Hotel Re Testa

This place is a hidden gem in Rome. Amazing rooms, cheap breakfast, close to the city center, close to a metro and train station, beautiful area, nice service. I loved it!

The only difficulty was we had booked a TWIN room, confirmed it in writing and by phone and when we checked in only a double bedded room was available. We were 2 single travelers and didn't want to share a small bed. On Hotels.com twin rooms were showing available even when we checked in. Front desk said chambermaid had called in sick so the TWIN rooms were unavailable because they were not cleaned. We ended up having to pay for a second room in order to have two beds.

Overall a rather decent place to stay.

The room is very practical. What I liked most about it was the large balcony. The staff is friendly and helpful. The Monte dei Cocci historical site is very close. There is a large market in the same building and a playground on the same block. There are two restaurants and a café downstairs. Mattatoio, a cultural center, museum, and music school is just across the street and I recommend exploring it. The neighborhood around the hotel is residential and is slightly off the beaten tourist path although it is easy to get to all of the touristy attractions either on foot (it's a longer walk) or via the underground (Pyramide stop).

Everything was perfect except for the noise due to reparations or so in the hotel