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Cheap and Budget Hotels in Rome

We reviewed 300 cheap and budget hotels in Rome and picked the 50 best-value places for a city break.

50 hotels 26 rated 8.5+ typical €74

hotels

Cecil Hotel Rome C Good value

Cecil Hotel Rome ★★★

Rome

8.4Great55 reviews

Well-priced three-star in the historic centre, with a terrace and staff who know the city

From€107per night
Hu Roma Camping In Town H Cheap and lively

Hu Roma Camping In Town ★★

Rome Holiday park

8.5Great29,604 reviews

Tents, bungalows and chalets with a pool, restaurant and a bus route to the Vatican

From€48per night
The Sanctuary Urban Retreat T Small and quiet
8.6Great706 reviews

Seventeen rooms round a garden courtyard near Circo Massimo, with staff rated 9.2

From€166per night
Hotel Giorgina H Budget basics

Hotel Giorgina ★★

Rome

7.8Very good4,455 reviews

Renovated rooms and English-speaking staff a few paces from Termini, at two-star prices

From€166per night
Exe Domus Aurea E Rooftop breakfast

Exe Domus Aurea ★★★

Rome

8.6Great2,959 reviews

Panoramic rooftop breakfast, a few minutes on foot from Roma Termini.

From€34per night
Yellowsquare Rome Y Lively bar

Yellowsquare Rome

Rome Hostel

8.5Great2,443 reviews

The on-site bar runs karaoke and club nights, and Termini is minutes away.

From€76per night
Hotel Colosseum H Roof terrace

Hotel Colosseum ★★★

Rome

8.6Great1,831 reviews

Welcome drinks, a roof terrace, and Santa Maria Maggiore 400 metres away

From€68per night
Boutique Hotel Campo De' Fiori B Panoramic views
8.7Great1,261 reviews

Panoramic rooftop terrace on Via del Biscione, steps from the market square

From€331per night
Hotel San Remo H Free breakfast

Hotel San Remo ★★★

Rome

8.3Great3,961 reviews

Large rooms with balconies and a free breakfast buffet, six minutes from Piazza della Repubblica

From€40per night
Meininger Roma Termini M Budget beds
8.5Great3,185 reviews

Dorms or private rooms with a shared kitchen, 24-hour desk and luggage storage.

From€186per night
Hotel Santa Maria H Courtyard garden

Hotel Santa Maria ★★★

Rome

9.1Perfect1,084 reviews

Former monastery in Trastevere built around a courtyard of orange trees

From€114per night
Mercure Roma Piazza Bologna M Parking on site
8.4Great1,075 reviews

Private parking and a quiet residential street, five minutes' walk from the metro

From€64per night
Repubblica Hotel Rome R Cheap and central

Repubblica Hotel Rome ★★★

Rome

6.6Nice500 reviews

Functional rooms on Via Nazionale from £38, a short walk from Termini

From€38per night
Holiday Max H Great value

Holiday Max ★★

Rome Guest house

8.4Great445 reviews

Budget rooms with air conditioning and a Ciampino airport shuttle, staff rated 9.2

From€105per night
Hotel La Pergola H Pets welcome

Hotel La Pergola ★★★

Rome

7.7Very good1,688 reviews

Family-run and pet-friendly in Monte Sacro, five minutes from Jonio metro

From€108per night
Ibis Roma Fiera I Airport stopover

Ibis Roma Fiera ★★★

Rome

7.9Very good4,667 reviews

Handy for Fiumicino and the ring road, with parking and breakfast from 4am

From€55per night
Generator Rome G Social hostel

Generator Rome

Rome Hostel

8Great5,021 reviews

Dorms and private rooms with a rooftop bar, two minutes from Vittorio Emanuele metro

From€421per night
Hotel Piazza Di Spagna H Spanish Steps

Hotel Piazza Di Spagna ★★★

Rome

8.5Great1,077 reviews

Right by the Spanish Steps and the shopping streets, with much-praised staff and clean rooms

From€181per night
Hotel Villa Delle Rose H Small and simple

Hotel Villa Delle Rose ★★★

Rome

7.8Very good1,768 reviews

Garden and snack bar in a 32-room hotel a short walk from Termini station

From€53per night
Hotel Tritone H By the Pantheon

Hotel Tritone ★★★

Rome

8.4Great805 reviews

Within five minutes of the Pantheon, with soundproofed windows and a breakfast guests praise.

From€153per night
Caos Calmo C Easy airport links

Caos Calmo ★★★

Rome Bed & Breakfast

7.9Very good828 reviews

Eight rooms by Tiburtina station, with a bar, a jacuzzi and quick airport links.

