The Painter's House – B&B in Rome

The Painter’s House

The Painter’s House is a bed and breakfast in the Esquilino district, in the heart of Rome, about 300 metres from Roma Termini station and 500 metres from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore.

The property offers double rooms with a private bathroom featuring a shower and bidet, some with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, others simpler but always well kept in their essential spaces. The room types available include the Double Room with Private Bathroom, the Large Double Room, and the Double Room, designed mainly for couples visiting the capital.

The location is one of the most appreciated strengths: Termini and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations are about 400 metres away, while attractions such as the Colosseum, the Domus Aurea, and the Trevi Fountain can be reached on foot in fifteen to twenty minutes. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, which caters to those looking for a practical, central base to explore Rome without giving up the calm of a family-run, private setting.

★ 9.3 · Excellent · 462 reviews

Room types

The Painter’s House offers six types of double rooms, all designed for couples and all equipped with a private bathroom with shower and bidet. The names vary slightly — Double Room with Private Bathroom, Large Double Room, and Double Room — but the substance remains the same: functional spaces in the heart of Rome, furnished with a wardrobe and heating, ideal for a short stay in the city.

Some units, such as the two Double Rooms with Private Bathroom and the first of the Large Double Rooms, add air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, a useful detail especially in the warmer months. The bed is almost always a large double, with the exception of one of the Large Double Rooms, which offers an extra-large double, the most comfortable choice for those who want a few extra centimetres. No room accommodates more than two guests, in keeping with the property’s intimate character.

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV, Tea and coffee facilities

This double room is equipped with air conditioning, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with shower and bidet. A wardrobe, heating, and a flat-screen TV complete the room, details not found in all the other room types at the property.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom

Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV, Wardrobe

The second twin unit of the Double Room with Private Bathroom, air-conditioned and with a wardrobe, private bathroom with shower and bidet, heating, and a flat-screen TV. Compared to the first variant, it keeps the same amenities in a distinct room of the property.

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Large Double Room

Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Air conditioning, Wardrobe, Bathroom with shower and bidet

The Large Double Room offers more generous space than the standard rooms with private bathroom, with air conditioning, a wardrobe, and a private bathroom with shower and bidet: the right choice for those who want a bit more room without giving up air conditioning.

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Large Double Room

Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Private bathroom, Quiet room

A variant of the Large Double Room with more basic amenities than the previous one, without air conditioning or TV, but with the same private bathroom and the same large double bed: suited to those looking for simplicity and good value for money.

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Large Double Room

Private bathroom

1 extra-large double bed
Max 2 guests
Private bathroom, Extra-large bed

The only one among the Large Double Rooms to offer an extra-large double bed instead of the classic large one, this room is the ideal choice for those who want the most bed space during their stay in Rome.

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Double Room

Private bathroom

1 large double bed
Max 2 guests
Private bathroom, Essential room

The Double Room is the simplest room type at the property, with a private bathroom and a large double bed, without extras such as air conditioning or TV found in other rooms: perfect for an essential stay just steps from Termini.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

Yes, if you're looking for a base just 300 metres from Termini station to get around easily by train or metro
Yes, if you're travelling as a couple: the property offers only double rooms for a maximum of two guests
Yes, if you want to visit the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea on foot, both reachable in just over a kilometre
Yes, if you appreciate attentive service: the staff was rated 9.9 by guests
Yes, if flexible 24-hour check-in better suits your arrival times

Maybe not, if...

Maybe not, if you're travelling with pets, which are not allowed at the property
Maybe not, if you're travelling with children, as access for minors is not allowed
Maybe not, if you need private parking, which is not available at the property
Maybe not, if you want breakfast included, a service not offered by this bed and breakfast

Hotel facilities & services

The Painter’s House focuses on essential yet effective services, designed for those staying in Rome for just a few days. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, while air conditioning is present in the common areas and in several rooms, a welcome advantage during Rome’s summer months.

The property is entirely non-smoking, with non-smoking rooms throughout, and has heating for the colder months. The private bathroom, found in every room, is equipped with a shower and bidet, ensuring a good level of comfort even in the simplest room types.

This is a B&B designed for guests who value practicality: no restaurant or on-site parking, but direct management that, according to reviews, translates into particular attention to guests starting from check-in, available 24 hours a day.

Great for your stay

Private bathroom
Free WiFi connection
Non-smoking rooms

General facilities

Air conditioning
Entirely non-smoking property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

Internet connection

Room amenities

Private bathroom

Location & what to see

The Painter’s House is located in the Esquilino district, one of Rome’s liveliest and most central areas, just behind Termini station. The urban setting is typical of the historic centre: period buildings, small bars, and family-run restaurants, including Mercato Centrale Roma just 30 metres away and several cafés within 300 metres of the entrance.

Transport links are among the area’s strengths: Roma Termini station and Termini Laziali railway station are about 300 metres away, while Roma Termini and Vittorio Emanuele metro stations are both about 400 metres away, providing quick access to lines A and B. Rome Ciampino Airport is 12 km away, while Fiumicino Airport is about 20 km away, both connected to the centre by train or shuttle bus.

On foot, in fifteen to twenty minutes, you can reach some of the city’s most famous sites: the Colosseum and the Domus Aurea are about 1.1-1.2 km away, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain just under 2 km away, while the National Roman Museum is only 500 metres away. For those who love green spaces, the Nymphaeum Park and Villa Borghese offer an alternative to the bustle of the historic centre, the latter reachable in about 25 minutes on foot or a few minutes by metro.

Roma Termini Station — The city's main railway hub, with national and regional connections 300 m

National Roman Museum — Important archaeological collection housed in a historic building 500 m

Domus Aurea — Remains of Nero's sumptuous imperial residence, visitable with guided tours 1.1 km

Colosseum — Rome's iconic amphitheatre, among the most visited monuments in the world 1.2 km

Trevi Fountain — Famous baroque fountain, a must-see for anyone visiting Rome 1.7 km

Piazza Venezia — Monumental square at the crossroads between the historic centre and the Imperial Forums 1.7 km

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What guests say about The Painter’s House

9.3

Excellent · 462 reviews

Staff

9.9

Comfort

9.6

Location

9.4

Cleanliness

9.7

Facilities

9.3

Value for money

9.3

Free Wi-Fi

9.7

Reviews particularly praise the staff, rated 9.9, and cleanliness, with an average of 9.7. Comfort and the central location are also highly appreciated, while value for money, though solid at 9.3, remains the relatively lowest-scoring category.