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Good value
Cecil Hotel Rome ★★★
Rome
Well-priced three-star in the historic centre, with a terrace and staff who know the city
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Good value
Rome
Well-priced three-star in the historic centre, with a terrace and staff who know the city
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Cheap and lively
Rome Holiday park
Tents, bungalows and chalets with a pool, restaurant and a bus route to the Vatican
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Top-rated service
Rome
Service rated 9.6, in the heart of the Spagna shopping district, with an extensive spa
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Small and quiet
Rome
Seventeen rooms round a garden courtyard near Circo Massimo, with staff rated 9.2
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Good for drivers
Rome
Restaurant, billiards and a private garage on the city outskirts, with quiet soundproofed rooms
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Rooftop pool
Rome
Bike loans and a rooftop pool in San Lorenzo, half an hour's walk from the Colosseum
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Walk everywhere
Rome
Walkable to Termini, the Spanish Steps and Villa Borghese, with location rated 9/10
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Rooftop dining
Rome
Spa, garden views and a rooftop restaurant, nine minutes' walk from the Spanish Steps
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Budget basics
Rome
Renovated rooms and English-speaking staff a few paces from Termini, at two-star prices
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Hilltop resort
Rome Resort
Hilltop grounds with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and Michelin-starred dining
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Design hotel
Rome
Playful, colourful design near Cipro metro, with a spa, indoor pool and dining rated 9/10
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Strong dining
Rome
Dining rated 9/10, spacious soundproofed rooms, and a sauna five minutes from the Basilica of Maxentius
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Spanish Steps
Rome
At the top of the Spanish Steps, with rooftop views, a spa and classic service
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Former monastery
Rome
Former monastery in the quiet suburbs, with thick walls, free parking and a seasonal pool
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Garden courtyard
Rome
A rare private garden in the historic centre, with al fresco dining and standout service
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By the basilica
450 metres from Santa Maria Maggiore, with the Roman Forum 25 minutes' walk away, from £97
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Full spa
Rome
Free minibar, a full spa and a rooftop terrace, on central Via Nazionale
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Rooftop breakfast
Rome
Panoramic rooftop breakfast, a few minutes on foot from Roma Termini.
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Pets welcome
Rome
Pets welcome in an 1890 building near Termini, with breakfast served on a panoramic terrace
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Lively bar
Rome Hostel
The on-site bar runs karaoke and club nights, and Termini is minutes away.
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Colosseum views
Suites and a restaurant that look straight at the Colosseum, with the metro moments away
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Small hotel
Rome
Thirteen rooms steps from the Pantheon, with attentive service and a generous breakfast.
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Grand luxury
Rome
Belle-Époque grandeur with rooms rated 9.6 and service 9.5, by Teatro dell'Opera
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Italian restaurant
Rome
An Italian à la carte restaurant and generous buffet breakfast, five minutes from Santa Maria della Vittoria.
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Garden pool
Hillside gardens above Trastevere, with a seasonal pool, spa and views over the city
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Pool and parking
Rome
Spacious rooms and a seasonal pool in EUR, with parking and buses to the metro.
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Classic 5-star
Rome
A grand Via Veneto landmark with classic decor and a well-regarded breakfast
Impeccably clean five-star rooms on Piazza della Repubblica, with well-regarded dining
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Roof terrace
Rome
Welcome drinks, a roof terrace, and Santa Maria Maggiore 400 metres away
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Space and value
Rome
Big rooms and a seasonal pool at a fair price, a short drive from the Vatican
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Tram outside
Rome Guest house
Trastevere rooms with a tram outside and a coffee-and-brioche breakfast voucher
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Wellness and dining
Rome
Top-rated dining and a full spa in EUR, with a complimentary shuttle into the centre.
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Family favourite
Rome
Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and free parking, a short drive from the centre
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Good restaurant
Rome
Rione Monti address within walking distance of the Colosseum, with highly rated dining.
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Panoramic terrace
Rome
Sweeping city views from the terrace, a generous breakfast, and Trevi twenty minutes away
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Panoramic views
Rome
Panoramic rooftop terrace on Via del Biscione, steps from the market square
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Pool and games
Rome
Roof-terrace restaurant, seasonal pool and table tennis, eight minutes' walk from the metro
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Prime location
Refurbished, soundproofed rooms minutes from the Spanish Steps, with breakfast over the rooftops
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Spa and dining
Rome
Full spa and dining rated 9/10 at an eco-minded 5-star near Barberini metro
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Free breakfast
Rome
Large rooms with balconies and a free breakfast buffet, six minutes from Piazza della Repubblica
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Design-led
Rome
Spotless soundproofed rooms and a welcome drink, in a quiet residential quarter away from the crowds
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Budget beds
Rome
Dorms or private rooms with a shared kitchen, 24-hour desk and luggage storage.
