The 10 Best B&Bs in Rome
One of the best things about staying in B&Bs are the personalised recommendations you get from the owners and managers, and from the other travellers or locals you meet during your stay. And Rome is a wonderful city for an insight or recommendation! Sure, you’ll have an amazing time if you just tick off the tourist hot spots, but if you have a chance to explore a bit further and go a bit deeper then you’ll never want to leave. Our Gurus have uncovered the very best bed and breakfasts in Rome to get you connected to the best advice.
Rome is known for the wealth and breadth of its accommodation, and it's no different when it come to bed and breakfast accommodation - there's a lot to choose from. So to start you off on your search we've a list of the 10 best B&Bs in Rome to recommend - all of them proven to offer an excellent local connection too.
Our Guru's recommendations for the 10 best B&Bs in Rome include some luxury options, as well as some perfectly located gems and some wonderful family apartment-style accommodation.
The 10 Best B&Bs in Rome
The Best Located B&Bs in Rome
The The Fifteen Keys Hotel is an elegant, 15 room townhouse in a great location between the Colosseum and the Trevi Fountain. The neighbourhood is charming, with a bohemian feel and plenty of cafes and great antique shop. And breakfast is served alfresco in the courtyard.
The Arco dei Tolomei is an intimate, six room hotel in the centre of Rome with carefully chosen decor with includes some lovely antiques, great art and charming wallpapers.
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In the heart of Rome, the Piazza di Spagna 9 is a six bedroom ‘designer mansion’ with its own contemporary art gallery. As well as the six individually decorated rooms there’s also a steam bath.
Buonanotte Garibaldi is a chic little B&B in the vibrant and historic Trastevere district, which is a great spot for local colour. There are just three rooms, themed by colour, with silk paintings, oak floors and antiques.
In one of the hippest spots in town, G-Rough is both luxurious and hip. This townhouse, built in the 17th Century, still has its beautiful parquet floors and original tiles, but it’s also got a fantastic collection of retro furniture in the 10 rooms. Plus there's a fantastic roof terrace and it’s only 450metres from the Pantheon, and even closer to the Piazza Navona.
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The Althea Inn is a three roomed B&B off the beaten track in the artistic Testaccio area. Rooms are spacious and whitewashed and there’s a lovely private balcony. Rooms start from just €80 per night.
For a similar room rate you can afford to stay in the centre of town, in the Hotel de Monti, which has seven bright, comfortable rooms set between the train station and the Colosseum.
If you want to be right in the heart of things, by the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, try the Residenza Frattina, a charming townhouse with 13 neutrally decorated bedrooms with nice original features, such as stone floors, fireplaces and exposed beams. Charming and friendly as well, and all from just €90 per night.
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The Santa Maria di Trastevere is built on the foundations of a former convent, and has 18 rooms around a lovely central courtyard - which is also where a continental breakfast is served. Quaint and quiet.
Margutta 54 is a collection of just six suites converted from a building in one of Rome’s most central, yet peaceful mews. Large and minimalist in decor, you’ll find all the mod. cons. you need.
Just steps from the Trevi fountain, the Daphne Inn has a collection of rooms, suites, family rooms and one apartment, decorated in a contemporary style in creams, bronzes and browns. There’s a great breakfast room and they offer bike rental as well. Rooms start from €90 per night including breakfast.
Best B&Bs in Rome for Couples (These are actually numbers 11 and 12, but we couldn't leave them out...)
The Hotel Campo de 'Fiori is a gorgeous, 23 room boutique hotel with a fantastic roof terrace with wonderful views of the skyline. Rooms are romantic, with canopied beds and frescoed ceilings, antiques and beautiful details.
Suite Sistina is a collection of ten, luxurious suites, designed with an emphasis on sensuality. You’ll find outsized glass showers and luxury bathtubs and giant round beds. All right by the Spanish Steps.
Still not sure which of our Guru’s recommendations for the 10 best B&Bs in Rome might be perfect for you?
- Expand your search to include all the best places to stay in Rome,
- refine your search by region and consider the best hotels in the heart of Old Rome? or our Guru's list of great hotels near the Colosseum?
- or what about our recommendations for 10 Great Value Hotels in Rome? or the 10 Best Family Hotels in Rome?
- or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.
The 10 Best B&Bs in Rome
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Arco dei Tolomei 6 rooms from £140
RomeCheck pricesAn intimate hotel in the centre of Rome. Unique rooms feature charming wallpapers, antiques and all the mod cons. An authentic breakfast room has family antiques and artworks on the walls, and the parlour room is perfect to relax in after sightseeing. A boutique spot.
City Style - Centre of Rome, Trevi fountain, St Peter's Square, Colosseum and all of Rome's eateries, shops and markets are minutes awaySights nearby - Tiber River bridges to the Colosseum, Campo dei Fiori market, the Ghetto, the Pantheon and Piazza NavonaLocal markets - Campo dei Fiori marketCooking classes - Check for timings. -
The Fifteen Keys Hotel 15 rooms from £134
RomeCheck pricesAn elegant townhouse hotel with stylish accommodation and an unpretentious feel. Enjoy alfresco breakfasts in the garden courtyard. Located in a charming neighbourhood, the area has a bohemian feel with great antique shops and good coffee spots and is close to major attractions.
