14 best hotels in Rome for that European city break you've been craving
There are few European cities more steeped in fascinating history and rich culture than Rome. Its 3000-odd years are seen in everything from its sprawling ancient ruins to its museums and galleries brimming with centuries-old paintings and world-famous frescoes. Throw in exceptionally good pasta, gelato and sunset cocktails on rooftop bars with panoramic views over the magical Eternal City – and you've got everything you need for the perfect weekend break.
But after a long day of exploring the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican and so on (you could spend three weeks exploring this ancient historic centre and only scratch the surface), you're going to need somewhere to rest your weary legs and awe-struck mind. From chic, intimate townhouses and romantic boutique hotels to some of the finest five-star luxury hotels in Italy, Rome has a huge variety of places to call home during your trip to this vibrant capital city.
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a repeat traveller looking to explore all the fascinating sites you missed last time, here are the very best hotels in Rome you need to book.
The best hotels in Rome at a glance:
- Best overall: Aleph Hotel
- Best spa hotel: Six Senses Rome
- Best hotel for couples: Hotel Vilòn
- Best budget-friendly hotel: The Fifteen Keys
- Best for five-star luxury: Hotel de la Ville
Keep scrolling for our definitive guide to the best hotels in Rome for 2023.
Best hotel in Rome overall
Why we love it: Aleph Hotel, a member of the Hilton Curio Collection, sits on a hill right above the Spanish Steps, while Villa Borghese and Piazza del Popolo are just moments away. Other attractions in ‘centro strorico’ are nearby, too – the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon are a 10-minute walk away, so you're really in the heart of Rome here. The hotel goes above and beyond to provide five-star treatment without being stuffy – you can bliss out at the marble-clad Elemis spa, take in the postcard-perfect views from the rooftop pool, tuck into mouthwatering Italian fare at Basilico trattoria, and sip cocktails at the cool-crowd Onyx Bar. If you're looking for a truly splash-out trip, ask for a ‘king prestige room’ with a fantastic suntrap of a furnished terrace.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via San Basilio, 15, 00187 Roma, Italy
Price per night: From £340 per night.
Best Instagrammable hotel
Why we love it: Nestled between the Regola area and the Jewish Ghetto, Chapter Roma has turned this 19th-century building into a laidback, industrial-chic millennial dream. You're just a few minute's walk from Campo de' Fiori Square, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona Square, while the boho Trastevere neighbourhood – with its locally-adored trattorias, artisan shops and craft beer watering holes – is just across the river. The 42 rooms, much like the rest of the hotel, is stylish and minimalist (think: exposed brick, colourful decor, velvet headboards, open-work metal wardrobes, parquet floors, La Bruket bath products – you get the idea). For dinner, Campocori serves up pastas, meat and fish dishes (don't miss the duck and goat cheese gnocchi soufflé), while the Chapter Hey Baby Bar is the place for pre-dinner cocktail. In the summer, head to Hey Güey roof terrace for Mexican-inspired snacks and cocktails.
Spa: No
Address: Via di S. Maria de' Calderari, 47, 00186 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £140.
Best spa hotel in Rome
Why we love it: Brand new to Rome's competitive five star hotel scene is the first urban Six Senses property in Italy, in the historical 18th century Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini in the city centre. Known for their wellness-driven hideaways in lush locations, Six Senses is where you come to truly unwind, whether you're sinking into the cloud-like beds in one of the beautifully-designed 96 rooms and suites or indulging in the spa, arguably the property's main attraction. Here, you'll find a Roman baths complex – reproducing the calidarium, tepidarium and frigidarium from Ancient Rome – in exquisitely carved travertine stone, and a huge range of treatments both using local Italian expertise and signature Six Senses offerings, from a healing hammam to detoxifying body scrubs using Sicilian raw sea salt. You'd be forgiven for spending an entire day (or two) just in the spa.
Spa: Yes
Address: P.za S. Marcello, 00187 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £900.
Best hotel for couples
Why we love it: Away from the sprawling historic palaces with hundreds of rooms that are typical of Rome's luxury hotel scene, Hotel Vilòn is the intimate boutique bolthole well-versed travellers keep flocking back to. Many of the stylish, light-filled rooms and suites have views of private club Palazzo Borghese's pretty gardens, while executive chef Gabriele Muro serves up high-end Roman and Italian dishes in the hotel's restaurant, Adelaide (ask for a table in the romantic plant-filled courtyard).
Spa: No
Address: Via Dell' Arancio 69, Spagna, 00186 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £450.
Best Rome hotel away from the crowds
Why we love it: Since opening its doors in May 2021, The Hoxton's Rome outpost has become a go-to amongst Rome's cool crowd. Suitably located in the stylish, arty Parioli neighbourhood, The Hoxton's 192 rooms are immaculately designed and are available in categories from ‘Shoebox’ to ‘Biggy’. Location-wise, Parioli is ideal if you're looking for a more authentic stay away from the heaving crowds of Rome's historic centre. There are plenty of up-market restaurants and shops nearby, plus Villa Borghese is just a 5 minute stroll away. Though you have plenty of food and drink options on your doorstep, don't miss The Hoxton's all-day bistro and cocktail bar Cugino, perfect for an aperitivo before heading to The Beverly – Italian fare with a focus no locally-sourcred ingredients – for dinner.
Spa: No
Address: Largo Benedetto Marcello, 220, 00198 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £140.
Nikolas Koenig 2021Best luxury hotel in Rome
The Rome EDITION
Why we love it: The Rome Edition created a unique, one-of-a-kind experience, with no details spared. 91 bedrooms and complete bliss, it is ultimate luxury. Drawing its inspiration from the coast, the rooftop pool is a must see, not only for its cocktails but incredible views. Just a 10 minute walk to the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps, makes this hotel even more the perfect place to stay. Romantic, cosy and the perfect place for a special occasion. I could have spent my whole time in Rome, relaxing in this hotel alone. From the intimate Jade Bar to Anima Restaurant, you can experience all tastes of the mediterranean.
Spa: No but this hotel has the ability to make you feel relaxed.
Address: Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino 14, Trevi, 00187 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: from £588.00
Best members club in Rome
Why we love it: The Rome outpost of the Soho House members club, which opened in October 2021, is found in the trendy San Lorenzo neighbourhood in a 10-storey Brutalist building located on Via Cesare de Lollis. Choose from 49 rooms or 20 apartments, all with great views over the city. There's a strong art theme here, with Soho House's typically trendy interiors and an impressive gallery wall above reception, showcasing work by young local artists. For food, you'll find classic Soho House dishes and Roman specialities on the club menu while Cecconi's Terrazza, the lemon tree-lined rooftop restaurant, serves up delicious Italian fare (think: homemade pasta and pizza fresh from the wood-fire oven). Cool off from the sun in the rooftop pool or unwind in the blissful Cowshed spa.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via Cesare de Lollis 14, 00185, Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £310.
Best for foodies
Why we love it: Hotel Eden, part of the Dorchester Collection, has long been considered the grand dame of luxury hotels in Rome, attracting a roster of celebrity clientele over the decades. Choose from rooms and suites ranging from classic rooms to suites with large living areas and beautiful mosaic bathrooms. But the jewel in Eden's crown is the Michelin-starred restaurant, La Terrazza, where fine dining is coupled with spectacular views over the city. Don't miss chef Fabio Ciervo's fish and seafood delicacies such as scallops with mango and passionfruit and crispy red mullet with seaweed tartare. For more casual fare, Il Giardino restaurant offers a variety of Italian and Roman classics (this is where you go for delicious pizza and pasta). The must-stay place in Rome for food-lovers.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via Ludovisi 49, Rome, 00187, Italy.
Price per night: From £800.
Best affordable hotel
Why we love it: This four-star hotel is located in the Monti district, popular amongst a young, hip crowd who take advantage of its bustling nightlife, shops and restaurants without the tourist-heavy crowds. But you're not exactly out on a limb at The Fifteen Keys; the Colosseum is a 10-minute short walk away, and the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna with the Spanish Steps are around 15 minutes' west. The hotel's 15 rooms are cosy and chic, while an excellent breakfast of fruits, eggs, pastries and the like is served on the ground floor, spilling out into a pretty courtyard. If you can stretch a little on budget, ask for a room with a private terrace.
Spa: No
Address: Via Urbana 6/7, 00184 Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £130.