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Small and personal
Rome Guest house
Seven rooms, on-site parking and a 9.1 cleanliness score, walkable to the Vatican
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Metro on doorstep
Rome
Modern rooms and a metro stop on the doorstep, in the EUR business district
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Modern and central
Rome
Contemporary, spotless rooms and helpful staff, a 20-minute walk from Piazza Venezia.
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Former monastery
Rome
Converted 17th-century monastery above Trastevere, with quiet gardens and near-perfect scores for rooms
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Rooftop pool
Rome
Rooftop pool and a free shuttle into the centre, though it sits well south of the sights
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Good food
Rome
Trastevere base with a 9/10 dining score and a hot breakfast guests praise
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Courtyard garden
Rome
Former monastery in Trastevere built around a courtyard of orange trees
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Pool and spa
Rome
Outdoor pool, spa and a shuttle into town from a quiet stretch of the Aurelia
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Rooftop pool
Rome
Rooftop pool and bar with free evening snacks, a few minutes' walk from Termini.
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Pool and spa
Rome
Seasonal outdoor pool, spa and sun terrace, six minutes from the Breccia di Porta Pia.
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Balcony rooms
Rome Bed & Breakfast
Balcony doubles in Rione Monti, 25 minutes' walk from the Trevi Fountain
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Luxury near Trevi
Rome
Rooms overlook a garden and service scores 9.6, a short walk from the Trevi Fountain
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Rooftop lounge
Rome
River-side rooms with city views and a rooftop lounge; sizes run compact
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Park-side spa
Rome
Indoor and outdoor pools beside Villa Borghese, with a full spa and easy park access.
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Parking on site
Rome
Private parking and a quiet residential street, five minutes' walk from the metro
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Cheap and central
Rome
Functional rooms on Via Nazionale from £38, a short walk from Termini
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Great value
Rome Guest house
Budget rooms with air conditioning and a Ciampino airport shuttle, staff rated 9.2
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Rooftop pool
Rome
A rooftop pool, garden and fitness centre, six minutes' walk from Monumento a Goethe.
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Heart of Navona
Rome
Steps from Piazza Navona, with a rooftop terrace and organic options at breakfast
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Nightlife
Rome
Lively 5-star minutes from Piazza di Spagna, with a sun terrace and club nights
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Forum views
Rome
A roof terrace overlooking the Roman Forum, with the Colosseum a short walk away.
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Rooftop dining
Rome
The rooftop restaurant is a draw in itself, and the Spanish Steps are a short walk away.
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Spa and rooftop
Full spa, pool and a rooftop bar with live music, steps from Roma Termini
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Garden setting
Rome
Set in tranquil gardens with a pool, spa and shuttle to St Peter's Square.
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Business-friendly
Rome
Soundproofed rooms, an à la carte restaurant and a business centre near Roma Termini.
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Rooftop pool
Rome
Swim in a rooftop pool with the Colosseum in view, minutes from the metro
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Well-rated rooms
Rome Guest house
Guests score the rooms 9.4 and value 9.3, though facilities are basic
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In-room Jacuzzi
Rome Guest house
A Jacuzzi in every bathroom, ten minutes by car from the Trevi Fountain
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Pets welcome
Rome
Family-run and pet-friendly in Monte Sacro, five minutes from Jonio metro
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Rooftop terrace
Rome
Modern, soundproofed rooms and a rooftop bar, 250 metres from Piazza Navona
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Airport stopover
Rome
Handy for Fiumicino and the ring road, with parking and breakfast from 4am
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Airport stopover
Rome
Comfortable and well equipped by Fiumicino, with a pool, spa and parking for road trips.
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Business district
Rome
Strong dining and modern rooms in the business district, with parking and a gym
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On the Steps
Rome Bed & Breakfast
A pocket spa with hot tub and steam room, right on the Spanish Steps.
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Quiet courtyard
Rome
Courtyard breakfast and a peaceful feel, six minutes' walk from Trastevere's main basilica.
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Quiet and central
Rome
Facilities score a perfect 10, and the breakfast draws praise; Trevi is 20 minutes' walk
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Sauna and steam
Rome
Sauna, steam room and Turkish bath near Termini, plus a breakfast guests rate highly
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Rooftop views
Refined five-star service and rooftop views, a quarter-hour walk from the Trevi Fountain.
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Private terraces
Rome
Many rooms have private terraces, on Via Cavour six minutes from Santa Maria Maggiore
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Social hostel
Rome Hostel
Dorms and private rooms with a rooftop bar, two minutes from Vittorio Emanuele metro
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Garden breakfast
Rome Bed & Breakfast
Breakfast under lemon trees in a Monti garden, with staff rated 9.9.
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Outside the centre
Rome
Clean, soundproofed rooms and attentive staff near the Milvian Bridge, away from the centre
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Handy for trains
Rome
Palazzo Massimo is five minutes away and Termini two blocks, with breakfast on the roof terrace
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Piazza Barberini
Rome
Baroque Piazza Barberini setting with a rooftop restaurant and the Spanish Steps minutes away
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Spanish Steps
Rome
Right by the Spanish Steps and the shopping streets, with much-praised staff and clean rooms
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Central four-star
Rome
Rated 9/10 for location on Via Nazionale, with soundproofed rooms and multilingual staff
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Near the metro
Rome
Overlooking Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, with metro access and a generous breakfast spread.
