Bed & breakfast in a historic building in Rione Monti, just a few steps from the Colosseum and the Manzoni metro station, praised for cleanliness and hospitality.
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Sole E Luna is a family-run bed & breakfast located on the fourth floor of a historic building on Via Merulana, in Rome, about a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum. The property is set in a central area of Rione Monti, just 300 meters from Manzoni Metro Station, a detail that explains why couples especially praise its location.
The rooms, all with private bathroom and free WiFi, feature parquet or tiled floors and a TV with digital channels; some room types also include air conditioning, a safe and toiletries. The range goes from the Single Room, designed for solo travelers, to the Quadruple Room for families or small groups, with double and triple solutions in between.
Next to the entrance is a lively bar restaurant, convenient for breakfast or a quick stop without going far. The area around Via Merulana is among the busiest in the city, with quick access to both the metro network and the main neighborhood train stations, making the property a practical base for those who want to get around on foot or by public transport to the historic center.
Sole E Luna offers five room types, all equipped with a private bathroom with shower and free WiFi, designed to suit different needs: from the solo traveler to the family with children. Parquet or tiled floors and a flat-screen TV with digital channels are recurring features throughout the property, as is the air conditioning found in most room types.
Sizes range from 14 sqm for the Single Room and the Economy Double Room up to 25 sqm for the Quadruple Room, the most spacious and equipped with three beds to accommodate up to four people. The Triple Room, with a double bed and an additional single bed, sits in between in terms of capacity and comfort, while the classic Double Room focuses on simplicity with toiletries and a hairdryer in the bathroom. Some rooms also include a safe and wardrobe, useful for longer stays.
17 sqm double room with private bathroom featuring a shower. It has a digital TV and free WiFi, with parquet or tiled flooring like the other rooms in the property.
Same size as the Double Room but designed for three people thanks to the additional single bed. A private bathroom with shower, digital TV and free WiFi complete the amenities.
The most compact room in the property, at 14 sqm with an essential en-suite bathroom. Ideal for those looking for a simple, budget-friendly base without giving up privacy.
The largest room in the entire property, at 25 sqm with three beds split between a double and singles, designed for families or small groups. The private bathroom includes a bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, while the room also adds a wardrobe and safe.
Designed for solo travelers, this 14 sqm room is the only one in the property with just a single bed. The private bathroom with shower includes a bidet, hairdryer and toiletries, along with a safe and wardrobe.
Sole E Luna offers a good number of amenities designed to make a stay in the heart of Rome convenient. General facilities include luggage storage, concierge service, daily housekeeping, a safe and shuttle service, plus the option to request an airport shuttle. The property is entirely non-smoking and has a lift to reach the upper floors, a useful detail given that it’s a historic building.
Every room is equipped with a private bathroom, shower or bathtub, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, as well as bed linen and a wardrobe. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, as is the flat-screen TV in each room.
Among the amenities most appreciated by guests are the availability of family rooms and air conditioning, especially useful during Rome’s summer months. Room service completes an offer designed for those looking for comfort without too many frills.
Sole E Luna is located on Via Merulana, in Rione Monti, one of the most authentic and busy neighborhoods in Rome’s city center, just steps from the border with Esquilino. The area retains a lively, working-class character, with shops, historic trattorias and a daily rhythm of life that coexists with major ancient monuments just a few hundred meters away.
Manzoni Metro Station is 300 meters away, while Vittorio Emanuele stop is about 500 meters away: from here, the historic center and Termini Station can be reached in a few minutes. Santa Bibiana and Termini Laziali train stations are 750 meters away, convenient for those arriving by train. The Colosseum is about 750 meters away on foot, slightly further than the Domus Aurea (650 meters), while the Arch of Constantine is just over a kilometer away. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are 11 km and 20 km away respectively.
There’s no shortage of good food around the property: Trattoria Pizzeria Danilo is practically next door, at 10 meters, while Il Braciere and Beer House are just a few dozen meters away. For those who want to venture further beyond the neighborhood, the Imperial Fora, Piazza Venezia and Trevi Fountain can be reached on foot in 20-25 minutes, or conveniently by metro. In summer, Giardino Nicola Calipari, 400 meters away, offers a green spot for a break away from the city center traffic.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff and location, both close to the maximum score. Cleanliness and comfort also receive very high ratings, while the value for money remains solid. Couples in particular appreciate the central location, rated nearly at the top score.
Sole E Luna is about 750 meters from the Colosseum, reachable on foot in about 10 minutes through Rione Monti.
No, Sole E Luna does not allow pets on the property.
No, Sole E Luna does not offer private parking; being located in the city center, it is nevertheless well connected by metro.
Yes, all rooms at Sole E Luna have free WiFi access.
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Manzoni Metro Station is about 300 meters from Sole E Luna, while Vittorio Emanuele station is about 500 meters away.
Yes, all room types at Sole E Luna have a private bathroom with shower.
