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Get value for money staying away from Rome City Centre close to transport links
Hotels in the suburbs of Rome can offer much better rates than hotels in Rome city centre.
Hotels in Rome city centre can be expensive, particularly in the peak visitor months when cheap hotels in Rome is a relative term.
Only a few miles away in the suburbs there are modern, comfortable hotels offering a more spacious environment often for a fraction of the cost.
The only downside of course is getting into the city centre every day. The answer is to find a cheap hotel within walking distance of a Metro Line, typically taking only fifteen-twenty minutes to go wherever you want to go in the centre of Rome.
Getting to central Rome when staying in the surburbs
The good news is that public transport in Rome is reliable, very comprehensive and doesn't shut down in the evening. It is also reasonably priced, especially if you purchase a Rome public transport pass.
Metro trains run approximately every 4-10 minutes, from 5.30am until 11.30pm every day (until 12.30am on Saturdays). So for the vast majority of people you are not restricted by hurrying to catch the last train of the day. The Rome Metro struggles to meet demand though; expect overcrowding, even at off-peak times.
A lot of the large global brands like Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Marriott and Crowne Plaza have their hotels also in the suburbs. These invariably are in spacious grounds with swimming pools and resort style facilities.
However if you are on a budget they can be very frustrating with restricted (if any) shuttles to the city centre or expensive taxis as the only way to get to the places you came all this way for. None are convenient really for using public transport.
Rome also has a small network of regional commuter trains that offer on most lines frequencies several times an hour. The main drawback with these is that unless you are in the southern suburbs all the trains loop around the edge of Rome to the junction at Tuscolana south of Rome before heading into the Central Rome Station, Termini.
Most of these lines will interchange with the Rome Metro as they loop around Rome. Unless you are a long way outside Rome, the Rome public transport passes will also cover these trains, though note both airports are not within coverage.
Our selection of surburban hotels in Rome near metro:
B&B LoL Rome
450m from Re di Roma. Featuring free Wi-Fi and an Italian breakfast. Each room is fitted with a private or shared bathroom with free toiletries. Most have a flat-screen TV. There is a shared kitchen at the property. Domus Aurea is 1.2 miles from the property, while Coliseum is 6 metro stops away.
Rooms: Doubles, some with shared bathrooms
Location: Re di Roma Metro 450m
City Guest House
Situated on one of the capital’s longest shopping streets just 15 minutes’ Metro ride from Rome’s most famous sights. Offering a rooftop terrace and a free Wi-Fi throughout. Restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas. Breakfast buffet available (can be taken in your room). Vending machine for drinks and snacks. Bar, Bike rental, shuttle service.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: Numido Metro 100m
ibis Styles Roma Art Noba
Located in the north western suburbs, frequent buses run into Rome's historic centre. Air conditioned rooms feature LCD TV and free Wi-Fi, a minibar and coffee maker, as well as a design bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Breakfast is a sweet buffet, with savoury food available on request. The restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine.
Rooms: Single, double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Next to Nomentana Train Station
Best Western Blu Hotel
0.6 miles from Tiburtina Train and Metro Station the hotel offers a restaurant, a bar, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Air conditioned and soundproofed, rooms here feature a classic or contemporary décor, satellite flat-screen TV and a minibar. A sweet and savoury buffet-style breakfast is served daily. The restaurant specialises in local and classic Italian cuisine.
Rooms: Single, double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Tiburtina Train and Metro Station 800m
Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican
The Aparthotel has 105 air-conditioned apartments, ranging from studios for two people to two room apartments for four people, a meeting room, a breakfast room and a private garage. The Balduina Metro station is close by and provides easy access to the main tourist and business areas. Rooms with air conditioning, minibar, TV, Wi-Fi.
Rooms: Studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments accommodating up to 4
Location: Balduna Railway Station 100m, 2km west of Vatican + City
c-hotels Club House Roma
Located in a residential area, 100m from the Cornelia metro station (Line A). In a 10-min journey you can reach the Vatican and the historic centre. Rooms offer air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. Breakfast is a buffet of fresh cakes and pastries. The bar serves a range of refreshing wines, exotic cocktails and snacks.
Rooms: Single, double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Cornelia Metro 100m
Mercure Piazza Bologna Rome
Bologna Metro is just around the corner from the hotel, just three stops from Termini. Upmarket, suburban, a lively area filled with fashionable restaurants, designer shops and elegant cafe's. Snacks available in bar in the evening. Rooms feature air conditioning, minibar, safe, satellite TV and Wi-Fi connection.
Rooms: Double & triple rooms
Location: Bologna Metro 200m
Hotel San Giusto
Located right next to Piazza Bologna Metro Station, three stops from Termini Train Station and five from the Colosseum. Air-conditioned rooms feature minibar and air conditioning. Offering a bar, a 24-hr reception and a TV room. Breakfast is buffet style and included in room rate. Free Wi-Fi in all areas. Room service.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: Piazza Bologna Metro 100m
Best Western Hotel Astrid
Close to both Piazza del Popolo & Olympic Stadium. Trams just 150m away, Flaminio Metro is a 10-min walk. Offering free Wi-Fi, TV with Sky channels and a minibar with free soft drinks. In summer, breakfast is on the 5th-floor terrace overlooking St. Peter's Dome. Continental breakfast included in room rate. Room rates often cheaper at weekend.
Rooms: Double & triple rooms
Location: 1km north of city centre. Frequent trams to Flaminio Metro nearby
Mercure Roma Corso Trieste
To the east of the city centre in a residential area. 10-mins by taxi or 15-mins on the Rome Metro to Termini, Colosseum etc. Soundproofed, air conditioned rooms with minibar, wooden floor, satellite TV, free Sky Movies and free Wi-Fi. There is a bar serving simple food, a fitness centre and sauna as well as private pay parking.
Rooms: Double & triple rooms
Location: Sant Agnese-Annibaliano 400m
Best Western Hotel Piccadilly
3 metro stops from Termini Station. The beautiful Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano is just a 5-min walk away. Breakfast room with panoramic views across central Rome. Soundproofed rooms feature free Wi-Fi access and a large TV with 12 Mediaset Premium channels. Breakfast is buffet style. A number of rooms have a city-view balcony.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: San Giovanni Metro 400m
Best Western Hotel Globus
A couple of Metro stops and ten minutes from Termini. Metro 5-mins walk. Frequent, 24x7 buses pass hotel door from Termini. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and a large buffet breakfast which can be included in the room rate. All air-conditioned, the modern rooms here feature satellite TV. Bar, terrace, restaurant, 24-hr front desk, room service.
Rooms: Single, double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Frequent buses to Termini pass door. Policlinico Metro 400m
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