Best Places to Stay in Rome – Our Top Picks for 2026

Comfortable and stylish room at Laurina 33, located near Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish StepsLaurina 33 combines full comfort with friendly hosts, just a short stroll from Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps!

Looking for the best place to stay in Rome?

We visit the stunning city of Rome regularly and have stayed in various neighbourhoods across the city.

One of our favourite areas to stay is the elegant Prati district. Here, you won’t feel like a tourist and can easily immerse yourself in the authentic Roman lifestyle. Plus, both Trastevere and Centro Storico are just a pleasant 20-minute walk away.

We also love the Monti neighbourhood, located close to the Colosseum and conveniently near Termini station—perfect if you’re arriving by train.

For shorter stays, staying near Termini is especially handy, and the area offers plenty of great hotels and apartments.

Over time, we’ve discovered a handful of the best hotels and apartments in Rome that we keep coming back to. Want to know which ones and why they’ve won our hearts?

These places are incredibly comfortable, spotless, and hosted by wonderful people, making every stay feel more like visiting friends than just checking into a hotel.

If you’re searching for the best place to stay in Rome, we’re confident you’ll love these spots just as much as we do!

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

Each part of Rome brings some pros and cons when it comes to choosing your hotel or apartment. 

  • Monti & Termini - Ideal if you want to stay not far from Termini station, so you can easily arrive by Leonardo or catch a train for Florence or anywhere else. You can easily reach the Colosseum from here, plus there are many shopping options
  • Near Piazza Venezia - This are is very central, in the middle of everything. Close to the Colosseum and Imperial Forum, within walking distance to the Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori and Jewish Ghetto.

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 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.

For our favourite spots across the city, check out our guide to where to eat in Rome – our top picks.

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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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Tried-and-true places to 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 Sophie Terrace 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 Piazza Barberini 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!

From here you can easily walk to I Dolci di Nonna Vincenza, to have an espresso and Sicilian cannolo!

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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 cafés 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 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...

Laurina 33 offers modern and spacious rooms

What you can easily reach from Laurina 33

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).

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