Guest house in the heart of Esquilino, inside a 17th-century convent a short walk from Termini station and the Colosseum, with air-conditioned rooms and free Wi-Fi.
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The Bluehostel is a guest house housed in a 17th-century convent in the Esquilino district of Rome, about 100 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and a 5-minute walk from Termini station.
The property offers air-conditioned rooms with parquet floors, LCD TV, a coffee machine and a fully equipped private bathroom, as well as a 55 m² one-bedroom apartment with its own kitchen overlooking the Church of Sant’Antonio all’Esquilino, ideal for families or small groups. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge.
The location, rated 9.6 by guests, puts the Colosseum about 10 minutes away on foot, while Vatican City or Piazza di Spagna can be reached in under a quarter of an hour by metro. The surrounding streets are lined with restaurants, cafés and bars, and the Via Nazionale shopping area is just a 10-minute walk away. Note that the property has no lift and the front desk is not always staffed.
The rooms at The Bluehostel share a sober, elegant style, with parquet floors, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine and a fully equipped private bathroom. The Double/Twin Room and the Triple Room both offer the option to choose the bed configuration at the time of booking, and differ mainly in size and capacity: 16 m² for two people in the former, 18 m² for three people in the latter, which also overlooks the inner courtyard.
For those seeking more space and independence, the 55 m² One-Bedroom Apartment is the largest option in the property: it features its own kitchen, city views, exposed wooden beam ceilings and a view of the Church of Sant’Antonio all’Esquilino, with sleeping and living areas separated thanks to the additional sofa bed.
The smallest room in the property, at 16 m², elegantly furnished with parquet flooring. It is the only room explicitly designed for two people with a choice between a double bed or two single beds, communicated directly at the time of booking. It features an LCD TV, a coffee machine and a fully equipped private bathroom.
Slightly larger than the Double/Twin Room, at 18 m² and with room for three people, this room stands out for its view of the convent’s inner courtyard and the choice of two bed configurations available on request. It also features parquet floors, an LCD TV and an equipped private bathroom.
The largest option in the property, at 55 m² split between a bedroom and a living area with a sofa bed. It is the only unit with its own kitchen and exposed wooden beam ceilings, overlooking the Church of Sant’Antonio all’Esquilino and offering city views, ideal for families or small groups seeking more independence.
The Bluehostel offers fully air-conditioned rooms and common areas, with free Wi-Fi and parquet floors throughout the property, heated during the cold season. The staff organise walking tours and lessons on local culture, as well as a shuttle service and airport shuttle on request, convenient for those arriving or departing from Rome’s airports.
Each room has a private bathroom with toilet, bidet, shower, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries, bathrobe, bed linen and a coffee machine; there is also storage space for luggage, with a wardrobe or closet and a clothes rack.
Luggage storage and private, express check-in/check-out make things easier for guests, while daily housekeeping keeps the rooms always tidy. The property is entirely non-smoking and accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge.
The Bluehostel occupies a former 17th-century convent in the Esquilino district, about a hundred metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, in a lively, central area characterised by narrow streets, restaurants and small cafés such as the nearby La Terrazza dei Papi, just 20 metres from the entrance. The neighbourhood retains important historical traces, including the Servian Wall 600 metres away, and is connected to the rest of the city by an extensive public transport network.
Rome Termini station, the capital’s main railway hub, is 500 metres away, while Roma Termini Metro Station and Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station are both within 600 metres, allowing the historic centre to be reached in just a few minutes. The Colosseum is 900 metres away, about a 10-minute walk, and the Via Nazionale shopping area is about a ten-minute walk. Those arriving by air will find Ciampino Airport 12 km away and Fiumicino Airport 20 km away.
From here, visits to the major monuments are easy to organise: the Imperial Forums and Piazza Venezia are about 1.4-1.5 km away, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna 1.5-1.8 km away, all reachable on foot or with a short metro ride. The National Roman Museum, 550 metres away, and the Domus Aurea, 750 metres away, offer an immersion in ancient Rome, while the Nicola Calipari Garden, 400 metres away, is a green oasis convenient for a break. In winter the neighbourhood is well suited to quiet walks among the less crowded monuments, while in summer the local terraces and bars stay open late.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated almost perfectly (9.9), and the central location (9.6). Cleanliness (9.5) and Wi-Fi (9.5) are also highly appreciated. Couples in particular note how convenient the area is, confirming The Bluehostel as a solid choice for short or extended stays in Rome.
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Yes, The Bluehostel allows pets on request, with a possible surcharge to be confirmed directly with the property.
The Bluehostel is located about 500 metres from Rome Termini station, roughly a 5-minute walk away.
No, The Bluehostel does not have a lift, as it is housed in a historic 17th-century building.
At The Bluehostel, check-in is possible from 11:00 to 00:00, provided the arrival time is communicated in advance, while check-out is set at 10:00.
Yes, The Bluehostel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms, with a review score of 9.5 for this service.
Yes, The Bluehostel offers a 55 m² One-Bedroom Apartment with its own kitchen, suitable for families or small groups.
