Best Airport Hotels in Rome on a Europe Cruise

Rome Accommodation near Fiumicino for Cruises from Civitavecchia

Jun 22, 2009
Renee Ruggero

Fiumicino Airport - Aeroporti di Roma

When taking a Europe cruise from Civitavecchia, Italy, choose from a number of airport hotels close to Fiumicino Airport in Rome with airport transfers and cheap rates.

Passengers on Europe cruises that start or end in the Port of Civitavecchia use Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino (FCO) airport in Rome as their gateway airport. For cruisers who want to stay an extra night or two, the hotels close to the airport are generally cheaper than the hotels closer to the city of Rome. Here are some Rome accommodation options near Fiumicino airport.

Rome Accommodation Close to Fiumicino Airport

Hilton Rome Airport Hotel – This hotel is connected to the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport by a moving pedestrian walkway. The Hilton Rome Airport Hotel features a stunning indoor pool with adjoining outdoor deck, a gym and a children’s playground. Guestrooms are a spacious 300 square feet and are equipped with wireless internet access. Guests can also take advantage of a free shuttle into Rome which is 30 minutes away. Room rates from EUR 180 for a double.

Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport – An alternative Hilton property is also close to Fiumicino airport, located about 2 km away. And the hotel provides a free airport shuttle for its guests. Guestrooms are simple yet modern, furnished with a flat screen TV and complimentary internet access. There are also onsite restaurants and a 24-hour convenience store in the hotel. Room rates start at EUR 120 for a double.

Courtyard by Marriott Rome Airport – This 4-star hotel is located 3 km from Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and features 187 rooms with modern amenities such as internet access. The Rome accommodation serves an American-style buffet breakfast and a buffet lunch by the outdoor pool. There’s an airport shuttle service for EUR 6. Room rates from EUR 110 for a double.

Hotel Mach 2 Rome Airport – Located only 2 km from the Fiumicino airport, this 3-star hotel has 41 comfortable guest rooms offered at cheap rates (for Italy). Rooms are equipped with a plasma TV and an internet connection. The hotel offers an airport shuttle (EUR 6 per person), a Rome shuttle (EUR 12 per person round trip) and a cruise ship transfer to Civitavecchia (EUR 130 for four people). Rooms start at EUR 100 for a double.

Other Rome Hotels with Airport Shuttle

Rome Marriott Park Hotel – For a luxury alternative at a cheap rate, this hotel has an onsite spa, indoor pool, outdoor pool and a fitness room. There are 560 guestrooms and 41 suites that feature luxurious down comforters and cotton-rich linens. Although the hotel is about 11 km (7 miles) from FCO airport, there is an airport shuttle (EUR 10 per person) and a shuttle into Rome (EUR 10 per person return). Room rates start at EUR 130 for a king.

Hotel Belvedere Century – Located in the seaside town of Ostia (about 10 km from the airport), this 3-star hotel has 55 rooms with unobstructed views of the sea. Some rooms even have a private terrace with tables and chairs. Rooms are basic but clean, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle service for a fee. Room rates start at EUR 90 per double.

If the hotel chosen doesn’t have a direct shuttle into Rome, the best alternative is to take the hotel shuttle to the airport. From the airport, there is a train that travels from FCO airport to Roma Termini, the main train station in Rome (EUR 11 per person).