Experience the essence of ancient Rome at Merulana Star, with Colosseum and Roman Forum nearby. Unwind with a massage or sip a drink at the bar while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Golden House of Nero - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Colosseum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Roman Forum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 37 min drive
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 38 min drive
Rome Tuscolana Station - 4 min drive
Rome Termini Station - 13 min walk
Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 14 min walk
Vittorio Emanuele Station - 6 min walk
Labicana-Merulana Tram Stop - 6 min walk
Labicana Tram Stop - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Vecchia Roma - 2 min walk
Variabile Drink&Food - 2 min walk
Panella - 1 min walk
Brancaccio Caffè - 1 min walk
Gatsby Café - 5 min walk
About this property
Merulana Star
When you stay at Merulana Star, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Golden House of Nero and Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. You can be pampered with massages, then unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, Colosseum and Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore are within a 15-minute walk. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Vittorio Emanuele Station is 6 minutes and Labicana-Merulana Tram Stop is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
To-go breakfast (surcharge) each morning 9:00 AM–11:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1800
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch Smart TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
Portable fan
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
7 bathrooms
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Champagne service
Refrigerator
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Local maps
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash Breakage deposit: EUR 10 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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
To-go breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Late check-in between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 20
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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.
Also known as
Merulana Star
Merulana Star Inn
Merulana Star Inn Rome
Merulana Star Rome
Merulana Star Condo Rome
Merulana Star Condo
Merulana Star Rome
Merulana Star Affittacamere
Merulana Star Affittacamere Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Merulana Star offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Merulana Star 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Merulana Star?
Yes, pets are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Merulana Star?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Merulana Star.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merulana Star?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Merulana Star and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Golden House of Nero (8-min walk) and Colosseum (11-min walk), along with Roman Forum (0.9 mi) and Trevi Fountain (1.3 mi).
What's the area around Merulana Star like?
Merulana Star is in Rome City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from Vittorio Emanuele Station and 11 minutes' walk from Colosseum.
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Reviews
Merulana Star Reviews
7.2
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
7.8
Staff & service
6.8
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2023
Great staff members, really polite. Good room and excellent area.
DANIEL
DANIEL, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 5, 2025
The room was clean with shops nearby. There is a lot of traffic nearby so it was very noisy at night.
Esther
Esther, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 14, 2025
Super nice staff. We never received complimentary breakfast. The room is very small but was ok for the three nights we were there.
Kellie
Kellie, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Oct 15, 2025
Perhaps the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. Good location though
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Very friendly staff and a great area to be in Rome. The property is a little bit old but I think this is the standard in Rome. Overall a great experience
Sebastian
Sebastian, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
May 22, 2025
Room was very small, pictures were a bit deceiving. Bed was comfortable…….we didn’t stay in much so just used the room to sleep.
Misty
Misty, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2024
Worth the money we paid for.
The room is clean, staff were friendly, although the bathroom is a bit small but for the price we paid is just ok. It's near and accessible to most of the attraction, train station and restaurants. It's right at the centre of Rome. Highly recommended.
Catherine
Catherine, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 6, 2025
Pros: Location, near Termini but still a safe area to stay. It has an elevator, and AC, a portable one but it got the job done. The reception girl, once we were able to meet was very kind.
Cons: This is an aparthotel, dont expect someone at the reception 24/7. You are given a set of 4 keys to access the apartment, I was scared to lose them as like I said, there is no reception. The bed frames were peeling off. the bathroom had mold all over the place.
Ingrid
Ingrid, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 31, 2025
Everyone was so friendly there. The main entrance was under construction, but that’s like everything in Europe. The front desk girls were amazing. They helped me out so much. Solo girl traveler felt very comfortable. Staying there at the location was great. Is it four seasons no. But it has a Lyft. It’s secure the lady who cleans the rooms did such an amazing job. I would recommend it!! The bed and the pillows were so comfortable💕
Kristen
Kristen, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 7, 2023
Cute little B&B, you get a keychain with multiple keys as there are multiple doors with locks to get through - but it’s easy and feels safe. Several cafes below the B&B make for quick and easy snacks. Front desk spoke limited English but the main housekeeping lady was fluent and very sweet. Remember that you need to pay a €20 tax and it’s cash only!
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 17, 2025
Mold between the shower doors, massive amount of dust in the shower vent. Shower itself OK but on the verge of breaking down. Street side very noisy even at night.
Mini fridge needs to be defrosted, also noisy when trying to sleep. Bed/room was fine for the price.
Wifi passwords on the door of the room don't work, use the one at the servicedesk.
Great location, walking distance from coliseum and train station.
Cleaning lady? Did my checkout but barely spoke English.
Jelmer
Jelmer, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Aug 3, 2023
Musty and smelled like cigarettes
The room was not as shown in pictures. TINY room that smelled like cigarettes. Poor ventilation with a loud air conditioner that was quite weak. It served it's purpose as a 1 night stay and was at a good location.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 9, 2023
Really good location you can walk to the colloseum and Vatican and other big areas. Close to metros and main rome train station. Room was very tiny, and smelled like sewage in the bathroom. Check in process was bad we had to wait outside the door for 30 minutes and I think the front desk guy was busy or sleeping and we had to bang on the door and wait for 30 mins to get him to come to the desk. Great value for the price, you get what you pay for, would suggest this place for folks on a budget, without any expectations for a nice place, this can be considered a place to stay on a budget
Travis
Travis, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2023
It’s served it’s purpose as a place to stay but I was very unhappy when I arrived. It’s in a complex of other flats for the locals which wasn’t an issue but is not in the description of the property. The lights as you walk in were flickering which didn’t fill me with much joy. The rooms are a lot smaller than expected but our room was clean, bed was comfortable and bathroom was clean. However we had to buy our own toilet paper as the staff leave the property after 3pm so we had no chance to ask them for some as we had tours planned for our trip. Overall it was okay but I was a bit disappointed.
Olivia Jennifer
Olivia Jennifer, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 30, 2025
I loved the location
Delmy
Delmy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2025
Excelente
Arturo
Arturo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
Quaint setting. Helpful staff. Walkable
Donna
Donna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 18, 2023
Helpful staff, close to the station, clean property, I’ll stay this hotel again.
Satomi
Satomi, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 31, 2025
Good, but very tiny
Vandana
Vandana, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2022
Good location
Christophe Plante
Christophe Plante, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 15, 2025
Stay was ok, lots of street noise
Michael
Michael, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2022
Excellent location, easy walk everywhere. Including good restaurants within same block.
Deborah
Deborah, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Sep 3, 2025
It was very small for a group of 4, the AC
Noween
Noween, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2023
The service was excellent.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 19, 2023
Great little spot in the Center of Rome
What a great little spot right in the centre of Rome. Great little coffee shop downstairs that made the visit even better. Hosts were very accommodating as our flight arriving late.