Il tuo soggiorno — Midas
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La proprietà — Midas
The Midas is a functional three-star near Termini station, all cream marble and brass fixtures that haven’t changed much since the 1980s. Its clientele is mostly transit travellers who need a clean, quiet room for a night between trains or flights. The front desk staff speak good English and will point you to a decent trattoria around the corner. It’s no-nonsense, central, and perfectly adequate as a base for a short city break.
Cronache di Rome
Rome was founded, according to legend, in 753 BC on the Palatine Hill. Over a millennium it grew from a collection of villages into the capital of an empire that stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia. After centuries of papal rule, it became the capital of a unified Italy in 1871. Today Rome is a dizzying palimpsest: ancient forums, Renaissance palaces, Fascist-era boulevards and modern suburbs jostle for space. Its contemporary identity is as a busy European capital, a global tourist magnet, and the seat of the Italian government.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rome →I migliori mesi
April and May for mild weather and citywide bloom. October is also excellent – warm days, fewer crowds than spring, and the autumnal light is beautiful on the stone.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are absolute peak thanks to school holidays and summer festivals. Hotel prices at Termini, including Midas, can double. The heat is punishing (often above 35°C) and the city swells with tourists. Events like the Estate Romana festival and the Ferragosto holiday (15 August) drive local closures and crowds.
Stagione di spalla
March and November offer significant discounts, cooler but still pleasant weather, and thin crowds. Early December is also quiet and cheap outside Christmas week.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rome in early July is fiercely hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that arrive suddenly. Pack light linen or cotton clothes, a reusable water bottle, and always carry a compact umbrella.
Briefing della città — Rome
- Metro line A is undergoing weekend closures between Ottaviano and Battistini for track maintenance until late July; check ATAC’s website before travelling to the Vatican.
- The Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona has been drained for cleaning until mid-July – scaffolding obscures the view but the piazza itself remains open.
- New pedestrian zones were introduced on Via dei Fori Imperiali in June, restricting most traffic between the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia on weekends and holidays.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Midas, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from the busy Via Cavour, and the courtyard rooms are significantly quieter than those facing the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street: they sit directly above the lobby and reception area, and the window looks onto the pavement noise from pedestrians and traffic along Via Cavour.
Best views
The best view is from a 4th-floor street-facing room: you get a direct sightline down Via Cavour toward the dome of St. Peter's in the distance. For a quieter view, the 5th-floor courtyard rooms look over the adjacent rooftops and a small garden.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 through 5 (top floor) are the quietest. The building has 5 floors, and the upper floors buffer street noise better; the internal courtyard rooms on those floors are particularly calm.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Via Cavour is the main issue – it’s a main road with constant traffic, buses, and scooters from early morning until late night. The lift is a single, slow model that rattles audibly in adjacent rooms on floors 1-2. There’s no bar or restaurant on site, so no late-night noise from that.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor internal courtyard: it’s the quietest and still gets good light. 2) If you need to work or have an early flight, request a 5th-floor room – the lift stops there and the stairwell noise is minimal.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Midas
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down; no login – password at check-in
One lift serves all four guest floors; no stairs-only sections (building renovated 2005)
Digital PressReader access at front desk; no physical papers
Standard 14:00; early bag-drop free from 08:00; late check-out until 13:00 costs €35 (bookable day before)
Free for all guests before check-in and after check-out; handled by reception
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift fits standard wheelchair; no adapted bathrooms
No on-site parking; nearest public garage is Garage Monti (Via della Polveriera 3) at €25/24h; no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €6 per person per night (under-10s exempt; cash or card required at check-out)
Deposit & card hold: First night charged at booking; €100 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Place of worship: Provincia D'Italia Congregazione Suore Provvidenza Rosminiane (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di Nostra Signora di Guadalupe e San Filippo Martire (1.9 km · ~24 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Centro Commerciale Panorama — 389 m · ~5 min walk
Riserva Naturale dell'Acquafredda — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk
Roma Aurelia — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Exchange at bank or post office for best rates; avoid airport and Termini exchange bureaux which give poor rates and high fees.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common in shops, restaurants, and transport; small trattorias or kiosks may be cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill or leave 1-2 EUR; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel porters 1-2 EUR per bag.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar caffè: €1-1.20; sitting at a table can cost €2-5.
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino: €5-8; many bakeries and alimentari sell cheap, filling options.
A pizza or pasta main in a modest trattoria: €10-15; tourist strip prices are higher – walk a few streets away.
Testaccio market, Campo de' Fiori area (daytime), and streets near Piazza Navona have good pizza slices, supplì, and trapizzini.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Despar are common budget chains; Coop and Pam are slightly pricier.
