Classic Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
First Floor - Boutique Hotel
A central Rome B&B with free in-room Wi-Fi and soundproofed rooms, a short walk from the Colosseum.
- Steps from the Colosseum
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Soundproofed rooms
8.4
Great
821 reviews
Booking.com 8.4 · 821 reviews
About
First Floor - Boutique Hotel
First Floor - Boutique Hotel is a B&B on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, in the centre of Rome. The property is described as overlooking the city, and its position near the Colosseum and the metro dominates guest reviews. Published rates start at £92.
Rooms include Classic Double and Deluxe Double options, with the latter offering a view, shower, coffee machine, heating and air conditioning. Guests also mention balconies, double-glazed windows and clean, nicely decorated interiors.
- No smoking on site
- Safe deposit box
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Location near the Colosseum — Guests describe the position as excellent, unbeatable, and right across the road from the Colosseum, with the metro also close.
- Genuinely friendly, helpful staff — Staff score 9.3, and guest reviews repeatedly praise friendly, helpful, charming service.
- Comfortable modern rooms — Rooms score 8.9 and Comfort 8.7; guests mention balconies, double-glazed windows and coffee machines.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Not full-time staff attention — One guest notes staff attention isn't full-time, and check-in is limited to 13:00-20:00, so plan arrival accordingly.
- Street can be busy at weekends — The hotel sits in the heart of the gay quarter, where one guest says it's crazy-busy at weekends. Soundproofed rooms and double-glazed windows help, but the immediate street is lively.
- Facilities are the weakest category — Facilities score 7.5, the lowest published rating. Reviews describe a basic hotel, so expect a comfortable base rather than extensive on-site amenities.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
- With view
- Shower
- Coffee machine
- Heating
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Safe deposit box
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
- Housekeeping
In-room
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
Food & drink
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Entertainment
- Karaoke
- Live entertainment
- Night club
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Luggage storage
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.4/10 from 821 reviews
Booking.com · 8.4 · 821 reviews
8.4Verified guest“Being near the metro made getting around easy. The rooms were comfortable and modern, and most had a balcony, double-glazed windows and a coffee maker.”
8.4Verified guest“Close to the underground station and the Colosseum, with comfortable, modern, well-appointed rooms and great views. The balcony, double-glazed windows and coffee machine were a bonus.”
8.4Verified guest“The staff were genuinely friendly. The room was spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated, and the location was fantastic.”
8.4Verified guest“The location was excellent: from Roma Termini, it was about five minutes on the metro to Colosseo station, then another five minutes on foot. The rooms were nicely designed, and there were plenty of places to eat nearby — two blocks to the right was a fantastic, very cheap trattoria where I had the best cannelloni and met lovely staff, and a great restaurant sat right next door if you wanted to spend a bit more.”
8.4Verified guest“The location is excellent — right in the heart of the gay quarter, which means the street is crazy-busy at weekends. Noise wasn't an issue; our room overlooked the front street, but two separate windows cancelled it out.”
8.4Verified guest“The location was unbeatable, just a minute's walk from the Colosseum, and it made sightseeing very convenient.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Neighbourhood: The hotel sits on Via San Giovanni in Laterano, in central Rome. One guest describes the location as right in the heart of the gay quarter, with the street outside busy on weekends.
Colosseum: The Colosseum is the landmark guests mention most. One review says it's a minute's walk away, another says right across the road, and several describe sightseeing as very convenient.
Getting around: Colosseo metro station is close by. A guest notes that Roma Termini to Colosseo station takes about five minutes on the metro, plus a five-minute walk to the hotel.
Eating out: Guests report plenty of restaurants nearby. One recommends a trattoria two blocks to the right of the building, and a slightly pricier restaurant next door.
Via San Giovanni In Laterano 10, Rome, Lazio, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 13:00-20:00
- Check-out
- By 05:00-11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 9 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How close is First Floor - Boutique Hotel to the Colosseum?
Guests describe the hotel as right across the road from the Colosseum and about a minute's walk away.
Does the hotel offer free Wi-Fi?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms, according to the amenity list.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, the property policy says pets are allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 13:00 to 20:00; check-out is from 05:00 to 11:00.
The bottom line
First Floor - Boutique Hotel is a well-reviewed central Rome guesthouse whose appeal rests on location, staff and comfortable rooms. With the Colosseum close by and a metro stop within reach, it's a practical base; just go in knowing facilities are modest and reception isn't always staffed.
8.4For travellers who want a friendly, central stay near the Colosseum without expecting a full-service hotel.
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