What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 5:30 AM the next day, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Airport shuttle services are available, but pricing and arrangement details are not specified.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Rome, within a 15-minute walk of the Colosseum and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. It is approximately 0.9 miles from the Roman Forum and 1.7 miles from the Spanish Steps.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 3 years old or younger can stay for free when occupying the parent's or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

Guests must contact the property in advance to reserve cribs or extra beds, and extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy.

Stay at Domus Helena Guest House in Rome

Average nightly price at Domus Helena by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$85
February	$120
March	$133
April	$171
May	$193
June	$174
July	$130
August	$118
September	$183
October	$191
November	$136
December	$114

What guests think

At Domus Helena, travellers highlight very clean, quiet, no-frills rooms, kind staff, and a generous breakfast, while the location near the metro and Termini makes sightseeing easy despite some gritty streets and occasional nighttime unease.

Rooms are simple and functional, with firm mattresses, limited in-room extras such as fridges, and occasional warmth or seasonal air-conditioning constraints. Service is widely described as warm, efficient, and accommodating. Expect a practical, good-value base with great transit access.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic, with an elevator, vending machines, and pleasant terraces; there is no on-site bar or restaurant and many rooms lack a fridge. Entry is controlled via a staffed front desk with a key drop/buzz-in system.

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monika

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel tipo bad & breakfast muito bom Cafe da manha maravilhoso Senti falta de um frigobar e de rampa de acesso na entrada pra subir com as malas. De resto excelente

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Gerri

Apr 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was amazing! Sooo helpful. Room was minimalistic but clean, comfortable and large. Lovely large outdoor area on floors 4 and 5. Location was 15 minute walk to colliseum, one block to metro and 10 euro cab ride to train station. One of our best meals ever at local restaurant recommended by hotel. Only tiny drawback was not having a fridge for my medicine. Front desk kindly obliged holding meds for us.

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Helen

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotlessly clean and quiet hotel. I like the simple, no fuss rooms which are spacious with big beds. The bathroom was clean and the water hot. Clean towels etc every day. Breakfast average but plenty of choice including vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free. Useful and cheap vending machine for water etc on ground floor. I will definitely stay here again. It’s very handy for rail connections at Termini and also close to a metro station. The staff know where is good to eat nearby. You can walk everywhere in Rome if you’re reasonably well and take your time in hot weather, and this hotel is close to main routes so easy to find. Santa Maria Maggiore is close by. I did find the bed a little too firm for me but that’s a personal thing. The only thing I would like the staff to change is a security issue. Asking guests for only a room number when handing over a key is a risky business. Staff at the desk should also ask for a name or phone number as well. It’s not possible for staff to know that everyone coming through the door is a genuine guest.

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Sharon

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unique property run by religious group. Quiet and clean. Helpful reception staff. Excellent breakfast. Roof top terrace and veranda a pleasant surprise. My only negative is the neighbourhood: streets strewn with garbage, beer bottles on doorsteps, bins overflowing, etc. In contrast there is a lovely large park nearby.

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Nils

Dec 25, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Ruhige saubere Unterkunft mit gutem Frühstück. Da es kein eigenes Restaurant hat, hätte ich mir aber gewünscht den Frühstücksraum mit einer Mikrowelle auszustatten, um sich Abends mal schnell etwas warm machen und essen zu können.

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Uwe

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, basic room. Outstanding breakfast with all kinds of fruit cakes cereal bread yogurt etc etc beyond imagination. Excellent desk personal! Location great—half way between Coloseum and train station. Metro stop two blocks away. We will stay here again—the nuns know how to run a clean house. Elevator was a necessary plus for us 82 year old seniors.

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Alexander

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was amazing and was one of the reasons I wish I could’ve stayed in Roma longer. Everyone who works the front desk was personable friendly and interesting. Great recommendations for food near the hotel. Short walk from here to the Roma Termini. Clean rooms and accommodating. If there’s a buffer between the time you’re scheduled to stay and the time you arrive, there is a nice hangout area to wait for the room to be ready. Clean water fountain across the street not even 30 seconds walk from front door and vending machines on site for snacks and drinks. I loved it here, and I hope you do too!

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Maare

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

スタッフは皆親切で、常に適切な対応をしてくれました。地下鉄の駅が近く、テルミニからも歩ける距離です。客室や廊下は清潔で、朝食も十分な種類が揃っています。客室に冷蔵庫がないですが、食事を持ち込むのでなければそこまで大きな問題ではないでしょう。フロントのそばに飲み物の自動販売機があります。

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Alba

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’d recommend a small bat to have a beer, coffe or tea. Or a coke! After breakfast there is nothing else to drink there. I made the suggestion to front desk personnel

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Daniel

Nov 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Concerted convent into a hotel. No restaurant or bar. Free breakfast was mediocre. All tile floors in room. Very basic. Location was ok. Staff was excellent. Probably would not stay again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a consistent strong point, with many guests describing rooms and common areas as spotless. A few isolated complaints mention insects or occasional lapses, but overall standards are high.

