The hotels below have been selected from our list of recommended hotels in Rome. All of these have been visited and inspected by one of our editors and chosen as a “pick” based upon the following criteria:

• Location: Can you easily reach most of Rome’s central sights by foot? Most of the city’s big draws are clustered together within the historic center. How easy is it to get there from the hotel? Is the hotel easily reachable from Termini, the city’s main train station?

• Average rate: Are the hotel’s rates a good deal? We’re not just looking for the cheapest rooms in town, but the best value. When compared to other hotels in the same category, does this hotel offer a great deal? The average rate listed is compiled from rates we tested for a double room (with private bath) in May through August. Note that these rates will fall substantially in the off season.

• Quality of service, rooms and amenities: Does the quality of the hotel’s rooms and services exceed those of the same category elsewhere in Rome?

• User rating: How have past guests rated this hotel? What issues, if any, have previous guests experienced with the hotel?

• “Special something”: Does this hotel offer something unique that helps it stand out from its competition? This could be a super-friendly proprietor, an extraordinary location, or a cool history.

And finally, we also go with our own instincts. We’ve visited and inspected countless hotels (with budget-friendly rates) in Rome. If a hotel strikes us as a good value, we’re happy to share it with you.

Related: Our top budget hotels for Paris.

Our top budget hotels in Rome

Here are our seven favorite budget hotels in Rome, ranked by price. Read more about any hotel by clicking the “read full review” link, or click to see all recommended hotels in Rome.

The heavenly view from the Suore di S Elisabetta’s rooftop terrace.

Suore di S Elisabetta

Neighborhood: South of Termini Station
Average double: €108

This pristine and friendly convent, located directly next to the Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, is heaven on earth for budget travelers who don’t mind an 11 p.m. curfew (or sleeping under a crucifix). The convent offers 45 tidy little guestrooms, all of which are simply furnished and super clean.

The cheapest rooms have a shared bath, while those with a private bathroom have either a bathtub or shower (our price above is for a room with private bath). Don’t miss the rooftop terrace (see photo), or the breakfast room (included in room rate), which is topped with a spectacular chandelier. Important: The guesthouse strictly enforces an 11 p.m. curfew.

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A welcoming double at Hotel Silla. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel Silla **

Neighborhood: Vatican & Prati
Average double: €126

Hotel Silla is a sweet and simple two-star hotel with some of the best rates in our Rome hotels guide. Its location on a quiet side street offers a peaceful respite without sacrificing convenience, as the hotel is a short walk from the Metro.

Guestrooms are warm and welcoming and adorned in red and gold. Creature comforts include TVs, phones, internet, and private bathrooms. You may have to pay extra for AC. Additionally, one extra sweet perk to this hotel is that it sits atop a popular pastry shop.

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Enjoy the cozy, homey vibes at One Step. Photo: EuroCheapo

1 Step From Saint Peter

Neighborhood: Vatican & Prati
Average double: €126

While it may not be exactly one step from St. Peter’s Basilica, this cozy hotel does offer a prime location, conveniently located near transit and just a 15-minute walk from St. Peter’s.

The staff is extremely warm and welcoming, and guests here can enjoy free breakfast, a communal kitchen, laundry facilities, and complimentary coffee and tea available all day. Plus, rooms are air conditioned, and the shared bathrooms are spotless.

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Don’t miss out on the relaxing garden space at The Beehive. Photo: Booking.com

The Beehive *

Neighborhood: North of Termini Station
Average double: €135

We appreciate the eco-friendly vibes at The Beehive, a hostel with both shared and private rooms available at good rates, especially for the location near Termini Station. You’ll find a garden, board games over TVs, organic breakfast foods, and for the most part, no AC, in this sustainably minded spot.

Rooms feature funky and unique designs, whether private or shared. All rooms have lockers or safes and toiletries. Two rooms have AC if that’s a must for you, just be sure to request ahead when booking.

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Guestrooms at Marta Guest House have a touch of grandeur.

Marta Guest House

Neighborhood: Vatican & Prati
Average double: €162

The friendly Marta Guest House offers cozy accommodations conveniently located near the Vatican. Each room features a unique style complete with antique furnishings and original tiled floors. Guests enjoy air conditioning, TVs, mini-fridges, minibars, coffee and tea facilities, plus free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

The charming Marta Guest House can be tricky to find, so look for the address rather than a sign for the hotel. It’s tucked away on a side street off of the popular Piazza Cavour.

