Porta Magica
Porta Magica, Piazza Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, 00185 Rome RM, Italy- Ruines
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Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Domus Napoleone in Rome's Esquilino quarter offers rooms with a flat-screen TV, kettle, and private bathroom. Enjoy the convenience of luggage storage and being just 200 meters from Vittorio Emanuele Metro. With Termini Station a mere 8-minute walk away, our prime location ensures easy access to explore the vibrant city of Rome. Book your stay at Domus Napoleone now for an unforgettable experience.
Check-in from
12:00 PM
Check-out by
10:00 AM
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
20 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 3 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
24 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
18 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide), Queen bed (151-180 cm wide), 4 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Room details
26 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
194 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
18 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
258 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
24 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
280 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (fees may apply), and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide), 2 Twin bed (90-99 cm wide)
Room details
26 m2
In-room amenities
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
215-sq-foot soundproofed room with a balcony
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, minibar (stocked with some free items), and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Egyptian cotton linens, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
20 m2
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Excellent location very close to Termini train station. The host Stefano was welcoming and ready for us, check-in time was already possible from 12:00 instead of the usual 14:00. The room was spacious and clean, the bathroom modern. We had a great one-night stay and hope to be back!
Everything was great!
Perfectly central location next to termini station
Nothing to note.
Una location molto onesta come qualità/prezzo.Pulizia,cortesia del host,la posizione eccellente per chi vuole visitare Roma,bidet,aria condizionata.
Niente
La ubicación.
Nada.
Hledali jsme cíleně ubytování v této lokalitě a našli jsme prostorný a čistý pokoj, kde nebyl problém s pozdním večerním přijezdem, protože se do pokoje dostanete pomocí aplikace v telefonu. Cítili jsme se bezpečně. Velké díky pro Stefana za jeho velkou pomoc.
Great location
Too many stairs.
Stefano was a lovely host! He was very flexible with our check-in and luggage storage. The room was clean and quiet for being in the heart of the city. Would absolutely recommend this place!
Clean , comfortable, secure , good location and very nice people
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The localization is very good, close to the city center, close to the train / bus station, what for us was very important - we had to catch the bus to airport very early, so it was easy and quick from Domus Napoleone
Great place near main train station, you can walk by yourself to most of the attractions. Really friendly owner, he recommended great places to eat nearby. Our room had one of the biggest and most comfortable beds I've ever slept in any accommodation.
It was a bit hard to find the right entrance, you need to look carefully for the sign with the name of the apartment. Be prepared to pay city tax in cash, it was not a trouble for us but just remember to have some cash on you at arrival.
Ottima posizione vicino alla metro e vicino a stazione termini
Era quello che cercavo tutto ok
Location and the room was really clean. Bathroom really nice
The stay was too short 😊
Location and staff are helpful. Room is big and nice high ceilings.
The bedding, the brown blanket was old and itchy. The toilet smelt of sewage
Excellent location near great food options - both good local cuisine and also good cheap alternatives. Easy to reach from the station. Also not a difficult walk to the Colosseum and Forum. Very attentive staff willing to answer lots of questions and make recommendations.
Personale gentile e disponibile
Nulla
Stanza spaziosa letti comodi pulizia ed accoglienza eccellenti grande disponibilità da parte del proprietario a qualsiasi richiesta. Sicuramente da tenere in considerazione per un ritorno a Roma.Posizione eccellente a 10 minuti a piedi dalla stazione Termini ed a 30 minuti dal Colosseo. Fantastico.
Very clean, the location is good, the metro station is close. Stefano is very kind and willing to give all the necessary information. Thanks for the hospitality!
Everything was good.
Spacious, clean with a good mix of old and new. Comfortable bed.
era una habitacion grande con camas confortables ideal pasa una familia o amigos, tiene tetera para calentar agua y nevera eso nos gusto mucho, diariamente realizan limpieza excelente
la ubicacion, pensamos que seria una zona mejor, esta cerca a un parque no muy agradable y auque tiene metro no es muy agradable la zona
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We needed a place that was close to Roma Termini - this one filled the bill, literally minutes away. Not a problem for us, but some won't be comfortable that after check-in takes place, the host takes off, so there's not a concierge on-site. Our room was large, quiet, and clean, and had a small balcony. The bed was comfortable. Where to eat? Everyone we talked to recommended a restaurant that was nearby whose name I've already forgotten. It requires reservations and still the lines were long and the staff surly, so we said "No thanks!" to that and went exploring for someplace else. Who knew there would be so few options in Rome!?! Fortunately, we found Tempio di Mecenate. This was a restaurant that knew how to do it. Great staff. Great, genuine Italian food! All done in a space that was cozy, warm, and inviting, the exact opposite of the other place. And it was a bargain. We had two appetizers, two primis, two desserts, 1/2 liter of wine, and water, all for 61 euros - unbelievable! (Be sure to tip your waiter - he deserves it). Don't rush off - we were served complimentary limoncello at the end. Definitely a great way to spend our final night in Rome.
