Must-see hotels in Lazio

  • RomeHello

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    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,…

  • Villa Spalletti Trivelli

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

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

  • Beehive

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

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

  • Villa Laetitia

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    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,…

  • Residenze Gregoriane

    Tivoli

    Steeped in history, the Residenze Gregoriane offers a night to remember. Its four suites, all decorated in classic antique style, occupy the 16th-century…

  • Hotel Campo de’ Fiori

    Centro Storico

    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…

  • Inn at the Roman Forum

    Ancient Rome

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

  • Palm Gallery Hotel

    Rome

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

  • Donna Camilla Savelli Hotel

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    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…

  • Argentina Residenza Style Hotel

    Centro Storico

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

  • Arco del Lauro

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

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

  • Residenza Maritti

    Ancient Rome

    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…

  • Palazzo Scanderbeg

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    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…

  • Villa Della Fonte

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    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…

  • Relais Le Clarisse

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    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…

  • Hotel Sant’Anselmo

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

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

  • Casa Fabbrini: Campo Marzio

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    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…

  • 66 Imperial Inn

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    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…

  • Eitch Borromini

    Centro Storico

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

  • Althea Inn Roof Terrace

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    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…

  • Le Stanze di Orazio

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    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…

  • B&B Centro Storico

    Viterbo

    A great little bolthole in the heart of the historic centre. Its three cool, tastefully attired rooms, including a mini-apartment for four, are up a steep…

  • Navona Essence

    Centro Storico

    Bed down in the heart of the action at this snug boutique hotel. Situated on a narrow backstreet near Campo de' Fiori, it's something of a squeeze but its…

  • Sina Bernini Bristol, Autograph Collection

    Rome

    Conveniently located on the Piazza Barberini, a short walk from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, the Bernini Bristol’s contemporary interior was fully…

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    D.O.M Hotel

    Centro Storico

    This five-star luxury hotel on graceful Via Giulia was a 17th-century convent in a former life. Marble inscriptions dating back to the 1500s juxtapose…

  • Buonanotte Garibaldi

    Trastevere & Gianicolo

    With only three rooms in a divinely pretty villa set around a courtyard in Gianicolo, this upmarket B&B is a haven. The rooms – themed Rome (inspired by…

  • First Roma

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Noble 19th-century palazzo turned 'luxury art hotel' is the essence of this boutique, five-star choice. Room decor features walls of art and shelves of…

  • Hotel Lancelot

    San Giovanni & Testaccio

    A great location near the Colosseum, striking views and super-helpful English-speaking staff – the family-run Lancelot scores across the board. The lobby…

  • Hotel Locarno

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    With its stained-glass doors and rattling cage-lift, this 1925 hotel is an art nouveau classic – the kind of place Agatha Christie's famous detective…

  • Roma Hassler

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Surmounting the Spanish Steps, the historic Hassler is a byword for old-school luxury. A long line of VIPs have stayed here, enjoying the ravishing views…

  • Il Palazzetto

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Something of a secret retreat, this luxury four-room hotel in a 16th-century palazzo treats guests to beautifully appointed doubles with classical decor…

  • Hotel Modigliani

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Run by Italian writer Marco and musician Giulia, this three-star hotel is all about attention to detail. Twenty-three modern rooms sport a soothing, taupe…

  • Gigli D'Oro Suite

    Centro Storico

    This classy hideaway offers six suites in a 15th-century palazzo that once belonged to Pope Sixtus V. Traces of the original building have been kept…

  • Lungarno Collection: Portrait Roma

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    As exclusive as Roman accommodation comes, this residence boasts exquisite suites in a townhouse near the Spanish Steps. Interiors evoke the 1950s style…

  • Fendi Private Suites

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    Comfortably at home on the 3rd floor of Palazzo Fendi (the Roman fashion house's flagship store is below), this exclusive boutique hotel is pure class…

  • Quod Libet

    Vatican City, Borgo & Prati

    A family-run guesthouse offers four big colourful rooms and a convenient location near Ottaviano-San Pietro metro station. Rooms are spacious with hand…

  • Nerva Boutique Hotel

    Ancient Rome

    This friendly hotel is tucked away behind the Imperial Forums. Its snug rooms display a contemporary look in shades of cream, grey and black, with padded…

  • Argentina Residenza

    Centro Storico

    A classy boutique guesthouse, Argentina Residenza provides a stylish bolthole in the heart of the historic centre. Its six rooms cut a contemporary dash…

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    Corso 281

    Tridente, Trevi & the Quirinale

    This luxe boutique hotel a stone’s throw from Piazza Venezia has seemingly thought of everything: guests are spoiled with amenities including marble…

  • Yellow Hostel

    Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo

    This sharp, 374-bed party hostel offers mixed and female-only dorms (some with en suites), private en-suite rooms, two communal lounges and a clean, well…

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