
Axel’s take
Choose it for sightseeing access, accepting uneven housekeeping and small-hotel limitations.
- Choose it for
- Barberini metro, central sightseeing walks and a small-scale hotel.
- Skip it if
- You need spacious rooms, dependable quiet or a continuously staffed front desk.
Read Axel’s full review
Axel’s rating: 7.4/10 · A small, simple 3-star sightseeing hotel near Barberini
Hotel 53 Cinquantatre is a small 3-star whose strongest feature is its position between Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto. It makes sense for travelers spending their days out: Barberini metro is close, and Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are straightforward walks. The hotel advertises 14 rooms, free Wi-Fi and a rooftop terrace, rather than extensive facilities.
The trade-off is consistency. Booking.com and Expedia guests praise helpful staff, but reviews also describe compact rooms, a tiny lift and uneven housekeeping. Cleanliness complaints recur on Tripadvisor, despite stronger aggregate cleanliness scores elsewhere. Noise insulation also falls short of the hotel's claims in guest accounts. We'd choose it for sightseeing convenience, not spacious rooms, reliably quiet nights or a continuously staffed reception.
- Rooms
- Air-conditioned rooms include economy doubles, larger categories and suites; some have balconies. Guest reports repeatedly flag cramped bathrooms and the tiny lift. Soundproofing is not dependable despite the hotel's description.
- Cleanliness
- Booking.com's aggregate cleanliness score is 8.5/10, but Tripadvisor and partner review accounts contain repeated bathroom and bedding complaints. The evidence supports uneven housekeeping, not a uniformly dirty property.
- Service
- Helpful staff are a clear strength in guest feedback, but limited reception coverage creates a different experience from a full-service hotel. Arrival difficulties recur in reviews.
- Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi, a bar, a rooftop terrace and a top-floor breakfast room are the meaningful extras. Breakfast feedback ranges from enthusiastic to underwhelmed.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast inclusion depends on the room rate. Airport transfers are extra, and the property has no on-site parking.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.
The location
Via di San Basilio 53, Rome
The entrance is on Via di San Basilio, just off Via Veneto above Piazza Barberini, on the right when approaching from the square. Cafés and restaurants surround the junction. Trevi Fountain is 10 minutes on foot; the Spanish Steps are 12 minutes. This is the Barberini edge of Trevi, not a doorstep overlooking either attraction.
What guests say
- 4/5286 reviews
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, a bar, a rooftop terrace and a top-floor breakfast room are the meaningful extras. Breakfast feedback ranges from enthusiastic to underwhelmed.
- Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Breakfast buffet
- Smoke-free property
- Credit cards
Good to know
- Check-in and checkout
- Check-in starts at 14:00; checkout is by 11:00.
- Reception coverage
- The front desk is not staffed around the clock; guests report remote contact for evening arrivals.
- Breakfast
- Both breakfast-inclusive and room-only rates are listed. Breakfast is served in the top-floor room.
- Parking
- No on-site parking.
- Airport transfer
- The hotel offers airport transfers for an additional charge.
- Lift and steps
- Guest reports describe a very small lift and additional steps on some routes to rooms, making large suitcases and limited mobility awkward.
- Pets
- Pets are not allowed.
Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Cot: €20 per room per night
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links
Hotel 53 Cinquantatre — Rome, Italy
Hotel 53 Cinquantatre is a small, simple 3-star sightseeing hotel near Barberini in Rome, Italy.
Address: Via di San Basilio 53, Rome. Property ID: 1030744.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/hotel-53-cinquantatre-1030744
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $382 | $729 on Booking.com | $347 less (48%) | Nov 3 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $315 USD
2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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Axel private rates by check-in date
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-06 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $176 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $137 for 1 night · 2 nights $258 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $120 for 1 night · 2 nights $222 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $102 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $132 for 1 night · 2 nights $275 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $143 for 1 night · 2 nights $251 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $108 for 1 night · 2 nights $213 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $210 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $105 for 1 night · 2 nights $253 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $148 for 1 night · 2 nights $266 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $239 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $239 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $118 for 1 night · 2 nights $259 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $282 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $283 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $142 for 1 night · 2 nights $263 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $242 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $121 for 1 night · 2 nights $234 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $226 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $113 for 1 night · 2 nights $328 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $215 for 1 night · 2 nights $382 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $167 for 1 night · 2 nights $347 · up to 14 nights priced |
About Hotel 53 Cinquantatre
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Via di San Basilio 53, Rome
- City page: Hotels in Rome
Axel's take: 7.4/10
Choose it for sightseeing access, accepting uneven housekeeping and small-hotel limitations.
- Choose it for: Barberini metro, central sightseeing walks and a small-scale hotel.
- Skip it if: You need spacious rooms, dependable quiet or a continuously staffed front desk.
Axel's opinion of Hotel 53 Cinquantatre, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.
Room types
Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.
Source: ETG room descriptions.
Economy Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Economy Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Room features: Balcony
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite with balcony (full double bed) — room photo 3
Location
A practical Barberini base for central sights and metro trips.
- The block: The entrance is on Via di San Basilio, just off Via Veneto above Piazza Barberini, on the right when approaching from the square. Cafés and restaurants surround the junction. Trevi Fountain is 10 minutes on foot; the Spanish Steps are 12 minutes. This is the Barberini edge of Trevi, not a doorstep overlooking either attraction.