Via del Corso and side streets have Zara, H&M, and other high-street chains; markets like Porta Portese (Sundays) have secondhand and bargain clothes.
Single bus/metro ticket €1.50 (100 min); 24h pass €7, 48h €12.50; from airport: €6-8 by regional train (Leonardo Express is €14, or take FL1 to Tiburtina then metro).
Book major attractions (Colosseum, Vatican) online weeks ahead to skip queues and avoid overpriced tour resellers; eat away from main piazzas and monuments; fill a water bottle at public nasoni (free drinking fountains) across the city.
Buono da sapere — Rome
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Emergency Contacts
RomeIn Rome, Italy, dial 112 (Carabinieri - military police) or 113 (Polizia di Stato - national police) for police emergencies. For medical emergencies, call 118 for ambulance services. Fire emergencies should be reported to 115. All numbers are available 24/7. English-speaking operators are often available at 112.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Rome, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Midas
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 541 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →Throughout Rome city center → Palazzo Montemartini area (Routes 70, 71, 105, 360)
💡 Buy tickets at newsstands or machines before boarding. Night buses (N routes) serve major areas. Bus stops are near all major attractions within walking distance of hotel.
City-wide coverage: Termini, Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps → Palazzo Montemartini (Cavour/Termini stations)
💡 Most efficient for airport-hotel route via Line A. Hotel's location between two metro stations makes it ideal for exploring. Buy Roma Pass for unlimited metro + 2-3 major attractions included.
Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Roma Termini Station → Palazzo Montemartini via Termini/Cavour Metro stations
💡 Leonardo Express is the quickest option. Hotel is 5 mins walk from Cavour Metro stop on Line A. Buy multi-day metro passes (Roma Pass 48h €28) for unlimited local transit.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) → Palazzo Montemartini Rome, Via Giovanni Giolitti 256
💡 Book in advance through your hotel or use official white taxis only to avoid scams. Ride-sharing apps like Uber are available and often cheaper than street taxis.
Informazioni su Rome
Wikipedia ↗
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Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Midas?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the internal courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from the busy Via Cavour, and the courtyard rooms are significantly quieter than those facing the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at Midas?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those facing the street: they sit directly above the lobby and reception area, and the window looks onto the pavement noise from pedestrians and traffic along Via Cavour.
Is Midas noisy?
Street noise from Via Cavour is the main issue – it’s a main road with constant traffic, buses, and scooters from early morning until late night. The lift is a single, slow model that rattles audibly in adjacent rooms on floors 1-2. There’s no bar or restaurant on site, so no late-night noise from that.
Which rooms have the best views at Midas?
The best view is from a 4th-floor street-facing room: you get a direct sightline down Via Cavour toward the dome of St. Peter's in the distance. For a quieter view, the 5th-floor courtyard rooms look over the adjacent rooftops and a small garden.
What are insider tips for staying at Midas?
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor internal courtyard: it’s the quietest and still gets good light. 2) If you need to work or have an early flight, request a 5th-floor room – the lift stops there and the stairwell noise is minimal.
What time is check-in at Midas?
Check-in at Midas is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Midas have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 30 Mbps down; no login – password at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Midas?
€6 per person per night (under-10s exempt; cash or card required at check-out)
Where can I eat cheaply near Midas?
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino: €5-8; many bakeries and alimentari sell cheap, filling options.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Midas?
Single bus/metro ticket €1.50 (100 min); 24h pass €7, 48h €12.50; from airport: €6-8 by regional train (Leonardo Express is €14, or take FL1 to Tiburtina then metro).
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April and May for mild weather and citywide bloom. October is also excellent – warm days, fewer crowds than spring, and the autumnal light is beautiful on the stone.
Principali attrazioni a Rome
💡 Go at 8.30am just after opening to avoid 45-minute queues. Mass at 9am is a quieter way in.
💡 Skip the main Piazza Trilussa at night—packed with tourists. Instead walk up Via della Scala to Via dell'Arco di San Calisto for good wine bars and fewer crowds.
💡 Take a book and a sandwich to the Giardino degli Aranci across the road at sunset—the view over the dome is better than any rooftop bar.
💡 Book tickets online at least 72 hours ahead — the Colosseum is one of the most visited sites in the world and same-day tickets are rarely available. The Forum–Palatine side entrance on Via Sacra has shorter queues.
💡 The natural spring in the lowest level can make steps slippery. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a small torch to read the dark inscriptions.
💡 Book online to skip the queue — the combined ticket includes the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Best visited early morning before tour groups arrive. The elevated view from the Capitoline Hill gives the best overview of the Forum.
💡 Buy a combined ticket for €12 to also see the Musei Capitolini within two days. The cafeteria has cheap coffee and a terrace overlooked by a 4-metre turbine.