87 Best Hotels in Rome, Italy

This friendly, comfortable, family-run hotel has relatively gentle rates for such a prime location---directly in front of the Pantheon. The rooms are all white with antique prints, hardwood floors, and contemporary furnishings.

This simple budget hotel on the third floor of a 19th-century palazzo offers rock-bottom rates and is just a five-minute walk from the Vatican. You won't find frills, but you will find clean rooms with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi. There's no bar, but there is a breakfast buffet and a vending machine that you can use 24 hours a day.

You'll feel right at home from the moment you waltz into this hotel in a 19th-century art nouveau building, where high ceilings, elegant chandeliers, white walls, and marble floors lend both elegance and warmth—all just a few blocks from Termini station. Guest rooms are tastefully decorated, mixing antique furniture and contemporary design; fresh flowers are displayed throughout the hotel and on the terrace. There are slightly formal lounges and a cozy bar on the third-floor terrace.

The rooftop garden terrace with a center-stage view of St. Peter's Basilica is just one reason to stay here; proximity to the Vatican and superb shopping is another. This family-run hotel is set in a distinguished 19th-century building and has a classic atmosphere, with most guest rooms renovated with a modern style. The restaurant, Les Étoiles, serves sophisticated Italian dishes like tagliolini pasta with crab, basil, and tomatoes. A sister hotel, the Atlante Garden, just around the corner, has larger rooms at slightly lower rates.

This elegant four-star hotel, housed in a 19th-century palazzo near Piazza Barberini, has old-world luxury and charm and is an easy distance from the Metro, the Trevi Fountain, and sophisticated Via Veneto. The rooms here are a bit small but offer good value given the prime location, particularly for those who want a single room. The breakfast buffet on the rooftop is fresh, delicious, and generous. The hotel also has a delightful in-house spa where you can recover after a long day of sightseeing.

This handsome, ivy-draped hotel is a romantic refuge in the heart of Campo de' Fiori. The hotel's colorful, elegant furnishings, frescoes, and exposed brick make it unique, as do the riveting views from the rooftop terrace. Cozy up to the fireplace in the hotel lobby, always crackling on cold nights and during the wintery months. In addition to the guest rooms, the hotel also offers apartments in the area that can accommodate two to five guests.

In the heart of Trastevere and across the Tiber from the main synagogue in the Jewish Ghetto is Rome's only kosher hotel, a friendly and budget-friendly place to stay. Staffers are eager to please and can even arrange prepared kosher meals if requested in advance. Rooms are basic and two rooms have a shared bath, so be sure to inquire when booking.

At this hotel near the Colosseum, each of the small guest rooms is named after a famous Italian painter (Tiziano, Cellini, Michelangelo) and features decor that evokes the work of its namesake. All are sumptuously frescoed and have French windows and marble-tiled bathrooms (some with Jacuzzis). The hotel is on the romantic Celian Hill, just a stroll from the Santi Quattro Coronati Church and the Villa Celimontana Park. Other perks include the rooftop terrace, where breakfast is served in warmer months, and a fitness center.

The edgy, of-the-moment design at this boutique hotel juxtaposes plush mid-century Italian furnishings with street art murals and industrial touches. On the ground floor, the contemporary fine dining restaurant and sleek bar are the place to unwind with a creative cocktail in hand. The Market caffè serves the kind of healthy salads and fresh juices that are rare in Rome. For summer sunsets, tables at the Mexican-themed Hey Güey rooftop terrace are in high demand.

This is a reliable budget hotel in the side streets of Piazza di Spagna that offers great value for money. There are no extra frills, no pampering—just professional service and clean lodging.

This intimate boutique hotel from the team behind the Pierluigi restaurant is a top spot for wine lovers. The general manager is a sommelier, the wine cellar has 1,500 labels, each room comes with a personalized wine fridge, and the hotel organizes tastings with producers. Don't miss the complimentary aperitivo at Charade Bar, which has wallpaper illustrated by a local artist.