- Getting around: Use Barberini's Metro A for Termini and the Vatican side of town; Termini connects with the Leonardo Express for Fiumicino. Walk for the nearby historic-center sights, then switch to transit or taxis for longer hops. The Colosseum is 23 minutes by transit or 11 by taxi; the Vatican Museums are 19 by transit.
- After dark: Nearby cafés, bars and restaurants make dinner easy. Don't equate the side-street address with guaranteed quiet: guest reports describe both peaceful rooms and intrusive street or corridor noise.
Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com.
Best areas in Rome for families
- Vatican & Prati: 8.6/10 for families. Broad pavements, practical shopping and Metro A suit family routines; Vatican visits are easy, but ancient Rome needs more travel.
- Historic Center: 8.1/10 for families. Landmark squares and abundant eating reduce sightseeing journeys; avoid square-facing rooms if early bedtimes matter.
- Via Veneto & Villa Borghese: 8.0/10 for families. Villa Borghese offers a break from monuments, with strong hotels nearby; uphill returns from Barberini need consideration.
- Testaccio & Aventine: 7.8/10 for families. Choose the Aventine for gardens and calmer nights, or lower Testaccio for food; transport becomes less convenient uphill.
- Trastevere: 7.5/10 for families. Restaurant choice and good value help, but late crowds around Santa Maria and Trilussa make room orientation important.
- Monti & Colosseum: 7.5/10 for families.
- Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente: 7.4/10 for families.
- Termini & Esquilino: 6.7/10 for families.
- EUR: 5.1/10 for families. Where to stay in Rome for families
Hotels around Hotel 53 Cinquantatre
- Barocco Hotel (On Piazza Barberini). Barocco wins when: More polished four-star hospitality, exceptional personal service and well-reviewed breakfasts. Keep Hotel 53 Cinquantatre when: Keep Cinquantatre if a simple sightseeing base is enough; Barocco's Classic rooms can also be compact, and some accommodation is in an annex.
- Hotel King (Between Barberini and the Spanish Steps). King wins when: A basic sightseeing hotel with an especially useful position for the Spanish Steps. Keep Hotel 53 Cinquantatre when: Keep Cinquantatre for its Via Veneto-side position and rooftop terrace; King also has uneven room and bathroom condition.
Alternatives for the same trip
- Hotel Trastevere (Trastevere). Trastevere wins when: Warm staff and simple comforts amid Trastevere's restaurant streets, with evenings in the neighborhood a priority. Keep Hotel 53 Cinquantatre when: Cinquantatre wins for Barberini metro and walks to Trevi and the Spanish Steps; Trastevere's Economy rooms can have corridor-facing windows.
- Hotel della Torre Argentina (Historic Center). Torre Argentina wins when: A historic-center walking base with helpful staff, buses outside and a panoramic terrace. Keep Hotel 53 Cinquantatre when: Cinquantatre wins for direct access to Barberini's Metro A and the Via Veneto side of town; Torre Argentina also has traffic and internal-noise trade-offs.
Getting around from Hotel 53 Cinquantatre
Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.
- Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport: 29 min by transit.
- Leonardo da Vinci International Airport: 45 min by transit.
- Monument to Victor Emmanuel II: 10 min by taxi.
- Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major: 19 min.
- Trevi Fountain: 10 min.
- Pantheon: 18 min.
- Colosseum: 23 min by transit.
- Spanish Steps: 12 min.
- Roman Forum: 17 min by transit.
- Saint Peter’s Basilica: 31 min by transit.
- Piazza Navona: 15 min by transit.
- Castel Sant'Angelo: 23 min by transit.
- Vatican Museums: 19 min by transit.
- Villa Borghese: 11 min.
- Sistine Chapel: 19 min by transit.
- Galleria Borghese: 19 min.
What guests say
- Ratings: 4/5 (286 reviews). The aggregate picture is positive but uneven: 139 of 286 ratings are 5-star, while 32 are 1-star. There is no newest-review sample establishing a recent trend.
Good to know
- Check-in and checkout: Check-in starts at 14:00; checkout is by 11:00.
- Reception coverage: The front desk is not staffed around the clock; guests report remote contact for evening arrivals.
- Breakfast: Both breakfast-inclusive and room-only rates are listed. Breakfast is served in the top-floor room.
- Parking: No on-site parking.
- Airport transfer: The hotel offers airport transfers for an additional charge.
- Lift and steps: Guest reports describe a very small lift and additional steps on some routes to rooms, making large suitcases and limited mobility awkward.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed.
Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Agoda · en.planetofhotels.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.
Rooms, amenities and policies
- Rooms: Air-conditioned rooms include economy doubles, larger categories and suites; some have balconies. Guest reports repeatedly flag cramped bathrooms and the tiny lift. Soundproofing is not dependable despite the hotel's description.
- Cleanliness: Booking.com's aggregate cleanliness score is 8.5/10, but Tripadvisor and partner review accounts contain repeated bathroom and bedding complaints. The evidence supports uneven housekeeping, not a uniformly dirty property.
- Service: Helpful staff are a clear strength in guest feedback, but limited reception coverage creates a different experience from a full-service hotel. Arrival difficulties recur in reviews.
- Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, a bar, a rooftop terrace and a top-floor breakfast room are the meaningful extras. Breakfast feedback ranges from enthusiastic to underwhelmed.
- Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion depends on the room rate. Airport transfers are extra, and the property has no on-site parking.
- Hotel policies: Cot: €20 per room per night
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