Where to Stay
Piazza Navona & Campo de’ Fiori
Piazza di Spagna & Trevi Fountain
Villa Borghese & Northern Rome
From chic boutique hotels and luxurious five-star establishments to simple B&Bs, Rome has accommodation to suit all budgets. Most have large family rooms or extra beds. While the more traditional options are located in the heart of the city, an increasing number of B&Bs have opened in areas outside the centre.
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Girasole Reale Rome City
Artist-chef couple Barbara and Marco offer several options suitable for families, rentable by the day or week.
Italian Connection
Great range of top quality apartments throughout the historical Roman centre.
Price Guide
The following price ranges are based on one night’s accommodation in high season for a family of four, inclusive of service charges and any additional taxes.
€: Under €150; €€: €150–300; €€€: over €300
Ancient Rome
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Hotels
Domus Aventina
This hotel occupies a refurbished 14th-century convent. Rooms are simple and spacious, and many have balconies overlooking Santa Prisca church next door. There is also a roof terrace. Extra beds can also be added for children.
€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Duca d’Alba
Dating back to the 1940s, this hotel has rooms with parquet floors and modern prints. Six of the 27 rooms have space for extra beds, and there are very good deals in low season. Tea is served every winter afternoon at 5pm – a service that is included in the price – making the hotel more sociable than many others.
€€–€€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Artorius
Enter this mid-19th-century Monti palazzo through a door bearing a stained-glass peacock, to look into a courtyard full of plants. Rooms are smart; some have terraces, and breakfast can be enjoyed in the sunny courtyard. Children can entertain themselves by feeding grapes to the two resident parrots.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Celio
Located in a quiet neighbourhood, this hotel is run by a couple with a toddler, hence the plastic toys in the cosy lounge. Rooms – including two for families – are elegant, featuring red and gold brocades, and motifs from Roman frescoes and mosaics. A Turkish bath in the basement is decorated with replicas of black and white Roman mosaics. There is also a miniature cinema in the basement. Best of all is the roof terrace, perfect for a quiet afternoon drink, and a children’s paddling pool in summer.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Grifo
The owners of this hotel have all manner of original suggestions for things to do with children. Rooms are fairly simple, and include several triples and quads; some rooms have their own – and one, a shared – terrace. There is a new double room on the second floor of the nearby annexe building but guests have to take the stairs as there is no lift.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel de Monti
This centrally located, modern hotel is run by an ancient family of hoteliers and offers seven comfortable rooms on the third floor of a 16th-century building. (There is no lift, though.) The clean rooms, charming ambience and friendly service make this a favourite with frequent Rome visitors. The complimentary breakfast is delicious, made with local ingredients and served directly in the rooms. Free Wi-Fi access is also available.
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Paba
This tiny pensione, run by a lady who welcomes families with children, is housed on the second floor of an elegant building on Via Cavour. Paba is very convenient for a visit to the Roman Forum, and for the child-friendly Monti area, with its many cafés, restaurants and boutiques. Rooms are spacious and have air-conditioning, fridges, kettles and Wi-Fi.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Aventino
A perfect choice for families, this hotel occupies a former villa set on the green, leafy Aventine Hill, and many of the rooms open straight onto a garden where breakfast is served in good weather. It has 21 rooms, of which two are triples and 19 are doubles. An independent room known as the “tower room” has a terrace that provides a panoramic view of the city. Parking, baby-sitting and bicycle rental facilities are available.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Hotel Forum
Staying in this charming, old-fashioned hotel is as near as it gets to living in ancient Rome – the views over the Roman Forum and Trajan’s Markets are spectacular, and children and adults can have great fun identifying monuments over breakfast, lunch or dinner in its rooftop restaurant. Housed in a former convent, the hotel has spacious rooms with 12 triples and eight communicating rooms. The lobby is suitably decorated with antiques.
€€€ • Family rooms • Restaurant
Kolbe Hotel Rome
This luxurious four-star hotel occupies a 15th-century convent. Many of the contemporary rooms retain original architectural features such as exposed stone arches. There are two family rooms – one of them on two floors – but four people can stay in the deluxe suites too.
€€€ • Garden • Restaurant • Family rooms
Lancelot
A family-owned hotel, the Lancelot is located on a quiet street close to the Colosseum. The staff are genuinely charming and helpful, and they actively welcome families. There are four spacious family rooms, three with balconies, one with a terrace; another plus is that they do a good half-board deal with dinner (including wine and coffee) in their restaurant. Breakfast is served in a patio garden.
€€€ • Garden • Restaurant • Family rooms
Radisson Blu
The main attraction of this five-star hotel is the 20-m (66-ft) rooftop swimming pool and the children’s pool, although the contemporary rooms with raft beds inspired by Robinson Crusoe are lovely too. There is a spa, a fitness centre and free Wi-Fi throughout. Prices vary according to availability; it is often possible to pay less here than in a 3-star hotel in the historic centre.
€€€ • Garden • Restaurant • Swimming pool
Relais Fori Imperiali
This luxurious and elegant boutique hotel has just four rooms and a suite in a separate medieval building, and all are furnished with Italian antiques. The main hotel has two doubles, one twin and a family room, while the suite on the fourth floor can accommodate up to four people. There is no lift to the suite; it is best avoided if you have a pram or toddlers.
€€€ • Kitchen facilities
Sant’Anselmo
An enchanting ochre- and russet-washed villa on Aventine Hill, this hotel is hidden in a garden – perfect for a lazy breakfast, or for recovering after trudging around ancient sites. However, with original, antique interiors, it is not the best place for young, lively kids (unless they are happy to keep busy in the garden). Baby-sitting services, private guided tours and bike-rental facilities are available.?
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Villa San Pio
This is a very special hotel occupying three 19th-century villas within a delightful leafy, light-dappled garden. The rooms are steeped in elegance and are very pretty. All rooms have air conditioning and heating along with Internet access, minibars and satellite TVs. Many of the doubles have Jacuzzi baths. There is no bar, but refreshments can be ordered in the garden, and breakfast can be had in bed at no extra cost. Parents can avail of the baby-sitting service.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Bed & breakfast
BB Colosseum 2
This small B&B is in a fine location for anyone wanting to visit the ancient historical centre. It also offers the chance to make a quick escape to the solitude of the Celian Hill. Colosseum 2 has a total of five rooms including two triples and a family room with bunk beds.
€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
I Fotografi
Situated between the Colosseum and the Celian Hill, this centrally located B&B with a courtyard garden is a great family choice. There are three tastefully decorated rooms that can accommodate up to four people. Breakfast is served in a bar across the road, but bring your own supplies to enjoy a picnic in the garden.
€ • Garden • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
BB Il Covo
A classic B&B, Il Covo has 20 rooms spread between several historic houses in Monti, including four triples and three quads. However, some rooms are located on the third and fourth floors and there is no lift access. The buildings retain original features such as brick vaults and painted beams, and have fridges to stock provisions. Choose between room-only and B&B, which includes breakfast in a local bar.
€€ • Family rooms
Self-catering
Residence Madonna dei Monti
Located conveniently close to the Colosseum and all the major sights of the historic centre, Residence Madonna dei Monti has 10 comfortable apartments in a 19th-century palazzo in Monti. All the apartments have air conditioning, cooking facilities and telephones. Laundry service is also available during the week.
€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Hotels
Arenula
With functional rooms and an excellent location on a street in the quiet Jewish Ghetto, Arenula is within easy walking distance of both the historic centre, Campo de’ Fiori and Piazza Navona. The hotel has plenty of triples, but only two quads, so book ahead if in need of four beds. Guests can also make use of the Wi-Fi area and an Internet station as well as two breakfast rooms.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Campo de’ Fiori
Classical music in the reception area and friendly staff make this an excellent place to arrive, and to return to after a busy day of sight-seeing. The finest feature of this hotel is a roof-terrace with 360° views – guests can picnic here in the evenings. Rooms are comfortable, though not huge, but there are four spacious apartments with kitchens on nearby Via de’ Cappellari, a great choice for guests who plan to cook.
€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Hotel Due Torri
Rooms in this old-fashioned, two-star hotel include four mini-apartments (two rooms and a bathroom, but without a kitchen) close to Piazza Navona. There is a common area with a shelf of books and chess board, and a small breakfast room.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Fontanella Borghese
There are two triples and two quads in this gracious five-star hotel in a quieter part of the historic centre. Baby-sitting is available on request.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Navona
This friendly, relaxed hotel is located just across the road from Piazza Navona and is run by a welcoming Italo-Australian family. It has plenty of rooms for three or four people.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Parlamento
An old-fashioned place on the fourth floor of a palazzo close to Piazza Colonna and the seat of the Italian parliament, this friendly hotel has pleasant and pretty rooms. There are several triples and quads, and a room for up to five persons. There is a terrace for breakfast, and one double and adjacent single room open onto their own terrace – a great option for smaller families.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Portoghesi
This hotel is another good centro storico option. Its best feature is a rooftop terrace garden where breakfast is served. The terrace can be used by guests in the evenings if there are plans for a do-it-yourself picnic dinner. There is one triple and two communicating rooms. Wi-Fi is available in the rooms.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Santa Chiara
With plenty of triples, along with three quads and an apartment without a kitchen for five persons with its own terrace, Santa Chiara makes for a great family choice near the Pantheon. Although there are 100 rooms, attentive staff make the place feel intimate. Enjoy a drink at one of the tables at the hotel’s open-air bar that overlooks the Piazza della Minerva.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Teatro Pace
Located close to Piazza Navona, the most striking feature of this hotel is a huge stone spiral staircase coiling up through the hotel’s four storeys (there is no lift). The furnishings in the bedrooms reflect the elegance of the late-Baroque period. There are three triple rooms – one with its own terrace – and all of them have kettles.
€€ • Family rooms
Kame Hall
Housed in a 17th-century palazzo overlooking lovely Piazza Mattei and the Fontana delle Tartarughe, this hotel has four delightful white rooms. Its location – in the quiet, romantic heart of the Jewish Ghetto, a short walk from both the ancient sites and Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, is hard to beat, as is the value for money. All rooms have space for an extra bed, or if children are small, there is room for a family of four. Baby-sitting is available on request.
€€ • Family rooms
Little Queen Suite
This hotel has five beautiful spacious white rooms which include two triples and a family room on the fringe of the Jewish Ghetto. It is located on Largo di Torre Argentina, a well-known square where Julius Caesar was killed, and is a short walk from the Pantheon, Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona and the historic centre.
€€ • Family rooms
Pensione Barrett
The Roman walls of this fascinating little hotel belonged to the Curia of Pompey, where Julius Caesar was assassinated. The friendly owners, who have a passion for antiques, have filled the place with statues. Rooms come with coffee machines, cereal, milk and jam. Fresh cornetti are brought every morning. Rooms are quite small, so families will need to take two rooms. All rooms are equipped with Jacuzzis.
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Sole al Biscione
This happy, relaxed hotel is just off Campo de’ Fiori, with 60 rooms, of which half are triples and quads. Large families, or families travelling together, have the option of taking the entire attic floor – with a double, two triples and a quad opening onto a private roof terrace. Fridges in rooms are empty for guests to fill – and there are two more large fridges for those who take picnicking seriously.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Ponte Sisto
An elegant modern hotel in a former monastic complex just off Via Giulia, Hotel Ponte Sisto is just across the Ponte Sisto bridge from Trastevere. This hotel is ideal for families keen to experience Rome’s atmospheric streetlife, while having a quiet shady inner courtyard where adults can relax as kids play. There are 11 family suites, each with two connecting rooms.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Hotel Raphael
Ivy-curtained Hotel Raphael is one of the most famous hotels in Rome, its gorgeous public areas gleaming around antique statues, contemporary sculptures, paintings by Miro, De Chirico and Morandi, and ceramics by Picasso. Rooms on the top two storeys have been splendidly redesigned by architect Richard Meier (see Ara Pacis), while others adhere to a more classical luxury style. Suites, in both contemporary and classic styles, are the best solution for families, with several sleeping four. There is a baby-sitting service, and a children’s menu as well.
€€€ • Family rooms • Restaurant
Hotel Locanda Cairoli
Decorated with eclectic art, this is a rare hotel that feels immediately like home. There are 15 soundproofed rooms, all with tea- and coffee-making facilities. There are no family rooms, but several have space for an extra bed, so the hotel is well suited for small families, or those with older children who want their own rooms. Baby cots are also available. The hotel overlooks the tiny garden of Piazza Benedetto Cairoli, right between the Jewish Ghetto and Campo de’ Fiori, and is well served by buses.
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Navona Palace Residence
Located in the heart of the centro storico, a short walk from Piazza Navona, this stylish hotel has contemporary apartments; several have kitchens and spacious terraces. There is also a spa with sauna, Turkish bath and a tropical rain shower. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.
€€€ • Family rooms
Bed & breakfast
B&B Little Queen
B&B Little Queen offers all the charms of the centro storico without the chaos of the areas around Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Navona. Reginella means “little queen” in Italian – hence the name of this little bed and breakfast. There are just three stylish rooms, each dedicated to an aspect of the Buddha, and each with a fridge and television. Unless the children are very young, families of four will probably want to take two rooms.
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Hotels
Hotel Elite
This small two-star hotel, with simple but perfectly functional rooms, is a short walk from Piazza di Spagna. Part of the Travelroma group of hotels, it offers the same discounts to guests as another hotel of this group, Hotel Accademia, at an affiliated café and restaurant.
€–€€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Panda
Housed in a 19th-century building, this simple, inexpensive hotel is located in the heart of the pricey Piazza di Spagna area. Rooms are clean, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi access, and are available with and without bathrooms. There are six triples and five quads. There is no breakfast, but the hotel is affiliated to the bar downstairs.
€ • Family rooms
Class House
This newly opened annexe to the Hotel del Corso, with six contemporary designed rooms, is a short walk from Piazza di Spagna and the Trevi Fountain. Breakfast is served on site in winter; in summer, guests can choose to have breakfast on Hotel del Corso’s terrace. There are three sets of communicating rooms, two triples and one quad. Free Wi-Fi is available and guests can also rent bicycles and motorcycles.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Accademia
A short walk from the Trevi Fountain, this is a mid-sized hotel that has 75 soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms with LCD TVs, minibars and direct telephone lines. Decor is functional, but the hotel is comfortable with friendly staff. It has eight quads and over 23 triples. Breakfast is not served on site, but the hotel is affiliated with a nearby café and a restaurant, where guests are given discounts. Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel del Corso
Conveniently located between the Spanish steps and Piazza del Popolo, this is one of the best three-star hotels around town. The rooms are cosy and extremely comfortable. There is a wonderful roof terrace where a sumptuous breakfast buffet is dished out in summer. There are four rooms big enough to sleep three or four, and one set of communicating rooms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, car and bicycle rental. Parking is available for a fee.
€€–€€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Erdarelli
Established way back in 1935, this is a good family-run hotel halfway between the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna; and it is ideally located for sightseeing. There are 28 rooms in total, which are basic but extremely clean. Some rooms have private balconies, but air conditioning is extra. There are three family rooms.
€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Julia
This friendly three-star hotel, located near the Trevi Fountain, has a total of 33 rooms including three family rooms. Two spacious apartments with cooking facilities are available next door in the Domus Julia B&B. Guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the lovely breakfast hall. The hotel also offers guests the possibility of booking Rome tours online at reasonable prices. Small pets are allowed and there is free Wi-Fi for guests.
€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Hotel Madrid
Located in the Piazza di Spagna area, in a prestigious 17th-century building, this elegant three-star hotel has six tastefully decorated suites that are ideal for families of four or five. There is also a fantastic roof terrace – where breakfast is served – with stunning views of the city. There is free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
€€ • Family rooms
See also Hotel Parlamento
Hotel Piazza di Spagna
This small, family-run hotel is an excellent mid-budget choice for families who want to stay close to Piazza di Spagna. There are just 17 rooms, including four triples and three quads, a small sunny terrace on the first floor where drinks and breakfast are served, and a roof terrace for relaxing with a magazine or quiet playing.
€€ • Family rooms
Boscolo Exedra Roma
Occupying one of the semicircular buildings that define Piazza della Repubblica, this five-star luxury hotel has central Rome’s first rooftop swimming pool. Families with children are welcome, with accommodation available in suites and connecting rooms. Deluxe rooms have space for an extra cot.
€€€ • Family rooms
Hotel dei Borgognoni
This efficiently run hotel has intelligently designed rooms, many with bathtubs. Four of the rooms have their own terraces shaded with orange trees. Breakfast can be served in rooms. There is also a common terrace where drinks and snacks are served. Wi-Fi is available in the lobby and there is car-parking facility next door for a fee.
€€€ • Family rooms
Hotel Hassler Roma
A splendid location above the Spanish Steps, and a roof garden with a magnificent panoramic view over the city, make the Hassler one of Rome’s iconic five-star hotels. The rooms are spacious, service and facilities excellent; and there is a charming garden restaurant and bar. Families are warmly welcomed, with children’s menus in the restaurant, and the possibility of booking child-oriented guided tours. There are several sets of communicating rooms.
€€€ • Family rooms • Restaurant
Hotel Locarno
A short walk from Piazza del Popolo, Hotel Locarno is a great option for families who want a daily break in the Pincio Gardens or Villa Borghese park. In winter, there is a log fire in the charming sitting room, and in summer there is a roof garden and a flower-filled patio. Rooms are available for three or four persons and there is also a three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen – perfect for larger families. Facilities include free Wi-Fi and free bicycle rental.
€€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Hotel Mozart
This lovely hotel is just a short walk from Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo. Rooms are classical and very comfortable, but for a real splurge book one of the fourth-floor suites with its own private terrace. In good weather, breakfast is served on the sunny roof-terrace; at other times, have it in the cosy downstairs bar. The hotel also has several small luxury apartments, with and without cooking facilities.
€€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Hotel de Russie
With an enchanting terraced garden behind it, this luxury five-star hotel actively welcomes families with children. There are plenty of communicating rooms and the gardens host a restaurant and bar, while the hotel is home to one of the city’s best spas, with hydropool, Jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish bath. Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the hotel.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms • Restaurant
Portrait Suites
Not only are the spacious rooms and the panoramic terrace of this hotel stunning, service is also superb. There are 14 exclusive luxurious suites, designed and owned by the house of Salvatore Ferragamo.
€€€ • Family rooms
Villa Spalletti Trivelli
Set on the fringes of the Quirinale within its own grounds, this hotel has 12 suites and an apartment, a spa with saltwater pool and a Turkish bath. Breakfast is served in the garden or in the elegant dining room. Lunch and dinner – with wines from the family’s country estate – are available on request.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms • Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
B&B Monet
This B&B has two double rooms on the second floor (no lift). Since there is no reception, call first to check in and pick up keys at the Hotel Caravaggio (Via Palermo 73, crossing at Via Nazionale, 00184). Prices are excellent – even taking two rooms here is cheaper than having a triple or quad at most of the hotels in the centro storico.
€ • Credit cards not accepted
B&B Corso 22
Located in the heart of the Tridente, in an 18th-century palazzo on Rome’s main shopping street, this pleasant, tastefully furnished B&B has spacious rooms with frescoes on the ceilings, several triples, a cot for little ones, and a two-room apartment next door with cooking facilities, in which the fridge comes stocked with basic provisions.
€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Casa Montani
A super-chic, bijou B&B just off Piazza del Popolo, Casa Montani is perfect for families with older kids seeking an indulgent base close to Piazza di Spagna and the Villa Borghese. There are five rooms, including two suites designed for families with children, and a two-bedroom apartment with cooking facilities. Guests can use the hotel’s Wi-Fi service for free.
€€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
See also Hotel Fontanella Borghese & Hotel Parlamento
Villa Borghese & Northern Rome
< Villa Borghese and around
Hotels
Aldrovandi Villa Borghese
This luxurious hotel occupies a prime spot beside the gardens of Villa Borghese – ideal to stay away from the bustle of the city centre. Piazza di Spagna is a pleasant walk away across the park, or take the free shuttle bus. The splendid swimming pool is bound to attract kids, while the food, created by prize-winning chef Oliver Glowig should keep parents happy.
€€€ • Family rooms • Restaurant • Swimming pool
Hotel Rome Garden
This small, tranquil hotel occupies a delightful early 20th-century aristocratic villa – complete with a cupola – surrounded by a garden scattered with Roman finds. Yet, it is just a couple of blocks away from Termini station. There are triples and quads, and breakfast is served on the lovely roof terrace below the cupola.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Bed & breakfast
Almacromondo
Close to MACRO and Villa Borghese, this charming B&B has three spacious rooms – all with a double bed and a queen-sized sofa bed – with air conditioning. Breakfast is outstanding and features home-made cakes and jams – a rare thing in Rome’s B&Bs.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Il Bacio delle Stelle
There are funkily styled rooms at rock-bottom rates at this B&B in the stylish Nomentana neighbourhood, just round the corner from MACRO, and within walking distance of Villa Borghese and Villa Torlonia. Younger kids might like the room with a toddler-sized photo of an elephant. The suite has an attached bathroom. Breakfast is provided at no extra cost.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Parioli House
This inexpensive B&B is in Rome’s stylish Nomentana neighbourhood, a good location for families within walking distance of Villa Borghese, Villa Ada and Villa Torlonia, and very close to MACRO. Singles, doubles, triples and quads are all available – the rooms are plain, but spacious, and breakfasts are basic, but the use of kettle, coffee machine, fridge and microwave make it a convenient option for families with babies and young children. Cots, pushchairs and high chairs are also available.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Trastevere
< Santa Maria in Trastevere and around
Hotels
Hotel Santa Maria
Tucked away behind Piazza di Santa Maria in a 16th-century cloister in Trastevere, this hotel is centred on a pebbled courtyard surrounded by a portico with whimsical frescoes. There is a comfortable breakfast room and lounge with plenty of board games to keep children entertained. Bicycles are available for guests. Except for two, all rooms have bathtubs, and several have let-down bunks. Santa Maria is an ideal family choice.
€€–€€€ • Family rooms
Villa della Fonte
A short hop from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, this tiny hotel has five rooms and space for an extra bed in many of them. Despite being in the heart of this lively neighbourhood, it is lovely and quiet, and even has its own roof garden, where breakfast is served in good weather. Small and well-trained dogs are welcome in this hotel. Rooms have classic furnishings, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
€€ • Garden • Family rooms
Bed & breakfast
Il Boom
Occupying the top two floors of an 18th-century apartment with a lovely roof terrace, this B&B is decorated in retro style. It is influenced by films of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s and the three rooms are named after Anna Magnani, Sophia Loren and Monica Vitti respectively. The rooms are big and stylish with air conditioning and space for extra beds; and breakfast is served on the terrace in good weather. Parking is available for a fee.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Kimama
A stylish but relaxed B&B, Kimama is beautifully furnished with minimalist ethnic pieces and natural fabrics. It is one of the few places in this area accessible to those on a budget; it has its own large kitchen for guests to use, with three rooms, including one for a family.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
Maria-Rosa Guesthouse
A cheerfully furnished guesthouse on the third floor of a renovated 19th-century building; there is no lift. It has just two rooms and one bathroom, making it ideal for a family who want the place to themselves. There is room for up to six people. Breakfast is not included, but there are plenty of cafés nearby.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Orsa Maggiore
This women-only B&B is ideal for mums travelling alone with children under 12. Housed on the second floor of the International Women’s Home in Trastevere, it has simple rooms, with terracotta-tiled floors and beamed ceilings; there is room for eight people in a group of families travelling together. Each room offers views of Janiculum Hill. Continental breakfast is included in the package.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Garden • Family rooms • Restaurant
Casa Cibella
Within walking distance of Villa Doria Pamphilj, this B&B has two light airy rooms with good, solid period furniture. There is a fridge and a microwave that guests can use and extra beds are available if needed. Small pets are welcome.
€ • Credit cards not accepted
Residenza Santa Maria
Located in a quiet Trastevere street, this small but exclusive B&B has six rooms, and a breakfast room in an ancient water cistern. All rooms are on the ground floor, and there are a couple of quads with bunk beds. Guests can also use free Wi-Fi.
€€–€€€ • Family rooms
Buonanotte Garibaldi
This jewel of a B&B has one room with its own terrace and another two opening onto an enchanting tree-shaded courtyard hidden behind a high stone wall. It also boasts a very comfortable living room and a delightful breakfast room. It has only double rooms with air conditioning, but extra beds can be added if needed. Free Wi-Fi is available in rooms.
€€€ • Garden • Family rooms
The Vatican
< Vatican City and around
Hotels
Le Stanze di Federica
This boutique hotel is best for families with older children. The hotel lies close to Vatican City and the stylish shopping street of Via Cola di Rienzo. There are just six rooms, including a suite with a Jacuzzi but several rooms can be turned into triples.
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Bed & breakfast
A Roma San Pietro
There are three simply furnished rooms in this 19th-century palazzo close to the Vatican. Each room has a private bathroom and fridges. Breakfast is served in the rooms.
€ • Family rooms
Gli Artisti
A short distance away from the Vatican, Gli Artisti is a good solution for young families. There are two more B&Bs and a great self-catering apartment nearby. It offers 13 air-conditioned rooms and each room, some with kitsch Classical frescoes; some in French country-style; and others in bright colours, can accommodate up to five persons.
€ • Family rooms • Kitchen facilities
B&B Musei Vaticani
A comfortable and affordable B&B, Musei Vaticani has four double rooms and two triples. It is just a few minutes from the entrance to the Vatican Museums. There is also a kitchen where guests can make breakfast or a snack. Facilities include air conditioning, centralized heating, Wi-Fi in the office and a private shuttle to and from the airport on request.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Residenza Madri Pie
There are 73 simple, rather spartan rooms at this B&B with plenty of triples and quads, equipped with an individual heating-cooling system. It is run by a religious order to support charitable works. The best feature of this B&B is the lovely garden, laid out with tables and chairs under trees where guests can relax after sightseeing.
€ • Garden • Family rooms
Ted’s Vatican
Just a short walk from the Vatican, and off the bustling Via Cola di Rienzo, this very basic B&B is a good choice for those who want to shop as well as do some sight-seeing. There are three rooms that can easily accommodate up to four people. Breakfast is not included in the price of the rooms.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Vaticano 68
This light and airy B&B in an elegant apartment building close to the Vatican has two doubles – with room for an extra bed. Rooms are neat and cheerful, and breakfast is served on a delightful terrace shaded with fruit trees and plants. There is a microwave, fridge and coffee machine that guests can use.
€€ • Credit cards not accepted • Garden • Family rooms
Alle Fornaci di San Pietro
There are three stylish, colourful rooms in this B&B in one of the elegant 1920s palazzi typical of the area, within 50 m (165 ft) of Piazza San Pietro. The best room has a breathtaking view of the dome of St Peter’s, but all the rooms are spacious, with space for two extra beds. Children are welcome; under 3s are free. Facilities on offer include fridges and tea- and coffee-making machines, while breakfast is served in a nearby bar.
€€ • Credit cards not accepted • Family rooms
Hotels
Hotel delle Muse
This is a pleasant hotel with 58 rooms (including triples and quads) and a lovely garden in the smart residential area of Parioli. It is within walking distance of Villa Ada, and has buses connecting it to the centre. There is also a restaurant with special emphasis on vegetarian dishes, and in summer meals are served in the garden.
€ • Garden • Family rooms • Restaurant
Hotel Astrid
Part of the Best Western chain, this hotel is convenient for the Auditorium Parco della Musica and MAXXI – ideal if you have tickets for concerts or exhibitions. Located right by the river, it offers magnificent views over the city from the terrace. Breakfast is served here, and during the day guests can help themselves to tea and coffee.
€€ • Family rooms
Bed & breakfast
A Casa di Lia
A B&B with two rooms in a 1920s apartment complex, it is surrounded by gardens by the river, and is close to the auditorium and Maxxi. It is not only ideal for concert-going families on a budget, but is within walking distance of Villa Borghese, and has good public transport links. There is buffet breakfast and the helpful owner lives next door with her cats and dogs.
€ • Credit cards not accepted • Garden
La Casa di Momi
Located on the second floor of an elegant house, this apartment has three attractively furnished bedrooms with wood-panelled flooring and big windows. Cots can be arranged for children upto four years of age. Facilities include air conditioning, LCD TVs, Wi-Fi, car and bicycle rental upon request and home-made breakfast. The Auditorium Parco della Musica, MAXXI and Villa Glori are near by.
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