Hotel Valeri

San Giovanni & Testaccio


Situated between San Giovanni and the Celio, this discreet three-star feels well off the beaten track, yet is only a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum. It's a small operation with 10 snug rooms and a low-key modern look. Francesco, the manager, is a wealth of local information and is happy to suggest itineraries and book tickets.

Cheaper rates are available without breakfast.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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1. Chiesa di Santo Stefano Rotondo

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2. Villa Celimontana

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3. Basilica dei SS Quattro Coronati

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4. Battistero Lateranense

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5. Terme di Caracalla

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7. Obelisk

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8. Basilica di San Clemente

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