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you need free parking included, as here it's available for a fee.
  • Maybe not, if included breakfast is a requirement, as it's not offered here.
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for very high standards in services and WiFi, as scores in these categories are modest.
  • Maybe not, if you want to organise parties or events in the room, as this is not permitted.

Hotel facilities & services

Roma story offers guests a garden, an in-house restaurant and free WiFi throughout the property. Luggage storage and grocery delivery can be requested, while parking is available nearby for a fee.

Common areas include air conditioning, heating and an iron on request, with family rooms available for those travelling with children. The property is entirely non-smoking.

Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, complimentary toiletries, hairdryer and wardrobe, plus a desk and flat-screen TV. Many rooms offer city or garden views, a detail appreciated by guests staying in the Esquilino district. Pets are allowed on request, possibly with an additional charge.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Family rooms available
  • View
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Garden
  • Grocery delivery
  • Luggage storage
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Air conditioning
  • Entirely non-smoking property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms available
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Parking

  • Parking

Food & drink

  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • View
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Roma story is located in the Esquilino district, just steps from Termini station, in one of the most central and lively areas of the capital, where shops, ethnic restaurants and archaeological sites coexist. The street, Via Carlo Alberto, is a few minutes’ walk from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and the multi-ethnic neighbourhood that characterises this part of Rome.

Transport links are among the area’s strong points: the Vittorio Emanuele metro station is 200 metres away, Termini Laziali station 350 metres and Roma Termini station 550 metres, a hub for trains, buses and the metro. Ciampino Airport is about 11 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is 20 km away. A few steps away there are also several bars and restaurants, such as Monti and Dezhuang Hot Pot, both 40 metres from the property.

The great monuments of ancient Rome are easily reached on foot: the Colosseum is about 950 metres away, the Imperial Forums 1.5 km and Palatine Hill 1.4 km. A little further, the Domus Aurea (800 m) and the National Roman Museum (700 m) offer an immersion in the city’s history. For those who want to explore further, the Trevi Fountain is 1.7 km away and Piazza di Spagna 2 km, both reachable with a pleasant walk or a few metro stops, in any season thanks to Rome’s mild climate.

Colosseum — the amphitheatre that symbolises Rome, reachable on foot in a few minutes 950 m
Domus Aurea — remains of Nero's sumptuous imperial residence 800 m
National Roman Museum — important archaeological collection housed in the Baths of Diocletian 700 m
Trevi Fountain — famous baroque fountain drawing visitors from all over the world 1.7 km

What guests say about Roma story

7.1
Good · 460 reviews
Staff
7.9
Comfort
7.4
Location
8.7
Cleanliness
7.2
Facilities
6.9
Value for money
7.3
Free Wi-Fi
6.1

Reviews particularly praise the location (8.7), ideal for exploring the historic centre on foot, and the staff’s helpfulness (7.9). Services and WiFi connection remain the more critical aspects, with lower scores that are still average for the category.

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