Hotel Arenula

The two-star hotel Arenula is basic, friendly and spotlessly clean. And its quiet side street location—although it’s just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of Largo Argentina, Piazza Venezia and Campo De’ Fiori—feels far from the city-center chaos.

The 50 guest rooms at the Hotel Arenula are done up with wooden furniture, large windows, gold bedspreads and gleaming white-tiled floors. Those on the upper floor overlook Rome’s rooftops in the direction of Piazza Venezia. (Ask for a corner room on the top floor for the best views.)

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and phone. Extra beds can be provided for an additional €21 per night. The private bathrooms offer a hair dryer and toiletries.

A five-minute walk will bring you to the historic center, and the bohemian quarter of Trastevere is just across the river. The Hotel Arenula is also conveniently located near the main bus and tram routes.

Breakfast is included in the room rate, and free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel’s public areas. The Hotel Arenula does not have an elevator, so be prepared to climb some steep stairs. (Hey, there are some interesting statues to be seen along the way—and you can work off some of that pasta.)