GiardinoEditor's Pick

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The Hotel Giardino (“Garden” in English) is just a short walk from the administrative center of Rome, a few meters from the Quirinale and a short walk to the historic center. Despite its name, this two-star hotel does not have a garden per se, though it does have a pleasant plant-filled balcony overlooking the courtyard.

The lobby’s look is best described as “peach and terracotta,” with a few scattered guide books thrown in. The Giardino seems to have a penchant for wall-mounted plates and randomly chosen art prints.

Rooms are small and sport the same soft color palette as the lobby. All rooms are outfitted with air-conditioning, TV and free Wi-Fi. All bathrooms are private. One “small room” is available, and is basically a double with a smaller bathroom.

The street outside is quite busy with traffic, so ask for a room facing the courtyard if you are a “windows open” kind of person. (Rooms do boast soundproof windows to cut down on the noise.)

Note: Breakfast is included and, during warmer months, served on the hotel’s courtyard balcony. The Hotel Giardino does not have an elevator and there’s a steep set of stairs up to the first-floor reception.

» Samantha Collins

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.