Capo D Africa Hotel 
Rooftop terrace in the center of Rome
Housed in an early 19th-century building in the heart of Imperial Rome, this hotel is two blocks from the Colosseum.
65 rooms are decorated in classic contemporary style, with warm tones of ochre, sand, and
saffron; all have minibars.
After perusing the hotels unique collection of contemporary artwork, relax with an apéritif on the rooftop terrace, above the bustle of Rome traffic.
Hotel prices and availability
Map showing Capo D Africa Hotel
Dining at the Capo D Africa Hotel
Breakfast Room - Cold breakfast buffet including meat, cheese, cereal, fruit, yogurt, and pastries delivered daily from a local bakery. Contemporary room opening to roof terraces on two sides, with seasonal outdoor dining. Light colors, cushioned seating. Large, colorful canvas by Italian artist Mariano Rossano behind the buffet bar. Complimentary daily newspapers.
Centrum Bar - Light meals and snacks, including Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Tuscan Beef Filet, lasagna. 31 brands of whiskey; cocktails including the hotel’s own Caput Mundi frozen drink. Four kinds of Cuban cigar. Glass-topped, black-marble bar. Additional seating around low round tables. Adjoining lounge with wall of black roses by Italian artist Paolo Canevari; additional contemporary works that reflect the lilacs and blues of the sofas and wicker chairs.
Roof terrace - Serves drinks and a light, a la carte menu.
The hotel does not have its own full-service restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Crab
Le Naumachie
Ai Tre Scalini
Attractions near this hotel
Getting around: Rome''s efficient integrated transportation system includes buses, trams, subway (Metro), and suburban trains. Tickets should be bought before boarding and are available from ATAC ticket machines and all tobacconists (tabacchi). A single ticket (BIT) costs €1, is valid for 75 minutes, and covers unlimited bus journeys and one Metro trip. The city center is easily negotiated on foot. Rome’s narrow streets and relaxed attitudes toward traffic regulations make driving in the city a challenge for even the most experienced driver.
All prices are subject to change.
Getting there: The COTRAL bus service departs every 40 minutes from outside the arrivals area and costs €1 to the Anagnina stop at the end of Rome’s Metro Line B. From there, take the Metro in the direction of Battistini, changing at Termini Station for Line A. Go two stops in the direction of Laurentina to Colosseo Station. From there, the hotel is an 800-meter (875-yard) walk. Turn left out of the station and walk to the top of the hill by the Colosseum. Cross to the plaza opposite and walk along the road facing the Colosseum. Via Capo d’Africa is the second street on the left. The hotel is at the end of this road on the left side. The entire journey takes approximately 60 minutes. Alternatively, licensed white cabs are available outside the airport’s arrivals area; one-way fare is about €45, including airport surcharge. Shuttle service is available by advance arrangement (€65 from airport; €50 to airport).
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): Approximate driving time is 45 minutes and distance is 28 km (17.5 miles).
Colosseum - 2 blocks
Traiano Park - 2 blocks
Villa Celimontana (public gardens) - 0.75 km (0.5 mile)
River Tiber - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Ponte Rotto (Rome’s oldest bridge) - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Circus Maximus - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Roman Forum - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Fori Imperioli Visitor Center - 1 km (0.5 mile)
Vittoriano Monument - 1.5 km (1 mile)
Via del Corso (shopping) - 1.5 km (1 mile)
Trevi Fountain - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Spanish Steps - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Pantheon - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Piazza Navona - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Trastevere - 2 km (1.25 miles)
Vatican City - 3 km (1.75 miles)
Fiera di Roma Exhibition Center - 5 km (3 miles)