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A short list of affordable 2- & 3-star accommodation in central Rome
Budget hotels in Rome, like all hotels here, have highly volatile room rates depending on season. During the popular summer months rates are about double that of the winter.
At the height of the season when rates are high, the words cheap and budget really only mean relative to more expensive hotels.
Rome, at least the part that visitors want to see, is a very compact area. Walking is often the best way of getting around.
There are only two main metro lines at this moment in time, so staying too far outside this central area is not that practical, unless you can get a hotel near a Metro or Rail Station.
Choosing a budget hotel in Rome
There is a very good chance that Termini Station will be your place of arrival in Rome. Termini being the city centre terminus for airport buses and trains and also long distance trains from other Italian cities and beyond.
It is around Termini Station that you will find the single largest concentration of hotels in Rome, and the district is very much a benchmark district for accommodation.
The intense competition of budget hotels around Termini keeps rates competitive. As the city centres local transport hub, (the two metro lines intersect and the main bus station is here), it also means very good connections with all the sights.
There are very few familiar brand name chain hotels and as yet, no low cost, no frills chains in the centre. The only global budget/ mid range brand, properly represented in the city centre is Best Western.
The hotels on this page are all budget two and three star classification. A good proportion of the hotels are within a few minutes' walk of Termini Station where as said before, if you are looking for value this district is very much a benchmark.
We have another page on cheap Bed & Breakfast hotels in Rome, that may also attract those watching their wallet.
Our selection of budget hotels in Rome:
Hotel Marsala
Hotel Marsala is located next to the main Termini station with excellent public transport links and airport connections. It features simply furnished rooms with free cinema premium channels, a safety deposit box and a minibar. Bathrooms can be either private or shared. Paid Wi-Fi. Buffet breakfast can be included in room rate. Shared lounge and vending machine (drinks). 24-hr front desk.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: Termini Station 50m
Hotel Miami
In a quiet area of central Rome, a few minutes' walk from Termini Train Station and in front of the Opera House and 50m from the Viminale Palace. Rooms are air-conditioned and have a satellite TV. Breakfast includes cappuccino, croissants, cheese and ham. You can also enjoy a fresh coffee or a glass of wine from the bar. Free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: Repubblica Metro 200m
Hotel Gravina San Pietro
Set just outside the Vatican Walls, a 10-min walk from St Peter's Square. 5-mins' walk from St Pietro train station. Each room has parquet floors, a minibar, and a TV with satellite channels, free Wi-Fi. A generous sweet and savoury breakfast is included in room rate including scrambled eggs, cold cuts, cheese, cakes, fruit juices, and croissants.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: Saint Peter’s Square 500m
Hotel Novecento
Offering a pretty roof terrace, large buffet breakfast and air-conditioned rooms, and just a 10-min walk from the Coliseum in a quiet residential area. All rooms have a classic design with neutral colour schemes, satellite TV, a mini-bar and free internet access. During summer months, guests can enjoy relaxing moments in the shared courtyard.
Rooms: Single, Double, Triple & Quad Rooms
Location: Manzoni 100m, Termini 800m
Mercure Roma Corso Trieste
To the east of the city centre in a residential area. 10-mins by taxi or 15-mins on the Rome Metro to Termini, Colosseum etc. Soundproofed, air conditioned rooms with minibar, wooden floor, satellite TV, free Sky Movies and free Wi-Fi. There is a bar serving simple food, a fitness centre and sauna as well as private pay parking.
Rooms: Double & triple rooms
Location: Sant Agnese-Annibaliano 400m
Franklin Feel the Sound Hotel
Located in Prati, close to the Vatican & Metro a 'hip' hotel devoted to good music, design, technology and friendly good times. Free Wi-Fi, luxury Bang & Olufsen sound systems and LCD TV sets. Free bicycle rentals are available. A sweet and savoury breakfast buffet is available daily. Weather permitting, you can enjoy it in the garden with furnished patio.
Rooms: Double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Ottaviano Metro 800m
Roma Resort Trevi
A 5-min walk from the Trevi Fountain with beautiful relaxing terrace, offering massages, live music, cooking classes, bike tours and more. Rooms have air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, marble floors and satellite TV. Breakfast is available in room for a small fee. Airport shuttle (paid) and room service. Vending machines, bike rental, and suites available.
Rooms: Double & triple/quad rooms
Location: Barberini Metro 100m, Spanish Steps 400m, Trevi Fountain 400m
Hotel Virgilio
Just 700m from Termini Station, Rome's central transport hub. The surrounding area is full of shops and restaurants and the property is just a 10-min walk from the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. Each room features satellite TV and air conditioning. Wi-Fi is available in all areas and is free of charge. Continental breakfast included in room rate.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: Termini Station 700m, Repubblica Metro 500m
Hotel Grifo
Featuring a terrace with magnificent city views, this hotel is near the Colosseum and the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica. Offers en suite rooms and self-catering apartments. A breakfast buffet with fresh croissants and a mix of sweet and savoury items is part of the room rate.
Rooms: Double, triple & quad rooms & apartments
Location: Cavour Metro - 100m
Hotel Argentina Rome
Just 75m from the nearest Metro stop and a 10-min walk in the opposite direction will take you directly to the Colosseum and some of Rome’s most important archaeological sites. Air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Argentina are spacious, comfortable and renovated. 24-hour reception, continental buffet breakfast and bar/ lounge.
Rooms: Single, double, triple & quad rooms
Location: Termini Station 150m
Hotel Ranieri
Just a 15-min walk from both the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, the Metro station is just 400m away, making traveling easy. Rooms come complete with satellite television and air conditioning. Room service, free Wi-Fi in lounge. 24-hr bar. An American buffet breakfast is served every morning and can be brought to your room.
Rooms: Single, double & triple rooms
Location: Barberini Metro 400m, Spanish Steps 700m, Trevi Fountain 800m
Orazia Hotel
On the top floor of an early 20th-century building in Rome's Piazza Vittorio Emanuele square, right above Vittorio Metro Station and ten minutes' walk from Termini Station. A varied buffet breakfast included in the room rate is available daily, and includes yoghurt, freshly baked croissants, cappuccino and coffee. Free Wi-Fi in all areas.
Rooms: Single, double/twin, triple & quad rooms
Location: Vittorio Metro Station 50m, Termini Station 800m
Bed & Breakfast budget hotels in Rome
Budget/mid-range hotel chains in Rome
