I have created a list with hotels to make you feel at home in Rome, Italy. Small to medium-size hotels with cosy atmosphere, relaxed common areas, friendly restaurants and nice bars. Hope you enjoy it. I think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Apartment hotel. Offering stunning views of ancient Rome, Rhinoceros is located in Palazzo Rhinoceros by the Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti foundation. Its 24 unique apartments are designed by French architect Jean Nouvel. The design apartments combine original features of the historic building with state of the art amenities, including home automation systems, designer toiletries, a flat-screen TV and a modern kitchen complete with a coffee machine. When staying at Rhinoceros you will be entitled to free private tours at Fondazione Alda Fendi – Esperimenti and priority reservation to partner restaurants. Rhinoceros is located between Circo Massimo and the Roman Forum. It is a 10-minute walk from Piazza Venezia and a 15-minute walk from the Colosseum.Show full description
Historic hotel. Set in a 19th-century building in Rome’s centre, Chapter Roma is a 5-minute walk from Campo de' Fiori square, and just 900 metres from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona square. It offers free Wi-Fi throughout and air-conditioned accommodation. Each room includes a Smart TV and a minibar. The bathroom comes with bathrobes and slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Breakfast is a continental buffet, complete with Italian pastries, cold cuts and hot drinks. The hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the lively Trastevere district.Show full description
Rooftop terrace. Hôtel Locarno , housed in early 20th-century twin buildings, is well located on a charming little street just off of Piazza del Popolo, features a rooftop terrace overlooking Rome's historic centre. Offering free bikes and free Wi-Fi, this property has rooms with an Art Nouveau style. In the afternoon and evening you can also enjoy a drink at the Locarno's bar, also open to the public. Intimate private salons and rooftop terraces offer venues for a variety of events from meetings and business lunches to cocktail receptions and gala dinners. Guest rooms interiors were carefully restored and reimagined in a retro-classic style, combining Art Deco furniture and fixtures with a dash of urban hipness. Hôtel Locarno has an unbreakable bond with the world of art and culture. In fine weather, a generous continental breakfast is served al fresco on the furnished patio. All air conditioned, en suite rooms at the Locarno Hotel come with fine fabrics, a TV, safe and minibar. A 4-minute walk away, Flaminio Metro Station offers direct connections to the Vatican City area and Termini Train Station. The Spanish Steps are 850 metres from the Locarno.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Featuring free WiFi throughout and spacious air-conditioned rooms, Hotel Barrett is set opposite Torre Argentina in the historical centre of Rome. The Pantheon is 350 metres away. The property also offers fresh fruit and cakes daily in the lobby. Campo de' Fiori is 500 metres from Hotel Barrett, while Piazza Navona can be reached on foot in 5 minutes. Rooms here include a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine with free coffee pods, and a well stocked minibar with free snacks and drinks which are refilled daily. The private bathroom has a hydromassage shower and free toiletries. Extras include slippers. In the comfort of your room, you will find ingredients for an extensive sweet and savoury breakfast together with a hot dog machine and an electric oven. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 16 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Situated in the centre of Rome, The Radical Hotel Roma is located 500 metres from Piazza Barberini and 400 metres from Barberini Metro Station. Featuring a bar, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Each room is equipped with a safety deposit box, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. At The Radical Hotel Roma rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Italian breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near The Radical Hotel Roma include Repubblica - Teatro dell'Opera Metro Station, Quirinal Hill and Spagna Metro Station. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Opened September 2021. Located in Rome and with Trevi Fountain reachable within 200 metres, Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World include Piazza Barberini, Spanish Steps and Quirinal Hill. The property is 700 metres from Barberini Metro Station, and within 300 metres of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All units include a wardrobe. Continental and American breakfast options are available daily at Maalot Roma - Small Luxury Hotels of the World. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino, 15 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Located in central Rome, Horti 14 Borgo Trastevere Hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from the heart of lively Trastevere. The 4-star hotel offers a garden and bar. Modern and fully equipped, rooms at the Horti 14 Borgo Trastevere Hotel come with air conditioning, free WiFi, a minibar and flat-screen TV with Sky channels. All rooms include slippers, and some also provide bathrobes. Saint Peter's Square and the Vatican City are a 15-minute from the hotel, while Campo de Fiori is 1 km away. The nearest airports are Roma Ciampino Airport and Roma Fiumicino Airport, respectively 19 and 28 km away.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Boasting a roof garden overlooking Rome, Condominio Monti is in Via Dei Serpenti in the central Monti district. The Coliseum is a 5-minute walk away, and nearby Cavour Metro Station is 1 stop from Termini. Free fiber optic internet connection is available for guests during their stay. Each phone has unlimited free calls. The spacious rooms offer an LCD TV with satellite channels and air conditioning. The style is functional, with wooden furniture and soft carpeted floors. Studios and apartments are also available. Buffet breakfast at Condominio Monti includes fresh fruit, croissants, cheese, yogurt, and cold meats. It is served on the roof garden.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Opened June 2022. Located in Rome, 500 metres from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, Loly Boutique Hotel Roma provides accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The property is 1.7 km from the city centre and 1.3 km from Campo de' Fiori. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. At Loly Boutique Hotel Roma every room has bed linen and towels. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include Belarusian, German, English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Largo di Torre Argentina, Palazzo Venezia and Piazza Venezia. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 16 km from Loly Boutique Hotel Roma.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Offering stylish rooms with free WiFi, J.K. Place Roma is situated in the heart of Rome with the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon each a 10-minute walkaway. A breakfast à la carte is included. All the rooms come with air conditioning, free minibar, a satellite flat-screen TV and Bose SoundLink Mini system. Slippers, bathrobes, and free toiletries are supplied in each private bathroom. The interiors are designed by Michele Bonan and feature rosewood canopy and handmade fabric beds. The marble bathrooms are complete with a large glass shower and bidet. The on-site restaurant features Italian and international cuisine with daily fresh produce. Piazza del Popolo is a 10-minute walk from the property, while Termini Train Station is 2.5 km away.Show full description
