Travelers step into Rome's historic heart at this welcoming hotel where multilingual staff share insider tips for exploring the Eternal City's treasures
Just steps from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and Via Nazionale, Locanda Otello is perfect for exploring the Roman Forum. Enjoy daily manager's receptions, dry cleaning, and in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff excel at crafting personalized sightseeing plans.
Located in Rome City Centre neighborhood, Locanda Otello is connected to a shopping center. Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Borghese and Circus Maximus. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico. Visit our Rome travel guide
Via Marghera 13, Rome, RM, 00185
What's nearby
Via Marsala
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Piazza della Repubblica
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Via Nazionale
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Rome Termini Station
5 min walk
Termini Tram Stop
5 min walk
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO)
49 min drive
Restaurants
Mignon
4 min walk
VyTA Boulangerie
1 min walk
Roadhouse Restaurant Roma Termini
1 min walk
Starbucks
2 min walk
Mancini La Porchetta di Ariccia
2 min walk
About this property
Locanda Otello
Hotel near Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
Close to Via Nazionale and Via Veneto, Locanda Otello provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Express check-out, express check-in, and multilingual staff
A front-desk safe, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
24-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and electric kettles
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 35.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 35.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Property is also known as
Locanda Otello Hostel Rome
Locanda Otello Hostel
Locanda Otello Rome
Locanda Otello Hotel Rome
Locanda Otello Hotel
Locanda Otello Rome
Locanda Otello Hotel
Locanda Otello Hotel Rome
Frequently asked questions
Is Locanda Otello pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Locanda Otello?
As of 12 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Locanda Otello on 24 March 2026 start from AED 484, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
This hotel doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Locanda Otello?
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Locanda Otello?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Locanda Otello located?
Located in Rome City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Via Marsala, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, and Via Nazionale. Via Veneto and Roman Forum are also within 1 mi (2 km). Termini Tram Stop and Rome Termini Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Locanda Otello Reviews
5.8
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
6.2
Cleanliness
7.0
Location
6.2
Staff & service
5.6
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 43 reviews
10 - Excellent
6
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 43 reviews
6 - Okay
17
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 43 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 43 reviews
2 - Terrible
9
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jackie
15 November 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The location to the station was great. The place itself was sketchy. AC didn’t work. Cleanliness was not the greatest. Did not like the shared bathroom. It did the job but wouldn’t stay again.
Jackie
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Charles
29 January 2026
Everything seemed pretty chill
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Lillian
28 February 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean and the one staff member we saw was helpful. The bathroom was tiny and needed more ventilation. The location was right across from the main Termini station which was convenient to everywhere we went
Lillian
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Peter Lykke
14 November 2025
Dusche und Wc am gang
Handtücher wurden nicht getauscht in Drei Tagen
Kein Frühstück
Schlechte Luft im Zimmer
Zimmer wurden in drei Tagen gemacht
Nicht empfehlenswert
The location is convenient if you are just passing through Rome from the termini. The breakfast at the downstairs cafe was average.
Unfortunately the hostel was disgusting when i was there. The bins of used toilet paper were overflowing, dirty wet towels stayed on the shared bathroom floor, there was hair all over both showers, and even a band aid in one. Yuck. The staff were absent and didn’t seem too interested in doing any work.
This place is cheap but you get what you pay for.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
14 May 2018
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
bequem zu erreichen, wegen Bahnhofsnähe
allerdings schwer auffindbar weil es in Gebäudekomplex versteckt ist
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
30 April 2018
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Week end a Roma
A due passi dalla stazione Termini, personale gentile e disponibile, camera spaziosa e silenziosa, colazione buona.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
20 April 2018
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hôtel bien situé proche du terminus
Hôtel propre mais gros manque sanitaire dans la chambre.
Vue par la fenêtre sur cour délabrée
Accueil dû personnel très prévenant et souriant malgré la barrière de la langue.
Certo che per quel prezzo con colazione non mi aspettavo nulla di buono, quindi ero pronto ad affrontare qualche disagio. Posizione comodissima, colazione con cappuccio e cornetto al bar sotto. Pulizia poco curati, bagni sporchi, su richiesta mi hanno cambiato l’asciugamano, in camera eravamo in tre con due armadi ed un comodino, a me è toccato il comodino non erano presenti attaccapanni o sedie quindi per appoggiare lo zaino ed i vestiti rimani il pavimento. Anche gli armadi non erano previsti di appendono e chiusura con lucchetto. Personale molto cortese e gentile.
Alessandro
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
6/10 Okay
Marcello, Potenza
21 February 2018
utile albergo a 2 passi dalla stazione termini
Lasciate perdere le precedenti recensioni! L'hotel ha cambiato gestione ed i nuovi proprietari stanno facendo di tutto per rendere confortevole questo spazio! Lo stabile non è il massimo ma il punto ed il rapporto qualità prezzo è ottimo.
Marcello
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
19 February 2018
Disliked: Cleanliness
L'unico problema nella quale mi sono imbattuto è il fattore acqua, ovvero non c'era abbastanza portata d'acqua per poter lavarsi tranquillamente.
The hotel was bought by someone a month before, so these may just be early problems, but our stay was terrible.
The only entrance is via a locked door that the receptionist unlocks, however after 9pm they just disappear- meaning you have to ring the doorbell multiple times, yell and slam the door until someone lets you in. This is ridiculous and annoying when you’re trapped outside, and makes it hard to sleep when you’re inside.
The staff are regularly nowhere to be found, we’ve caught them smoking indoors or just hanging round in a group outside while the hotel is left unattended.
The bathrooms are disgusting. Toilets aren’t cleaned, sinks and drains are blocked and there’s no water pressure or easy temperature change in the shower.
Stay away!!!!
Wir waren ab 26.10. für 1 Woche in dem Hotel.
Das Bad am Gang ist nicht jedermanns Sache, aber das Personal war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend.
Das Zimmer war sauber und die Lage direkt am Bahnhof Termini war perfekt für uns.
Insgesamt vom Preis/Leistungsverhältnis zu empfehlen wenn es zu den Ansprüchen passt.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017
6/10 Okay
BRUNO
13 November 2017
Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait. Séjour court mais tres agreable. Bonne situation centrale qui nous a permis de tout faire à pied.
Tldr: don't stay here, it's not nice.
The only good thing about this 'hotel' is it's closeness to termini. Other than that, there were no good thing about this place. An hour to check in, they barley speak or understand english, they didn't believe us when we said we had paied, our dubble room was a bunkbed, a gently cocroach made a suprise visit. And to top it of no breakfast, we had to wait for the person in charge to give us two cupons who was not there in the morning and with all that had happend we just dropped the key and left.
While in Rome I walked into a small convenience store to buy a drink. Meanwhile a few emails came in, via my phone. Someone had booked this hotel using my card information, same card I had just used to buy a drink. I called the travel site used to book this hotel, but when they reached out to this hotel they refused to cancel the online transaction. I reviewed the transactions and noticed the drink was never charged and instead my card information taken to book this hotel, which by coincidence is right above the hotel. I walked up and I was he genuinely afraid for my life. I wanted to speak to the front desk person but a female resident warned me this weren't people to mess with. $400 we're stolen from my card and I noticed right away, I contacted both the travel site expedia in this case, and figured out where the hotel was. Neither party helped. My information was fraudulently taken and a hotel was booked immediately, taking part of my vacation reserve money. The people are running a theft ring , using the business down stairs.