Travelers who love peace and tranquility appreciate the position of this chic hotel set in a prestigious palazzo from the 1800s. The old palazzo has been remodeled to provide spacious lounges and a glassed-in garden courtyard; a small private art collection is also on view. Guest rooms, cleverly furnished with sharp gray, black, and red tones, have been designed to create the illusion of space, though they are actually petite. Some rooms have balconies or terraces on the interior courtyard, and the hotel offers free bicycles for guests to explore the city. After a busy day of sightseeing, the calm location on a pedestrian-only street is a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.

On the west bank of the Tiber between the Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Basilica (a 10-minute stroll from Piazza del Popolo and the nearest Metro station), this hotel is removed from the chaos of the centro storico. Rooms are tastefully furnished with mahogany furniture, antique prints, hardwood floors, and marble bathrooms. Amenities include a bar, cafeteria, solarium, gym, and rooftop garden.

This hotel in a converted 18th-century convent has a truly unique setting on one side of the Fori Imperiali, with cinematic views of ancient Rome across the avenue so impressive that it has drawn celebrities and socialites. The lobby is considerably less exciting: decor is traditional in the extreme, with the requisite gold wall sconces, walnut paneling, red-velvet armchairs, and Asian carpets. Upstairs, guest rooms are low-key though pleasant; suites, which have velvety fabrics and some antiques, can be a little dated. Bathrooms have been restyled using marble and antique tiles.  The panorama from the rooftop restaurant will make you feel like you're standing on the set of a movie about ancient Rome.

Just off the beautiful Piazza Navona, this aging but pleasant hotel has a lovely rooftop terrace that's the perfect place to enjoy a cappuccino or a glass of wine while taking in the view. Rooms are classically furnished, and the more updated ones have parquet floors and cheerfully striped wallpaper. You can snag a really good deal here in January and February, when room rates can go down to €130.

This friendly home away from home in a quiet residential area close to the Colosseum has been run by the Khan family since 1971. Its carefully and courteously attentive staffers go the extra mile for their guests. Clean and comfortable guest rooms have basic antique furnishings and big windows—some even with a view of the Colosseum—and all have air-conditioning, TVs, and Wi-Fi. Higher priced rooms have terraces or balconies as well. In the high season, the on-site restaurant serves dinner as well as breakfast, and the bar is always open for a drink.

Established in 1925, this art deco--style hotel feels like an authentic time capsule of a more glamorous era. Exquisite wallpaper and fabric prints are coordinated in guest rooms, and some are decorated with antiques—the grandest suite has a red ceiling hand-painted in Venetian style. Everything is lovingly supervised by the owners. There's bar service on the panoramic roof garden and in the courtyard, and complimentary bicycles are available if you feel like braving the traffic. No wonder it's a favorite of filmmaker Wes Anderson, among other illustrious guests.

With a serene location near the Villa Borghese Gardens and a country-manor feel, this family-run art deco retreat attracts an older, well-off international crowd. The downstairs bar—a magnificent piece of cabinetry—is a conversation piece in itself. Upstairs, modern and antique styles combine to create highly polished opulence in guest rooms.

On a side street around the corner from one of Rome's most impressive piazzas, this friendly hotel has polite and professional staff, public spaces styled with contemporary art, and guest rooms with wood fixtures and furnishings accentuated by warm colors. The intimate lounges and charming bar follow the same scheme, as does the breakfast room, where a generous American breakfast buffet is laid out in the morning, complete with complimentary newspapers.

A cozy hotel just a stone's throw from Termini Station sounds like some sort of a miracle, and yet, the Morgana welcomes guests with classically designed accommodations and friendly smiles. Rooms feature kitschy striped walls, comfy beds, flowing drapes, satellite TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is abundant, and there's free access to a fitness center in the Hotel Ariston, a sister hotel that's just across the street. 

Situated in a remodeled Renaissance palazzo with one of the prettiest patio-courtyards in Rome, this hotel is a relaxing retreat close to Campo de' Fiori and Trastevere. Rooms have cherrywood accents, recessed lighting, and luminous marble floors. Some overlook the garden of the historic Palazzo Spada, and others offer a distant glimpse of the cupola of St. Peter's Basilica. Some suites have whirlpool tubs and balconies. The rooftop terrace is a great place to contemplate the city's skyline.

