Everything you’ve heard about the Eternal City is true: It’s got fantastic food, beautiful people, and a rich history that seeps from its stones. Right now, it feels like everybody is taking a trip to Rome, and the data backs it up—tourism numbers are going up year on year, and more than 35 million people are expected to visit in 2025 according to ENIT (the Italian National Tourism Agency).
But as those numbers increase, so do hotel prices—and not always for the best. With so many people visiting the city—we recommend considering off-season travel ahead of your next visit—accommodations run from the beautiful and exclusive (and very expensive) to the downright dismal. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to stay somewhere special. Alongside the slew of new, ultra-luxurious establishments opening in the historic city, there’s an ever-increasing array of stylish, affordable alternatives available for $400 or less per night.
Whether you’re looking for an established five-star hotel, a room in a beautiful renovated villa, or a comfortable bed in a boutique design B&B, there’s a place on our list to suit everyone. Here are 14 of our favorite affordable hotels in Rome.
How we choose the most affordable hotels in Rome
Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind.
Read our complete Rome travel guide here.
