Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Domus Real Cardello
A straightforward 4-star guest house in central Rome, close to the Colosseum, with breakfast served in your room.
- Steps from the Colosseum
- Breakfast delivered to your room
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
8.5
Great
695 reviews
Booking.com 8.5 · 695 reviews
About
Domus Real Cardello
Domus Real Cardello is a guest house on Via Del Cardello in central Rome, about a 17-minute walk from the rococo Trevi Fountain. The strongest guest feedback centres on the location, with many reviews describing the Colosseum as just steps away and some noting a metro station nearby.
Rooms run from Double to Quadruple, all with shower, heating and air conditioning, and several reviewers highlight spotless housekeeping, terrace rooms and breakfast served in-room. The Facilities category scores lowest at 7.0, so this is best treated as a simple, well-located base rather than a full-service hotel.
- No smoking on site
- Safe deposit box
- No pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Colosseum steps away — Guests repeatedly describe the guest house as steps from the Colosseum, with major sights, bars, restaurants and a metro station easy to reach.
- Breakfast served in-room — Several reviews mention having breakfast brought to the room each morning, with the staff praised for friendly, attentive service.
- Clean, comfortable rooms — Reviewers mention spotless rooms, good storage, efficient air conditioning and some rooms with terraces.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Tight check-in window — Check-in is only between 14:00 and 22:00, so late arrivals need to confirm arrangements in advance.
- No pets or indoor smoking — Pets are not allowed and the property is no-smoking throughout, which may rule it out for some travellers.
- Modest facilities — Facilities is the lowest rating category at 7.0, and the amenity list is mostly room-focused rather than offering leisure or shared spaces.
- Airport shuttle is paid — The only airport transfer listed is a paid shuttle, so factor that into plans if arriving by air.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Twin Room
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 2 Single beds
- 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
- No pets allowed
Services
- Safe deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Fax/Photocopying
Connectivity
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
In-room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- In-room breakfast
- Flat-screen TV
- Parquet floor
Family
- Cots
Bathroom
- Shower
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 695 reviews
Booking.com · 8.5 · 695 reviews
8.5Verified guest“The building is high quality and spotlessly clean. The Colosseum can be seen from the front, with Termini, the Colosseum and the metro station all easy to reach. The staff were exceptionally helpful and excellent.”
8.5Verified guest“A peaceful and lovely location, with a metro station close by.”
8.5Verified guest“The location is really good, literally steps from the Colosseum.”
8.5Verified guest“The room came with a terrace.”
8.5Verified guest“The team made my stay lovely. I had a perfect, spotless room with a terrace and loved everything from check-in to the Irish bar with hot drinks.”
8.5Verified guest“This suited us well for holidays and we have stayed here before. Rooms are always a good size with a terrace, and the location is excellent — a short walk from an ancient Roman amphitheatre, with bars and restaurants right beside the property.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Colosseum: Guest reviews place the guest house just steps from the Colosseum, with bars and restaurants close by.
Trevi Fountain: The property description gives a 17-minute walk to the rococo Trevi Fountain.
Termini and Metro: Reviews note easy access to Termini and a metro station, useful for travelling around Rome.
Via Del Cardello 14, Rome, Lazio, 00184, Italy
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 14:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- 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
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed?
No, the property lists pets as not allowed. It is also no-smoking on site.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, in-room breakfast is listed among the amenities, and several guest reviews describe having it served in their room each morning.
Do rooms have terraces?
The listed room types don't specify terraces, but several guest reviews mention rooms with terraces. It's worth requesting one if that matters to you.
The bottom line
For anyone whose priority is being close to the Colosseum, Domus Real Cardello is a reliable, clean base with genuinely helpful staff. The facilities are modest and check-in hours are narrow, so it works best as a practical sightseeing stay.
8.5The bottom line
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