The best hotels and apartments to stay in Rome

Rome, the Eternal City, has its most important tourist spots spread between Vatican City , the Historic Center, Trastevere and Ancient Rome . So that you can better prepare a getaway, today I write about where to stay in Rome , depending on the area, and also on the budget.

I have included flats, apartments and hotels , so there are several options in each area. You also have a map at the end of the article with the location of each one, so that you can get an idea of ​​the distance to the points that interest you most. If you have any questions, leave me a comment and I will try to answer as soon as possible.

Piazza Navona in Rome [(c) Photo: @avistu]

Before you go: tips for traveling to Rome

• You can find cheap flights to Rome here .
• As a European citizen, you have the right to public healthcare in Italy. We have explained the differences between the European Health Card and travel insurance in this article. That is why we have gone on a trip to Rome with this travel insurance (and if you contract it from the link, you have a 5% discount).
• To find out how to get from the Airport to Rome, you can take a look at our article on how to get from Rome airports to the center (yes, there are two, Fiumicino and Campino).
• In Rome you can use your Spanish euros and buy online and in person with your bank card, but you will pay a commission if you withdraw money from an ATM. You can save it as we have explained in this article about prepaid cards without commissions , such as the Rebellion , one of those that we always carry with us.

You can find out about all this, and more useful things (how to get around Rome, what to see, etc.) in our article with the best tips for traveling to Rome .

If you want more information about the Eternal City, here you have all our articles about Rome . And if you want to make a trip to the country of which it is the capital, here you have all our articles about Italy .

Where to stay in the historic center of Rome

Trevi Fountain, Rome

The historic center of Rome has all the Italian spirit concentrated in its streets. The traffic, the people, the restaurants and bars, the piazzas and the chiesa. If you really want to experience Rome, the historic center is the right place to stay.

Hotel in the historic center: Al centro di Roma****

The center of Rome**** has Piazza Navona at 2 minutes, the Pantheon at 5 minutes, the Altar of the Fatherland at about 10 minutes and just 15 minutes we have the Castel Sant’Angelo. It is located in an old flat in Rome, which is not without its charm, but don’t worry, it has an elevator. This B&B is one of the large flats that make it up, converted into tourist accommodation with bright, simply decorated rooms.

The price of one night for the end of September is €127 and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of reserving it here .

Apartment in the historic center: Sant’Ivo Apartments****

The Sant’Ivo Apartments**** are located practically between the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, 300 m from the former and less than 200 m from the latter. The apartments are furnished with classic Italian furniture, they will make you think that you have stepped back in the middle of the last century. They have a small kitchen and a large (common) terrace from which to enjoy the views of Rome.

The price of one night for the end of September is €159 and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of reserving it here .

Budget accommodation in the historic center: Vittorio ll house***

Vittorio ll house*** is located between the historic center of Rome and the Vatican. Piazza Navona is 600m away, the nearest bridge over the River Tiber (Victor Emmanuel II) is just over 200m and St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican is just over 10 minutes’ walk away. Its rooms are simple and clean, they have accommodation for families (with a large double bed and a single bed) and are a highly recommended option if you do not want luxuries or unnecessary extras.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €106 and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Where to stay in the area of ​​ancient Rome

Rome Coliseum

Sleeping in the area of ​​Ancient Rome means being one step away from the Colosseum or the Imperial Forums. On the other hand, literally, depending on how far we are from the Tiber River, we have the lively neighborhood of Trastevere just a stone’s throw away.

Spacious accommodation in the area of ​​ancient Rome: Maison del Colosseo****

Maison del Colosseo**** is an apartment – studio less than 4 minutes from Trajan’s Forum, less than 5 minutes from the Colosseum in Rome, and about 800 m from the Victor Emmanuel II Monument. The apartment is light and airy and has a kitchen area as well as a breakfast area. Theoretically it has a maximum occupancy of four people, but I think it’s rushing the space too much. I see it more suitable for a couple or a couple with children.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €174 for an occupancy of 2 people and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Budget accommodation in the area of ​​ancient Rome: B&B First Floor***

Exit the portal and find yourself on the other side of the corner face to face with the Colosseum in Rome, this is the location of the B&B First Floor*** . The rooms are modern, bright and spacious. As a bonus, they have a mini-fridge, something that is appreciated in summer when you leave the accommodation in the morning and you already have your bottle of cold water in your hand.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €123 with the classic room and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here . They have one, somewhat more expensive, overlooking Ludus Magnus, the ruins of a gladiatorial amphitheater.

