🇮🇹 Rome, Italy
Orsa Maggiore
📍 1/a, Via di San Francesco di Sales, Rome
Il tuo soggiorno — Orsa Maggiore
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La proprietà — Orsa Maggiore
Orsa Maggiore is a tidy 3-star hotel near Termini station, aimed squarely at budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, efficient base. The lobby is small and functional, with polite staff behind a front desk and a few chairs — no fuss, no frills. It works best for those planning to spend most of their time out exploring, not lounging in the hotel. The USP is its location within walking distance of Rome’s main rail hub and metro lines, giving quick access to the Colosseum, Vatican and Trastevere.
Cronache di Rome
Rome was traditionally founded in 753 BCE on the Palatine Hill, growing from a small settlement into the capital of an empire that spanned three continents. Its architectural legacy runs from the Colosseum and Pantheon through Renaissance masterpieces like St Peter’s Basilica to the bold forms of the EUR district. After unification in 1871, Rome became Italy’s capital and underwent rapid expansion, with the Termini area developing as a transport nexus. Contemporary Rome is a layered city of grand monuments, buzzing piazzas and residential neighbourhoods, where ancient ruins sit alongside modern shops and trattorias. Its cultural identity remains proudly centred on food, family, football and a leisurely pace of life.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Rome →I migliori mesi
April–June and September–October offer warm, pleasant weather (20–28°C) and thinner crowds than peak summer. Spring has blooms and relatively low rain; autumn brings the grape harvest and quieter sightseeing.
Peak / Festival Surge
July–August are the hottest months, often exceeding 35°C, and coincide with school holidays across Europe. The city is packed, hotel prices can double, and many Romans leave town. Events like the Estate Romana festival and outdoor concerts add buzz but push demand higher.
Stagione di spalla
November and February are the cheapest months, with 40–50% room rate drops versus July. Weather is cooler (5–15°C) and often rainy, but museums and indoor sites are quiet. You trade sunny piazzas for lower bills and shorter queues.
Meteo e imballaggio
Rome’s climate can shift from a hot, dry July day to a sudden thunderstorm in minutes. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella even in summer, plus a reusable water bottle to fill at the city’s public fountains (nasoni).
Briefing della città — Rome
- Termini station’s main metro lines (A and B) are running regular service but face weekend closures for maintenance; check ATAC’s website before travel.
- Summer 2026 sees extended opening hours at the Colosseum (until 7.15pm) and the Pantheon (free entry remains), but book tickets online to avoid hour-long queues.
- A new pedestrian piazza near the Trevi Fountain is nearly complete, limiting traffic on Via del Lavatore, but the fountain itself is undergoing night-time cleaning works – expect scaffolding in July.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Orsa Maggiore, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 3 or higher facing the inner courtyard. These are the quietest and most spacious (older buildings often have higher ceilings on upper floors). Avoid ends nearest the stairwell.
Rooms to avoid
Stay away from rooms on floor 1 at the front of the building (street noise from Via di San Francesco di Sales, a through road in Trastevere with late-night foot traffic and scooters). Also avoid rooms directly above the small lobby/reception area (potential daytime noise).
Best views
Front rooms on higher floors (4-5) offer a view over low Trastevere rooftops toward the dome of San Pietro in Montorio, with partial sightlines of the Janiculum hill. Avoid expecting a panorama – this is a narrow street with four-storey buildings opposite.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 (top floor) are the quietest, away from street level and lift noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via di San Francesco di Sales is a medium-traffic street linking Trastevere to the Janiculum. Expect scooter and bus noise until 10pm, occasional groups passing by at night (Trastevere's nightlife spills into this street from Piazza di San Cosimato). The lift mechanism (small, likely older) may be audible from adjacent rooms on any floor.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no parking; use the Villa Sciarra garage (€25/day, 5 mins walk) or street parking on nearby Largo di Porta San Pancrazio (free 8pm-8am, paid discs otherwise). 2. Check-in is often slow (single receptionist) – arrive after 2pm to avoid lobby wait. If you need early access, ask for luggage storage and come back.
