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Guest house · Rome · Lazio

Domus Diana

An adults-only stay in Rione Monti, with themed rooms, a shared kitchen and a host guests frequently praise.

  • A perfect 10 comfort score from guests
  • A 9.9 staff rating, with Diana singled out in reviews
  • Within walking distance of Termini, the metro and the Colosseum
9.2 Perfect 924 reviews Booking.com 9.2 · 924 reviews

About

Domus Diana

Domus Diana sits in Rione Monti, a neighbourhood the listing describes as having many bars and restaurants. Guest reviews describe a guesthouse-style setup: a large apartment with a few separately themed rooms around a shared living space and kitchen. The hotel is adults-only, with no pets allowed, and guests place it close to Termini station, the metro and the Colosseum.

Rooms are repeatedly called clean, new and individually decorated, each with a private bathroom, and comfort scores a perfect 10 from guests. Staff score 9.9, with several reviews singling out Diana for her helpfulness. Rates start from £178.

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Adults only

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Truly spotless, themed rooms — Guests describe brand-new, individually decorated rooms with private bathrooms, daily towel changes and good housekeeping.
  • Hosting that goes beyond the basics — Diana is repeatedly thanked for being kind, helpful and reachable, from maps to daily needs, and the staff category sits at 9.9.
  • A location built for sightseeing — Termini, the Colosseum area and metro/bus links are all mentioned as easily reachable, and the listing notes Rione Monti's bars and restaurants.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Check-in window is tight — Guests need to arrive between 11:00 and 19:30, and check-out is 10:00, so late arrivals and long mornings need planning.
  • Adults-only and no pets — The hotel doesn't take children or pets, which suits some travellers but rules out family and pet-friendly stays.
  • Facilities are the weakest category — Facilities score 8.1, the lowest rating category, and the listing shows only one room type, so expectations should focus on location, comfort and service.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Double Room

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Hotel & policies

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Adults only
  • No pets allowed
  • Lift

Safety & access

  • Security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries

Kitchen & dining

  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle

Housekeeping

  • Housekeeping

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9.2
Perfect 924 reviews

Guest-rated 9.2/10 from 924 reviews

Booking.com · 9.2 · 924 reviews
9.2Verified guest

“The coffee and croissants were good, and the room was clean, unique and had the essentials — a shower and a hairdryer.”

9.2Verified guest

“There was a small misunderstanding at check-in, but the stay itself was superb. The position between Termini and the Colosseum made it a great base for Rome. The rooms felt new, welcoming and clean, and the hotel is more like a large apartment split into a few rooms around one living room, which adds to the private feel.”

9.2Verified guest

“The hotel was standard and exactly as expected. The location was ideal — a short walk from an ancient Roman amphitheatre and about 15 minutes on foot from the centre — and the staff were friendly and pleasant.”

9.2Verified guest

“Fresh, stylish rooms with cool themes, very clean, plus a spacious bathroom and plenty of fresh towels.”

9.2Verified guest

“We loved it. The rooms are cosy, with simple, nice furniture and lovely decoration, and they're spotless — towels were changed every day. Each room has a different decoration and its own private bathroom. There's a small kitchen with snacks like biscuits, bread, toast and milk. Diana is a very helpful and kind host who did everything to make the stay pleasant, from giving us a map of the best routes to the monuments to staying reachable by phone. Buses and the metro are very close, and the neighbourhood is quiet and friendly rather than touristy, with good coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants nearby. We recommend it, Diana — we'll be back.”

9.2Verified guest

“The newly renovated rooms look clean and cosy. There's a kettle for boiling water and air conditioning with temperature control. The hotel is near Termini, where all transport connects; taking the metro to Vittorio Emanuele shortens the walk, and there's a supermarket nearby on the way from the metro.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Rione Monti: The hotel is in Rione Monti, which the listing describes as having many bars and restaurants. Reviews add that the neighbourhood feels quiet and friendly rather than touristy, with coffee shops, bakeries and a supermarket nearby.

Colosseum and ancient sites: Several guests mention the Colosseum or an ancient Roman amphitheatre being a short walk away, making the hotel a practical base for exploring the area on foot.

Termini and public transport: Termini station is described by guests as close, with bus and metro links nearby. One guest suggests taking the metro to Vittorio Emanuele to shorten the walk back from the main sights.

Capitoline Museums: The listing gives the distance to the Capitoline Museums as 2.3 km.

Via Mecenate 27 A, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 11:00-19:30
Check-out
By 10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

Does Domus Diana allow children or pets?

No. The hotel is adults-only and pets are not allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 11:00 to 19:30 and check-out is by 10:00.

Is breakfast included?

The listing doesn't specify a breakfast service, but guest reviews mention coffee and croissants in the morning, sometimes described as complimentary, along with snacks like biscuits, bread, toast and milk.

Is there parking?

Parking appears in the hotel's amenities list, but the listing gives no further details on cost or availability.

The bottom line

Domus Diana earns its high ratings through spotless themed rooms, a host who goes out of her way, and a location that suits sightseeing. The adults-only policy and short check-in window are real constraints, and facilities are modest, but for the right traveller this is a strong, characterful stay.

9.2Bottom line

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