Local exploring - An ideal location for getting to know Rome from its major attractions to its boutiques, galleries and local eateries.Sights nearby - Great location in the Monti district, just 10 mins walk from the ColosseumRestrictions on children - This is an adults only propertyRecommended by - Tablet -
Piazza di Spagna 9 6 rooms from £258
RomeCheck pricesLocated in the heart of Rome, this designer Mansion is uniquely decorated and boasts its very own contemporary art gallery. There are six individually decorated guest rooms and a Turkish steam bath for relaxing after a day's sightseeing. The perfect blend of contemporary and classic Roman elegance.
Sights nearby - Just next to The Spanish Steps and Fontana di TreviDesigner - Uniquely designed interiors.Four poster beds - For romantics. -
Buonanotte Garibaldi 3 rooms from £158
RomeCheck pricesA chic little B&B with just three rooms and a lovely breakfast courtyard. Rooms themed by colour have silk paintings, oak floors and antique furniture. Understated, welcoming, and not at all glitzy. A great choice for a weekend away in Rome.
Sights nearby - Located in the historic and vibrant Trastevere districtLocal markets - Good for local colour.Recommended by - I Escape, Sawdays -
G-Rough 10 rooms from £479
Rome (Navona)Check pricesOne of the hippest spots in town, at G-Rough you'll find a unique blend of luxury living and trendy design finishes giving this 17th century townhouse a very urban vibe. Parquet floors & original tiles come with an eclectic mix of retro style furniture. Roof terrace for chilling and buzzy bar.
Sights nearby - A stone's throw from the Piazza Navona and just 450m from the PantheonCity Style - Achingly trendy interiors - certainly not one for traditionalists!Local markets - Immerse yourself in the daily marketsFull of characterRecommended by - Tablet -
Althea Inn 6 rooms from £70
RomeCheck pricesSecluded penthouse B&B off the beaten track with spacious rooms, whitewashed walls, simple décor and the piece de resistance, a flower-filled private balcony on which to relax and enjoy an aperitivo as the sun goes down. A great budget choice and for those wanting to sample out-of-the-way Rome.
Sights nearby - Located in the Testaccio area, renowned for its art galleries. Walking distance from the Colosseum and Piazza Venezia -
Hotel de Monti 7 rooms from £65
RomeCheck pricesCentrally located, contemporary B&B. Bright comfy rooms in whites and pastels. Excellent value for a weekend sightseeing in Rome.
Value chicSights nearby - Central location between Rome train station and the ColosseumLocal markets - Good for local colour. -
Residenza Frattina 13 rooms from £103
RomeCheck pricesCharming townhouse near the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Beautiful bedrooms in neutral tones with stone floors, cast iron beds, fireplaces and wooden beams. Lovely sitting room and friendly service. A great value choice with lots of charm.
Sights nearby - Close to the Spanish Steps and walking distance to many major attractions -
Suite Sistina 10 rooms from £177
RomeCheck pricesA den of luxury to bring out the romantic in you, with an emphasis on sensuality. Outsized glass-sided showers and luxury bathtubs share the living space with giant round beds. Set in a handsome historic building metres away from the Spanish Steps, it’s an oasis for couples and honeymooners.
Suites - All suites accommodationRomantic BreakSights nearby - Right in the heart of Rome, close to the Piazza di Spagna and Piazza BarberiniRomantic - Good for couples. -
Margutta 54 6 rooms from £219
RomeCheck pricesA very slick collection of suites in one of Rome's most central, peaceful and attractive mews. Large, minimalist, and shiny with all the modern gadgetry. These suites can cater to any type of traveller; groups of friends, families, or couples.
FamiliesGroupsCity StyleRomantic BreakRecommended by - Mr & Mrs Smith, I Escape, Tablet -
Daphne Inn 19 rooms from £79
RomeCheck pricesCheap, contemporary chic B&B steps from the Trevi Fountain. Rooms, suites, family rooms, and one apartment all in creams, bronzes and browns. Lovely breakfast room and bikes to rent. A great choice for those on a smaller budget.
Value chicFamiliesSights nearby - Superb location very close to the Trevi FountainLocal markets - Good for local colour.Recommended by - I Escape -
Santa Maria di Trastevere 18 rooms from £210
RomeCheck pricesFoundations of a former convent complete with cloisters and modern day frescos. Large, simple rooms are great value plus a complimentary continental breakfast in the courtyard. Perfect location for Rome’s nightlife and sight seeing.
Value chic - An utterly superb spot, with quaint rooms facing the fragrant courtyard and an extensive wine list, all for a minimal cost.Sights nearby - A must see is the Piazza Santa Maria and its exquisitely mosaicked church, just around the corner from the hotel.Great walks - For a birds eye view of the eternal city wander up the dizzy heights of Gianicolo Hill.Lively - Hip and happening.Recommended by - I Escape, Fodors, Michelin Travel
Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh