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€€€€Hotel Hassler Roma
Spanish Steps
Best for: Splurge
Legendary five-star hotel at the top of the Spanish Steps, a short walk from Pompi.
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Best Hotels in Rome: Our Top 10 on a Map
Our 10 favourite hotels in Rome on one map, near the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Trastevere.
By Amit Keren- Rome, Italy
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The 10 hotels
What is the best hotel in Rome? The Hotel Hassler Roma, at the top of the Spanish Steps, is our top pick for a splurge, with Hotel de Russie and its garden a close second. For the historic centre, stay at Hotel Raphaël by Piazza Navona or The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel; for value, Hotel Smeraldo or Hotel Santa Maria in Trastevere.
Every hotel below is on the map with its area and price level. Each one links to its own Booking.com page, so you can check prices for your dates.
Where to stay in Rome: the best areas
- Historic centre (Pantheon, Navona, Campo de' Fiori)
- The best area for a first visit: most sights are within a 20 minute walk, and the evenings are lively.
- Spanish Steps and Via del Corso
- Elegant streets, designer shopping and the Trevi Fountain close by, with many of Rome's grand hotels.
- Trastevere
- Cobbled lanes, trattorias and nightlife across the Tiber. Good for food lovers, a little further from the metro.
- Termini and Monti
- Cheaper hotels near the main station and the airport trains, with Monti's bars and the Colosseum nearby.
The 10 best hotels in Rome, ranked
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Hotel de Russie
Piazza del Popolo
Best for: Garden and spa
Rocco Forte hotel between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, with a large terraced garden that climbs toward the Pincio.
- 3€€€€
Hotel Eden
Near Villa Borghese
Best for: Rooftop views
Dorchester Collection hotel above the Spanish Steps with a rooftop restaurant and one of the best terrace views over Rome.
- 4€€€€
Hotel Raphaël
Piazza Navona
Best for: Historic centre
Ivy-covered hotel one street from Piazza Navona, with a rooftop terrace looking over the domes of the historic centre.
- 5€€€
The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel
Pantheon
Best for: Location
Design hotel steps from the Pantheon, with a rooftop bar. Most of the old town's sights are within a 15 minute walk.
- 6€€€
Boutique Hotel Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori
Best for: Rooftop terrace
Small boutique hotel off Campo de' Fiori with a rooftop terrace, close to Piazza Navona and the Jewish Ghetto.
- 7€€€
Hotel Artemide
Via Nazionale
Best for: Central base
Elegant, central hotel with a rooftop restaurant and easy walks to the Pantheon and Trevi.
- 8€€
Hotel Santa Maria
Trastevere
Best for: Foodies
A quiet courtyard hotel in Trastevere, a short walk from Merisù and Tonnarello.
- 9€€
Hotel Smeraldo
Between Campo de' Fiori and Largo Argentina
Best for: Value
Simple, well-placed hotel on a quiet lane in the historic centre, at a lower price than most hotels this central.
- 10€
The Beehive
Near Termini station
Best for: Budget
Small, friendly hostel with private rooms and a garden, a few minutes on foot from Termini station.
These hotels were chosen by Amit Keren
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