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                                               Maria Rosa Guesthouse   €
                                               Via dei Vascellari 55, 00153
                                               Tel 338 770 0067   Map 8 D1
                                               ∑ maria-rosa.it
                                               This small, cheerfully furnished
                                               guesthouse in a 19th-century
                                               building is a good family option.
                                               Villa Riari       €
                                               Via dei Riari 44, 00153
                                               Tel 06-6880 6122   Map 11 A5
                                               ∑ villariari.it
                                               Rock-bottom prices at this
                                               religious center located on a
                                               quiet street. It has a lovely garden.
      Warm and inviting room at the Due Torri hotel in Central Rome
      Palazzo Cardinal Cesi   €€  Central Rome  Historic
      Via della Conciliazione 51, 00193  Mimosa   €€  Ancient Rome
      Tel 06-684 039   Map 3 C3  Via di Santa Chiara, 61, 00186
      ∑ palazzocesi.it     Tel 06-6880 1753   Map 12 D3  Hotel Forum   €€€
      In a former cardinal’s palace, this   ∑ hotelmimosa.net  Via Tor de’ Conti 25, 00184
      hotel features classic Italian style,   Mimosa has affordable   Tel 06-679 2446   Map 5 B5
      original mouldings, coffered   accommodations with basic   ∑ hotelforum.com
      ceilings and a romantic garden.  rooms that are comfortable,   Dark wooden floors and rich
                           clean, and air conditioned.  fabrics evoke an old-world feel
      San Francesco     €€                     at this hotel. There are stunning
      Via Jacopa de’ Settesoli 7, 00153  Palazzo Olivia   €€  views of Ancient Rome.
      Tel 06-5830 0051   Map 7 C2  Via dei Leutari 15, 00186
      ∑ hotelsanfrancesco.net  Tel 06-6821 6986   Map 11 C3  Palazzo Manfredi   €€€
      An unassuming entrance hides    ∑ palazzo-olivia.it  Via Labicana 125, 00184
      a gem of a hotel. It has tasteful   The Palazzo Olivia is set in a    Tel 06-7759 1380   Map 9 B1
      rooms and a chic rooftop bar.  17th-century palace. The vacation   ∑ palazzomanfredi.com
                           rental apartments are each named   Located near the Colosseum, this
                           after an opera character.   converted Renaissance palace
                                               has elegantly decorated rooms.
      Budget
      Ancient Rome         Spagna, Veneto      Central Rome
                           and Around
                                               Casa di Santa Brigida   €€
       DK Choice           Hotel Grifo      €€  Piazza Farnese 96, 00186  Map 11 C4
                                               Tel 06-6889 2596
                           Via del Boschetto 144, 00184
       The Beehive     €   Tel 06-487 1395   Map 5 B4  ∑ brigidine.org
       Via Marghera 8, 00185  ∑ hotelgrifo.com  Although it is not the cheapest
       Tel 06-4470 4553   Map 6 E3  The compact, functional rooms   option, the superb location and
       ∑ the-beehive.com   are kept immaculately clean at   rooftop terrace of this convent
       This gem is owned by an   Hotel Grifo. Breakfast is served    make a stay here worthwhile.
       American couple, and has private   on a cozy terrace with a
       rooms and small dorms. Basic,   charming view.  Due Torri   €€
       yet comfortable. Many extras are        Vicolo del Leonetto 23, 00186
       on offer – yoga lessons, massage   Trastevere and Around  Tel 06-6880 6956   Map 11 C1
       sessions and a café serving             ∑ hotelduetorriroma.com
       freshly baked bread and organic   Casa Internazionale    This converted Renaissance
       coffee. An excellent choice for   delle Donne   €  palace has small but well-
       frugal travelers. Book early.  Via di San Francesco di Sales 1A,   equipped rooms and
                           00165               friendly service.
                           Tel 06-689 3753   Map 4 D5
      Hostel des Artistes   €  ∑ casainternazionaledelle   Teatro di Pompeo   €€
      Via Villafranca 20, 00185  donne.org     Largo del Pallaro 8, 00186
      Tel 06-445 4365   Map 6 E2  Basic and inexpensive hostel-  Tel 06-6830 0170   Map 11 C4
      ∑ hostelrome.com     type accommodations in a quiet   ∑ hotelteatrodipompeo.it
      Friendly and clean hostel with   but central area are offered here.   This simple but evocative hotel,
      dorm accommodations. Simple   For women only.  built on the ruins of Pompey’s
      private rooms are also available.        ancient theater. Attentive staff.
                           Hotel Trastevere   €
      Blue Hostel       €€  Via Luciano Manara 24a, 00153  Sole al Biscione   €€€
      Via Carlo Alberto 13, 00185  Tel 06-581 4713   Map 7 C1  Via del Biscione 76, 00186
      Tel 340-925 8503   Map 6 D4  ∑ hoteltrastevere.net  Tel 06-6880 6873   Map 11 C4
      ∑ bluehostel.it      This hotel is good value for    ∑ hotelsoleroma.it
      This impressive, spotless hostel    the area, with basic service    This functional but charming
      in a heritage-listed building offers   and large and bright, though   hotel claims to be the oldest in
      excellent value for money.  unimaginative, rooms.  Rome. Fantastic rooftop terrace.
                                        For more information on types of hotels see pp297–9
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