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The Best Hotels in Celio, Rome

The Best Hotels in Celio, Rome

If you want to be close to the Colosseum and the Imperial heart of Rome, then the Celio district will be a good place to start looking for accommodation. As well as the Colosseum, this area has the green expanses of the Villa Celimontana City Park and the Park deli Scipioni - which create an opportunity to get a bit of peace and a surprisingly residential feel so close to some of Rome’s main attractions. But it’s also known for the buzzing cafes, bars, restaurants and shops of the Via di S. Giovanni in Laterno. And our Guru’s recommendations for the 3 best hotels in Celio are close to both.

Celio isn’t one of the most prestigious addresses in town, those are the next suburbs over, where you’ll find the high end boutiques and Michelin starred restaurants. But it is clean and safe and well loved by the Romans who live there.

As well as the Colosseum and the Villa Celimontana, Celio and the Caelian hill - which is one of Rome’s famed seven hills, are where you’ll find the Arch of Constantine, the Basilican of San Clemente, the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati and the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo. Unless you have been studying Rome’s churches, these ancient places of worship might not ring a bell for you now, but they’re definitely very noteworthy in amongst a city of noteworthy churches. But it’s not just the sights right on your doorstep that make the best hotels in Celio some of the best places to stay in Rome, it’s also your proximity to Rome’s other treasures…

For a great view

Capo d'Africa is a sleek, contemporary hotel with a gorgeous roof terrace directly overlooking the Colosseum. Not only are you right in the heart of things, you're staying somewhere stylish. It also has an excellent gym, restaurant and bar. The ideal urban retreat.

The Palazzo Manfredi has just 16 luxurious rooms, suites and apartments, many of which have incredible views onto the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The Palazzo also has as an excellent rooftop restaurant with truely amazingly unforgettable views.

Still not sure which to book:

Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Rome
Or consider our Guru’s recommendations for 10 Great Hotels Near the Colosseum, the Best hotels in the heart of Old Rome or the 3 Best Hotels near the Aventine Hill
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- Capo d'Africa Rome (Colosseo) 65 rooms from $151
  
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  Boutique  -  With refined decor and exemplary service that caters to guests' every whim, this is a charming boutique stay
  Sights nearby  -  Located in the heart of Imperial Rome, a stone's throw from the Colosseum
  Townhouse  -  The hotel was once a school built in the early 20th-century
  Hotel Entertainment  -  There is live jazz music every Tuesday and Friday evening
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  A sleek contemporary hotel in the shadow of the Colosseum in the heart of Rome. A gorgeous roof terrace overlooks the city bell tower and Colosseum. Expect attentive staff and rooms with cool retro style. There's an excellent gym, a Centrum bar and La Terrazza serves standout pasta. A chic stay. See More
  
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- Palazzo Manfredi Rome (Colosseo) 16 rooms from $490
  
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  Foodies  -  Michelin starred regional and Mediterranean fare is created by chef Giuseppe Di Lorio and served on the spectacular terrace
  Other Activities  -  Live the ultimate Italian experience by taking the house Lamborghini out for a spin
  Families  -  Children are well looked after with a babysitting service and kids' menus
  Local exploring  -  Located beside the Colosseum; it doesn't get much better than this!
  Recommended by  -  Mr & Mrs Smith, Tablet
  
  Five-star luxury next to the Colosseum and the Forum with exceptional views of both from an excellent roof top restaurant. Chic rooms, suites, and apartments are decorated in a contemporary-classic design. With fantastic food, unique views, and wellness too - this is Rome in style. See More
  
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