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Rooms on the upper floors of Hotel Trastevere have the best views. Photo: Booking.com

Hotel Trastevere ***

Neighborhood: Trastevere
Average double: €163

The three-star Hotel Trastevere has a charming location near Piazza San Cosimato, a great spot full of vendors at outdoor markets in the warmer months.

Rooms feature standard hotel fare but feel light and airy. They include everything you need for a home away from home, including private bathrooms, televisions, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning. Guests can also enjoy free coffee and pastries from the reception bar. If room views are important to you, be sure to ask for a room on a higher floor.

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The Panda is a budget option located at the base of the Spanish Steps.

Hotel Panda **

Neighborhood: Near the Spanish Steps
Average double: €163

The Hotel Panda is a convenient little cheapo located in the heart of an area better known for its fashion boutiques than for its budget hotels. Basic, clean and welcoming, the two-star hotel is just a one-minute saunter from the base of the Spanish Steps.

The Panda’s 28 guest rooms are on the tight side and won’t win any awards for designer flair, but they’re comfortable and clean. Air conditioning is available in the summer months, and all rooms have TV, a phone, and free Wi-Fi.

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If you’re looking for the absolute lowest-cost accommodations in Rome, we’re here to help.

Read on for more information on Rome’s cheapest sleeps.

Related: Italy Budget Travel Guide 2024: 11 simple ways to save money on your trip

Hostels: A cheapo option within the city

Save money and meet new friends at hostels like Funny Palace Hostel. Photo: Booking.com

If you don’t mind (or even enjoy!) mingling with strangers and you’re looking for cheap sleeps in the heart of the city, consider hostels. 

If you’re not familiar, a hostel offers shared rooms and spaces to keep prices low. Basically, you get a single bed in a larger room with multiple beds, often bunked to save space. Hostels also often provide shared communal spaces, like lounges or libraries, and many host events for guests to encourage you to meet new friends.

The big benefit of a hostel is that you can find them in great locations, meaning you don’t have to spend the night outside the city and travel in each day. The trade-off is privacy — but who knows, you might make some new friends to share your Roman adventures with! However, if you do want space to yourself, many hostels offer private single or double rooms with shared or private bathrooms for a higher rate than the dorms.

Here are some of Rome’s cheapest hostels:

Villa Luzzatti Hostel

Neighborhood: South of Termini Station

Cost: From €34 per night in a dorm

Sunshine Hostel

Neighborhood: South of Termini Station

Cost: From €44 per night in a dorm

Freedom Traveller Hostel

Neighborhood: North of Termini Station

Cost: From €45 per night in a dorm

Castello Maggiore

Neighborhood: South of Termini Station

Cost: From €38 per night in a dorm

Funny Palace Hostel

Neighborhood: North of Termini Station

Cost: From €58 per night in a dorm

Remember to pack your own padlock for lockers and maybe some earplugs for a peaceful night’s sleep. Also, double check the hostel rules before booking: some places have age restrictions.

Religious accommodations: heavenly deals

Enjoy a peaceful retreat at a Roman convent, such as the one at Villa Angeli – Casa per Ferie. Photo: Booking.com

For another affordable option to stay within the city on the cheap, consider Rome’s convents and monasteries, many of which offer simple rooms at prices that’ll make you say “Hallelujah!”.

If you stay in a religious accommodation, make sure to keep your expectations in check. Rooms are often very plain, sometimes without typical hotel amenities like phones, TV or Wi-Fi. The benefit to this is that your stay can be extremely peaceful, even if you’re in a busy area of the city.

Remember, religious accommodations may come with specific rules, including curfews, that you must respect, and the low rates mean rooms are booked up well in advance. 

With that in mind, here are some of the most affordable convents and other religious accommodations in Rome:

Case per Ferie Sacro Cuore di Gesù e Santi Angeli

Neighborhood: Vatican & Prati

Cost: From €70 for a single room in low season

Ancelle dell’Amore Misericordioso 

Neighborhood: Pigneto

Cost: From €96 for a double room in the low season

Virgen del Pilar

Neighborhood: Trastevere

Cost: From €40 for a single room

Suore di S Elisabetta

Neighborhood: South of Termini Station

Cost: Average double room rate of €108

Camping: near Rome, under the stars

Go camping or “glamping” at a Roman campsite just outside of town. Photo: Booking.com

For our outdoorsy friends, why not consider camping? It’s a great way to save money and enjoy a different side of Rome. Plus, if you’re traveling in a group with friends and/or family, camping can accommodate more people at a lower cost.

There’s a lot of variety with camping, too; sites may offer camping spots you can reserve to bring your own tent or RV, they may provide tents for you, or they may have bungalows or chalets available to rent. Booking a campsite often grants you access to other amenities, like a community pool or other recreational spaces.

If you’re up for camping, check out these popular and affordable options:

Roma Camping in Town 

Address: Via Aurelia 831, Aurelio, 00165 Rome, Italy

Location: Aurelio (Southwest of Vatican City)

Cost: From €51 per night for a double bed inside a tent (provided)

• Just a 15-minute drive from Vatican City
• Offers bungalows, cottages and camping spots
• Amenities include a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and supermarket
• Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Seven Hills Village 

Address: Via Vittorio Trucchi, 00189 La Giustiniana, Italy

Location: La Giustiniana (Northwest of Rome), 30- to 40-minute drive to Rome

Cost: From €26 per night for a basic room with two twin beds

• Located in beautiful Veio Regional Park, 12km from Rome’s historic center
• Offers bungalows, mobile homes and camping spots
• Amenities include a discotheque, pool, restaurants and supermarket
• Free shuttle service and parking

Family Park I Pini

Address: Viale Delle Sassete 28, 00065 Fiano Romano, Italy

Location: Fiano Romano, Italy (North of Rome), 50- to 60-minute drive to Rome

Cost: From €43 per night for a two-bedroom bungalow

• A favorite among repeat visitors
• Offers a mix of camping and cultural experiences
• Amenities include swimming pools, sporting grounds, and a Roman cuisine restaurant
• Quiet location in Tiber Valley about 1 hour from Rome via public transit

5 tips to help you save more on Rome’s cheapest sleeps

Whether you plan to sleep under the stars at a campsite outside of the city or get a heavenly night’s sleep at a convent, there are more tips to consider when booking your ultra-cheap accommodations.

1. Book early: Rome gets busy, especially in summer. Snag those deals before they’re gone!
2. Location, location, location: Staying a bit outside the center can save you cash, but don’t forget to factor in transport costs, like renting a car or buying transit passes.
3. Consider an off-season adventure: Visit Rome from November to March (except around Christmas and New Year’s) for lower prices.
4. Take advantage of free breakfasts: Look for places with included breakfast or communal kitchens to save more money on food costs.
5. Check out group activities: If you book at a hostel or other cheapo accommodation, check out any guided activities or other free events they host to save on entertainment.

Remember, the absolute cheapest option isn’t always the best value. Think about what matters most to you — location, comfort or that unbeatable price — and choose what fits your style and budget.

And hey, if you decide you’d prefer a bit more comfort but still don’t want to break the bank, don’t forget to check out our full list of recommended budget hotels in Rome. We’ve done the legwork to find great deals on comfortable stays throughout the city.

Whether you’re bunking with new friends in a hostel, snoozing peacefully in a convent or camping just outside the city, we hope this guide to Rome’s cheapest sleeps helps you save big on your vacation. Buon viaggio!

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The final price averaged about €60 per night, an amount that was in keeping with Bergoglio’s reputation for frugality and his attachment to an austere life.

The event was widely reported by the world press and motivated participants in several travel forums to comment on how convenient and economic that lodging sounded, and to wonder if the residence was available to “lay” travelers. Of course it was not, as was promptly disclosed to the general disappointment of many prospective budget-conscious travelers.

However, there are dozens of other properties of the same type in Rome that do take lay tourists, in contrast to the rank-selective Domus Internationalis.

Rome’s religious pied-à-terres

Rome is one of the great cities of religious pilgrimage in the world. The presence of the Papacy in Rome, plus the magnificent Church-related patrimony of the ancient city, attracts swarms of travelers every year. Many of these tourists come for faith-based reasons, either for religious tourism proper or religious “business.”

The Vatican’s numerous “dicasteries” (ministries) and their networks of offices, as well as the headquarters of dozens of Catholic congregations are scattered all over the city. This means that each and every ecclesiastical traveler, from the humblest green seminarian and junior novice nun to the über-VIP visiting cardinals, must have a suitable kind of lodging as his/her Roman pied-à-terre.