Historic hotel. Designed by Baroque architect Borromini, the Donna Camilla Savelli is a former monastery in Rome's popular Trastevere area. It offers a garden, elegant and sober rooms, and free WiFi throughout. The property dates back to the 17th-century, and features exposed wooden beams on the ceilings and precious stuccoes. Rooms are air-conditioned and offer an LCD TV with satellite channels. The terrace at the Camilla Savelli offers views of the Eternal City. The inner garden is complete with patio. Breakfast is a varied buffet including sweet and savoury items, and vegan products. During summer, it is served in the garden. The surroundings of this 4-star hotel include historic buildings, traditional Roman squares, and cobblestone-covered streets. The famous square outside the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere is a 5-minute walk away. The Vatican is a 10-minute walk along the banks of River Tiber. The historical centre of Rome is just across Sisto Bridge.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Opened April 2022. Featuring a fitness centre, a restaurant as well as a bar, Umiltà 36 is located in the centre of Rome, 500 metres from Piazza Venezia. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Popular points of interest near Umiltà 36 include Largo di Torre Argentina, Barberini Metro Station and Palazzo Venezia. The property is allergy-free and is situated 300 metres from Trevi Fountain. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Every room is fitted with a kettle, while some rooms will provide you with a terrace and others also provide guests with city views. A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available daily at the property. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Offering a free outdoor pool and a garden with lemon trees, Palazzo Dama is set 200 metres from Piazza del Popolo and a 10-minute walk from The Spanish Steps. The hotel has a lounge bar, a restaurant and spacious rooms with free Sky channels and parquet floors. WiFi is free throughout. All air conditioned, rooms here include a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a seating area. The private bathroom comes with free toiletries Acqua di Parma and hairdryer. A sweet and savoury continental-style breakfast buffet is available daily. Flaminio Metro is 500 metres from the property, while Villa Borghese park is a 5-minute walk away. Both Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are within a 45-minute drive of Palazzo Dama.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Offering free WiFi throughout, Hotel Vilòn is set in Rome historic centre, 200 metres from Via Condotti. The property is situated a 6-minute walk from Piazza di Spagna and 500 metres from Via Margutta. Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some also provide guests with a terrace. All units include air conditioning and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Each morning the buffet breakfast offers continental and American options. There is an on-site restaurant, which serves Italian cuisine. Staff are always available to help at the reception. Pantheon is 700 metres from Hotel Vilòn.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Set in the centre of Rome, Elizabeth Unique Hotel is an art hotel featuring a restaurant with bistrot area, a bar and elegant air-conditioned accommodation. Piazza di Spagna is a 5-minute walk away. An à la carte breakfast is available daily, and guests can enjoy signature cocktails at the on-site bar. WiFi is free. Rooms at the Elizabeth Unique Hotel all come with a flat-screen TV, safe and en suite bathroom with free toiletries. Art works by the Russo art gallery also feature in each room. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Italian, as well as Russian, French and Japanese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. The popular shopping street of Via del Corso is 20 metres away, while Piazza del Popolo is a 5-minute walk from Elizabeth Unique Hotel.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Featuring a free spa, Leon's Place Hotel In Rome is one of the most exclusive design hotels in Italy's capital city, located a 10-minute walk from Villa Borghese park and the famous Via Veneto. Spacious, air-conditioned rooms offer luxury furnishings and a marble bathroom. The hotel features a free fitness centre and the Visionnaire Cafè, where you can enjoy drinks in a glamorous setting. Many rooms have a beautiful view of the historic centre. A varied breakfast is served daily. Set in a historic building, Leon’s Place is in Rome’s business district, close to the main embassies and government buildings. Public buses are available in nearby Porta Pia, and provide links to Termini Train Station in about 10 minutes.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Centrally located in the Monti district of Rome, The Fifteen Keys Hotel is a 4-minute walk from Cavour Metro Station. It offers a garden, terrace and air-conditioned rooms featuring free WiFi. Each elegant room at the 4-star Fifteen Keys will provide you with a 40-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, minibar and an electric kettle. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and Malin+Goetz toiletries. Termini Train Station is 1 metro stop from the property. The Coliseum is reachable on foot in 10 minutes.Show full description
Located in Rome, 600 metres from Piazza del Popolo, ethical and no-profit hotel Albergo Etico Roma provides air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi. This 3-star hotel run by disabled people offers a 24-hour front desk. A buffet breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The property is situated in the Villa Borghese Parioli district and Via Condotti is 1.9 km away. The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Villa Borghese is 2 km from Albergo Etico Roma. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel. Located in Rome, 12 km from Bologna Metro Station, Favilla Hotel di Charme provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Italian cuisine. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 3-star hotel. Stadio Olimpico Roma is 12 km from the hotel, while Auditorium Parco della Musica is 13 km away. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 29 km from Favilla Hotel di Charme.Show full description
Historic hotel. Just 200 metres from St Peter’s Basilica, Sant’Anna Hotel is a 17th-century building offering elegant rooms and interiors in central Rome. Wi-Fi is free and a varied continental breakfast is served. With coffered ceilings and refined furniture, rooms have a classic-style atmosphere. They are air conditioned and feature an LCD TV and a safe. Just 400 metres from Castel Sant’Angelo, Hotel Sant’Anna is less than a 10-minute walk from Ottaviano Metro Station. The Spanish Steps are only 3 Metro stops away.Show full description
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