Superior Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Porta Pia
A quiet, unpretentious 3-star in Salario with fast access to Rome's centre and a staff that guests consistently remember.
- Location rated 9/10 by guests
- Staff described as friendly, attentive and helpful across reviews
- Rooms from £53 in a quiet, well-connected area
7.9
Very good
443 reviews
Booking.com 7.9 · 443 reviews
About
Hotel Porta Pia
Hotel Porta Pia is a 3-star in Rome's Salario district, on Via Messina a minute's walk from Piazza Fiume. It sits on the second floor of an apartment building, with a lift, a lounge and a small shop on site. The guest rooms are simple and neat — some compact — with air conditioning, heating, soundproofing and tea and coffee facilities.
Where it wins is location and service. Guests rate the location 9/10, buses stop almost outside, and the area is calm enough to feel removed from the tourist crowds while staying close to the centre. Staff are repeatedly called out as the hotel's highlight, and the price and service category scores 8.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Location is the strongest card. — Guests rate it 9/10 and call it excellent, with Piazza Fiume a minute's walk away and buses outside reaching most sights in about 25 minutes.
- Staff make a real impression. — Review after review singles out the team as friendly, accommodating and attentive, even when the hotel is busy.
- Quiet and good value. — The Salario setting is calmer than the tourist centre, with shops, cafes and restaurants nearby, and rooms are listed from £53.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Rooms are a notch below the location. — The rooms and cleanliness category scores 7, and guests describe small rooms and one broken heater. Fine for sleeping, less impressive as a destination in themselves.
- Dining scores modestly. — The dining category comes in at 6, the lowest of the four rated areas, so food may be the least memorable part of a stay.
- Strict evening check-in. — Check-in runs only until 21:00, so late arrivals need to plan around it.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Economy Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Check-in & concierge
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour security
- Key card access
- Key access
Room comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- Parquet floor
- Allergy-free rooms
- Cots
Food & leisure
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Leisure/ TV room
Practical services
- Wi-Fi
- Housekeeping
- Paid airport shuttle
- Fax/Photocopying
- Lift
- No smoking on site
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.9/10 from 443 reviews
Booking.com · 7.9 · 443 reviews
7.9Verified guest“The shared spaces are welcoming, with attractive decor.”
7.9Verified guest“The staff were helpful and incredibly kind, and the location was excellent — a minute's walk from Piazza Fiume.”
7.9Verified guest“I would stay again: the price was fair and it met all my needs. It's a relaxed base for exploring Rome, with very pleasant staff and good service. There was plenty of choice at mealtimes and the food was excellent.”
7.9Verified guest“The staff were lovely, the bed was very comfortable, and the air conditioning made all the difference on hot summer days.”
7.9Verified guest“Rooms were well decorated and tidy, with a spare blanket and a shower — though the heating wasn't working. The location is prime and the staff exceptionally friendly.”
7.9Verified guest“Fantastic location with easy metro access and plenty of pubs and restaurants nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful, the room was spotless and comfortable, and the shared areas were inviting. A great choice for exploring the city.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
The Salario district: Hotel Porta Pia sits in Salario, a residential area known for the grand Villa Albani, an 18th-century mansion with a landscaped Italian garden and works by Tintoretto. Guests describe the streets as quiet, peaceful and largely free of tourist crowds.
Getting around: Piazza Fiume is about a minute's walk, buses stop outside and reach most sights within about 25 minutes, and Castro Pretorio metro is roughly 10 minutes on foot. The main metro/train station is around 5–10 minutes by bus.
Local essentials: Nearby you'll find a couple of supermarkets, an ATM, shops and cafes, plus a typical Italian market area with reasonably priced coffee.
Via Messina 25, Rome, Lazio, 00198, 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 14:00-21:00
- Check-out
- By 07:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 19 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00 and check-out from 07:00 to 10:00.
Can I bring a pet?
No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Porta Pia.
How easy is it to reach Rome's sights?
Buses stop outside and reach most sights within about 25 minutes. Castro Pretorio metro is around a 10-minute walk, and some central sights are within a 15–30 minute walk.
The bottom line
A calm, well-priced 3-star in Salario where guests consistently rate the staff and location higher than the rooms. Best for travellers who want a quiet, convenient base rather than a place to linger.
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