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Historical Hotels in Rome

We reviewed 300 historical hotels in Rome and picked the 50 with the strongest mix of location, character and guest reviews.

50 hotels 29 rated 8.5+ typical €113

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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
Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection H Rooftop dining

Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection ★★★★★

Rome

8.6Great235 reviews

Spa, garden views and a rooftop restaurant, nine minutes' walk from the Spanish Steps

From€963per night
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel R Hilltop resort

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel ★★★★★

Rome Resort

8.7Great1,462 reviews

Hilltop grounds with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and Michelin-starred dining

From€600per night
Hotel Pantheon H Small hotel

Hotel Pantheon ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great1,254 reviews

Thirteen rooms steps from the Pantheon, with attentive service and a generous breakfast.

From€131per night
Hotel Quirinale H Italian restaurant

Hotel Quirinale ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great7,815 reviews

An Italian à la carte restaurant and generous buffet breakfast, five minutes from Santa Maria della Vittoria.

From€264per 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
Ergife Palace Hotel E Space and value

Ergife Palace Hotel ★★★★

Rome

7.9Very good3,646 reviews

Big rooms and a seasonal pool at a fair price, a short drive from the Vatican

From€128per night
Guest House Esty G Tram outside

Guest House Esty ★★★★

Rome Guest house

8.7Great590 reviews

Trastevere rooms with a tram outside and a coffee-and-brioche breakfast voucher

From€54per night
Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection C Wellness and dining
8.6Great1,014 reviews

Top-rated dining and a full spa in EUR, with a complimentary shuttle into the centre.

From€207per night
A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel A Family favourite

A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel ★★★★

Rome

8.8Great4,003 reviews

Indoor and outdoor pools, a spa and free parking, a short drive from the centre

From€143per 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
Trevi Collection Hotel - Gruppo Trevi Hotels T Prime location
8.2Great692 reviews

Refurbished, soundproofed rooms minutes from the Spanish Steps, with breakfast over the rooftops

From€142per 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
Donna Camilla Savelli - Vretreats D Former monastery
9Perfect2,744 reviews

Converted 17th-century monastery above Trastevere, with quiet gardens and near-perfect scores for rooms

From€401per night
Hotel Ripa Roma H Good food

Hotel Ripa Roma ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great3,346 reviews

Trastevere base with a 9/10 dining score and a hot breakfast guests praise

From€63per 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
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
Hotel Raphael - Relais & Chateaux H Heart of Navona

Hotel Raphael - Relais & Chateaux ★★★★★

Rome

8.9Great1,346 reviews

Steps from Piazza Navona, with a rooftop terrace and organic options at breakfast

From€208per night
Hotel Forum H Forum views

Hotel Forum ★★★★

Rome

8.4Great2,667 reviews

A roof terrace overlooking the Roman Forum, with the Colosseum a short walk away.

From€103per night
Palazzo Navona Hotel P Rooftop terrace

Palazzo Navona Hotel ★★★★

Rome

8.9Great1,462 reviews

Modern, soundproofed rooms and a rooftop bar, 250 metres from Piazza Navona

From€296per night
Piazza Di Spagna 9 P On the Steps

Piazza Di Spagna 9 ★★★★

Rome Bed & Breakfast

9.6Perfect497 reviews

A pocket spa with hot tub and steam room, right on the Spanish Steps.