All of these reasons help to explain why Rome is filled with “Case per Ferie:” residences run by religious orders, offering affordable accommodation.

My experience in Rome could not have been better. Several years ago, advised by a Jesuit friend who happens to come from my home town (a combination that guarantees sure wisdom), I stayed at the Istituto Santa Giuliana Falconieri, located in Rome’s historical center, a mere steps from Piazza Navona and close to everything.

The Suore di S Elisabetta in Rome offers spic-and-span doubles for €64. Photo: EuroCheapo

The place was extremely welcoming and the price, consistent with a “classic cheapo.” The room was somehow Spartan but spacious and cozy (a winning combination) with an en-suite bathroom. The ample buffet-type continental breakfast was included in the price. The curfew was at midnight, which was okay with me. The sisters, whose superior hailed from the U.S., were extremely friendly. They did their best to talk to me in English, and I duly reciprocated, by digging out my best self-taught Italian (none of them our native languages).

My sojourn there was memorable, but, alas! some of the best things in life do not last and this friendly and convenient convent-cum-pension closed not long ago.

Remaining Roman options

A few options for religious accommodations in Rome can be found in EuroCheapo’s Rome guide. These include the Suore di Santa Elisabetta (run by friendly nuns near Santa Maria Maggiore) and the Casa per Ferie Santa Maria Alle Fornace (a former convent near St. Peter’s).

Religious accommodation in Paris?

Paris, however, does not have this reputation for religious pilgrimage. Despite the many unique monuments dedicated to religion and revered by tourists, the hordes that descend on the city throughout the year are mainly those who come to take part in fashion weeks. These travelers take their duties with a fervor bordering on the religious, but are centered on a practical and materialistic vision.

This goes in keeping with a city that, while boasting an ancient Catholic tradition, has become the Mecca of international tourism and of the fashion world, while also being a paragon of secularism. On the other hand, the Italian capital, with its baroque sensuousness, has served as the catwalk of the surrealist-like religious fashion show orchestrated by film director Federico Fellini in his eccentric and appropriately titled “Rome.”

Again, the weight of the church is felt here even in the most mundane events (or is it vice versa?).

Holy nights in Paris

A traveler recently wrote in a forum: “Unlike Rome, Paris is not exactly overflowing with half empty convents with rooms to rent at a reasonable price.” While some religious guesthouses in the French capital welcome individuals or groups that come to Paris to conduct a process of prayer and pilgrimage (e.g. “Ephrem Guesthouse”, la Maison d’accueil de la Basilique du Sacré-Cœur), the dearth of religious institutions offering lodging for general travelers is noticeable.

Recently the Auberge Adveniat, a residence affiliated to a religious group, has opened in the 8th arrondissement. It is obvious that in this type of accommodation there should be a curfew and that the hotel will have to do its best to keep at bay night owls, party animals and girls in fishnets. Therefore, this new residence enforces some strict regulations. Prices are indeed very cheap: Singles start at €36-46, and doubles at €30 per person.

Another religious house, Maison Eymard, also in the 8th, is available exclusively to members of the “Association Maison Eymard.” However, you can pay the membership (€7) when you arrive. Prices are €36 for a single and €60 for a double, with breakfast included. Some restrictions apply (e.g. no smoking, no reception during the weekend, minimum stay: 5 days).

A great lodging, which is not precisely a religious house but has a lot of associations with the Church, is the Hôtel-Dieu Hôpital. There is not a better position for an accommodation in Paris than this hotel located within a hospital—the Hôtel Dieu—and next to the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, on the Île de la Cité. The striking proximity to this illustrious building, the hospital’s centuries-long relation with the Church (hence its very name), and the fact that the profits are handed over to charity make this affordable hotel the closest thing to a religious residence in central Paris. As a bonus you can wake to the chimes of the bells of Notre-Dame and have your breakfast in your room. Needless to say, this is a coveted location for tourists. It charges a reasonable €139 for one person and €150 for two.

Not far from there, the Hotel Saint Merry is a beautiful property, sporting a vintage Gothic facade and an enviable location in the Marais. Nowadays, the Merry is a genuine three-star hotel, although this building has more than tenuous connections with the church, as it used to be the parish house of the Saint-Merry church.

Your favorite religious sleeps?

Have you stayed in religious accommodations when visiting Paris or Rome? Tell us about your experience in the comments section!

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