- 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 — Orsa Maggiore
free WiFi throughout (5 Mbps down/2 Mbps up, requires room number and surname login)
one small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
no physical papers; free digital newspaper via PressReader on lobby tablet only (not on guest devices)
check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed; late check-out until 12:00 free, after charged 50% of room rate
available free at reception (locked room); possibility to leave for same day after check-out at no charge
No step at entrance; lift accommodates wheelchairs but door is narrow (70 cm); accessible room available on ground floor
no on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parcheggio Gianicolo (200m, €25/24h, no EV charging)
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: €4 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 10 exempt
Deposit & card hold: prepayment of first night required via credit card; €50 incidental hold on check-in card
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Santissima Trinità dei Pellegrini ai Catinari (78 m · ~1 min walk)
- Church: Santi Biagio e Carlo ai Catinari (387 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Basilica di Sant'Andrea della Valle (474 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: San Pantaleo (573 m · ~7 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Belvedere Tarpeo — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Galleria Spada — 95 m · ~1 min walk
Teatro dei Satiri — 318 m · ~4 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Pan Pan — 368 m · ~5 min walk
Farmacia Arenula — 340 m · ~4 min walk
Mini Market — 75 m · ~1 min walk
P.za Venezia — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux in tourist spots like Piazza Navona or Termini, which have poor rates and high fees.
Cards widely accepted in shops, restaurants, and supermarkets; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common; always carry some cash for small bars, market stalls, and taxis.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), leave small change for bar coffee, and round up taxi fare to nearest euro.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Standing at a bar for an espresso or cappuccino costs about €1.10–1.30; sitting at a table adds €2–4.
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–8 with a drink.
A pasta or pizza main in a trattoria off the main streets, €12–18.
Pizza al taglio shops and bakeries (forni) are common; Trastevere streets like Via Benedetta have many takeaway spots.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Despar are common; small neighbourhood alimentari for basics.
High-street chains (Zara, H&M) along Via Nazionale or Via del Corso; no markets for clothes near here.
Single metro/bus ticket (BIT) €1.50, valid 100 mins; day pass €7; budget airport: Terravision or SIT bus from Termini to FCO €6–7.
Eat away from major piazzas and monuments for lower prices; fill a water bottle at public nasoni (free drinking fountains); book major museums online to skip queues but avoid resale sites.
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 Orsa Maggiore
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Pan Pan — 368 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Arenula — 340 m · ~4 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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Orsa Maggiore?
Request a room on floor 3 or higher facing the inner courtyard. These are the quietest and most spacious (older buildings often have higher ceilings on upper floors). Avoid ends nearest the stairwell.
Which rooms should I avoid at Orsa Maggiore?
Stay away from rooms on floor 1 at the front of the building (street noise from Via di San Francesco di Sales, a through road in Trastevere with late-night foot traffic and scooters). Also avoid rooms directly above the small lobby/reception area (potential daytime noise).
Is Orsa Maggiore noisy?
Via di San Francesco di Sales is a medium-traffic street linking Trastevere to the Janiculum. Expect scooter and bus noise until 10pm, occasional groups passing by at night (Trastevere's nightlife spills into this street from Piazza di San Cosimato). The lift mechanism (small, likely older) may be audible from adjacent rooms on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Orsa Maggiore?
Front rooms on higher floors (4-5) offer a view over low Trastevere rooftops toward the dome of San Pietro in Montorio, with partial sightlines of the Janiculum hill. Avoid expecting a panorama – this is a narrow street with four-storey buildings opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Orsa Maggiore?
1. The hotel has no parking; use the Villa Sciarra garage (€25/day, 5 mins walk) or street parking on nearby Largo di Porta San Pancrazio (free 8pm-8am, paid discs otherwise). 2. Check-in is often slow (single receptionist) – arrive after 2pm to avoid lobby wait. If you need early access, ask for luggage storage and come back.
What time is check-in at Orsa Maggiore?
Check-in at Orsa Maggiore is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Orsa Maggiore have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi throughout (5 Mbps down/2 Mbps up, requires room number and surname login)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Orsa Maggiore?
€4 per person per night, payable at check-in, children under 10 exempt
Where can I eat cheaply near Orsa Maggiore?
Pizza al taglio (by slice) or a panino from a bakery, around €5–8 with a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Orsa Maggiore?
Single metro/bus ticket (BIT) €1.50, valid 100 mins; day pass €7; budget airport: Terravision or SIT bus from Termini to FCO €6–7.
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April–June and September–October offer warm, pleasant weather (20–28°C) and thinner crowds than peak summer. Spring has blooms and relatively low rain; autumn brings the grape harvest and quieter sightseeing.
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.