In comparison to other places we stayed at, it was expensive, at 145 euros
Clean room and very helpful and friendly staff. Convenient location to the metro station.
Clean but need to have bigger bed and toilet
Nice place…we enjoy our stay…not luxurious but great for the price…I would stay there again for sure.
The hospitality was amazing we were treated and given instructions on how to use the keys and as well and availability to store our luggage to roam around we had no trouble checking in and out I definitely recommend this place is you’re staying in Rome for a weekend
Our host Stefano was warm and welcoming. The location is right near Rome Termini station. We were able to leave our luggage after checking out. Super helpful.
Great Host
This is a beautiful place to stay lovely 😍
The accusation itself
Excelente ubicación. Todo limpio
Difficult to find.
The rooms look exactly like the pictures. They are not the most attractive rooms but for the price, they worked for us. The room was very roomy and the high ceilings made it feel quite open. It is located close to Roma Termini so that was a huge help for us. The staff was very attentive and responded quickly. They allowed us to store our luggage which was a big help. Overall a very good experience.
You do have to climb a few flights of stairs to the 2nd/3rd floor depending on how you see it. So please expect that. The beds are the most comfortable but not a deal killer for us.
The room was big enough for 2 people and it was very comfortable. Stefano was a very good host too!
Stefano was a great host. The room was spacious and clean. Great centralized location made it walkable to all the big attractions.
Great location, great room and Stefano is a very friendly, very professional and helpful host. Strongly recommended
Clean, spacious and great location.
The property was great, very clean and well organized. Walkable to a city park (across the street) and several bars and restaurants. Stefano was communicative, friendly and helpful. Clean, easy and great walkable location. There are prettier areas in Rome, but for clean and reasonably priced accommodations, this is a great option and we weren’t disappointed.
very convenient location to train station and walkable to historic sites in Rome. spacious room. friendly staff
When we arrived there was no one to let us in or talk to until half an hour later. We were supposed to get a complementary wine which we didn’t. Place was too small and nothing around to eat.
It is a great location and good clean room with all necessary amenities! Thank you for the tips in getting around and provided service!
Comfortable and clean. Had cute little balcony. Within walking distance to many restaurants, Big Bus stop, train station. Quiet at night. Cute park very close.
Great, wonderful host and very clean room
Good value for money
Excellent service from pre-arrival to check out. Their service includes advance notice and pre-arrangements days before arrival for smooth check in. Service staff made themselves available or reachable if any additional help needed during stay. Hotel in good location walking distance to central train terminal, Coloseum and restaurants. We recommend this hotel.
Clean and convenient (easy 10-15 min walk from termini—just as easy as taking one metro stop) and Stefano is willing to help and eager to please. I would happily come back.
Good location near the train station. The room was worn down overall, big cracks in the bathroom sink and a table with holes in it. Decent room size. The bed was extremely stiff/hard.
Palace experience for a reasonable budget.
Great value. Love it. 2nd time we stay in our trips to Rome
The room was clean and spacious, the bathroom was good size, modern and very clean. Checking in was a breeze Stefano was great, the place is very safe.
Great reasonably priced basic room in Rome. Great service as well! I had an issue with the key that was completely my fault and the host answered promptly and walked me through it. Highly recommend!
Fabulous stay excellent location close to Termini. Stefanos was a great host and very welcoming. Lovely room with a great balcony. It was handy to have a fridge and our towels were changed daily which was a bonus. Overall a fantastic stay woukd highly recommend ☺️
Close to the to the train station and good value. Very clean.
No elevator so carrying heavy suitcases up and down stairs was difficult. No instructions for heating system. No sign on the street so hard to find the property.
The room was nice and comfortable. I will state if you are a big person, the shower is very small, other than that, I have no complaints. The hotel is within walking distance of several key sites which I wanted to visit while there. the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Basilica of Mary Maggiore and more. Stefano communicated with me prior to my arrival and even offered to provide transportation from the airport should I need it. All in all it was a very pleasurable stay and I would not hesitate to stay there again should I ever visit Rome again.
