Affordable is a relative term, especially when it comes to things like houses, cars… and hotel rooms. What’s affordable for one traveller’s budget may be luxury priced for another, and what’s affordable in a big city may be exorbitant in a small town.
More and more hotels, in Rome and everywhere, participate in dynamic pricing, where algorithms monitor citywide occupancy data and competitors’ rates, and prices adjust accordingly. In the busiest months, this means bargains are hard to come by, and the same hotel room that sells for £99 in the off-season may sell for £350 or more in peak periods.
But that brings us back to relativity. Because a £350 hotel room is a bargain when others in town are selling for £800 and up, right? In Rome, expect to pay more for locations close to city centre attractions like the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps, for rooms with views of Roman monuments, and for perks like a generous breakfast buffet, a garden or a rooftop terrace.
Here, are the Rome hotels we consider to be true bargains – at least most of the year. They offer great locations and reliable comforts, safety and friendly service, so it’s no surprise that many also appear on our pick of best hotels in Rome. Most importantly, they aim higher than their star rating might imply (or require), and ensure that “affordability” in Rome doesn’t have to mean forgoing creature comforts.
1. Hotel Mediterraneo
While high season prices at this Art Deco era beauty can exceed £350, most of the year, the average is about half that – and that’s a great price for what you get here. Recently renovated rooms and suites that are large by European standards, a generous buffet breakfast included in the rate, a fabulous lobby bar, and longtime staff dedicated to warm, old-school service. The location is as convenient as it gets to Rome’s Termini train station (which is also a bus and Metro hub), and about a 20-minute walk from the Colosseum. The 10th-floor restaurant offers sweeping views of Rome.
Address: Via Cavour, 15
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2. Damaso Hotel
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