European destinations have become so expensive lately that hotel prices look like double the US rates. Well get over the sticker shock by paying half those prices at our charming, selected Rome B&Bs.

These properties are private residences in some of the best locations at rates much lower than you would expect! Rome B&B room rates run around $80-$170 based on location and facilities. These prices are fully inclusive of breakfast, applicable taxes and service charges.

We also offer a number of unhosted apartments, mostly in the heart of the city and close to the nightlife of Rome. These apartments can accommodate between 2 and 6 people in the same  party  and  come   either

with a full kitchen or a small kitchenette. Apartment rates run between $125-$350.

It is the authentic social and cultural experience of meeting Italians-at-home that sets B&B apart from the hotel package or just a cheap place to rest your head. These charming hosts are willing to share their local knowledge with you.

It's like having a personal guide to the city included in the price!

We have many more properties than are displayed on this site and we are always upgrading and adding homes to those listed here. If you can’t find the exact location or residence to suit your needs, please call our toll free number 1 800 872 2632 as it may well be in our reservation system.

Click on the map to the left and then click again on the location you want, then choose the property that interests you, simply by scrolling through the photo gallery.  You can also

choose the neighborhood where you want to stay from the list on the right.

To make your stay as comfortable as possible, you should realize some of the differences between expensive full-service hotels and private

family homes that offer bed & breakfast in the original European style.  Our trained staff will be able to assist you with these finer points and guide you through the reservation, with your comfort and convenience in mind.

Bed & Breakfast properties in Europe are not the same as in the U.S., where B&B has become increasingly associated with  country inns, with housekeepers, staff and often with an in-house restaurant.

In Italy these properties are known as "casali" in the countryside and  as "residence" in cities.

Our B&B residences are private family homes, often in older buildings, sometimes several hundred years old and consequently may have smaller rooms than you are used to at home or at modern hotels.

Other features you should not expect are air conditioning or elevators unless they are specifically mentioned. You will find that our top-rated homes have attached "en-suite" bathrooms, just like a master bedroom. However at a number of these homes the private bathrooms, which are for your use only, may be adjacent to your room or a few steps away along the corridor.

An obvious, but often overlooked, difference between hotels and staying at private family homes is that of service; there is no desk clerk on duty to await your arrival, so it is vital that the family knows what time  to   expect  you,  as  they

have their daily life to attend to. The worst possible way to start your visit is to arrive unexpectedly and find no-one at home to greet you. We will ask you for these details along with the relevant flight information.

Be sure to ask our staff which  floor the apartment is located on, as often these older buildings do not have an elevator and the higher floors may only be suitable for younger guests, as it may take a couple of trips to get you and your baggage upstairs.

The reward is well worth the effort, as you will find lovely homes and charming hosts waiting to help you feel at home in Rome. You will be given a key to their home and this is a courtesy that should be respected, so if you return late at night, please be considerate of other guests or the host family. The rooms are regularly serviced, varying from home to home, but there is no ‘room service’. You are staying "in famiglia" not at a full-service hotel.

The real plus on the service side, is that you will be staying with hosts who really know their neighborhood and can give you the best independent advice about places to eat, shop and visit, unlike hotel staff who don’t live locally and don’t know about  these  things  or

perhaps get some kind of kick-back for referrals.

Wherever you stay, be it in an apartment or a larger family residence, your hosts at the Rome B&B can help you make the most of your trip, when time is at a premium.