From€373per night
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo B Sauna and steam
8.6Great4,810 reviews

Sauna, steam room and Turkish bath near Termini, plus a breakfast guests rate highly

From€69per night
Hotel Genova H Private terraces

Hotel Genova ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great1,411 reviews

Many rooms have private terraces, on Via Cavour six minutes from Santa Maria Maggiore

From€64per night
Hotel Torino H Handy for trains

Hotel Torino ★★★★

Rome

7.6Very good1,523 reviews

Palazzo Massimo is five minutes away and Termini two blocks, with breakfast on the roof terrace

From€51per night
Sina Bernini Bristol, Autograph Collection S Piazza Barberini
8.4Great535 reviews

Baroque Piazza Barberini setting with a rooftop restaurant and the Spanish Steps minutes away

From€207per 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 American Palace Eur H Business base

Hotel American Palace Eur ★★★★

Rome

8.6Great8,373 reviews

Three minutes from Laurentina metro in the EUR business district, with a garden and gym

From€392per night
The Tribune, Part Of Jdv By Hyatt T Near Villa Borghese
8.4Great384 reviews

Panoramic views from the roof terrace, on a quiet street near Villa Borghese.

From€394per night
Kolbe Hotel Rome K Beside the Forum

Kolbe Hotel Rome ★★★★

Rome

8.7Great1,223 reviews

Location scores a perfect 10, with the Roman Forum on the doorstep and a garden behind

From€599per 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
La Griffe Hotel Roma L Rooftop bar

La Griffe Hotel Roma ★★★★

Rome

8.1Great858 reviews

Rooftop bar and restaurant with city views, seven minutes' walk from Trajan's Forum

From€114per 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
Th Roma - Carpegna Palace T Parking and garden

Th Roma - Carpegna Palace ★★★★

Rome

8.4Great4,112 reviews

Private parking, a garden and a wellness area, with metro and bus stops nearby.

From€87per 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€69per night
Mercure Roma West M Out of centre

Mercure Roma West ★★★★

Rome

8Great1,164 reviews

Eco-run hotel well outside the centre, with a gym, lounge bar and generous breakfast

From€51per night
Grand Hotel Plaza G Grand and historic

Grand Hotel Plaza ★★★★★

Rome

8.1Great1,397 reviews

Palatial interiors and antique furnishings on Via del Corso, five minutes from the Spanish Steps.

From€404per night
Hotel Palladium Palace H Rooftop bar

Hotel Palladium Palace ★★★★

Rome

8.1Great1,529 reviews

Roof-terrace breakfast and soundproofed rooms, a short walk from Termini and the shops.

From€64per 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
Rose Garden Palace Roma By Omnia Hotels R Quiet street
8.6Great647 reviews

Quiet, embassy-lined street near the Spanish Steps, with roomy interiors and well-rated dining.

From€211per night
Precise House Mantegna Roma P Great value

Precise House Mantegna Roma ★★★★

Rome

9.1Perfect3,670 reviews

Value stands out for the space and the breakfast, though Tor Marancia is well outside the centre

From€54per night
Eitch Borromini Palazzo Pamphilj E By Piazza Navona

Eitch Borromini Palazzo Pamphilj ★★★★

Rome Guest house

8.8Great1,016 reviews

Frescoed ceilings and a rooftop bar overlooking the city, a short walk from Piazza Navona.

From€213per night
Novotel Roma Eur N Family friendly

Novotel Roma Eur ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great2,571 reviews

Kids' play area, game room and spotless modern rooms, out in the EUR district

From€80per 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
Best Western Premier Hotel Royal Santina B Airport coaches
8.8Great3,748 reviews

Airport coaches stop outside and Termini is five minutes away, with staff rated 9.3

From€92per night
Hotel Caravel H Metro-side

Hotel Caravel ★★★★

Rome

8.3Great1,542 reviews

Renovated rooms steps from Garbatella metro, with the Colosseum a short ride away

From€69per night
Hotel Mozart H Shopping district

Hotel Mozart ★★★★

Rome

8.5Great2,852 reviews

Five minutes from the Spanish Steps, with breakfast included and a sun terrace upstairs

From€101per night

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Hotels in Rome that feel like museums

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.

Frequently asked

How much does a historic hotel in Rome cost?

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.

Which area should I stay in for a first visit?

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.

Are there historical hotels near Termini station?

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.

Can I walk to the main sights from these hotels?

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.

Historical Hotels in Rome

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.

The bottom line

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.