Carlito's Way

Carlito's Way has both rooms with private ensuite bathroom and rooms with a shared bathroom in the corridor.

Carlito's Way is a two-star non-smoking hotel and hostel in a much envied location in the center of Rome. This place makes a great base for exploring the city.

It is close to public transportation, major Ancient Roman sites, shopping areas, characteristic street markets and anything else you could possibly think of!

Located two steps from Termini Central Sation, you're in an excellent position to visit the top tourist sites.

Carlito's Way rooms are located in 3 different buildings close to each other. Your room will be either in Via Villafranca, Via Palestro or Via Sapri, at max. 500 metres from the reception area in Via Villafranca.

Carlitos Way has rooms with or without bathroom and mixed dorms. Our wide range of room types and rates makes us the perfect choice for any budget - we have a room in all price categories!

The hostel does not have a reception of its own. When checking in you need to go to our sister hostel Des Artistes in Via Villafranca. You can also go there for great cappuccino or a breakfast that keeps you going all day, or to relax and socialize with other travellers on our breezy and flower-filled roof terrace. Other great services include , daily maid service and bookings for tours, taxi or restaurants.

Accommodation Information

Services available in the main building:
- Wi-Fi in Lobby (at cost)
- Breakfast is not included
- Free lockers (hostel) bring your own padlock
- Laundromat nearby
- Bicycle and scooter hire nearby
- Amazing huge roof terrace (great sun tan in summer)
- Parking garage nearby
- Free city maps and information service
- Small library, possible to exchange your old books
- Sightseeing tours can be booked from reception
- Towel renting at 1 euro*
- Airport transfer is available upon request at an additional charge

* A 10 euro refundable key deposit is required up front

Rooms with private bathroom
In-room amenities:
- air conditioning
- satellite TV
- direct dial telephone
- private bathroom in marble with shower and hair dryer
- wake-up call available
- electronic safety deposit box

Rooms with shared bathroom
In-room amenities:
- tv in some rooms
- overhead fans in some rooms
- heating in winter
- hair dryer in some rooms (available always upon request)
- electronic safe
- outside shared bathroom in the corridor

Location Information

The Castro Pretorio underground station is around the corner and Termini, Rome's main train, bus and underground station, is at a 5-minute stroll from Carlito's Way.

The Colosseum ,for instance, would be 5 minutes by underground or 15 minutes on foot. The Spanish Steps are at 10 minutes by underground or 20 minutes on foot.

Directions from Termini Station:
Exit the train station from the Via Marsala side exit, the one next to track 1, turning left onto Via Marsala. Take the first street right, Via Vicenza. Walk straight ahead for 5 blocks, then take a left onto Via Villafranca. We are at 35 metres on your right.