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Good value
Cecil Hotel Rome ★★★
Rome
Well-priced three-star in the historic centre, with a terrace and staff who know the city
Historical hotels · Lazio · Italy
We reviewed 300 historical hotels in Rome and picked the 50 with the strongest mix of location, character and guest reviews.
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Good value
Rome
Well-priced three-star in the historic centre, with a terrace and staff who know the city
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Rooftop dining
Rome
Spa, garden views and a rooftop restaurant, nine minutes' walk from the Spanish Steps
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Hilltop resort
Rome Resort
Hilltop grounds with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and Michelin-starred dining
H
Small hotel
Rome
Thirteen rooms steps from the Pantheon, with attentive service and a generous breakfast.
H
Italian restaurant
Rome
An Italian à la carte restaurant and generous buffet breakfast, five minutes from Santa Maria della Vittoria.
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Garden pool
Hillside gardens above Trastevere, with a seasonal pool, spa and views over the city
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Roof terrace
Rome
Welcome drinks, a roof terrace, and Santa Maria Maggiore 400 metres away
E
Space and value
Rome
Big rooms and a seasonal pool at a fair price, a short drive from the Vatican
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Tram outside
Rome Guest house
Trastevere rooms with a tram outside and a coffee-and-brioche breakfast voucher
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Wellness and dining
Rome
Top-rated dining and a full spa in EUR, with a complimentary shuttle into the centre.
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Family favourite
Rome
Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and free parking, a short drive from the centre
B
Panoramic views
Rome
Panoramic rooftop terrace on Via del Biscione, steps from the market square
T
Prime location
Refurbished, soundproofed rooms minutes from the Spanish Steps, with breakfast over the rooftops
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Free breakfast
Rome
Large rooms with balconies and a free breakfast buffet, six minutes from Piazza della Repubblica
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Former monastery
Rome
Converted 17th-century monastery above Trastevere, with quiet gardens and near-perfect scores for rooms
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Good food
Rome
Trastevere base with a 9/10 dining score and a hot breakfast guests praise
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Courtyard garden
Rome
Former monastery in Trastevere built around a courtyard of orange trees
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Cheap and central
Rome
Functional rooms on Via Nazionale from £38, a short walk from Termini
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Heart of Navona
Rome
Steps from Piazza Navona, with a rooftop terrace and organic options at breakfast
H
Forum views
Rome
A roof terrace overlooking the Roman Forum, with the Colosseum a short walk away.
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Rooftop terrace
Rome
Modern, soundproofed rooms and a rooftop bar, 250 metres from Piazza Navona
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On the Steps
Rome Bed & Breakfast
A pocket spa with hot tub and steam room, right on the Spanish Steps.
B
Sauna and steam
Rome
Sauna, steam room and Turkish bath near Termini, plus a breakfast guests rate highly
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Private terraces
Rome
Many rooms have private terraces, on Via Cavour six minutes from Santa Maria Maggiore
H
Handy for trains
Rome
Palazzo Massimo is five minutes away and Termini two blocks, with breakfast on the roof terrace
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Piazza Barberini
Rome
Baroque Piazza Barberini setting with a rooftop restaurant and the Spanish Steps minutes away
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Spanish Steps
Rome
Right by the Spanish Steps and the shopping streets, with much-praised staff and clean rooms
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Business base
Rome
Three minutes from Laurentina metro in the EUR business district, with a garden and gym
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Top facilities
Staff rated 9.5 and a perfect ten for facilities, spa and gym included
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Near Villa Borghese
Rome
Panoramic views from the roof terrace, on a quiet street near Villa Borghese.
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Beside the Forum
Rome
Location scores a perfect 10, with the Roman Forum on the doorstep and a garden behind
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Easy airport links
Rome Bed & Breakfast
Eight rooms by Tiburtina station, with a bar, a jacuzzi and quick airport links.
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Rooftop bar
Rome
Rooftop bar and restaurant with city views, seven minutes' walk from Trajan's Forum
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Good value
Rome
Manzoni metro is two minutes away; rooms are modern, soundproofed and come with balconies
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Parking and garden
Rome
Private parking, a garden and a wellness area, with metro and bus stops nearby.