Set in a molto charming garden atop the Aventine Hill, this refurbished 19th-century villa is a romantic retreat. One of the perks of staying here, apart from the peace and tranquility, is the close proximity to Rome's gems, like the famous keyhole of the Grand Priory of the Knights of Malta where you can catch a tiny glimpse of St. Peter's dome. The decor blends bits of antique Baroque flair (such as period chandeliers) with contemporary touches like the in-room portable handset loaded with data and maps. Each guest room is uniquely designed to follow a particular theme, like the "Room of the Poems," which features verse beautifully scrawled onto the walls.

Set in the shadow of St. Peter's, this small hotel is a good value, with simply decorated, ample guest rooms that feature wood-beam ceilings, parquet floors, and comfy beds. The spacious attic rooms also have tiny terraces. Frescoes in the vaulted breakfast room, as well as the fountain in the courtyard, are romantic touches.

A Trastevere treasure with a pedigree going back four centuries, this ivy-covered, mansard-roofed, rosy-brick-red, erstwhile Renaissance-era convent—just steps away from the glorious Santa Maria in Trastevere church and a few blocks from the Tiber—has sweet and simple guest rooms: a mix of brick walls, "cotto" tile floors, oak furniture, and matching bedspreads and curtains. Surrounded by towering tenements, the complex is centered on a monastic portico courtyard, lined with orange trees—a lovely place for breakfast.

This hotel captures the villagelike charm of the Trastevere district and offers basic, clean, comfortable rooms. The entrance hall features a mural of the famous Piazza di Santa Maria, a few blocks away. Hand-painted art nouveau wall designs, open medieval brickwork, and a few antiques add a touch of grace throughout. Most rooms face Piazza San Cosimato, where there's an outdoor food market every morning except Sunday. 

Just a quick walk from the Spanish Steps, this hotel has captured the hearts of many travelers over the years. Once a convent, this palazzo has seen it all, although now the decor is pure classic hotel decor, with a lot of polished surfaces, mirrors, and fine fabrics. There's also a piano bar, a restaurant with live music, and two panoramic rooftop restaurants, where you can relax after a busy day of sightseeing or retail therapy.

British brand The Hoxton's first foray into Italy is a design lover's dream filled with 1970s-inspired bespoke furniture, art tomes, and plants that transform the large lobby into intimate seating nooks perfect for socializing and coworking. The signature restaurant, Elio, serves delicious Italian cuisine, while Cugino offers pastries in the morning and creative Spritz cocktails with light bites in the evening. Rooms are modestly sized, with plush beds, Roberts stereos, flatscreen TVs, and free tea and coffee. Minibars have only water and milk, but guests can purchase snacks at the front desk. There's also a large event space called the Apartment, which can be rented out.

This cozy hotel in a converted town house near Via Veneto is popular with American travelers thanks to its location close to the embassy, American-style breakfast, and helpful staff. Rooms are basic, comfortable, and tasteful (although single rooms are almost windowless), but the hotel's real draws are its bar, terrace, and lounges, which are adorned with colorful wallpaper and inviting loveseats. The garden is a blissfully quiet setting, especially when compared with the all-go vibe of the neighboring W Rome.

Just around the corner from Piazza della Repubblica, this extremely Instagrammable hotel has a lobby lounge with surrealist design elements, like lip-shaped sofas, and an interior courtyard done up in millennial pink. Guest rooms are a bit more subdued, with pastel fabrics, terrazzo floors, and Carrara marble bathrooms. After you've settled into your room, shimmy down to the bar, which is decked out in gold and mirrors with cloud-shaped hanging lamps.

This boutique property inside the former residence of opera composer Gaetano Donizetto aims to be a restaurant with rooms above rather than a hotel with a restaurant below. In fact, you have to walk through the restaurant to check in at the reception desk. The design is inspired by English colonial clubhouses, with plush banquettes and gallery walls featuring Old Master–style paintings with a humorous twist. Rooms have plush beds with oversize headboards, bold colors, and luxe marble bathrooms.