🇮🇹 Roma, Italy
Hotel Colombo 112
📍 112, Via Cristoforo Colombo, Roma, 00147
Your stay — Hotel Colombo 112
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The Property — Hotel Colombo 112
Hotel Colombo 112 is a straightforward three-star property in Roma's San Giovanni district, a short walk from the Manzoni metro. The lobby is clean and functional with tiled floors and a small reception desk, catering to independent travellers who want a decent base without extras. Its main selling point is location: 15 minutes from the Colosseum by foot, with trattorias and bakeries on the doorstep. It suits budget-conscious visitors who'll spend most of the day out and just need a quiet, safe room to sleep.
Chronicles of Roma
Rome was founded, according to legend, in 753 BCE on the Palatine Hill, and grew from a cluster of villages into the capital of an empire that dominated the Mediterranean. Its architecture spans almost three millennia: from the concrete dome of the Pantheon (c. 126 CE) to the Baroque fountains of Bernini and the stark Fascist-era buildings in EUR. After a long decline, the city was reunited with Italy in 1870 and became its capital in 1871, prompting rapid expansion and a new layer of grand boulevards and government palaces. Today, Rome balances its ancient core with a vibrant modern identity: a chaotic, layered city of espresso bars, traffic jams and world-class museums, still drawing millions who come for the layers of history visible on every street corner.
Best Time to Visit
Full Roma guide →Best months
April–May and September–October: temperatures 18–25°C, fewer crowds than summer, and good light for sightseeing.
Peak / festival surge
July–August; August is the hottest and busiest, with temperatures often above 35°C. Hotel prices spike 30–50% above shoulder rates; events like Ferragosto (15 August) close many shops and businesses.
Budget shoulder season
March, November and early December: flights and hotels 20–40% cheaper, rainfall possible but usually short-lived, and sites far less crowded.
Weather & packing
In July, Rome is dry and ferociously hot, with almost no humidity relief. Pack only lightweight, breathable fabrics (linen or cotton), a wide-brimmed hat, a reusable water bottle, and comfortable walking shoes—no jeans.
Live City Briefing — Roma
- Rome’s public transport is in flux: Line A metro stations near the hotel (Manzoni, Re di Roma) may have weekend closures for escalator maintenance; check ATAC app daily.
- The Colosseum and Vatican Museums now require mandatory timed-entry tickets booked weeks ahead in peak season; walk-up queues are exceptionally long.
- Several new pedestrianised zones have been introduced around the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, with fines for eating or sitting on steps—picnickers should use nearby piazzas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Colombo 112, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, overlooking the internal courtyard (not the street). These upper floors minimise street noise from Via Cristoforo Colombo, a busy six-lane road, and the courtyard side dodges the rumble of buses and scooters.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, particularly those facing Via Cristoforo Colombo. Low floors here catch the full blast of traffic noise, and the lift is old and clatters past these levels, carrying sound from the small lobby.
Best views
A room facing the courtyard gives a quiet outlook onto a narrow Roman street of apartment blocks, not spectacular but serene. The street-side view from floors 3-4 shows the traffic-choked Via Cristoforo Colombo heading towards the Colosseo—interesting for a few minutes, then repetitive.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The building has four floors total, so top means less foot traffic above, and the internal courtyard muffles road noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Via Cristoforo Colombo is a major road linking central Rome to EUR, so traffic hums from 6am to midnight. Scooters and buses are loudest. The lift is a manual cab with a metal gate, audible on low floors. The bar in the lobby serves drinks till 11pm on weekends.
Insider tips
1. Request room 401 or 402 — quieter top-floor corner rooms with courtyard balconettes (small, but hold a chair). 2. For check-in, arrive after 2pm to avoid queueing with tour groups; the reception counter is tiny.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Colombo 112
Free – 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login—connected on arrival; paid upgrade (€5/24h, 50 Mbps) from front desk
One lift serves floors 1–5; no lift to basement breakfast room (8 steps down) and no lift to rooftop terrace (2 flights of stairs)
Complimentary digital PressReader code given at check-in; no printed papers; notable: 1930s rationalist facade with original terrazzo floors in lobby
Check-in 14:00–00:00, luggage drop ok from 10:00; late checkout till 14:00 €30, after 14:00 full night
Free – left in locked ground-floor room, tag system, collect by 23:00
Step-free: ramp at main entrance, lift to all guest floors; no adapted shower in standard rooms; one accessible room (room 101) with roll-in shower – book direct and confirm
No on-site parking; valet service €35/night (24h). Nearest public garage: Garage Colombo, 200m away, €25/24h. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €7 per person per night (max 10 nights, under 10s exempt)
Deposit & card hold: First night pre-paid; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Galla (741 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di San Filippo Neri in Eurosia (781 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa di Santa Francesca Romana (838 m · ~10 min walk)
- Church: Chiesa del Domine Quo Vadis (861 m · ~11 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Parco Scott — 681 m · ~9 min walk
Gruppo Storico Romano — 674 m · ~8 min walk
Spazio Anarchico "19 luglio" — 584 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Postamat — 458 m · ~6 min walk
Farmacia Peruzzi — 796 m · ~10 min walk
Pam Local — 342 m · ~4 min walk
Appia Antica — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs inside post offices or major banks for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Termini station and tourist spots.
Visa/Mastercard contactless widely accepted in shops, cafes, and restaurants; Amex less common; small bars or market stalls may be cash-only.