Budget apartment in the area of ​​ancient Rome: Suites In Rome 2***

Suites in Rome 2*** is a budget apartment in the area of ​​ancient Rome. The Colosseum in Rome is about 15 minutes on foot, the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is about 10 minutes on foot, the Trajan Forum about 15 min. This apartment is located in a quiet area and away from the tourist bustle. If you are traveling as a family or group, it could sleep 4 or up to 5 people (if there are children) thanks to having a large double bed and two sofa beds. With the kitchen equipped, it is not a problem to cook for everyone (as long as there are not 5 different menus).

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €147 (for two occupants) (and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Where to stay in Trastevere

Santa Maria Square, Trastevere, Rome

Trastevere is the bohemian neighborhood of Rome, the liveliest area of ​​the city. It is a very Roman area, so to speak, and very authentic. It is situated, so to speak, between Vatican City and Rome on the other side of the Tiber, looking both towards the historic center and towards ancient Rome.

Although the restaurants and bars close early, for our standards, I recommend that you look at the reviews of the accommodations to see how soundproof they are. Anyway, it is more than easy to find a place to sleep away from a main street (by the way, the traffic in Trastevere, beyond Viale di Trastevere, is very low).

Romantic apartment in Trastevere: Loft Trastevere***

The Loft Trastevere*** is qualified as “exceptional” by its users, which is not surprising with its exposed wooden beam ceilings or the spaciousness of its living room. Decorated with discretion and elegance, although it has a maximum capacity of four people (for the sofa bed), we see it as more suitable for couples.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €127 for an occupancy of two clients and you have photos, client opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Accommodation with hydromassage in Trastevere: Landlord in Trastevere****

The Landlord in Trastevere**** offers different types of rooms, such as the Superior Double, the Junior Suite and the Deluxe Suite with hydromassage bath. This last one is the one that we are going to highlight, as the perfect complement to relax after a day touring Rome.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €116 for the Deluxe Suite with hydromassage bath and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Cheap accommodation in Trastevere: TrastEver Holiday***

The TrastEver Holiday*** offers good value for money for clients who highly value the location, as it is in the heart of Trastevere. In the shared kitchen, which guests have at their disposal, there is courtesy coffee and tea. With the Plaza de Santa María just 500 m. staying in one of its double rooms with private bathroom means being surrounded by that labyrinth of charming alleys that make up Trastevere.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €106 for a double room for an occupancy of 2 people and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Where to stay in the Vatican area

St. Peter’s Square and Basilica in the Vatican [(c) Photo: @avistu]

As far as I know, the only country in the world without public hotels is Vatican City. But as its extension is tiny, less than half a square kilometer, around it you will find a wide range of accommodation from Italy, the country that surrounds it.

Keep in mind that if you stay in this area, and it is a privilege to see Saint Peter’s Square at night, without the crowds, you will have to get around by public transport. Thus, for example, the Pantheon is almost 2 km away, the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II is 2.5 km from Saint Peter’s Square or the Colosseum is 3.5 km away.

An exceptional B&B in the Vatican area: Cameo B&B****

The Cameo B&B**** has been qualified as exceptional (9.8 points out of 10), highlighting the attention and advice offered by its owner. The rooms are elegant and classic and it is very well located, just 5 minutes from St. Peter’s Square on one side and a little less from the Ottaviano Metro station on the opposite end.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €129 for the Deluxe Double Room and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Apartment in the Vatican area: Borgo Vittorio St. Peter Apartments****

If you are traveling as a family or group and want the comfort of an apartment, with the privacy of having two separate bedrooms, take a look at Borgo Vittorio St. Peter Apartments**** . With a sofa bed that offers an additional fifth or sixth place, its spaciousness (70m2), having a fully equipped kitchen, its luminosity and decoration stand out.

The price of one night for the end of September starts at €209 for an occupancy of 4 people and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Budget accommodation in the Vatican area: Nannarè Guest House***

The Nannarè Guest House*** offers simple but modern rooms, literally one block from St. Peter’s Basilica. In case you are traveling as a family, they have a quadruple room, in which there is a bunk bed. If you wish, you can make use of the common kitchen and living room.

The price of one night for the end of September is €108 in the Suite for 2 people and you have photos, customer opinions and the possibility of booking it here .

Map of accommodation in Rome

All the places that we have mentioned in this article are geolocated below, on a map that we have created, within the “Where to stay in Rome” layer.

Remember that you can add this map to your Google Maps. You just have to click on the star or the three points, depending on your mobile or computer, in order to have it available whenever you need it.

And if you want to look for more options, here are more than 3,000 accommodations in Rome , with information, photos and reviews (and without a price increase).