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Alasdair

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not luxurious but immaculately clean, well located, quiet, and very friendly accommodating staff

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Steven

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This place is an exceptional value for the money. It feels hospital level clean, but not sterile. It is very quiet. Breakfast is simple. It is cafeteria-style. There is a good selection of food options. It is a bit hard to find, but it might be that every place in Rome that is not on a main street is a bit hard to find. It is owned and run by a Catholic order, but that's all I know about that.

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lorraine

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Lovely breakfast many options , helpful staff, very peaceful hotel , cleanliness superb.

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Isabel

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect central location, simple and old building but walls in my room were dirty and smeared with something like blood or dirt or feces. Breakfast was sufficient but a lot of pre-packaged food. The bed was very comfortable and the sheets were great. Kettle, cup and saucer and coffee in the room is great. Staff were great and knowledgeable, spoke English well. Working elevator. Air conditioning worked instantly. Its just rhe uncleanness of the room that makes me not want to go back. This hotel is definitely a 1 star because it's basic, which is perfectly fine, but it is NOT exceptional because I'm doubting how clean it is.

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Uwe

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, basic room. Outstanding breakfast with all kinds of fruit cakes cereal bread yogurt etc etc beyond imagination. Excellent desk personal! Location great—half way between Coloseum and train station. Metro stop two blocks away. We will stay here again—the nuns know how to run a clean house. Elevator was a necessary plus for us 82 year old seniors.

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Damith

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at Casa per Ferie Domus Helena for three nights during our trip to Rome and the Vatican, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of variety every morning. The reception staff were warm and helpful, and the housekeeping team kept everything spotless throughout our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Wi‑Fi worked well. One thing to note: the location on Google Maps is slightly off, and the hotel’s name sign is quite small, which made it a bit difficult to find on arrival. A larger, well‑lit sign would make a big difference for first‑time guests. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Domus Helena offers a peaceful, clean, and welcoming environment. Perfect for visiting Rome and the Vatican. The location is also very convenient and just a short walk to the metro and several bus lines. If you’re not carrying heavy luggage, Roma Termini railway station is also within walking distance.

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James

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful clean property with great friendly staff. Breakfasts are very good too. Nice location - near some good restaurants and important landmarks as well an easy walk to the train station. . Definitely recommend staying here

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Kim

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spent 3 nights here. Good location. Very quiet and clean. Comfortable bed. Friendly staff

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Thomas C

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Small insects everywhere in room!

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angelo

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super clean

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and functional, generally quiet, with some spacious options; many note firm mattresses and limited in-room amenities (e.g., no fridge). A few guests reported warmth or seasonal A/C limits and occasional noise from corridors.

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Rosine

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Mostly perfect. Good location, friendly staff, nice breakfast... Only problem: We could not open the windows, not even the shades so we were in a dark four walled room the whole time. Could not even see the light of day.

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Adriana

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Safe and quiet. No frills, just what's needed.

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Jeffrey

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly, helpful and clean. Beds were firmer than we like

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Paul

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is a Franciscan guest house staffed by very friendly and helpful lay persons with excellent command of English. My room was relatively small and simple but quite functional, clean and very quiet. It is very conveniently located. Both the Colosseum and main train station are 15-20 minute walks. Numerous dining options are also nearby.

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Srinivas

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was really good. Room was spacious and clean. Close to metro.

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Gary

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean, but very no frills property. Great location. Very nice and helpful staff. Beds were quite hard.

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Jeeten

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An oasis in run down area. No more than a 10 minute walk to Termini station. And even shorter walk to local metro station. Approximately 10 minute walk to colloseum. Rooms are simple but well furnished. They are very clean. The only thing to bear in mind is any noise in the corridor can be hear quite clearly in the rooms. And vice versa. Staff are very friendly and helpful The breakfast was nice. I’d happily stay here again.

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Steven

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beds were uncomfortable, shower went hot and cold. AC fan was very noisy. But very clean, good location for walking. Ok for a couple of nights if you are on a budget and get a good deal.

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Tatiana

May 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Is fine, good location (it was little hard to find from the Termini station), quiet, very good breakfast with huge varieties of pastry. But there are some buts: there are no USB ports in the rooms, no make up mirrors, no hair conditioners or any lotions, very hard beds.

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Marni

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely breakfast, clean rooms altho a little on the warm side, and convenient

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, helpful, and professional, with staff offering useful local tips and support.

