Marta Inn vs The Blue Hostel
Both are in Rome, 100 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthouseSan Lorenzo
Marta Inn
- Guest rating
- 7.6 Good
- Location score
- 9.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
GuesthouseSan Lorenzo
The Blue Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 100 m apart.
Choose The Blue Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.8 / 7.6)
Why is Marta Inn better than The Blue Hostel?
- 1More guest reviews (114 vs 56), so the rating is more reliable×2.0
Why is The Blue Hostel better than Marta Inn?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 7.6)+1.2
- 2Offers an airport transfer
- 3Earlier check-in (11:00 vs 13:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Marta Inn vs The Blue Hostel: which hotel is better? | Marta Inn | The Blue Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.8 +1.2 |
| Location | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Facilities | 3.3 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.8 | 10.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.6 +0.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.6 | 8.8 +1.2 |
| Number of reviews | 114 +58 | 56 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.8/5 +1.0 |
| Google reviews | 137 +9 | 128 |
| Rank in Rome | bottom 11% | top 21% +68% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| Distance to San Lorenzo centre | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| To public transport | 190 m | 100 m −90 m |
| To the airport | 13 km | 13 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 24 | 26 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 6 | 6 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +2 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 | 11:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| Colosseum | 890 m | 980 m |
| St. Peter's Basilica | 3.9 km | 3.9 km |
| Roman Forum | 1.3 km | 1.3 km |
| Trevi Fountain | 1.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 1.2 km | 1.3 km |
| Castel Sant'Angelo | 2.9 km | 2.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Location
100 m apart
Marta Inn: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Tram 5 - Termini / Gerani: 190 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Blue Hostel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Tram 5 - Termini / Gerani: 100 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 13 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Top-rated of 291 hotels near Termini
Weather in Rome
Marta Inn or The Blue Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Marta Inn or The Blue Hostel?
The Blue Hostel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Marta Inn or The Blue Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Marta Inn and The Blue Hostel?
The two hotels are 100 m apart in a straight line.
More match-ups
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