Guest House Relais Indipendenza

Disappointing to be honest The property was relatively easy to find and directions provided to checkin were very good. Mario was friendly and accommodated access out of hours due to it taking ages to get our luggage. First of all no mention of there being no lift. We had to carry over 70kg of luggage up two floors, with very steep stairs - so bear this in mind if you have similar! This would be fine if we were staying a longer period, but for 3 nights it was just a bit too much. Cant 100% remember what we booked but it definitely wasnt clear that a private bathroom was different to an ensuite. The bathroom was situated across a public hall from the room, which meant you had to keep lovking and unlocking the doors with the one key. The bathroom was very run down. Lots of damage around walls, only one light working, toilet leaking, mould trapped underneath all the silicone in the shower. Generally just needs a freshenup and would be fine. The mattresses were very old with springs protruding through and big 'twang' noises every now and again when you moved. Kitchen area was nice, with good facilities (no oven) but shared fridge, micromave, kettle etc. Location was ok too, 25min from most things walking and 10min walk to train station.

Good service, below average room The service was fantastic, Mario was very helpful and accommodating during our stay. The price is low and the location is easily accessible to Termini which is nice. However the room was incredibly humid and there was mold in the shower and around the room’s window. Otherwise everything else was clean and passable. The shower stall was very small and it was hard to move around. And the walls were quite thin, so we could hear others easily. It’s fine for young travelers for the low price, if you won’t spend much time in the room.

Nice hosts Good location if you want to be near Termini. Nice, welcoming hosts who let us drop our bags early. Basic room and amenities, has a private bathroom, but it’s across a shared hallway. Was a little noisy during the night due to other guests coming and going to their rooms and bathrooms.

Great place for a quick stay The hotel hosts were very responsive and professional. There was a nice reception area on the floor. They even helped us with luggage since there were two flights of stairs. One huge bonus was the direct airport transfer for 2 people. It was affordable and we had a great time getting to know Mario, the driver and hotel manager/owner. Would highly recommend.

Clean, convenient location, and a great host Great experience here! This hotel is a great place to pick if you're looking for something a bit away from the city center and crowds, but still within a 25-35min walk to all the main attractions. The host, Mario, was super friendly and was always available if we needed anything- his office was just downstairs. Everything was very clean as well! There are breakfast and laundry options. Also, if you are on your last day or can't check in just yet but want to leave your luggage to explore you can do so. Overall, great accommodation experience for our first time in Rome!

Great budget option near train station This is a great little hotel close to the train station and in a very walkable neighborhood with lots of restaurant options. Very safe, great service. 10/10