Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Octavia - Rome
A 3-star hotel in a quiet residential part of Rome, about 7 km from Arco di Tito. The nearby railway station makes the city centre easy to reach by train.
- Easy train access from a station close to the hotel
- Quiet residential streets and rooms with garden views
- Friendly service and a breakfast that guests regularly praise
7.1
good
213 reviews
Booking.com 7.1 · 213 reviews
About
Hotel Octavia - Rome
Hotel Octavia - Rome is a 3-star hotel in a residential area of Rome, about 7 km from Arco di Tito. It offers bike and car hire, a terrace, a garden area, a restaurant, a bar and a casino. The rooms are straightforward: Single, Double, Triple and Twin options, all with garden views, shower, air conditioning and heating. Doubles and Triples are set up with a king-size bed, while Twins use two singles; Double and Twin rooms add a balcony.
Guest reviews return again and again to the same strengths: welcoming and helpful staff, a breakfast that gets the day off to a good start, and a quiet, safe district that works well for train-based sightseeing. The hotel is not in the centre of Rome, but the nearby station takes the edge off the distance.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Staff who make a stay easier — Guests repeatedly describe the team as friendly, accommodating and genuinely helpful, with particular praise for the reception and daily service.
- A practical base for train travel — The railway station is close enough that reviewers use it regularly, with one guest estimating services every 20 minutes or so and a 30-minute ride into Rome.
- Quiet rooms with garden outlooks — Reviewers call the area quiet and safe, and several were impressed by the size of the rooms and balconies. Every room type has a garden view.
- Breakfast and value for money — Guests frequently mention the breakfast as a highlight and describe the hotel as good value; rates start at £46.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Reaching the centre takes planning — The hotel is about 7 km from Arco di Tito in a residential area, so it is not a walk-to-the-sights kind of stay. Guests rely on the train, and one review puts the journey at around 30 minutes.
- Parking information is inconsistent — Hotel details list paid parking, yet several guest reviews say on-site parking was free and one notes it is a bit small. Check the current policy before relying on it.
- Overall rating is lower than the local norm — The hotel's 7.1 score from 213 reviews sits below the surrounding area's 8.7 average, even though the supplied reviews are mostly positive. It is worth reading individual guest reviews to judge fit.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in rooms
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar / Lounge area
- Mini-bar
Room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Dressing area
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services & accessibility
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- 24-hour room service
- Safe deposit box
- Laundry
- Bell staff / Porter
- Lift
- Rooms / Facilities for disabled
Transport
- Paid parking
- Car hire
- Bicycle hire
Leisure & outdoor
- Casino
- Garden area
- Terrace
Good to know
- Pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.1/10 from 213 reviews
Booking.com · 7.1 · 213 reviews
7.1Verified guest“Excellent value for money. The rates felt fair and the small touches did not go unnoticed. Staff were warm and helpful, the basics were all there for a comfortable stay, and being close to the railway station made getting around easy, even from the suburbs.”
7.1Verified guest“The hotel itself was lovely and peaceful, and we enjoyed our stay here. Unfortunately Rome left a sour taste: I was pickpocketed at Termini Station and found the police unhelpful and rude.”
7.1Verified guest“A big, airy room, a huge balcony and a delicious breakfast. Add to that the peaceful area and the helpful team, and you have a lovely base for a holiday.”
7.1Verified guest“Conveniently placed near the railway station, making it easy to reach the main sights. The room was clean, well cared for and comfortable, and the included breakfast was a tasty way to start the day.”
7.1Verified guest“Staff were very pleasant. The room was small, but the balcony was large. The nearby station made it easy to reach central Rome, everything was spotlessly clean, parking on site was free, and the Wi-Fi was good and free.”
7.1Verified guest“The large terrace and comfortable king-size bed impressed us. Being so close to the railway station meant the main sights were only a short train ride away. Staff were friendly and attentive, and the daily housekeeping was excellent.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: Guests describe the area as quiet and safe, with a supermarket and pizzerias nearby. The railway station is close enough to be the main way in and out, and the hotel itself is about 7 km from Arco di Tito.
Getting into Rome: The nearby station links you to the city quickly. One guest review estimates trains every 20 minutes or so and a 30-minute ride into central Rome. The hotel also offers car and bicycle hire if you want to explore independently.
Via Giovanni Gaetano Bottari 38, Rome, Lazio, 00135, Italy
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 10:00
- 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
- 20 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How far is Hotel Octavia - Rome from the centre of Rome?
The hotel is in a residential area about 7 km from Arco di Tito. Most guests use the nearby railway station, with one review estimating trains into Rome every 20 minutes or so and a journey of around 30 minutes.
Is parking available at the hotel?
Parking is listed as paid on site. Some guest reviews say parking was free, so it is worth confirming the current terms when you book.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59 and check-out is by 10:00. The hotel has 24-hour reception.
The bottom line
With rates from £46, Hotel Octavia - Rome is an affordable, no-fuss base for travellers who plan to spend their days out and want a quiet room at the end of it. The staff, breakfast and rail links earn consistent praise, and the main trade-off is distance from the centre. It suits train-based sightseers more than anyone wanting to stay right in the middle of Rome.
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