Single Room
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Galileo
A 3-star Rome hotel on Via Palestro, 500 metres from the British Embassy, where location scores 9/10 and guests single out the staff.
- Location rated 9/10, the hotel's strongest category from 565 guest reviews
- Listed prices start at £39 per night
- Guest reviews praise the staff and a breakfast spread with pastries and cheeses
7.9
Very good
565 reviews
Booking.com 7.9 · 565 reviews
About
Hotel Galileo
Hotel Galileo is a 3-star property on Via Palestro in Rome, Lazio. It has 26 rooms that overlook a garden, plus a lift, vending machines, a terrace, garden furniture and a leisure/TV room. Listed rates start at £39 per night.
Guest reviews give the hotel an overall 7.9/10 from 565 ratings. Location is the strongest category at 9/10, and several reviews highlight the staff and breakfast. The two lower scores — dining at 6/10 and rooms/cleanliness at 7/10 — are worth weighing against the price.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Location is the strongest part of the stay. — Guests score location 9/10, the hotel's top category across 565 reviews. One recent guest called it a 12-minute walk to the main station, and others mention easy metro access, local supermarkets and simple routes to the main attractions. The British Embassy is 500 metres away.
- Staff and service are repeatedly praised. — Several reviews describe the team as helpful, attentive and accommodating. One guest highlighted luggage storage before check-in, and the hotel also lists a concierge desk and ticket assistance. Price and service score 8/10.
- Breakfast gives the mornings a good start. — Reviews mention pastries, yoghurt, croissants, baked bread, cheeses, cold cuts, hard-boiled eggs and cereals, plus a coffee machine guests enjoyed. One guest said breakfast was included in the stay.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Dining is the hotel's weakest rated area. — Dining scores 6/10, the lowest of the four categories, even though written reviews of breakfast are mostly positive.
- Rooms and cleanliness rate below the location. — This category scores 7/10, two points behind location. Written reviews describe clean rooms with balconies, terraces and bathrooms, but the gap suggests the rooms are a secondary reason to book.
- Check-in hours are limited to the afternoon and evening. — Arrival is only possible between 13:30 and 23:59, so an early morning arrival will mean waiting before the room is ready. Luggage storage is available and one guest noted the staff stored large bags.
- Pets are not allowed. — The hotel states that pets cannot be brought, which may matter for travellers who usually stay with a dog or cat.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Triple Room Shower
- 3 Single beds
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free toiletries
Food & drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Vending machines
Services
- Safe deposit box
- Concierge desk
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Paid airport shuttle
- Security
Parking & EV
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Outdoor spaces
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Sun terrace
Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Accessibility
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Safety
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Family
- Cots
Policies
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.9/10 from 565 reviews
Booking.com · 7.9 · 565 reviews
7.9Verified guest“Access to the rooftop gives good views, the location is handy for the main sights, and the bathrooms were clean.”
7.9Verified guest“Breakfast had pastries, yoghurt and croissants. The room was lovely, with a private bathroom, a very good coffee machine, a private balcony and a hair dryer.”
7.9Verified guest“Housekeeping kept things tidy and left fresh towels every day. Breakfast offered a great spread with baked bread, cheeses and an excellent coffee machine. The location is superb — close to the metro and easy for the main sights.”
7.9Verified guest“Staff were helpful and flexible for the whole stay. Our room was spacious, with a pleasant balcony and French doors that opened to let in fresh air. The room was cleaned daily, and the breakfast room was well stocked with great coffee choices.”
7.9Verified guest“The location makes it easy to reach the metro and pop to local supermarkets, which added to the overall experience.”
7.9Verified guest“The hotel worked well for us: it is a 12-minute walk from the main station and an ideal spot for the sights we wanted to see. The staff were the highlight — attentive and accommodating, and happy to store our large luggage before check-in. Breakfast was included and gave us plenty of choice to start the day.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Around the hotel: Via Palestro sits in Rome, Lazio, with the British Embassy 500 metres from the hotel. Guests note that local supermarkets are close by.
Getting around: The main railway station is a 12-minute walk according to a recent guest, and reviews highlight easy metro access for reaching the main attractions.
Via Palestro 33, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 13:30-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 26 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time are check-in and check-out at Hotel Galileo?
Check-in is from 13:30 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00. If you arrive earlier, luggage storage is available.
Is breakfast available at Hotel Galileo?
Guest reviews describe a breakfast spread with pastries, yoghurt, baked bread, cheeses, cold cuts, hard-boiled eggs and cereals, along with a coffee machine. One recent guest said breakfast was included in the rate.
Does Hotel Galileo have parking and an airport shuttle?
Parking is listed among the hotel's facilities, along with an electric vehicle charging station. A paid airport shuttle is also available.
The bottom line
Hotel Galileo makes the most of its address. Location is the headline at 9/10, and the helpful staff and breakfast give the stay more warmth than the 3-star label might suggest. The low dining score and set check-in window mean it works best as a practical base for exploring Rome.
7.9A practical, location-led base in Rome.
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