Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world. Many tourists have been there or would like to visit. It is famous for its historical sights, architecture, museums.
Any traveler, having decided to visit this metropolis, asks himself two questions. The first is about how to get there. The second question is where to stay so that it is comfortable, with good conditions and whether it is possible to rent a hotel in Rome inexpensively.
There are two airports in the capital of Italy where tourists arrive: Fiumicino and Ciampino. The first is more popular than the second.
Fiumicino Airport
Rome Fiumicino International Airport, named after the small town in which it is located, has a second name in honor of the great Italian scientist and artist Leonardo Da Vinci. It is located 35 kilometers from the capital, was founded in 1961. Arriving at it for the first time, you can get confused, as it has 4terminal and 6 boarding areas:
- Terminal 1. Used by 14 airlines. Serves domestic flights, medium haul flights, flights within the Schengen area.
- Terminal 2. 8 airlines use it. Of the four, the second is the smallest. Serves flights of low-cost airlines: domestic, within the Schengen area and outside it.
- Terminal 3. Used by over 80 airlines. The largest terminal. Departures from it are the same as from the second one: domestic flights, flights within the Schengen zone and outside it.
- Terminal 4. Only used for flights to the United States and Israel, as these flights require the utmost security and thorough screening of luggage and passengers. The terminal is relatively small, serving only 950,000 per year. Its purpose was to become separate from the rest, with special systems for check-in, baggage handling, passport control.
The transport network of the airport is well organized, getting from it to the city center will not be difficult. However, keep in mind that trains and buses do not run at night.
The three most common ways tourists use to get to the city are:
- Railway.
- Metro.
- Bus.
- Taxi.
Airport hotels
There are several hotels at Rome airport. This is QC Termeroma Spa and Resort, equipped with a pool and air-conditioned rooms, affordable. B&B Hotel Roma Fiumicino, inwhere you can stay with your pet. Best Western Hotel Rome Airport deserves good reviews from tourists. It is located 10 minutes walk from the airport.
Best Western Hotel Rome Airport
The 50-room hotel is a great place for transit tourists. It is equipped with a small pool, free Wi-Fi and parking, a fitness center.
Non-smoking, handicapped, family rooms available. The rental price per day is about 75 dollars. There are many restaurants nearby, such as Il Ristorantino, Host Restaurant, Contro Corrente and more.
Tourists can visit some interesting places nearby: the ancient ruins of Porto di Traiano, which can be reached on foot in just 13 minutes, Il Parco di Villa Guglielmi.
According to the reviews of vacationers at the Best Western Hotel Rome Airport, the hotel has clean, comfortable rooms. Tourists are waiting for a good restaurant, pleasant communication with staff, good service. Guests note a high level of sound insulation, but the roar of aircraft, even if it does not interfere with sleep, will still be heard. However, the hotel itself is small, as are the rooms in it. Therefore, it is better to book them in advance.
3 star hotels in Rome
In the city itself there is a huge selection of hotels of different ratings and price categories. A room in Rome at a hotel can be inexpensively rented in the center, for example, Hearth Hotel. It is well located near the Vatican and the metro, and the main St. Peter's Square is less than 10 minutes' walk.
The rooms are equipped withlarge soundproof windows, mini-fridge and safe.
Hotel Rome The 3 star Navona Colors Hotel is conveniently located in the historic center of Rome.
You can stay in beautiful rooms for $100 a night.
Those who are looking for a good hotel in Rome inexpensively can stay at the Hotel Balilla. It is located near Porta Maggiore, at a distance of 1.4 km. Sapienza University of Rome is 1.5 km away.
The hotel has a terrace and bar, free Wi-Fi, room service for food and drinks, airport shuttle. The hotel staff speaks at least three languages (English, Italian, Romanian). Nearby there are many attractions: San Lorenzo District (0.5 km), Porta Maggiore (0.3 km) and others.
In the reviews, the guests note that the owner of the hotel is friendly, always ready to meet halfway, the rooms are clean, comfortable, fast wi-fi. Location is convenient, service is good. “They treated us like kings,” wrote one vacationer.
Cheap hotels in the city center
There are a lot of inexpensive hotels in the center of Rome. Sole Roma in the Parione area is equipped with an internal garden, there is Hotel Regno, where some rooms have terraces.
One of them is located in the vicinity of the Vatican. The 3-star Rome Dei Papi Hotel de Charme is close to St. Peter's Square and the Vatican Museums (less than 10 minutes walk) in the popular Prati area.
Rome Dei Papi Hotel de Charme
The hotel has a bar,secure parking, laundry and internet in public areas.
All double and triple rooms are equipped with bathroom, TV, mini-bar. There are air conditioners. Wi-Fi is available for an additional fee. Buffet breakfasts are served. The hotel staff is fluent in English.
Close to Castel Sant'Angelo, Place Cavour, Church of Saint Augustine.
Vacationers here note the convenient location of the hotel, friendly staff, good cleaning in the rooms, good condition of the showers, but they think that it's time to make some repairs to the walls and furniture.
Accommodation here per day will cost about $100. Many people want to rent this hotel in Rome inexpensively and relax comfortably, so you need to take care of booking long before the rest.
