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The family-run and friendly Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is a hybrid choice for those who cannot make up their minds, offering both three-star rooms and dorm beds.
The Hotel Pensione Papa Germano offers two-star and hostel-style accommodations, with a great location (just a short walk from Termini Station), helpful service and low rates thrown in.
The family-run Hotel Smeraldo is a three-star gem located just a short walk from Campo de’ Fiori in the historic center.
The centrally located Hotel Boccaccio is homey one-star property with eight no-frills rooms and a fantastic location on a small cobblestoned street amid many restaurants and cafés.
Located just a short walk from Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican, the aptly named Colors Hotel is a bright and funky two-star hotel with basic facilities and comfortable rates.
Situated just a two-minute walk from the Spanish Steps, the Hotel Panda is a great budget find with a fantastic location and clean, welcoming rooms.
The Alessandro Palace Hostel is happy to provide a beer and a slice of pizza along with cheap, clean and welcoming accommodation just north of Termini Station.
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Welcome to EuroCheapo’s guide to cheap hotels in Rome and throughout Europe.
Since 2001, our editors have been hunting down great inexpensive hotels in Rome—inspecting, photographing and choosing the best accommodations to recommend to our readers. All of these hotels have three things in common: They’re centrally located (near most of Rome’s sights), clean, and affordable—at least by Roman standards.
Prepare yourself. Hotels in Rome tend to be pretty pricey, especially in the late spring and early summer. Still, the city offers a host of small family-run pensions, budget-friendly one- and two-star hotels, and even some hostels worth considering. That's where we come in...
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