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Small and simple
Rome
Garden and snack bar in a 32-room hotel a short walk from Termini station
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Business base
Rome
Three minutes from Laurentina metro in the EUR business district, with a garden and gym
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Top facilities
Staff rated 9.5 and a perfect ten for facilities, spa and gym included
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Budget base
Rome
Residential Nomentano address with good bus and metro links, and rooms from £43.
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Near Villa Borghese
Rome
Panoramic views from the roof terrace, on a quiet street near Villa Borghese.
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Beside the Forum
Rome
Location scores a perfect 10, with the Roman Forum on the doorstep and a garden behind
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Friendly service
Rome
Valet parking and a hearty breakfast, with an underground station close by.
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Parking on site
Rome Guest house
On-site parking and standout staff in residential Nomentano, ten minutes' drive from Piazza del Popolo
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Quiet and green
Rome
Panoramic terrace and a park on the doorstep, with buses into the centre
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Pool and parking
Rome
Quiet EUR base with an outdoor pool, free parking and Euroma2 five minutes' walk away
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By the Pantheon
Rome
Within five minutes of the Pantheon, with soundproofed windows and a breakfast guests praise.
Map & live prices by our partner
This is a four-star city: four-star hotels make up the largest group, five-star properties are next, and three-star stays are the smallest slice. The average guest rating across the selection is 8.6, and the strongest score reaches 9.6. For most travellers, the sweet spot is the well-reviewed four-star cluster around Via Nazionale and Piazza Barberini.
City-centre hotels cluster around Via Nazionale, Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto, the streets that connect the Spanish Steps, Trevi and the Colosseum. Hotel Artemide on Via Nazionale starts at €301, Hotel Barocco on Piazza Barberini at €154, and The Westin Excelsior anchors the Via Veneto end from €521.
Hotel Diana Roof Garden is the direct match: an 1890 building near Termini from €182, with breakfast served on a panoramic terrace. If you prefer a five-star, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome sits on Piazza della Repubblica from €949.
Both Marcella Royal Hotel and Hotel Dei Mellini list the Trevi Fountain as a 20-minute walk. Marcella adds a panoramic terrace; Dei Mellini scores a perfect 10 for facilities.
Hotel Palazzo Manfredi has suites and a restaurant looking straight at the Colosseum, with the metro moments away, from €656. Fh55 Grand Hotel Palatino sits in Rione Monti within walking distance of the Colosseum and carries a 9 rating, from €262.
Trastevere's hotels sit above the neighbourhood itself: Donna Camilla Savelli is a converted 17th-century monastery with quiet gardens and near-perfect room scores, from €401. Villa Agrippina adds hillside gardens, a seasonal pool and a spa, from €706, with views over the city.
Hassler Roma sits at the top of the Spanish Steps, with rooftop views, a spa and classic service, from €1,181. Hotel Eden, nine minutes' walk away, adds a rooftop restaurant, garden views and a spa, from €962.
Palazzo Navona Hotel is the direct match, 250 metres from Piazza Navona, with modern soundproofed rooms and a rooftop bar, from €295. It is the kind of address where you can leave the taxi behind.
Nightly rates on this page span €44 to €2,505, with a typical rate of €198. The cheapest rooms sit at the budget end of the three-star group, while the five-star top end is a different price world.
Stay in the centre around Via Nazionale, Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto: the Spanish Steps, Trevi and Colosseum are within walking distance and four-star hotels dominate. Trastevere is quieter and more scenic, but the hotels there sit above the neighbourhood and start at higher prices.
Only if you plan to stay on the city's edge. Occidental Aurelia and Occidental Aran Park are the driver-friendly options, with free parking or a private garage, while the central hotels are better reached on foot and by metro.
Rome's hotel map is a walk through the city itself. Four-star names line Via Nazionale, Piazza Barberini and Via Veneto, five-star classics gather around the Spanish Steps and the Spagna district, and Trastevere's hills hold converted monasteries and garden properties. Step outside the historic core and the character changes completely: the outer ring is where drivers find free parking, pools and quiet, soundproofed rooms.
That spread shows up in the price. A three-star like Cecil Hotel Rome still has rooms in the historic centre from €107, while five-star prices climb into the thousands. Between the two, the page is dominated by well-rated four-star hotels that put most of the classic sights within reach.
This selection suits travellers who want a proper hotel, mostly four-star and well rated, and who are happy to pay for a central, walkable base. If you are travelling with children, need to park a car, want to bring a pet or are watching your budget, the family-friendly, parking, pet-friendly and cheap-and-budget pages will serve you better — and anyone here for work or romance has a dedicated set of business and romantic hotels to compare as well.