Aelius vs The Place in Rome
Both are in Rome, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSalario
Aelius
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
GuesthouseSalario
The Place in Rome
- Guest rating
- 7.5 Good
- Location score
- 8.8
- Score by category
- 1 of 5
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.5)+1.0
- 2Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 13:00)−2h
Why is The Place in Rome better than Aelius?
- 1Includes free breakfast
- 2More guest reviews (76 vs 36), so the rating is more reliable×2.1
- 34 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 vs The Place in Rome: which hotel is better? | 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 | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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Nightly price by month
AeliusThe Place in Rome
- 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
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All months
| Month | Aelius | The Place in Rome |
|---|---|---|
| November | €109 | €77 |
| December | €90 | €71 |
| January | €93 | €62 |
| February | €106 | €66 |
| March | €139 | €77 |
| April | €165 | €133 |
| May | €180 | €127 |
| June | €173 | €127 |
| July | €132 | €127 |
| August | €114 | €73 |
| September | €155 | €136 |
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.
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.
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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.
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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