H
Practical base
Rome
Functional rooms and free breakfast a short walk from Termini — practical rather than plush
H
Fountain views
Rome
Rooms overlook Piazza di Trevi, and breakfast is served on the roof terrace.
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Out of centre
Rome
Eco-run hotel well outside the centre, with a gym, lounge bar and generous breakfast
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Grand and historic
Rome
Palatial interiors and antique furnishings on Via del Corso, five minutes from the Spanish Steps.
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Rooftop bar
Rome
Roof-terrace breakfast and soundproofed rooms, a short walk from Termini and the shops.
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Pantheon views
Rome
Facing the Pantheon on Piazza della Rotonda, recently renovated and warmly staffed
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Quiet street
Rome
Quiet, embassy-lined street near the Spanish Steps, with roomy interiors and well-rated dining.
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Great value
Rome
Value stands out for the space and the breakfast, though Tor Marancia is well outside the centre
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By Piazza Navona
Rome Guest house
Frescoed ceilings and a rooftop bar overlooking the city, a short walk from Piazza Navona.
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Family friendly
Rome
Kids' play area, game room and spotless modern rooms, out in the EUR district
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Affordable and central
Rome
Porta Pia is five minutes away, with a leafy terrace and rooms from £42
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Historic mansion
Rome
A 19th-century mansion thirteen minutes from the Pantheon, with rooms from £39 and a free happy hour
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Airport coaches
Rome
Airport coaches stop outside and Termini is five minutes away, with staff rated 9.3
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Metro-side
Rome
Renovated rooms steps from Garbatella metro, with the Colosseum a short ride away
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Shopping district
Rome
Five minutes from the Spanish Steps, with breakfast included and a sun terrace upstairs
Map & live prices by our partner
The closest match to that search is a hotel where the building itself is the exhibit: Hotel Santa Maria in Trastevere is built around a courtyard of orange trees, and Donna Camilla Savelli occupies a 17th-century monastery with quiet gardens. If the real question is sleeping near Rome's open-air sights, the same collection includes hotels that overlook the Roman Forum and one that faces the Pantheon.
Prices for these hotels run from €40 to €962 a night, with a typical price around €113. Best Western Plus Hotel Universo starts at €69.
For a first visit, base yourself around the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Spanish Steps: Albergo Del Senato faces the Pantheon, Boutique Hotel Campo De' Fiori is steps from the market square, and Hotel D'Inghilterra Roma sits between the Spanish Steps and the designer boutiques. Trastevere is the alternative if you want a former-monastery stay with gardens rather than a busy square.
Yes — NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento is directly opposite Termini, Hotel Canada is a short walk away, and Best Western Plus Hotel Universo is also in the Termini area.
For several of these hotels, yes: Palazzo Navona Hotel is 250 metres from Piazza Navona, Hotel Eden is a nine-minute walk from the Spanish Steps, and Hotel Forum is a short walk from the Colosseum. Those are the distances that make central Rome a walking city.
Rome's historical hotels sit across the parts of the city that travellers have been circling for centuries: around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, up towards the Spanish Steps, along the Forum, and over in Trastevere. The history is in the fabric rather than the furniture — converted monasteries, roof terraces that make the most of the skyline, and soundproofed rooms in the busiest streets. Three-, four- and five-star addresses are all part of the mix.
What the money buys here is location as much as old walls. At the entry end that means a simple three-star in the historic centre; at the top end, five-star comfort with rooftop dining and city views. The landmarks anchor the set: one hotel faces the Pantheon on Piazza della Rotonda, another is near Piazza Navona, and another is a short walk from the Colosseum. For a first stay, the choice between these areas matters more than the choice between hotels.
Choose this collection if the building itself is part of the trip — a converted monastery, a roof terrace over the Forum, or a room facing the Pantheon. If you mainly need a convenient base beside transport, the central hotels in Rome page is a better fit; if you're travelling with children, want parking, or are flying in, the family-friendly, hotels-with-parking and airport hotel pages cover those needs better. Budget travellers should compare the cheap and budget hotels in Rome page before booking.