Economy Double Room
- 1 Double bed
Guest house · Rome · Lazio
Gialel Guesthouse
A straightforward Roman B&B that banks on location and staff: most headline sights are within walking distance, and the staff get consistently positive mentions.
- Walkable access to Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese
- Staff category score of 7.9 and repeated praise in reviews
- Paid airport shuttle, luggage storage, laundry and tour assistance on site
7.1
Very good
464 reviews
Booking.com 7.1 · 464 reviews
About
Gialel Guesthouse
Gialel Guesthouse sits on Via Romagna, 14 in Rome, Lazio, and operates as a B&B. It holds a 7.1 guest rating from 464 reviews, with the strongest category scores for staff (7.9) and rooms (7.1). The position is the main reason guests book: reviews place Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Villa Borghese and the Colosseum within walking distance.
The practical side is straightforward. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 20:00, checkout is at 11:00, pets are allowed and smoking is not. Services include a paid airport shuttle, car hire, luggage storage, laundry, tours/ticket assistance and a welcome drink; some room types list air conditioning.
- No smoking on site
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Central, walkable location — Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza di Spagna, Villa Borghese and even the Colosseum come up in guest reviews as walkable from the guesthouse, with a bus stop just outside for connections to major stations.
- Staff make a strong impression — Staff score 7.9 in the guest categories, and reviews describe friendly reception, practical support (including after a theft) and genuinely helpful service.
- Useful travel extras — Paid airport shuttle, car hire, luggage storage, laundry, tours/ticket assistance, concierge and a welcome drink are listed; one guest highlights being able to leave bags on departure day and pick them up later.
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Worth weighing
5 to weigh- Scores sit below the area average — The overall guest rating is 7.1 against an area average of 8.7. Value (6.5), service (6.7) and general impression (6.7) are the weakest categories.
- Evening-only check-in — You can only check in between 14:00 and 20:00, while checkout is 11:00 the next morning — late arrivals should factor that in.
- Metro access is not a given — One guest notes that the metro isn’t really close, despite the central location; a nearby bus stop is the easier option for public transport.
- No parking listed — The property doesn’t list parking, so anyone arriving by car would need to find parking nearby. The paid airport shuttle and car hire are listed instead.
- Expect a no-frills stay — A guest describes the B&B as very simple but acceptable, and another mentions a hard bed. This is practical accommodation, not a resort-style stay.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
Double or Twin Room Private External Bathroom
- 2 Single beds
Quadruple Room Private Bathroom
- 1 King-size bed
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Deluxe Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Quadruple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
Double or Twin Room Private Internal Bathroom
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room Private Internal Bathroom
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
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.
Room
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- Cots
- Air conditioning (selected rooms)
Services
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Fax/Photocopying
Transport
- Paid airport shuttle
- Car hire
Property & policies
- No smoking on site
- Pets allowed
- Lift
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.1/10 from 464 reviews
Booking.com · 7.1 · 464 reviews
7.1Verified guest“Safe area, cafés and restaurants nearby, and the nearest metro, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are all within walking distance. Handy services were on offer.”
7.1Verified guest“It's close to the main sights, but the metro isn't that near. A bus stop, however, is close by.”
7.1Verified guest“The location was excellent for exploring Rome.”
7.1Verified guest“A good-sized room, a rather hard mattress, and a shower. The food was excellent and the service was pleasant.”
7.1Verified guest“Cheap, well located, with a fair breakfast and friendly reception staff.”
7.1Verified guest“Great location: buses stop a minute away and connect to major stations and places, and Villa Borghese is a 5–10 minute walk. The staff were friendly. You can leave your luggage after checkout if your flight or train is later — you get keys and collect it when convenient.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Trevi Fountain & the Spanish Steps: Guest reviews put both within easy walking distance; one says Trevi, Termini and Piazza di Spagna are around 10 minutes on foot.
Villa Borghese: Described as a 5–10 minute walk in one review and 5 minutes in another, making it the closest green space to the guesthouse.
The Colosseum: One guest describes a short walk from the guesthouse to the Colosseum.
Termini & transport: A guest puts Termini around 10 minutes on foot; another notes a bus stop a minute away with links to major stations and places.
Ciampino Airport: The property description places the guesthouse 20 km from Ciampino Airport; a paid airport shuttle is available.
Via Romagna, 14, Rome, Lazio, 00187, 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 14:00-20:00
- 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
- Allowed
- Property
- 13 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is between 14:00 and 20:00; checkout is at 11:00.
Does Gialel Guesthouse allow pets?
Yes, pets are allowed according to the property policies.
Is there parking on site?
The listing doesn’t mention on-site parking. A paid airport shuttle and car hire are available instead.
Is air conditioning available?
Air conditioning appears in some room types, including the Double, Deluxe, Triple, Quadruple and one twin room option; it isn’t listed for all rooms.
What do guests say about breakfast?
Guest reviews mention a fair or good breakfast; one guest called the cappuccino the best they had ever had.
The bottom line
Gialel Guesthouse is a reasonable choice for travellers who want a walkable Rome base and don’t need much beyond a clean, simple room. The location and staff are its strongest assets; the restricted check-in window and modest guest scores keep expectations in check.
7.1Bottom line
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