Finding Best Place to Stay in Rome

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Wonder what is the best place to stay in Rome?

We visit the beautiful Rome regularly and until now have stayed at various places throughout the city. We love to stay in elegant Prati, where you won't feel like a tourist and can easily blend into the Roman lifestyle there. We also love staying north of the Colosseum, in the Monti neighbourhood.

If we're travelling through Rome from Florence (by train) and staying only one night, we choose somewhere close to Termini. There are some great hotels and apartments nearby.

Read on to find out our favourite places to stay in Rome and reasons why we love them. We love that hotels/apartments we stay in are comfortables, clean and hosts by excellent people. All these places have all these!

We're sure you will love them!

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A piece of advice on where to stay in Rome...

If you are landing to Fiumicino Airport and taking Leonardo Express train to Termini Station, you may want to stay somewhere not far away. We recommend Sophie Terrace Hotel offering fabulous and friendly service and comfortable rooms.

Otherwise, you can't go wrong with the Centro Storico to be close to many Roman sights and to walk easily between them. If you are looking for a something different choose your place in Monti (we love Monti Palace Hotel), which is central located (between Termini and the Colosseum). Plus, there are fewer tourists here, so you can feel like local.

If you are travelling with family and looking for something a little more quiet, consider Prati. It's a good location right next to Vatican and walkable both to Trastevere and the Centro Storico. And it's more residential.

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Where to stay in Rome if visiting for a first time?

If it's your first visit to Rome, we recommend you stay somewhere central. Some of the best areas for this include Piazza Barberini / Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. Other excellent locations include near the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona. 

Staying near the Colosseum (Monti), the Vatican (Prati) or in Trastevere can be great idea, although they are a bit farther from other sites.

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đź‘Ś Personal favorites: Where we always stay in Rome:

Sophie Terrace Hotel

This great hotel can be found literally 5 minutes on foot from Termini Station (ideal if you are taking Leonardo Express train from Fiumicino Airport or arriving by train from, for example Florence or Venice). At the hotel you'll find spacious and cosy rooms, but the best thing about this hotel is friendly and attentive staff that will make your stay amazing.

Hotel has roof terrace where you can chill and have a glass of prosecco after the day of exploring Rome. From this hotel you can easily walk to the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Spanish Steps and Fontana di Trevi.

This hotel is ideal if you want to visit Florence from Rome in one day (easy access to the trains).

The Radical Hotel Rome

Modernly designed 4-star hotel, situated only 5 minutes from Barberini Metro stop and within walking distance from Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Hotel has fantastic rooms with comfy beds. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Great breakfast is served to your room.

Nerva Boutique Hotel

This is small boutique hotel on a quiet street in historic centre (short walk from the Colosseum) with homely atmosphere and helpful and warm staff. It has great selection of room types. The breakfast is super delicious! The hotel offers excellent value for money! You'll love staying here!

Monti Palace Hotel

Lovely hotel with nice amenities and a rooftop terrace where you can have a breakfast or a drink. Rooms are spacious and beautiful and the service is fantastic. Location is great with close walking distance of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Altare della Patria. There are also lots of restaurants and cafĂ©s nearby.

Laurina 33 (small hotel in the heart of Rome)

Laurina 33 is a small hotel in Rome, offering its guests a blend of modern comfort and spacious rooms and suites. The hotel features a limited number of rooms, offering intimate setting. On the top floor of Laurina 33, there is a suite with a stylish freestanding bathtub right in the bedroom, adding a touch of luxury to your stay.

Laurina 33 offers modern and spacious rooms

Laurina 33 Rome creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re staying with friends rather than just another hotel. The breakfast is served in a cosy dining room and includes freshly baked pastries, toast, jams, cheeses and cold meats, muesli...

The location of Laurina 33 in Rome is so convenient, enabling you to walk to nearly all the main attractions. Piazza del Popolo and the iconic Spanish Steps are just a few minutes away on foot. Additionally, Via del Corso is literally on the doorstep, providing an ideal opportunity for a leisurely stroll at any time of day. While the Colosseum is also within walking distance (or you can take a metro from the nearby metro station). đź‘‰ Book your stay at Laurina 33!


Hotels/apartments we would love to stay in Rome:

We're always in the search for comfortable apartments, rooms and hotels in Rome. These places have excellent reviews from the past guests and we're sure you'll love them too:


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