Single Room
- 1 Single bed
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Family House
A budget Esquilino address close to Termini, with strong staff scores and breakfast at a nearby cafe.
- Close to Termini, Manzoni metro, trams and buses
- Staff score 7.8 from more than a thousand guest reviews
- Rooms from £49 in central Rome
7.4
Very good
1072 reviews
Booking.com 7.4 · 1072 reviews
About
Hotel Family House
Hotel Family House is a budget property in Esquilino, the neighbourhood around Rome's Termini station. According to the hotel description, Scala Sancta Sanctuary is a 7-minute walk away and Circus Maximus is a 25-minute walk; guests regularly mention the station, metro, tram and bus connections close by. The property carries a 7.4 guest rating from 1,072 reviews, with staff scoring 7.8 and comfort 7.5.
Rooms are simple and practical, covering single, double, triple and quadruple configurations, with air conditioning, heating and flat-screen TVs listed among the amenities. Reviews highlight comfortable beds, clean rooms and a helpful staff, while breakfast is taken at a nearby cafe. It is a no-frills option for travellers who want to be close to the city's main transport hub and major sights.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Close to Termini and the metro — The hotel sits in Esquilino close to Rome's main train station, with guests also naming Manzoni metro, tram lines 5 and 14, and buses within easy reach. The description puts Scala Sancta Sanctuary a 7-minute walk away and Circus Maximus a 25-minute walk away.
- Staff consistently praised — Staff score 7.8, one of the strongest categories in the guest ratings, and reviews repeatedly mention friendly, kind and helpful service across the hotel.
- Comfortable beds and quiet rooms — Comfort scores 7.5, and guests highlight exceptionally comfortable beds, warm and quiet rooms, and several recently renovated bathrooms.
- Breakfast arranged at a local cafe — Rather than an in-house dining room, the hotel sends guests to a nearby cafe for an Italian breakfast of coffee and pastry. Reviews describe the arrangement positively, with one guest noting a wide selection of food.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Value ratings lag behind location — Value scores 6.4, the joint-lowest category with dining, and the hotel's overall 7.4 sits below the area average of 8.7. Travellers are paying for position and convenience rather than a polished stay.
- Breakfast means leaving the hotel — Guests go to a nearby bar or cafe for breakfast, usually coffee and pastry. Most reviews take this in stride, but anyone expecting breakfast on site should plan for the short walk.
- Rooms are functional rather than refined — Rooms score 6.8, lower than staff and comfort, and reviews describe single beds and a practical setup that works best for a short stay. Some guests found rooms spacious, so the experience depends on room type.
- House rules worth noting — Check-in runs from 11:00 to 23:59 and check-out is at 11:00. Pets are not allowed, and while parking is listed as an amenity, no pricing or booking details are given in the available information.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed,1 Single bed
- Shower
- Non-smoking
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
- Free toiletries
Services
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Happy hour
- Ironing facilities
Outdoor spaces
- Terrace
- Garden area
Access & safety
- Parking
- Key card access
- Fire extinguishers
Pets
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.4/10 from 1,072 reviews
Booking.com · 7.4 · 1072 reviews
7.4Verified guest“Clean property, welcoming and helpful staff, and a filling breakfast with plenty of choice. The central location also puts supermarkets within easy reach.”
7.4Verified guest“An excellent stay, as always. The property has been recently renovated and is reasonably clean, and works well for a short visit. The location is ideal for reaching canteens and restaurants, and a metro station is close by. Staff throughout the hotel were friendly and kind.”
7.4Verified guest“The room was comfortable and warm, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. The location, a short walk from everywhere we planned to visit, was excellent, and having canteens and restaurants nearby was a nice extra.”
7.4Verified guest“Our stay was extremely comfortable and ticked every box. The room was spacious and the bathroom had clearly been renovated. The location was excellent, just a short way from Termini station and the main monuments. We would happily book here again.”
7.4Verified guest“The beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the rooms were quiet and welcoming.”
7.4Verified guest“The location was the standout feature, close to Termini station and the metro.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Esquilino & Termini: The hotel sits in Esquilino, the area around Rome's main Termini station. Reviews describe the location as close to the station, metro, trams and buses, and near a cluster of Chinese and Korean shops and restaurants.
Walking further out: The hotel description lists Scala Sancta Sanctuary as a 7-minute walk and Circus Maximus as a 25-minute walk. One guest also writes that the location is within walking distance of a huge amount, even the Vatican.
Eating and essentials: A Feel good cafe is nearby, and guests note supermarkets within walking distance along with local canteens and restaurants. Breakfast is typically taken at a nearby cafe.
Via Bixio 72, Rome, Lazio, 00185, 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 11:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 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
- Not allowed
- Property
- 12 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
How close is Hotel Family House to Termini station?
Guests describe it as adjacent to or just off Termini station, and close to Manzoni metro, tram lines 5 and 14, and bus stops. The hotel description lists Scala Sancta Sanctuary as a 7-minute walk and Circus Maximus as a 25-minute walk.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Breakfast is served at a nearby cafe rather than in the hotel. Reviews describe it as an Italian breakfast of coffee and pastry, with some guests mentioning a wide choice of food.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 11:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Family House?
No. Pets are not allowed at Hotel Family House.
Is parking available?
Parking is listed among the hotel's amenities, though the details are not specified in the available information.
The bottom line
A sensible budget base for Rome, within easy reach of Termini and the metro, where guest praise centres on staff, comfort and location rather than the rooms themselves.
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