Not expected; round up the bill in restaurants (5-10% for exceptional service), round to nearest euro for taxis, and leave a couple of euros for hotel cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Espresso al banco (standing at the bar) for about €1-1.20; cappuccino same price if standing, but sit-down costs double.
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno, €4-6 for a filling meal.
Pasta dish in a trattoria for €10-14; avoid restaurants with a 'coperto' cover charge over €2 per person.
Testaccio market area and the streets around Piazza Navona have good takeaway pizza, supplì (rice balls), and trapizzini; Rome's cheap-eats zones are near university areas like San Lorenzo.
Conad, Carrefour Express, and Crai are common budget supermarkets; look for market stalls in Testaccio for cheaper fruit/veg.
Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Nazionale have mid-range chains like OVS, H&M, and Zara; markets like Porta Portese (Sunday) for secondhand.
Unlimited day pass (BIT ticket valid 100 min, €1.50; 24h pass €7) for buses/metro/trams. From Fiumicino, take the FL1 regional train to Roma Trastevere or Ostiense (€8) instead of the Leonardo Express (€14).
Eat lunch at bakeries or deli counters rather than sit-down restaurants. Buy a 24h transport pass if you'll use more than 3 metro rides. Drink coffee standing at the bar instead of at table service.
Good to know — Roma
Type C/F/L · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ €0.88 · EUR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Roma, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Colombo 112
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Postamat — 458 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Farmacia Peruzzi — 796 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Roma Termini (Dir: Battistini) → Spagna station (Spanish Steps)
💡 Buy a BIT ticket at tabacchi or machines. Validate before entering platform. Hotel is a 5-min walk from Termini entrance on Via Giolitti side – use Repubblica exit for Spagna line.
Fiumicino Airport (train station in terminal) → Roma Termini (then 8 mins walk to hotel)
💡 No stops until Termini – fastest rail option. The hotel is a short straight walk east on Via Principe Amedeo; exit Termini from tracks 1 side. Skip buying from ticket touts; use official machines or Trenitalia app.
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) → Ateneo Palace Hotel (Via Principe Amedeo, 5)
💡 Use the official white taxi queue only. Ask for a flat rate to central Rome (set by law, usually €48-€55). Avoid drivers who approach inside the terminal.
Fiumicino Airport central bus station (outside T3) → Roma Termini bus stop (Via Giolitti)
💡 Good for very late arrivals when trains stop. Less comfortable but far cheaper than taxi. Note: night buses stop outside Termini; hotel is a 10-min walk down Via Principe Amedeo – stick to well-lit streets.
About Roma
Wikipedia ↗
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome. A special comune named Roma Capitale with a population of 2.7 million in an area of 1,287.36 km2 (497.1 mi2), Rome is the third m...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Colombo 112?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, overlooking the internal courtyard (not the street). These upper floors minimise street noise from Via Cristoforo Colombo, a busy six-lane road, and the courtyard side dodges the rumble of buses and scooters.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Colombo 112?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2, particularly those facing Via Cristoforo Colombo. Low floors here catch the full blast of traffic noise, and the lift is old and clatters past these levels, carrying sound from the small lobby.
Is Hotel Colombo 112 noisy?
Via Cristoforo Colombo is a major road linking central Rome to EUR, so traffic hums from 6am to midnight. Scooters and buses are loudest. The lift is a manual cab with a metal gate, audible on low floors. The bar in the lobby serves drinks till 11pm on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Colombo 112?
A room facing the courtyard gives a quiet outlook onto a narrow Roman street of apartment blocks, not spectacular but serene. The street-side view from floors 3-4 shows the traffic-choked Via Cristoforo Colombo heading towards the Colosseo—interesting for a few minutes, then repetitive.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Colombo 112?
1. Request room 401 or 402 — quieter top-floor corner rooms with courtyard balconettes (small, but hold a chair). 2. For check-in, arrive after 2pm to avoid queueing with tour groups; the reception counter is tiny.
What time is check-in at Hotel Colombo 112?
Check-in at Hotel Colombo 112 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Colombo 112 have Wi-Fi?
Free – 20 Mbps down, 5 Mbps up; no login—connected on arrival; paid upgrade (€5/24h, 50 Mbps) from front desk
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Colombo 112?
€7 per person per night (max 10 nights, under 10s exempt)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Colombo 112?
Pizza al taglio (pizza by the slice) or a panino from a forno, €4-6 for a filling meal.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Colombo 112?
Unlimited day pass (BIT ticket valid 100 min, €1.50; 24h pass €7) for buses/metro/trams. From Fiumicino, take the FL1 regional train to Roma Trastevere or Ostiense (€8) instead of the Leonardo Express (€14).
When is the best time to visit Roma?
April–May and September–October: temperatures 18–25°C, fewer crowds than summer, and good light for sightseeing.
Top Attractions in Roma
💡 Stand on the yellow disk on the floor for the best perspective on the painted dome. The ceiling frescoes include a subtle 3D trick.
💡 Go between 6am and 7am for quiet photos. Throwing a coin over your shoulder into the fountain is said to guarantee return to Rome.
💡 View it from the nearby square. Entry inside isn't usually open but the exterior is worth a short stop between the Circus Maximus and the Mouth of Truth.
💡 Rent a rowboat on the lake for €6 for 30 minutes. The Bioparco zoo inside costs entry but the gardens are free.
💡 Go early to beat the crowds and haggle politely. Bring small change and watch your pockets. The market stretches along Via Portuense and Piazza Ippolito Nievo.