The Arena house bed and breakfast is situated in the center of Rome, just 50 metres from Coliseum and Roman Forum, an area of great archaeological interest.

From our bed and breakfast many sights are within walking distance and the metro (B Line) provides easy access to the other spectacular sights Rome offers such as: Saint Peter, Musei Vaticani, Navona square, Pantheon, Piazza di Spagna, Via Veneto, and the Trevi Fountain.

The Arena house b&b is situated in the Monte Celio, one of the seven hills on which Rome was originally founded.
The quarter boasts many services to make your stay in Rome comfortable and convenient, including atmospheric wine bars, excellent Italian and International restaurants, street markets, laundry facilities, phone centres, supermarkets, currency exchange facilities, local craftsmen, bars, theatre, hospital and a post office.

By foot or public transport you will be able to reach the Roman Forum, Terme di Caracalla, Circus Maximus, Domus Aurea and Coliseum, considered the symbol of Rome's eternity.

Many legends and prophecy from the middle ages surround Coliseum, the most famous one is from Venerando Beda (VII 'VIII ) who said "When the Coliseum falls, Rome will also fall. But when Rome falls, the world will also end."

You will be able to take wonderful walks along via Dei Fori Imperiali, enjoying magnificent views of the ruins of Imperial Rome and afterwards relax in the park of Villa Celimontana, one of the most beautiful villas in Rome.
This park is situated on the ancient hill Celio, where in summer evenings you can also enjoy live jazz music.

You can also easily access Rome's famous shopping streets like: Via Condotti, Via Frattina, Via Veneto, where you will find the boutiques of Italy's most famous designers.
Our staff are always available to give you any information regarding guided tours of the city and can recommend highlights of the main historical and cultural areas of the city as well as suggest restaurants, pizzerias and wine bars.

They are happy to assist with other information you may require during your stay.

How to reach us:

Taxi: From Termini train station the fare is about 13 euro ( max.)

Autobus: 30B, 75, 81, 175, 186, 204, 673, 810, 850, 60 express

Metro: From Termini station catch the B line (direction Laurentina) and get off at Colosseo stop.

By Car: From Termini station take Via Cavour in the direction of Santa Maria Maggiore Church and drive until the end, take Via Dei Fori Imperiali and drive to the direction of Colosseo. Take Via Labicana and turn right to via Celimontana, The third to the right is Via Marco Aurelio where the Arena House is.

From the airport Fiumicino: Take the train to Termini station then, take the metro( B line) direction Laurentina and get off to Colosseo station.

Shuttle service: The Arena house offer pick-up service from/to the Ciampino or Fiumicino airport. The price for the service is 45 euros per car (max 4 person) and must be reserved with advance.

Three routes not to miss in Rome:

Saint Peter Church in Vatican with masterpieces by Bernini and Michelangelo ,Vatican museum and Sistine chapel.

The Historical road through the main monuments: Roman Forum, Coliseum, Palatino, Circus Maximus, Teatro Marcello and the monument of Vittorio Emanuele II.

The cultural route to the most famous public squares, fountains, buildings and churches (Ara Pacis,Piazza Navona,Pantheon,Trevi fountain, Piazza di Spagna, Quirinale), as well as famous street for roman shopping: Via del Corso,via Frattina, Via Condotti, Via del Babuino and Via Margutta.