Beautiful front hall and stairs. Simple decoration. The room is not big, but enough to hold two large luggages. 10-12 minutes walking from Rom Temini railway stattion. Stefano is very attentive, based on smoothly communications, he accurately follows up on our flight information, waiting at the reception to do the check-in procedures.
The bathroom in our room is relatively small, and seems to have some problems with drainage.
Lighting was poor, twin beds were very firm and uncomfortable, bathroom door had to stay closed due to sewer smell. Location was central and close to train station so that was good. Unique beautiful old building.
Locate between Roma Termini and Vittorio Emanuele, which is very convenient for transportation and varieties of dinning options. We encountered transit strike during our stay and faced issues to reach cruise terminal. The host went above and beyond to help us with options and even make calls for us to arrange transportation.
My experience with this hotel leaned more negative than positive. Starting off with the positives. The location is great! Especially if you come from Roma Termini you just walk 5-7 minutes to the hotel. Second Stefano is very nice and provides excellent customer service! Now for the negatives, it looks modern in photos but definitely feels more like a patchy job. The floors were quite dirty and bathroom had a few bugs that even after killing would come daily. I’m not sure if this is just a rome or Italy thing but the toilet was extremely tight in its spacing. Had put the sign for the cleaner to come twice and both times the cleaner only replaced the hand towels and the floor towel, no replacement of the shower towels and when making the bed, did not replace the pillow covers. I think if you are okay with a place to sleep at night and want nearby the station it’s not a bad option but if you value an actual 3 star hotel with service. I would unfortunately pass.
It was tricky to find but the accommodations were clean and comfortable.
Perfect location near Termini, big and clean room, every day cleaning service is excellent. We received a bottle of wine from our host Stefano. Highly recommended guesthouse!
The location was great and Stefani was helpful. He helped carry our luggage up several flights of stairs. There was plenty of room: a living area with comfy chairs, a table with chairs and a coffee area or desk. Amenities were limited: two paper cups and two coffee packs per day, no drinking cups. It was great having a refrigerator. We got groceries at a near by store. Many restaurants were right down the street as well a Metro Stop.
It is accessible to public transport. Clean and good room size. Stefano is very helpful.
Great location and Stefano was so helpful with arranging transportation and giving directions/recommendations.
We had a great stay and I loved the area!
Everything was perfect, the place was near everything and Stefano was great host. We'll be seeing again
Terrible communication when it came to knowing how to enter the building (good luck figuring it out!). Then when we finally entered, two staircases and no indication which way to go, we ended up walking up the wrong one first and then had to climb again to the third floor. The owner seemed to blame us for not knowing how to get in, despite multiple emails back and forth and no information from him regarding directions. We assumed there was a front desk or at least some signage, but there was nothing inside the building. Three keys are required and none of them are labelled, so we wasted time trying to figure out which one is which - I'm on vacation, I don't want to have to memorize which key works where when they all look the same. No help in the front desk in case of emergency - you need to call or text to get help. First and last time staying there. Expensive, too, given the area and stairs.
Stefano is the most awesome host every We had a little drama while there and Stefano took extra care of us. It is a little difficult to find, the entrance is magnificent old style hallway, gotta to be seen. Please get in contact with Stefano before you arrive, he will give you exact directions and take care. Stefano also recommended some excellent restaurants for the best Pizza and Pasta in Rome
Location very good, near the Termini. The room was a good size, warm and comfortable. The beds were comfortable. Coffee/tea making facilities were good although more cups would have been good. The room and bathroom were clean with lovely white towels. The room was very secure with three locks to negotiate.
Exceeded expectations, rooms are super large! bathroom is very modern with a great shower! Owner is very friendly and helpful and building staff very friendly and helpful too! Location was super easy to access metro / train station and colosseum is around 15 minutes walk away. I would recommend to others and stay here again when visiting Rome.
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Service was amazing. Stefano himself helped us with every necessary step for A smooth check-in and check-out. The rooms were clean.
We loved every single thing about this stay - the host (Stefano) was incredible! He went above and beyond. Although, we called him only a couple of hours before our flight to Rome as we weren’t aware the check in was until 18:00pm he waited for us until 23:00pm and was very accommodating and welcoming. He even gave us so many recommendations although it was late at night. The room was stunning and super clean, the location was super - we could walk almost everywhere and if you don’t like to walk there is a train station and buses next to the hotel. Thank you so much once again and we cannot wait to be back again.
