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title: "Aelius vs Roman Holidays Hostel Rome: which hotel is better?"
description: "Aelius or Roman Holidays Hostel Rome in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Aelius vs Roman Holidays Hostel Rome

Both are in Rome, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Salario
## [Aelius](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aelius-rome/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1100396/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Salario
## [Roman Holidays Hostel Rome](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/roman-holidays-hostel-rome-rome/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2035098/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart.

### Choose Aelius if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.7)
-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 6)

### Choose Roman Holidays Hostel Rome if you want

-   breakfast included
-   free parking
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 6 / 3)

### Why is Aelius better than Roman Holidays Hostel Rome?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.7) (+0.8)
2.  Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 14:30) (−4h)

### Why is Roman Holidays Hostel Rome better than Aelius?

1.  Includes free breakfast
2.  More guest reviews (125 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×3.5)
3.  Has free parking

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Aelius | Roman Holidays Hostel Rome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Location | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.4  (+0.6) | 7.8 |
| Guest rating | 8.5  (+0.8) | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 36 | 125  (+89) |
| Google rating | 4.6/5  (+0.5) | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | 94 | 220  (+126) |
| Rank in Rome | top 42%  (+45%) | bottom 13% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Distance to Salario centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To public transport | 360 m | 320 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 80 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 16 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | 3 | 6 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2012 | 2014  (+2y) |
| Listed amenities | 12  (+2) | 10 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 11:00  (−4h) | 14:30 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Aelius prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aelius-rome/prices/)

## Location

50 m apart

Aelius: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 360 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

Roman Holidays Hostel Rome: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 320 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 291 hotels near Termini](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/area/termini/)

## Weather in Rome

[Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather)

## Aelius or Roman Holidays Hostel Rome: common questions

### Which is better, Aelius or Roman Holidays Hostel Rome?

Aelius leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Aelius or Roman Holidays Hostel Rome?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Aelius and Roman Holidays Hostel Rome?

The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aelius-rome-vs-roman-holidays-hostel-rome-rome/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/