In the heart of Rome, Hotel California offers a haven with a snack bar and in-room WiFi. Guests rave about the breakfast and helpful staff, making it an ideal spot to explore iconic landmarks like Colosseum and Trevi Fountain.
Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 45 min drive
Rome Termini Station - 3 min walk
Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 4 min walk
Rome Tuscolana Station - 5 min drive
Termini Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Farini Tram Stop - 2 min walk
Napoleone III Tram Stop - 3 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Amedeo Ristorante - 2 min walk
Aquila Nera - 1 min walk
Gusto Napoli - 1 min walk
Ristorante Leonetti - 2 min walk
Ristorante Pizzeria Santi - 1 min walk
About this property
Hotel California
Hotel California offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore and Via Nazionale. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Roman Forum and Colosseum are a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast. Public transportation is only a short walk: Termini Tram Stop is steps away and Farini Tram Stop is 2 minutes.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (1 total, up to 10 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Off-site parking within 351 ft (EUR 40 per night)
Street parking available
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Free cot/infant bed
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Rainfall shower heads
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9 for adults and EUR 9 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 55 per vehicle (one way)
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 40 per night (351 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Eurocard
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
National rating
This property has received its official star rating from the local rating authority.
Also known as
California Rome
Hotel California Rome
Hotel California Rome
Hotel California Hotel
Hotel California Hotel Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel California offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel California?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 10 kg per pet. There's a charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel California?
No, unfortunately. However, there's street parking available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Hotel California?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 55 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel California?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Hotel California and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.
What's the area around Hotel California like?
Hotel California is in Rome City Centre, a short 2-minute walk from Termini Tram Stop and 18 minutes' walk from Roman Forum. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.
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Hotel California Reviews
Reviews
7.8
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.2/10
Amenities
7.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.2/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Excellent hotel
Good location, nice receptionist let us checking in early, excellent breakfast…
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 Jun 2025
The staff were friendly and it was convenient to the train station. Internet wasn’t great when we got there but they reset the router and it got better.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2025
Good Central location. Clean and quirky. Breakfast was good and kept well stocked.
More than adequate for our 3 night stay. Plenty of bars and restaurants close by!
Anne
Anne, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
9 Jul 2025
Not a great hotel not worth the price
Bathroom leaks all over - they demand you checkout at 10:30 am, staff not friendly and on top of that - expensive!
Alvaro
Alvaro, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Feb 2025
Great room and good breakfast. Worth a stay for one night.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2025
The front desk staff was very helpful with answering our questions and suggesting things to see. The breakfast was excellent, room was very clean and comfortable. They were doing some renovations on the upper floors, so the stairways were a little dusty, but there was no noise, and it didn't affect our stay. Walking distance to train station was a plus!
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
A great spot to stay close to the train
Naomi
Naomi, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 2025
Good location, just minutes walk from Termini station, comfortable and spacious enough room for family, very clean, large bathroom, simple but tasty breakfast, we had a really pleasant and comfortable overnight stay there.
Simona
Simona, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Apr 2025
THE HOTEL BUILDING IS BEAUTIFULL BUT IT COULD BETTER INSIDE, RENOVATE AND ORGINIZED BETTER
NICOLA
NICOLA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Delightful stay
Great stay , hotel is very central walking distance to all attractions , hotel a little
Bit dated in reception and staircase but room and bathroom looked as though it had just been done up , only fault was just green tea to drink could
Of done with some coffee
Joyce
Joyce, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
2 Apr 2025
It was very close to Roma termini. The staff were very helpful and polite
Jessica
Jessica, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
7 Jul 2025
One Night Stay at Hotel Caliornia in Rome
Check-in was easy. Staff was friendly and helpful. They allowed us to store our luggage since it was not check-in time yet. Very simple room, seemed clean. However, no conditioner, and the vent was putting out a bad smell. (sewage like). I sprayed the sheets with perfume and cologne to help. We were just there overnight. The hotel offers a very nice breakfast spread with cheeses/meats and other options like scrambled eggs, breads, and juices.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Nov 2024
Excellent location and excellent attention from the staff.
Nataly
Nataly, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Apr 2025
Convenient to transport
chuehwang
chuehwang, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Mar 2025
Very close to Roma Termini. Supermarket nearby for mineral water, lots of food choices and nearby bus stops to attractions.
Seah
Seah, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Lovely room, great location will absolutely stay again if given the opportunity!
Katharine
Katharine, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
23 Feb 2025
Other than the weird smell in the room, everything was okay. I would stay again, the location was very convenient.
Vianca
Vianca, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
18 Mar 2025
Close to termini
Justin
Justin, 5-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 Nov 2024
Staff was friendly and room was comfortable
Domenic
Domenic, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Nov 2024
It is really good the location near de train and bus station
Yolanda
Yolanda, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
8 Dec 2024
Fun hotel in a vibrant neighborhood. Short walk to the coliseum, just a few blocks from the train station. Great nearby shopping and dining.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
24 Apr 2025
Weird sewage smell in room. Close to train station. Hot water was on and off.
stacy
8/10 Very good
18 Oct 2024
Excellent front desk staff
Benson
Benson, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
13 Oct 2024
Kind of old hotel but very convenient to go train station
Nay
Nay, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Oct 2024
It’s a great place to stay close to the main train station in Rome easy to get around very clean. Nice staff highly recommended.