--- title: "Aelius vs The Place in Rome: which hotel is better?" description: "Aelius or The Place in Rome in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side. Pick Aelius. It leads in 2 of 5 categories." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aelius-rome-vs-the-place-in-rome-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-07 --- # Aelius vs The Place in Rome Both are in Rome, 110 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:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1100396/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · Salario ## [The Place in Rome](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-place-in-rome-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 7.5 · Good - **Location score:** 8.8 - **Score by category:** 1 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2212210/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Aelius It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 110 m apart. ### Choose Aelius if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 7.5) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 3 / 8) ### Choose The Place in Rome if you want - breakfast included - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 8 / 3) ### Why is Aelius better than The Place in Rome? 1. Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.5) (+1.0) 2. Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 13:00) (−2h) ### Why is The Place in Rome better than Aelius? 1. Includes free breakfast 2. More guest reviews (76 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable (×2.1) 3. 4 more listed amenities (16 vs 12) (+4) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Aelius | The Place in Rome | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.5 (+1.0) | 7.5 | | Location | 8.9 | 8.8 | | Facilities | 2.5 | 5.0 (+2.5) | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 | | Public transport | 8.9 (+0.3) | 8.6 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.4 (+0.7) | 7.7 | | Guest rating | 8.5 (+1.0) | 7.5 | | Number of reviews | 36 | 76 (+40) | | Google rating | 4.6/5 (+1.1) | 3.5/5 | | Google reviews | 94 | 219 (+125) | | Rank in Rome | top 42% (+48%) | bottom 10% | | Location | | Location score | 8.9 | 8.8 | | Distance to Salario centre | 1.1 km | 980 m | | To public transport | 360 m | 420 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 120 m | 150 m | | Shops within 500 m | 16 | 15 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 3 | 8 | | Floors | 1 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2012 (+1y) | 2011 | | Listed amenities | 12 | 16 (+4) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 11:00 (−2h) | 13:00 | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:30 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Colosseum | 1.7 km | 1.8 km | | St. Peter's Basilica | 3.8 km | 3.9 km | | Roman Forum | 1.8 km | 1.9 km | | Trevi Fountain | 1.4 km | 1.5 km | | Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 2.2 km | 2.3 km | | Castel Sant'Angelo | 2.7 km | 2.8 km | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | ✓ | – | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month AeliusThe Place in Rome Oct - The Place in Rome is cheaper in 11 of 11 months - Aelius: €132 a night on average · The Place in Rome: €98 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rome by month](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Aelius prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/aelius-rome/prices/)[The Place in Rome prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-place-in-rome-rome/prices/) ## Location 110 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. The Place in Rome: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 420 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 The Place in Rome: common questions ### Which is better, Aelius or The Place in Rome? Aelius leads in 2 of 5 categories, including guest rating, public transport. The Place in Rome is stronger in facilities. ### Which is cheaper, Aelius or The Place in Rome? Over the year The Place in Rome costs about €98 a night on average against €132 at Aelius, and it is cheaper in 11 of the 11 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Aelius and The Place in Rome? The two hotels are 110 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/aelius-rome-vs-the-place-in-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/