The 8 Best Hotels in Rome (Updated in 2023)

Posted: 12/14/23 | December 14th, 2023

The Eternal City, Rome has a rich history stretching back millennia. Over the centuries, it’s been rebuilt and rebuilt (and then rebuilt again), creating layers and layers of history for the modern-day traveler to explore. Wandering through the city, it seems like every time you round a corner, you come across an ancient column or ruin.

While the history is a major reason to visit, and with seemingly countless sights to visit, Rome is also an incredible city for food, bursting at the seams with delicious restaurants at every turn (Trastevere is my favorite neighborhood for dining out).

But no matter your reasons for visiting Italy’s capital, one decision that will greatly impact your experience is your choice of hotel. Rome is a big city with a ton of great neighborhoods and hotels to choose from, but not all of them are created equal. So, today I wanted to share some of my favorites to help you find the best option for you.

Here is my list of the best hotels in Rome:

1. Loly Boutique Hotel Roma

This boutique property is located in Trastevere, my favorite part of town. A former working-class district filled with cobblestoned alleyways, in recent years it’s become a bohemian hot spot for foodies and tourists wanting to go beyond the big-name attractions. Loly Boutique Hotel Roma is super quiet, and the rooms have a lot of natural light, beautiful modern decor, and comfortable beds. The lobby is exquisitely decorated and breakfast is included. It feels more like a five-star hotel than something midrange. The owners and staff are really friendly and helpful too.

2. Colosseo Prestige Rooms

This hotel is located in Monti, a neighborhood that’s smack in the city center. As the very oldest part of Rome, it’s filled with winding cobblestone streets, antique stores, quirky cafés, intimate bars, and shops to explore.

Colosseo Prestige Rooms has friendly owners and a gelato bar at the back of the building. This property is clean and new, which makes up for the fairly small (but nicely decorated) rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned, with a desk, coffee machine, fridge and minibar, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom (there’s even a bidet in each one).

3. Eurostars Roma Aeterna

Right on the Piazza del Pigneto, the namesake of the neighborhood, this hotel used to be a pharmaceutical factory. Less than a 15-minute tram ride from the center of Rome, the area is colorful and full…