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Julie

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were very friendly and helpful! Gave excellent suggestions on where to eat etc. Breakfast was great as well! Really enjoyed our stay.

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Bahri

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I chose this hotel for its high rating but more importantly for its location, which is excellent. The nearest metro stop is 3 minutes away by foot. From there, Roma Termini is one stop away. And, from there, one can practically go anywhere in Rome and Italy! Colosseum and Roman Forum is within walking distance too (15m). A lot of restaurants and cafes are nearby. There are two closeby parks, Parco del Colle Oppio and Giardini Nicola Calipari, both of which are really nice. The hotel staff is friendly and very professional. They go out of their way to help their guests. There was a little incident with one of the rooms at night. While they informed guests of what happened, they also addressed it immediately and very efficiently. I commend their agility when it comes to resolving issues. The room I stayed in was simple, yet exceptionally clean and modern offering all the essential things a travel needs. Checking in and out was a breeze. The free breakfast is served in a large room and offers generous number of tasty food and beverage choices. If I'm ever back in Rome, this is where I'm going to stay again. I highly recommend it.

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Alasdair

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not luxurious but immaculately clean, well located, quiet, and very friendly accommodating staff

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Scott

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

room was very clean. staff were AMAZING!!! breakfast was really nice too. great location

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Jathan

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was great. Simple clean and close to the sights and metro. The staff were excellent. Very friendly and extremely helpful. Our luggage got delayed on our flight over. The staff helped to make sure it arrived to us while we were out see Rome.

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Damith

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at Casa per Ferie Domus Helena for three nights during our trip to Rome and the Vatican, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of variety every morning. The reception staff were warm and helpful, and the housekeeping team kept everything spotless throughout our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Wi‑Fi worked well. One thing to note: the location on Google Maps is slightly off, and the hotel’s name sign is quite small, which made it a bit difficult to find on arrival. A larger, well‑lit sign would make a big difference for first‑time guests. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Domus Helena offers a peaceful, clean, and welcoming environment. Perfect for visiting Rome and the Vatican. The location is also very convenient and just a short walk to the metro and several bus lines. If you’re not carrying heavy luggage, Roma Termini railway station is also within walking distance.

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Alexander

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This place was amazing and was one of the reasons I wish I could’ve stayed in Roma longer. Everyone who works the front desk was personable friendly and interesting. Great recommendations for food near the hotel. Short walk from here to the Roma Termini. Clean rooms and accommodating. If there’s a buffer between the time you’re scheduled to stay and the time you arrive, there is a nice hangout area to wait for the room to be ready. Clean water fountain across the street not even 30 seconds walk from front door and vending machines on site for snacks and drinks. I loved it here, and I hope you do too!

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Maria

Oct 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service, the front desk staff were very attentive and friendly, the room was clean, the breakfast was recommended, thank you for everything.

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Marwen

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was really helpful. Our room was very clean and spacious. Area is walking distance to the metro station. Around the area has convenience stores . Luv this place !!

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Robin

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Helpful nice staff. Great breakfast. At 1st, I thought it was weird to leave our key at the front desk- but then I found I liked it so I didn’t have to worry about carrying it around.

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Location

Very convenient for sightseeing and transit, with the metro and Termini within walking distance and the Colosseum nearby. Several guests noted the immediate area can feel dirty or edgy at night, and a few found the entrance hard to spot.

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MIKE

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean and quite.

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Suzanne

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Very convenient location. Close to metro, restaurants, and colosseum.

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Harold

Apr 29, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

The property itself is great. The staff were very kind, but after about 10 PM we did feel a little nervous out on the streets.

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Thomas

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is near the metro station, with 4 stops to the Spanish Steps at Spagna station. From there, it’s walkable to the Trevi Fountain, then the Temple of Hadrian, Pantheon, and south to the Roman Forum and Colosseo. From the Colosseo it’s a relative easy walk back to the hotel. The trattoria Vecchia Roma which serves the best pasta in Rome is right around the corner from the hotel.

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Per

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Very nice and helpful staff. The breakfast was good. Close to most attractions. Quiet area. If I go back to Rome, I would choose this accommodation.

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Damith

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at Casa per Ferie Domus Helena for three nights during our trip to Rome and the Vatican, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of variety every morning. The reception staff were warm and helpful, and the housekeeping team kept everything spotless throughout our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Wi‑Fi worked well. One thing to note: the location on Google Maps is slightly off, and the hotel’s name sign is quite small, which made it a bit difficult to find on arrival. A larger, well‑lit sign would make a big difference for first‑time guests. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Domus Helena offers a peaceful, clean, and welcoming environment. Perfect for visiting Rome and the Vatican. The location is also very convenient and just a short walk to the metro and several bus lines. If you’re not carrying heavy luggage, Roma Termini railway station is also within walking distance.

