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Hotel Villa Rosa

A clean, no-frills hotel with excellent transport links and friendly service, ideal for budget-conscious travellers exploring Rome.

  • Excellent public transport connections – tram, bus and train within 5 minutes' walk
  • Friendly and helpful staff available 24 hours
  • Good value rates from £25 per night
7.4 Very good 3139 reviews Booking.com 7.4 · 3139 reviews

About

Hotel Villa Rosa

Hotel Villa Rosa is a 3-star property situated in Rome's entertainment district, offering a garden, an on-site restaurant, and a range of amenities including a 24-hour reception and paid airport shuttle. The hotel provides soundproofed rooms and a sun terrace for guests who want to relax after a day of sightseeing.

While not in the historic centre, the hotel is well-connected by tram and bus, making it easy to reach major sights. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and the welcoming staff, making it a solid choice for a budget stay. The included buffet breakfast and free toiletries add further value to the affordable rates.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Excellent transport links — The hotel is within a short walk of trams, buses, and a train station, making it easy to reach Rome's main attractions despite being outside the historic centre.
  • Friendly and helpful staff — Guests consistently highlight the welcoming and efficient service from receptionists, waitstaff, and bartenders.
  • Good value for money — With rates starting from £25 per night, the hotel offers a budget-friendly base with included breakfast and essential amenities.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Low rooms and cleanliness rating — The hotel's combined score for rooms and cleanliness is just 5 out of 10, suggesting some inconsistency despite many positive guest feedback.
  • Small room sizes — Several guests note that rooms are compact, particularly the standard double; acceptable for sleeping but tight for extended stays.
  • Distance from historic centre — The hotel is located in a residential area about 15 minutes by tram from central sights; not ideal for walkers wanting immediate access.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Economy Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Quadruple Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General & Reception

  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Safe deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Key access
  • No smoking on site
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • 24-hour security

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Paid airport shuttle

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • In-room breakfast
  • Special diet menus
  • Coffee shop

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Business & Meetings

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Outdoor & Leisure

  • Garden
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Children & Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Cots

Internet & Parking

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.4
Very good 3139 reviews

Guest-rated 7.4/10 from 3,139 reviews

Booking.com · 7.4 · 3139 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness5.0
Location8.0
Dining7.0
Price and service6.0
7.4Verified guest

“The breakfast selection was impressive, the bar area was spotless, and the bed was comfortable.”

7.4Verified guest

“A standard budget option for an economical stay in Rome. The staff were exceptionally friendly and quick to respond to requests. The room was clean, with daily housekeeping. Breakfast was simple yet enjoyable—the pastries and coffee stood out. Although the hotel is far from the centre, its location is very convenient thanks to numerous buses and trams. Bus H or 8 get you to Termini quickly, and tram 8 goes to Piazza Venezia. The surrounding area has many small shops and an excellent patisserie with top-quality Italian sweets.”

7.4Verified guest

“A lovely, very clean hotel with great services and a quiet atmosphere. The staff were extremely helpful and attentive, and an airport shuttle was available. I enjoyed a pleasant dinner at the restaurant, with satisfying hot dishes. The bedroom was comfortable, with a decent-sized private bathroom. The location was convenient and easy to navigate, and street parking was available.”

7.4Verified guest

“The atmosphere was peaceful. I had a good dinner at the restaurant. The location was decent and easy to get around, offering good value for money.”

7.4Verified guest

“We reported a broken bathroom fan during a walk, and by the time we returned, it was fixed with no sign of repair. The hotel was very clean, with daily housekeeping and a comfortable bed. The bed was comfortable, and we actually walked to most sights. We only used transport once, to the Vatican, to avoid queues. The hotel is a 3-minute walk from the train station; from there, it's a 6-minute train ride and a 5- to 7-minute walk to the Vatican. Just across the street, near the railway station, is a supermarket. The hotel has a very cheerful and friendly bartender. Breakfast is a buffet with plenty of sweets, cereal, cheese, sausage, ham, cereals, tea, milk, and even hot chocolate.”

7.4Verified guest

“Villa Rosa was spotless, and the staff were extremely helpful with directions and airport info (their English was excellent). The free breakfast buffet was adequate—pastries, cereal, ham, cheese, bread, coffee, and juices—not fantastic but good value. Our room was small, but the bathroom was great, and since we only used the room to sleep, it suited us perfectly.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Getting Around: The hotel is a 3-minute walk from a train station, and tram line 8 stops nearby, connecting to Piazza Venezia. Buses H and 8 run frequently to Termini station.

Local Shopping: A supermarket is located just across the street from the hotel, and a highly recommended patisserie with excellent Italian sweets is within walking distance.

Dining Options: The hotel has a pleasant restaurant serving dinner, and the surrounding area offers many small shops and eateries, including a patisserie noted by guests.

Via Giovanni Prati 1, Rome, Lazio, 00152, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
53 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

Is breakfast included in the room rate?

Yes, a buffet breakfast is included, featuring pastries, cereal, ham, cheese, bread, and hot drinks.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.

How far is the hotel from the Vatican?

It takes about 6 minutes by train plus a 5- to 7-minute walk, or a short tram ride.

Is parking available?

Parking is available on the street, as noted by guests.

The bottom line

Hotel Villa Rosa is a reliable budget choice for travellers who prioritise transport links and friendly service over a central location. While the rooms are basic and the official cleanliness score is modest, the overwhelmingly positive guest experiences and great value make it a solid pick for an economical Roman holiday.

7.4Solid value in a well-connected spot.

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