From€118per night
The Cross Hotel T Good value

The Cross Hotel ★★★

Rome

8.3Great3,372 reviews

Manzoni metro is two minutes away; rooms are modern, soundproofed and come with balconies

From€56per night
Casa Santa Sofia C Heart of Monti

Casa Santa Sofia ★★★

Rome

8.5Great2,529 reviews

On a lively Monti square, eight minutes' walk from the Colosseum, at fair rates

From€38per night
Casa Mia In Trastevere C Pet-friendly

Casa Mia In Trastevere ★★★

Rome

8Great1,804 reviews

Eleven garden-facing rooms with homemade breakfast, a prosecco welcome and a pet-friendly terrace

From€100per night
Hotel California H Practical base

Hotel California ★★★

Rome

7.6Very good4,987 reviews

Functional rooms and free breakfast a short walk from Termini — practical rather than plush

From€103per night
Hotel Fontana H Fountain views

Hotel Fontana ★★★

Rome

8.2Great1,828 reviews

Rooms overlook Piazza di Trevi, and breakfast is served on the roof terrace.

From€68per night
Albergo Del Senato A Pantheon views

Albergo Del Senato ★★★

Rome

8.9Great968 reviews

Facing the Pantheon on Piazza della Rotonda, recently renovated and warmly staffed

From€109per night
Hotel Smeraldo H Historic centre

Hotel Smeraldo ★★★

Rome

9Perfect3,419 reviews

Deep in the historic centre on a quiet street, with breakfast from local bakeries.

From€96per night
Best Western Plus Hotel Globus B Metro handy
8.3Great3,094 reviews

Policlinico metro five minutes away, reliably clean rooms, and coffee made to order at breakfast

From€41per night
The Romehello T Social hostel

The Romehello

Rome Hostel

9.4Perfect7,126 reviews

Daily entertainment, a shared kitchen and dorm beds, a short walk from Termini.

From€25per night
Hotel Villa Rosa H Transport links

Hotel Villa Rosa ★★★

Rome

7.4Very good3,139 reviews

Tram, bus and train within five minutes, plus a garden and rates from £25

From€25per night
Rome Garden Hotel R Affordable and central

Rome Garden Hotel ★★★

Rome

8Great421 reviews

Porta Pia is five minutes away, with a leafy terrace and rooms from £42

From€128per night
Hotel Sant'Angelo H Historic mansion

Hotel Sant'Angelo ★★★

Rome

7.5Very good9,567 reviews

A 19th-century mansion thirteen minutes from the Pantheon, with rooms from £39 and a free happy hour

From€39per night
Hotel Giolitti H Small and simple

Hotel Giolitti ★★★

Rome

7.2Very good1,134 reviews

Twelve-room hotel with a garden, a short walk from Termini and Porta Maggiore

From€85per night
Quality Hotel Nova Domus Q Free parking

Quality Hotel Nova Domus ★★★

Rome

7.1Very good1,583 reviews

Complimentary private parking and spacious rooms, a short walk from the Vatican.

From€40per night
Urban Garden Hotel U Metro-side budget

Urban Garden Hotel ★★★

Rome

8.1Great1,428 reviews

Rebibbia metro is 200 metres away, with a sun terrace and rooms from $52

From€45per night
Hotel Trevi - Gruppo Trevi Hotels H Historic centre
8Great1,200 reviews

Off a quiet alley by the Trevi Fountain, with the Pantheon a short walk away.

From€68per night
Hotel Impero H Great value

Hotel Impero ★★★

Rome

8.4Great7,345 reviews

Good value between Termini and Via Nazionale, backed by more than 7,000 reviews

From€44per night
Eden Guest House E Budget base

Eden Guest House ★★★

Rome Guest house

6.8Nice744 reviews

Low rates and a metro station nearby, though the historic centre is 6 km away

From€49per night
Hotel Accademia H Breakfast included

Hotel Accademia ★★★

Rome

8.2Great3,159 reviews

One minute's walk from the Trevi Fountain, with friendly service and breakfast included.

From€79per night
Hostel Trastevere H Dorms and doubles

Hostel Trastevere

Rome Hostel

7.4Very good3,776 reviews

Designer-styled, with a terrace, laundry, and rooms from dorms to private doubles.

From€16per night
Relais Fontana Di Trevi Hotel R Trevi doorstep
8.5Great2,120 reviews

Trevi Fountain all but outside the door, with a breakfast terrace facing it.

From€137per night
Moshi Moshi M Budget near Termini

Moshi Moshi ★★★

Rome Bed & Breakfast

7.9Very good859 reviews

Shared kitchen and modern bathrooms five minutes from Termini, from £66 a night.

From€67per night
Domus Sessoriana D Historic setting

Domus Sessoriana ★★★

Rome Bed & Breakfast

8.2Great2,163 reviews

A former monastery beside the basilica, with high ceilings and a rooftop terrace

From€33per night
Bella Roma - Ee B Quiet rooms

Bella Roma - Ee

Rome Guest house

7.9Very good430 reviews

Comfortable beds and quiet rooms in San Giovanni, near transport and local restaurants

From€83per night
Hotel King H Central choice

Hotel King ★★★

Rome

7.9Very good1,724 reviews

A 3-star stay 600 metres from Piazza di Spagna, rated 7.9 from 1,724 reviews, with a rooftop terrace and rooms from £44.