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Nelson

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Great hotel, great staff, but horrible area

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Jeeten

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

An oasis in run down area. No more than a 10 minute walk to Termini station. And even shorter walk to local metro station. Approximately 10 minute walk to colloseum. Rooms are simple but well furnished. They are very clean. The only thing to bear in mind is any noise in the corridor can be hear quite clearly in the rooms. And vice versa. Staff are very friendly and helpful The breakfast was nice. I’d happily stay here again.

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Betty

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and hospitable place with very nice staff about 10 min walk from Termini Roma. A/c was ok but not cool enough on super hot days. Breakfast was pretty standard but had nice pastries, fruit and cheese. Very accommodating and nice place overall. Neighborhood was not very clean but it was 2 blocks from the metro which was convenient.

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Ayman

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean hotel, in a side road five minutes walk to Metro which’s one stop from Termini, basic but adequate breakfast, very friendly staff. Restaurants in same road are really recommended

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Dining

Breakfast draws strong praise for variety and abundance, including options for gluten-free and other diets. A minority found quality average or coffee/eggs lacking, and replenishment late in service could lag.

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Irene

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was okay but breakfast was ordinary coffee was awful. The safe didn’t work and they said they would fix it but didn’t.

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April

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great customer service, free breakfast and great gluten-free and nondairy products available

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Olaf

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Die Unterkunft liegt sehr zentral, man kann von hier fast alles zu Fuß erreichen. Was nicht geht ist das Frühstück. Frühstückszeit von 7 bis 10, ab 9 Uhr ist das Buffet fast lehr und es wird nichts mehr nachgelegt. Bei Nachfragen bekommt die Antwort, die Küche sei geschlossen.

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Alice

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was quiet but close to the metro and easy walking to most places I wanted to go to. The breakfast was phenomenal, and the staff was very helpful. The property also was clean.

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Srinivas

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was really good. Room was spacious and clean. Close to metro.

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Angelika

Jun 10, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Saubere Zimmer mit allem was man braucht, zentrale Lage, nur 5 min zur Metrostation, sehr ruhiges Zimmer zum Innenhof, gute Betten und Kissen, sehr freundliches internationales Personal. Frühstück mit frischem Obst, Wurst, Käse, Pfannkuchen, sehr gute Auswahl an glutenfreien Lebensmitteln. Jederzeit gerne wieder!

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Susana

Jun 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is wonderful. The breakfast is great...from scrambled eggs to prosciutto to fresh cut fruit, granola, bread, coffee, juices and much more. The front desk staff were amazing...all of them. Micah gave us wonderful recommendations for restaurants. We ended up going two blocks from the hotel to Tempio Di Mecanate 3 days in a row because the food and service were amazing. (Thank you, Micah for the recommendation) On our next trip to Rome, we will definitley stay here again. Very central location near the metro. The rooms were immaculate, too. I also felt extremely safe here. I would stay here as alone.

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Uwe

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, basic room. Outstanding breakfast with all kinds of fruit cakes cereal bread yogurt etc etc beyond imagination. Excellent desk personal! Location great—half way between Coloseum and train station. Metro stop two blocks away. We will stay here again—the nuns know how to run a clean house. Elevator was a necessary plus for us 82 year old seniors.

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Damith

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed at Casa per Ferie Domus Helena for three nights during our trip to Rome and the Vatican, and it was a wonderful experience overall. The breakfast was excellent, with plenty of variety every morning. The reception staff were warm and helpful, and the housekeeping team kept everything spotless throughout our stay. Our room was clean and comfortable. The Wi‑Fi worked well. One thing to note: the location on Google Maps is slightly off, and the hotel’s name sign is quite small, which made it a bit difficult to find on arrival. A larger, well‑lit sign would make a big difference for first‑time guests. Despite that, we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily return. Domus Helena offers a peaceful, clean, and welcoming environment. Perfect for visiting Rome and the Vatican. The location is also very convenient and just a short walk to the metro and several bus lines. If you’re not carrying heavy luggage, Roma Termini railway station is also within walking distance.

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Betty

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean and hospitable place with very nice staff about 10 min walk from Termini Roma. A/c was ok but not cool enough on super hot days. Breakfast was pretty standard but had nice pastries, fruit and cheese. Very accommodating and nice place overall. Neighborhood was not very clean but it was 2 blocks from the metro which was convenient.

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1 $133	2 $146	3 $139	4	5 $107	6 $137	7
8 $132	9 $142	10 $128	11 $111	12 $136	13 $137	14 $149
15 $133	16 $140	17 $139	18 $122	19 $118	20	21
22 $145	23 $120	24 $124	25 $129	26 $166	27	28 $175
29 $167	30 $163

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25 $151	26	27	28 $189	29	30 $141	31