Best family-friendly hotel
Why we love it: Perched on Gianicolo Hill in Rome's historic centre, Villa Agrippina Gran Melia is like a hidden oasis in the heart of the city, with lush gardens, an outdoor swimming pool (a rarity in Rome) which kids will love, achingly cool lounges and a Clarins spa. The hotel has three restaurants offering mouth-watering Italian food with a unique Spanish twist – head for dinner at fine-dining Follie, light bites and cocktails at Amaro, and don't miss the breakfast buffet, which given the impressive spread, is more like a breakfast banquet. Villa Agrippina has also just launched a range of new luxury suites, some of which include their own private gyms, jacuzzis and panoramic views of the city. If you're looking to go all out, book the Villa Agrippina Private Pool Suite for the gorgeous swimming pool, jet plunge pool, private gardens and a huge patio where you can enjoy al-fresco dining. For families, book the top-floor poolside Family Kids & Co duplex suites which come with a play area and tons of outdoor space.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via Del Gianicolo 3, Rome, 00165, Italy.
Price per night: From £400.
Best hotel for sightseeing
Why we love it: One of Rome's most prestigious hotels, favoured by celebrities and royalty, Hassler Roma is perched right at the top of the Spanish Steps overlooking the famous shopping district of Via dei Condotti. Thanks to its location in central Rome, you're also within walking distance to other blockbuster attractions such as Piazza Navona, Villa Borghese and the Trevi Fountain. Rooms vary greatly, and this obviously isn't a cheap hotel, but most offer huge comfortable beds, marble bathrooms and picture-perfect views (some over the Spanish Steps themselves). Dine at the hotel's flagship Michelin-starred Imagò restaurant, the place for Italian-fusion fare with sixth floor panormaric views.
Spa: Yes
Address: Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6, 00187, Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £700.
Best boutique hotel
Why we love it: It doesn't get much more ‘five star luxury feel in a four star hotel’ than Hotel Barocco, overlooking Piazza Barberini square with its iconic Tritone fountain. This much-loved boutique hotel has 37 rooms and suites, with a clean, minimal aesthetic of crisp white sheets, travertine stone and Venetian plaster walls. If budget allows, book the Junior Suite ‘Terrace, Pool & Sauna’, which comes with a sauna next to the marble bathroom and a private terrace with a hot tub and views over Piazza Barberini. Food-wise, you can enjoy afternoon tea at Barolo Cafe and a buffet breakfast has all the traditional fare.
Spa: No
Address: Piazza Barberini, 9, Via della Purificazione, 4, 00187 Rome, Italy
Price per night: From £160.
Best hotel for wellness enthusiasts
Why we love it: Villa Spalletti Trivelli is perched on one of the original Seven Hills of Rome (the Quirinale) and is just a few minutes from Rome's historical sites, including the Trevi Fountain, and shopping areas like Via Corso and Via Condotti. Once an aristocratic family home, each room in the villa is like an art gallery, filled with historic antiques and art, and something to photograph in every corner. Wellness is the name of the game here, with beautiful private to escape Rome's hustle and bustle, a health centre with an endless list of wellness therapies and personal trainer, a beautiful spa with a Turkish bath and a huge sauna. Enjoy a breakfast spread of fresh fruits, juices and pastries (or hot dishes to order) and homemade lunches and dinners with olive oil and wine from the owners’ vineyard. There are jacuzzis and sun loungers on the rooftop garden, plus a rooftop bar, ideal for a sunset cocktail.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via Piacenza 4, Rione Monti, 00184, Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £450.
Best hotel for total opulence
Hotel de la Ville, A Rocco Forte Hotel
Why we love it: Rocco Forte opened his first Rome hotel, the magnificent Hotel de Russie, in 2000, and followed with its trendy, sophisticated sister 20 years later. Perched at the top of the Spanish steps, Hotel de la Ville boasts one of the best locations of Rome's luxury hotels, while the city's other big-hitters – including the Trevi Fountain and Villa Borghese – are also within walking distance. The 18th century hotel is actually three renovated palazzi combined, so there's plenty to enjoy within the hotel alone: over 100 rooms and suites spread over seven floors; a fantastic spa with Irene Forte skincare; a state-of-the-art gym; and a wide variety of restaurants, bars and lounges to choose from. Mosaic is the property's main restaurant, where you'll find Mediterranean cuisine fused with African and Asian influences. Head to the stunning rooftop terrace for lunch at Cielo (also head here for an evening cocktail to watch the sun sink below the sprawling city beneath you), or for a pre-dinner tipple at Julep Herbal & Vermouth Bar. If there wasn't so much to explore in the Eternal City, you'd be forgiven for never leaving this grand hotel at all during your trip.
Spa: Yes
Address: Via Sistina 69, Spagna, 00187, Rome, Italy.
Price per night: From £950.
