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It's all for the women (and nun for the men) at La Foresteria Orsa Maggiore, a peaceful, female-only Trastevere abode. This stunning 16th-century structure was once a convent. Now it houses the Casa Delle Donne, a cultural center for women and children that was established by champions of the Italian women's movement. Part of the project, which began in the '70s, includes offering a safe place for female travelers to lodge.
The lower level of the building hosts lecture series, art exhibitions, and concerts, and includes a lush interior garden and restaurant (guests receive a 10 percent discount). The floors above have 13 rooms, each with simple, utilitarian décor and plenty of space. Endless corridors, wood-beamed ceilings and cotto floors are all original and refinished, which lends a palace-like feel to a quite modest establishment.
While a few private bathrooms are available, the shared facilities are sparkling clean. (That's women-only for you!) A warm and welcoming staff is on duty until the 3 a.m. curfew. The garden patio below is a perfect place to spend the evening.
Note: The entrance to the hotel is on Via di San Francesco di Sales.
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