The Termini station is one of the most popular ways to enter the city of Rome. Much of Europe is traveled by an efficient rail service that rivals the American rail service. The area around the Termini station however is usually not the most savory part of the city and precautions should be made when ever you travel alone at night. It is always best not to be outside at night as that is asking for trouble. This area is not really an historic center but can be a convenient place to stay when you are on a budget or want to just spend a night or two in the city.
Hotel Alex
Via Palestro, 35 – 00185
This hotel is unique in that it is the third floor of a great building near the station. All floors are served by an elevator so at least you do not have to climb up stairs after a full days walking around the city. This hotel is also equipped with flat screen satellite televisions is all of the rooms. You do not have to feel disconnected when you stay here.
Hotel Brasile
Via Palestro, 13 – 00185
A smaller three floored hotel that also has an elevator. A quite and quaint hotel that is sure to charm most travelers.
Hotel Fiamma
Via Gaeta, 61 – 00185
This hotel offers a bar that is open to all of the guests and a full breakfast which is kind of unique for Italy.
Hotel Galles
Via del Castro Pretorio, 66 – 00185
Once a residence of the nobles this hotel has been transformed from its earlier days into a grand hotel. A point of reference for many of the local business travelers and locals this hotel is a bit of a landmark it would seem.
Many hotels in this part of town are well kept up and maintained. However the area is certainly not for the weak of heart. However the shopping deals you can get here are some of the best in Europe and if that is part of your trip then be sure to check out the above hotels.
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Very good information it is because i am going there in September and i need that. Thanks for sharing.
I visited Rome earlier this year and was a bit wary of the public transport as the guide who met us on the coach made a huge point of pickpockets etc but it was absolutely fantastic, so reliable, it was a bit busy at times but so easy to use and get around, we visited nearly every attraction by either train, tram or bus and couldn’t fault it really, well worth a visit would highly reccomend it!!
Great post, very helpful. Considering i last visited Rome in 2005, before the EURO was used as the official currency there. And i was paying anywhere between $300-$400 a night for a standard hotel room, which was needless to say expensive and very frustrating.
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