Near cental station, helpful staff
No balkon
It wasn't our first time visiting Rome, but this time was really special. The location of Stefano's house was very favorable for a trip with children and not only. The apartment had a lot of space and with everything you need, Even though there is no reception, Stefano makes it very easy to check in. Stefano, upon our request, allowed us an early check in and a late check out, making our stay in Rome perfect. Thank you Stefano! The metro station is located less than 5 minutes away (Victoria Emanuel station), with many bars and restaurants around. On our next trip, this hotel will definitely be our first choice!
Location was super handy just a few minutes walk to the train station. We walked everywhere from the apartment. If you want to sight see, the BIG Bus and the other sight seeing buses leave from the front of the train station which takes you all around the city to all the sight seeing spots (highly recommend). Nice and clean, good comfy bed and also has a washing machine which was great for us on a month long journey. Nice and warm in the evenings. nice to have a seperate dining/lounge area. Room was serviced each day and towels changed which was really appreciated after some places we had stayed in. The host was absolutly fantastic!
1st time in was a little confusing finding the room but we were talked thru the process on wattsapp and the host was readily available to us and talked us thru it. I believe he has changed the instructions a little. In all fairness, we were very tired and i am not overly tech savvy and I definetly don't want to take anything away from the this great apartment.
Domus Napoleone was well-located near Termini Station, a 10-min walk, and A & B Lines metro stations. It was an easy 3 short flights up. The staff were excellent: efficient, helpful, friendly, and responsive. Our room was clean and spacious. That said, it was pretty miserable in early December. The heat is only turned on a few hours in the evening and the room never really warmed up. There was only one blanket on the bed. A good wool blanket, but not entirely adequate for us late-60's seniors. This was particularly important as one of us was ill with a cold. It was warmer outside than inside most of the time. The table chairs were very uncomfortable to sit on. I bundled my scarf and coat for cushions. There was a mini kitchenette but no dishes or utensils. The late night noise levels were out of sight. Dogs barking as they were brought in and out of the building for walks at and after midnight, young people talking loudly and tromping on the stairs. It was beyond noisy (our room was next to the stairwell). I think this hotel may be fine even better than fine in the summer and in a different room, just not in winter, not for the older set, and we are generally healthy active Chicagoans (we walk about 6 miles per day and workout).
The location is convenient and close to Roma Termini and some major attractions. However it is a bit too close to some areas that some may feel uncomfortable. The room is very spacious given the price. Services are OK. You will need to read carefully the instructions for check-in. It's sometimes noisy when residents in the same complex walk up and down the stairs. There is no problem with other guests in the same facility.
We had a fantastic stay at this hotel! Our group of four felt comfortable from the moment we arrived. The room was spacious, clean, and well-equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing stay. The beds were incredibly comfortable. The staff were friendly. The location was perfect too – close to major attractions, and public transportation. Overall, it was a perfect stay, and we would highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a wonderful, hassle-free experience!
Well priced secure
Stefano met us at arrival. He helped with transportation for us. We had plenty room for four in room. Loved the stay. Only negative was no elevator.
Wonderful stay at Domus Napoleone. Stefano was very helpful and allowed us to check in early, which was great after a 15 hour travel day to Rome. Great location with walking distance to Termini station (main central station) and also a smaller metro station just around the corner. Was an easy walk to Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. Rooms were clean, spacious, equipped with mini fridge and safe. Room was well air conditioned with remote controller. Mattress was a bit firm, but comfortable pillows. No obvious signage outside so pay close attention to street numbers and look at pictures of what the entrance looks like. Would stay here again if visiting Rome in the future.
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Cleanliness
8.69/10Most reviews mention the cleanliness of the property with specific praise.
Service
9.36/10Stefano is mentioned as a warm and welcoming host, suggesting excellent service.
Location
8.9/10While some described the location as less desirable, many found it convenient for transport.
Room Quality
8.96/10Rooms are noted as spacious and comfortable in multiple reviews.
Amenities
8.78/10The presence of useful amenities like a kettle and fridge is positively noted.
Value for Money
8.64/10Good value is highlighted, despite some mentions of being slightly expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.69/10Reviews mention nearby restaurants being a mix of experiences, but the overall sentiment is moderately positive.
Overall Experience
9.16/10Many guests expressed satisfaction with their stay, highlighting their positive experiences.