Hotels in Rome...

Rome can be chic and ancient at the same time and the vast variety of hotels in the city reflect this mixture: from the luxurious to the Spartan and from the expensive to the extremely affordable, accommodations in Rome are often unique and almost always interesting and pleasant.

When staying in Rome, it's best to choose accommodations in or near the city center so that you can spend most of your day walking and not have to sort out the intricacies of the public transportation system. One word of warning: guidebooks will tell you that hotels near the Campo dei Fiori are centrally located and good bargains. This is all true, however lately the Campo has become a meeting place for the young who gather in droves to drink and have middle-of-the-night fun. If you want to be part of this action, then a hotel in the Campo dei Fiori is just the place for you. If you intend to spend your nights sleeping, opt for accommodations located at least several blocks away as the noise level is extremely high.

Another area to avoid when looking for a hotel is that just to the north and south of Stazione Termini, Rome's main train station, as it is somewhat dubious during the day and ever more so at night.

We recommend the following hotels. They include two of Romes chicest new places to stay and a variety of lower cost options. As well, women (and others) can stay in any number of the convents and/or buildings run by religious organizations within the city. Though these accommodations tend to be sparse, they are always clean and friendly.