Comfort Single Room Shower
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Continentale - Rome
A 2-star, 25-room hotel on Via Palestro, a short walk from Roma Termini and the Castro Pretorio metro.
- 25 rooms on Via Palestro, close to Roma Termini
- A metro stop about two minutes away for the Colosseum
- Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and 24-hour reception
8
Great
2171 reviews
Booking.com 8 · 2171 reviews
About
Hotel Continentale - Rome
Hotel Continentale - Rome is a 2-star property with 25 rooms on Via Palestro, a few streets from Roma Termini. It holds a guest rating of 8.0 from 2,171 reviews, and starts from £53 a night.
The hotel is simple in its facilities — free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, a lift and a safe — but guest reviews repeatedly point to clean, recently renovated rooms and a staff that makes a good impression. Guests mention breakfast as acceptable to good, and pets are not allowed.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Free toiletries
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- A location built around transport — Guests consistently point to the easy walk from Roma Termini and the nearby Castro Pretorio metro, with the station reachable in under ten minutes and the metro stop about two minutes away.
- Rooms punch above the two-star rating — Several guests say the recently renovated bedrooms and modern bathrooms are a pleasant surprise, with comfortable beds and strong housekeeping.
- Helpful, welcoming staff — The front desk gets regular mentions for being friendly and practical, from helping with English-Italian communication to arranging a tour.
- Honest pricing for the category — With rooms from £53 a night and travellers describing it as good value, this is a budget-conscious choice for central Rome.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Common areas don't preview the rooms — The reception and corridors have been described as looking dated and unattractive, even when the guest was happy with the actual bedroom.
- No pets allowed — The hotel's policy is no pets, so you'll need to find other arrangements if travelling with an animal.
- Simple rather than feature-rich — It's a basic two-star with a small lift, modest public spaces and a breakfast that guests call fine or good rather than memorable.
- Sightseeing means a journey — The hotel is convenient for transport, but the classic sights are not on the doorstep; one guest notes it's a bit of a walk to see them, and the Colosseum is a metro ride or longer walk away.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Small Double Room
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
In every room
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Free toiletries
- AM/FM alarm clock
Hotel facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Lift
- Safe deposit box
- Free Wi-Fi
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8/10 from 2,171 reviews
Booking.com · 8 · 2171 reviews
8Verified guest“The rooms are the highlight: recently renovated, comfortable and cosy. The bathroom is well equipped, and the air conditioning kept us cool during Rome's hot days. Having a TV and free Wi-Fi meant we never felt disconnected. Great for a family trip or a weekend away.”
8Verified guest“Perfect location: under five minutes on foot from Termini and about two minutes from Castro Pretorio, where the metro takes you to the Colosseum in around ten. The staff were friendly, and although no one spoke Spanish we got by mixing English and Italian. The bed was very comfortable, and the free safe and luggage storage were handy. The lift is small, but a relief with suitcases.”
8Verified guest“A great location if you're arriving by train, though the main sights are a bit of a walk. The hotel was clean and pleasant but very basic, and breakfast was fine.”
8Verified guest“Great location, clean facilities and helpful staff, with plenty of places to eat nearby.”
8Verified guest“Handy for Termini — as long as you leave the station from the Via Marsala side.”
8Verified guest“We ended up liking it a lot. The reception and corridors looked a bit dated on arrival, but the bedroom was lovely — recently renovated, spacious, with nice furniture and a modern bathroom. The location is good too, about seven minutes' walk from Termini and the metro. Good value and easy to recommend.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Roma Termini: The city's main station is an easy walk from the hotel. Guests advise leaving from the Via Marsala side for the most straightforward route.
Castro Pretorio: This metro stop is roughly two minutes away on foot and links to the Colosseum in about ten minutes.
Colosseum: Reachable by metro from Castro Pretorio in around ten minutes; guests also describe the other main sights as a bit of a walk.
Castel Sant'Angelo: The hotel description places it about 2.8 km from this museum, so it's not a short stroll.
Via Palestro 49, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 13:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 25 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are check-in and check-out times at Hotel Continentale - Rome?
Check-in runs from 13:00 to 23:59 and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Continentale - Rome?
No, the hotel does not allow pets.
Is Wi-Fi available at the hotel?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is listed both as a hotel-wide amenity and in the rooms.
The bottom line
Hotel Continentale - Rome is one of those hotels where the room is better than the first impression. If you want the train station and metro within walking distance and don't need extras beyond a clean bed and helpful staff, it's a reliable, reasonably priced pick.
8Best for rail travellers and value-focused city breaks.
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