Hotels in Trastevere, Rome: where to stay in the most picturesque district

Staying in Trastevere means lodging in the cobbled lanes across the Tiber: restaurants, bars and nightlife on the doorstep, a village atmosphere and views of the Janiculum. The district suits couples and travellers who like going out in the evening; it is less practical for families who go to bed early, as noise lasts late, and it has no metro.

What the district offers

Position: Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona are 15 minutes on foot, St Peter's Square 25 minutes. The Colosseum is farther (tram 8 and bus).
Transport: tram 8 links Trastevere to Largo Argentina; Trastevere station has a direct train to Fiumicino airport; no metro.
Atmosphere: very lively in the evening around Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, calmer on the slopes of the Janiculum.

Which category to choose

Charming hotels: a few properties in former convents and houses around the square, for example the Hotel Santa Maria, built around a cloister. Book early in high season.
Hotels on the heights: some hotels, like the Donna Camilla Savelli (in a Borromini convent on the Janiculum slope), offer calm with a view; in return, the walk up is steep.
Apartments and guesthouses: very common in Trastevere, with the best value for stays of several nights; check for a lift and air conditioning.

Tips

Street- or square-facing rooms are noisy until 2 a.m. in summer: ask for a courtyard-facing room.
The tourist tax is added to the price: see Rome tourist tax.
To choose between Trastevere and Monti, read Trastevere or Monti, where to stay. For the district itself, see Trastevere and where to eat in Trastevere.

Hotels in Trastevere, Rome: where to stay in the most picturesque district

What the district offers

Which category to choose

Tips

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