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Where to Stay in Rome – 10 Best Boutique Hotels & Apartments for your City Trip to Italy

19 August 2022

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Your guide to the best hotels with authentic Italian charm, bed & breakfast hotels designed to make you feel comfortable and well taken care of, and self-catering accommodation that will fit all your individual needs. We have collected 10 different places for you to stay and enjoy your city trip to Rome.

Breakfast table La Design.Ata Experience B&B, Rome

Bedroom of La Design.Ata Experience B&B in Rome

LA DESIGN.ATA EXPERIENCE BED & BREAKFAST

This B&B hotel situated in a historic building right in the heart of Rome is the perfect accommodation to explore the charming city. With only two rooms available this is truly an individual and authentic stay for you to experience historic Rome and its hidden gems, while escaping the masses. As the name suggests, guests get the opportunity to enjoy special experiences to get to know the city in a totally unique way.

Best for travellers who are looking to experience Rome in a unique way.

Rates from 130€


Beautiful bedroom at Residenza Napoleone 2, Rome

Interior and terrace of one room at Residenza Napoleone 2, Rome

Rooftop terrace of Residenza Napoleone 2, Rome

RESIDENZA NAPOLEONE III

Three magnificent rooms, each more impressive than the others, furnished with antique interior, and massive oil paintings, but nevertheless with all the modern conveniences to which one is entitled. As the name suggests, Napoleon III himself lived here in 1830 - before the extensive renovations of the apartment, but the place still kept its original luxurious charm. Simply put: stunning, and a real treat if you want to lord it up in one of the world’s most beautiful and atmospheric cities.

Best for the traveller who wishes to be accommodated like Napoleon III (actually much better - running water and all!)

Rates from 900€


Stylish bedroom at Fabbrini Bocca di Leone, Rome

FABBRINI BOCCA DI LEONE

How to describe this accommodation without many words? Fancy suites with a fabulous location! Situated in one of the oldest areas of Rome, in a former palace, in the middle of a picturesque street, halfway between Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps. Although you can easily reach all touristic attractions within walking distance, at the same time, it provides you with the opportunity to unveil the authenticity of a world in which tradition has always been linked to creativity, as demonstrated by the artisan shops on this street and the glimpses of pure beauty scattered in the surrounding streets.

Best for the traveller who prefers charm, authenticity, and colour over the sterile aesthetic of many other hotels.

Rates from 189€


Interior Boutique Hotel Corso 281, Rome

CORSO 281

This modern and welcoming boutique hotel lies only 200 meters away from the famous Piazza Venezia or a 10-minute walk from the Pantheon, the Colosseum or the Forum – so it’s the perfect place to explore the historical monuments of the city in a comfortable way.

Best for the traveller who wants to enjoy a bit of luxury and elegance in this historic city.

Rates from 200€


Bedroom of Casa Montani

Bedroom of Casa Montani, Rome

CASA MONTANI

Overlooking the Piazza del Popolo and the famous Spanish Steps only a 10-minute walk away this bed and breakfast in the heart of Rome is a chic little gem. Uniquely decorated with designer furniture and soundproofed windows, meaning you can get a great night’s sleep despite its central location.

Best for the traveller who doesn’t want to miss out on comfort on their city trip to Rome.

Rates from 200€


Beautiful courtyard of Hotel Santa Maria, Rome

House and garden of Hotel Santa Maria, Rome

HOTEL SANTA MARIA

The hotel Santa Maria is certainly not the type of hotel you imagine to find in a bustling downtown city. This place sparks with plenty of character and a real refuge of calm within the colorful, narrow streets of Trastevere, just a few steps from the Piazza Santa Maria. The large orange tree-lined patio is filled with chairs and tables where you can relax in the afternoon sun while sipping your macchiato, all this in the centre of this historic neighbourhood.

Rates from 119€

Best for the traveller who enjoys outdoor space and a large patio to relax after exploring the city all day.


Bedroom of B&B Buonanotte Garibaldi, Rome

Terrace of B&B Buonanotte Garibaldi, Rome

BUONANOTTE GARIBALDI

This authentic bed & breakfast accommodation with only three individual charming rooms combines art and comfort. Buonanotte Garibaldi B&B is now a glamorous city stay where the owners and artists work is manifested.

Rates from 240€

For the traveller who enjoys the warmth of a space that was created with intention.


 

Balcony view B&B Il Boom, Rome

Stylish bedroom of B&B Il Boom, Rome

B&B IL BOOM

This stylish B&B accommodation on the top floor, offers a breathtaking view over Rome. Located in a quiet and secluded residential area, a few minutes walking from the most important artistic, archaeological and cultural sites of the city in the picturesque neighbourhood of Trastevere. Il Boom offers three rooms, furnished and decorated like stylish apartments - like you would imagine an Italian artist to live in.

Rates from 104€

Best for the traveller that loves to live in a space that feels like a real home.


Bedroom of charming lodge Arco del Lauro B&B, Rome

ARCO DEL LAURO B&B

Arco del Lauro B&B hotel is a charming lodge, just recently renovated into a comfortable and functional space right in the heart of Trastevere – one of Rome’s most vibrant and traditional districts. This pet-friendly accommodation also allows you to take your dog and show them around the city – only two blocks away from the Tiber river you can enjoy your morning or evening walk with them.

Rates from 90€

Best for the budget traveller who values a central location and does not want to miss out on great comfort.

 


Elegant living area of Navona My Home, Rome

NAVONA MY HOME

Located right in the heart of Rome, in front of the Loggia del Bramante, behind Piazza Navona lies this charming elegant little Bed and Breakfast. With only three rooms and decorated with care for details – a personal space that makes you feel right at home.

Rates from 109€

Best for people with a smaller budget but a big heart for elegant, cozy and personal space.


We hope you enjoyed our curated collection of beautiful individual stays in the historic city of Rome - have a great trip!

 

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