I just returned from another 9 day trip to Italy and stayed at the Arena House for 8 nights. Vincent, Barbara and the young lady at the desk in the evening are so cordial and make one feel so comfortable that I won't think of staying anywhere else when in Rome. They are always so eager to help with advice and answer questions. The Arena House is located close to most major sites as well as metro and bus transportation links. I hope to again be in Rome in November and will certainly be staying at the Arena House. The location is very quiet being a few blocks away from busy streets and businesses. Rooms are clean and comfortable and the pc in each room is a definite advantage. Snacks set out for the guests are certainly welcome after a long day of sightseeing. I would certainly recommend the Arena House to anyone visiting Rome.

We are a family of four that just enjoyed four lovely nights at the Arena House, and we enthusiastically support the other positive reviews on this site. Vincent and Barbara made us feel like family from the moment we arrived, and the location several hundred meters from the Colosseum meant that we were exploring the ancient heart of Rome within minutes after our Sunday morning arrival. We enjoyed the coupons for breakfast at a local coffee shop, which got us immediately into a Rome state of mind. Barbara helped us out by making the obligatory advance booking at the Villa Borghese (don't miss it--spectacular!). The Arena House is literally within two blocks of several key bus stops, putting all of the city in easy reach. You can also walk to the Colosseum metro stop, but we would definitely recommend the buses... the subway cars were packed and it was a challenge to get aboard. The main Rome train station, Termini, is a little over a mile from the Arena House. We walked there and back on several occasions pulling small rolling suitcases, and it was no problem at all; the walk is actually quite enjoyable and takes you past some ruins and the Santa Maria Maggiore church (where mass has been celebrated every day without stop since early in the sixth century!). The rooms are plain, no question, but they have a computer set up for complimentary internet access, and there is a table set up in the common hallway with tea, coffee, juice, and snacks all day and night. Finally, we managed to leave a cell phone charger and razor charger in the room when we departed back to the states, which Vincent promptly mailed to our home after we realized what had happened and notified him by email. Enjoy your visit to Rome; we sure did!

We stayed here 5 nights and enjoyed having a computer with internet access right in our room. The hosts, Barbara and Vincent were friendly and helpful. Juice drinks and snacks were always available in the hall. The Colosseum Metro was just 2 blocks and there were several bus stops nearby. The guest house was quiet and the room and bathroom were clean. There are numerous restaurants in the area. We especially like Isidoro which is near San Clemente Church. There are several ATM's nearby. We felt safe walking in the area at night.

We only spent one night in Rome before heading to our other spots in Italy and this place was GREAT! We wanted something close to the Colosseum and it was...only 2 blocks. The owners were very helpful and gracious, gave us a map of Rome, helped us navigate to the metro during a large demonstration the day we left. The rooms were well equipped, especially with a computer with free internet access. Our bed was very comfortable esp. after our long flight. Around the corner we found a great sidewalk restaurant with the best calzones we've ever had. I wish we had more time to spend in Rome and if we ever go back (hopefully!!) we'll definitely stay here again!