From€44per night
Hotel Sonya H Good value

Hotel Sonya ★★★

Rome

8.2Great4,066 reviews

Central Via del Viminale spot with multilingual staff, good breakfast and fair prices.

From€72per night
Hotel Quisisana H Cheap, low scores

Hotel Quisisana ★★★

Rome

5.5Needs improvement902 reviews

Under ten minutes' walk from Termini at low rates, though guest scores are poor

From€45per night
Hotel Hiberia H Central three-star

Hotel Hiberia ★★★

Rome

8.8Great5,292 reviews

Walking distance to the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum, with attentive staff at three-star prices

From€70per night
Hotel Nizza H Basic but handy

Hotel Nizza ★★★

Rome

6.7Nice2,347 reviews

Comfort is basic, but the staff and the walkable Termini location earn steady praise

From€47per night

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Cheap Hotels in Rome

Cheap in Rome is a three-star affair: most of these hotels sit in the historic centre or along the Termini corridor, with typical rates around €74 a night and the cheapest rooms dropping to €25. What the money buys is a walkable base rather than extras — the value is in location more than facilities.

Cheap Hotels Near Termini Station

Termini is the budget heart of Rome, and the cheapest hotels cluster between the station and Via Nazionale. Hotel Impero starts at €44, Hotel San Remo is €40 and six minutes from Piazza della Repubblica, and Yes Hotel Boutique Rome is under five minutes' walk from the station from €58. You trade a little monument appeal for metro, bus and rail connections at your doorstep.

Cheap Hotels in Rome City Centre and Central Rome

Rome's city centre is where budget hotels earn their keep with location. Hotel Fontana faces the Trevi Fountain from €68, Hotel Smeraldo sits on a quiet street in the historic centre at €96, and Boutique Hotel Campo De' Fiori reaches €331 for a panoramic rooftop above the market square. Central Rome costs more than the Termini corridor, but the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and Piazza Navona become evening strolls rather than day trips.

Cheap Hotels Near Vatican City

If the Vatican is the priority, Fragrance Hotel St. Peter starts at €89 and has terrace views towards the basilica, with the Vatican close by. It also has private parking, a useful extra if you are arriving by car. For the rest of Rome's sights, plan on using the metro and buses rather than stepping straight out of the door.

Cheap Motels in Rome

There are no motels in this budget selection — every property here is a hotel, with the range split between a handful of two-star stays and a three-star majority. If 'cheap motels' really means the cheapest no-frills room, the Termini corridor is the most practical part of the city for that, with several three-stars at low prices.

Frequently asked

Are cheap hotels in Rome decent?

Yes, on the whole. The average guest score across these listed hotels is 8.5, and the best-reviewed property reaches 9.3. Most are three-star hotels, and the location is often the biggest asset.

Where should I stay in Rome on a budget?

Termini is the cheapest well-connected base: several listed hotels are a short walk from the station. The historic centre costs more but puts the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Campo de' Fiori on foot, while the Vatican side is quieter and less central, where Fragrance Hotel St. Peter is a natural budget pick.

Can I walk to the Colosseum from cheap hotels?

Yes — several cheap three-stars put the Colosseum within walking distance. Imperial Rooms Hotel Rome sits in Monti a short stroll from the amphitheatre, Casa San Giuseppe is nearby, and Hotel Hiberia lists the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain as walkable.

Cheap and Budget Hotels in Rome

Rome's cheap and budget hotels are mostly no-frills three-star stays rather than faceless budget chains. They cluster in the historic centre around the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori and the Trevi Fountain, along the Termini–Via Nazionale corridor, and in quieter pockets such as Trastevere, Porta Pia and Monte Sacro. What they share is a sensible price for a walkable base; what separates them is how central you want to be and how much space you are willing to trade.

At the budget end, the money buys a simple, clean room and a location that puts at least one major landmark on foot. Around Termini rates are lowest and transport is best; in the historic centre you pay more for the privilege of walking home past the Pantheon. The two-star entries are the rare exceptions to the three-star norm, while a handful of properties with gardens, terraces or monastery courtyards stretch the price upwards without leaving the budget bracket.

The bottom line

This set suits travellers who want a central, walkable base and are happy with three-star simplicity and a modest room. If you need more space, four-star facilities or guaranteed parking, the central, four-star and parking hotel pages are better starting points; families and pet owners should head to the family-friendly and pet-friendly pages, and early-morning flyers to the airport hotel page. If your budget has room to stretch, the main Rome hotel page gives you the wider picture before you commit.