Must see hotels in Rome

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Funnelling all of its profits into worthy social enterprises, this street-art-adorned hostel is the best in the city. Opened in 2018, it offers 200 beds,…

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Furnished with 16th-century tapestries, antique books and original period furnishings, this mansion was built by Gabriella Rasponi, niece of Carolina…

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More boutique chic than backpacker grungy, this small and stylish hostel has a glorious summer garden and a friendly traveller vibe. Dynamic American…

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Gorgeous Villa Laetitia is in a riverside art nouveau villa. Its 20 rooms and mini-apartments, spread over the main building and a separate Garden House,…

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This rakish four-star has got the lot – enticing boudoir decor, an enviable location off Campo de' Fiori, super-helpful staff and a fabulous panoramic…

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Hidden on a quiet backstreet near the Imperial Forums, this chic boutique hotel offers five-star service and a refined contemporary look. Rooms are…

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Housed in a 1905 Liberty-style villa, this gorgeous hotel sports an eclectic look that effortlessly blends African and Middle Eastern art with original…

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It's seldom you can stay in a 16th-century convent designed by baroque genius Borromini. This four-star hotel is exquisitely appointed – muted colours…

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A prime central location, stellar service and sleek contemporary design await at this elegant boutique hotel. Housed in a former monastery, its 12…

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Perfectly placed on a peaceful cobbled lane on the 'quiet side' of Trastevere, this ground-floor guesthouse sports six gleaming white rooms with parquet…

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Boasting stunning views over the nearby forums and Vittoriano, this hidden gem has 13 rooms spread across three floors. Some are bright and modern; others…

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Suite hotels are a dime a dozen in central Rome, but few are as attractive and comfortable as this boutique offering in a 15th-century palazzo near the…

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A lovely terracotta-hued, ivy-shrouded gem in a 17th-century townhouse, Villa della Fonte is precisely what Rome's la dolce vita is about. Five rooms with…

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Set around a pretty internal courtyard with a gnarled old olive tree, orange trees and a scattering of tables, this is a peaceful 18-room oasis in…

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A ravishing hideaway in the romantic Aventino district. Housed in an elegant villa, its individually decorated rooms are not the biggest but they are…

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There are only four B&B rooms on offer in this 16th-century townhouse secreted in a pedestrianised lane near the Spanish Steps, ensuring an intimate stay…

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A particularly charming B&B, this place on an upstairs floor of an attractive building near Rome's opera house offers five rooms, each named after a…

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A sense of history pervades this ravishing hotel, housed in a 17th-century palazzo designed by Borromini and overlooking Piazza Navona. Rooms are bright…

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In a workaday apartment block near the Aurelian Walls, this friendly B&B offers superb value for money and easy access to Testaccio's bars, clubs and…

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This five-room boutique hotel makes for an attractive home away from home in the heart of the elegant Prati district, a single metro stop from the Vatican…