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Hotel Aurelius

An art-gallery-style 4-star on Via Aurelia, minutes from Cornelia metro, with guest scores led by comfort and staff.

  • A 3-minute walk to Cornelia metro
  • Guest scores of 9.5 for comfort and 9.1 for staff
  • Rates from £59 per night
8.5 Great 2023 reviews Booking.com 8.5 · 2023 reviews

About

Hotel Aurelius

Hotel Aurelius is the 4-star property also presented as the Aurelius Art Gallery Hotel Rome, with 22 rooms on Via Aurelia 458. It sits about 4.8 km from the Roman Forum, and guest reviews place it close to the Vatican and a short walk from Cornelia metro.

The hotel holds an overall rating of 8.5 from 2,023 reviews, with its strongest category scores in comfort (9.5), staff (9.1) and rooms (8.7). Reviews describe an accommodating English-speaking reception, a well-regarded breakfast, and a location that suits sightseeing by metro.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Comfort and rooms lead the scores — Guests rate comfort at 9.5/10 and rooms at 8.7/10, and reviews repeatedly mention comfortable beds, clean rooms and a well-finished feel.
  • Staff consistently praised — With a staff score of 9.1/10, reviewers describe friendly, courteous and patient staff who speak English, help with directions and respond to requests.
  • Metro location for sightseeing — Cornelia metro is about a three-minute walk away, and guests found it easy to reach Rome's sights, with the Vatican area nearby.
  • Good value for Rome — Rates start at £59, Value scores 8.4/10, and several reviews describe the hotel as affordable for Rome, especially given breakfast and location.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Rooms are on the compact side — Guests mention rooms that are not especially large, and the room list includes a Small Double Room. Comfort scores remain high, but space is limited.
  • Outside the historic core — The Roman Forum is 4.8 km away, and reviews say the hotel is far from the centre. Sightseeing generally means a metro ride from Cornelia.
  • Facilities score trails the rest — Facilities is the lowest rating category at 7.0/10. The listed amenities are practical — Wi-Fi, safe deposit box, luggage storage, lift, air conditioning and garden — rather than extensive.
  • No pets and a limited check-in window — Pets are not allowed, and check-in runs from 14:00 to 23:59, so very late arrivals need to plan ahead.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

Double or Twin Room Terrace

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Triple Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Small Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Double or Twin Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

Room comforts

  • Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV

Hotel services

  • Safe deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • 24-hour security
  • Fax/photocopying

Accessibility

  • Rooms/facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Outdoor spaces

  • Garden area

Safety & policies

  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.5
Great 2023 reviews

Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 2,023 reviews

Booking.com · 8.5 · 2023 reviews
8.5Verified guest

“A pleasant, affordable hotel with beautiful views and an amazing location, particularly close to the Vatican. The room was incredible and felt brand new, with a separate bathroom, shower facilities and a hairdryer.”

8.5Verified guest

“A wonderful small, affordable hotel in an absolutely perfect and magnificent location, very close to Cordelia metro stop. Breakfast was the best, with high value and something for every taste. The location is very close to the historical centre, next to convenience stores and the metro and bus lines, and it is a 15-minute drive from a large plaza. Honestly, no complaints whatsoever.”

8.5Verified guest

“Excellent location with convenient access to the centre; close to the metro, a huge supermarket and a great breakfast.”

8.5Verified guest

“Welcoming and courteous staff, a beautiful area, and the hotel is not far from the metro.”

8.5Verified guest

“Breakfast was pretty decent for Italy. The room is not very large but quite comfortable, and the metro is close by.”

8.5Verified guest

“The antique decor created an enchanting atmosphere, the nearby grocery store was extremely handy for snacks, and getting to attractions via the metro was easy.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Cornelia metro: Guest reviews report a three-minute walk to Cornelia metro, with one mention of five minutes. One reviewer advises taking the Irnerio exit and following signs for Valle Aurelia, as the station has several exits.

Vatican area: The hotel is described as particularly close to the Vatican, and the nearby metro made getting to Rome's attractions straightforward, according to guests.

Historic centre: The Roman Forum is about 4.8 km away. Guests note that the centre is not at the doorstep, but metro and bus connections are close by.

Via Aurelia 458, Rome, Lazio, 00165, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 14:00-23:59
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
Property
22 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Aurelius?

Check-in is between 14:00 and 23:59; check-out is by 11:00.

How close is Hotel Aurelius to Cornelia metro station?

Guest reviews report about a 3-minute walk. Because the station has many exits, one reviewer suggests using the Irnerio exit and following signs for Valle Aurelia.

Does Hotel Aurelius allow pets?

No. Pets are not allowed, and the hotel is no-smoking throughout.

The bottom line

A well-reviewed, small-scale hotel with its strongest scores in comfort and service, best for travellers who want metro-friendly access to Rome and don't mind staying outside the historic centre.

8.5Bottom line

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