Villa della FonteOtherEditor's Pick

Hotel Address

Via della Fonte dell Olio 8
Rome, Italy

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The five-room Villa della Fonte is a family-run (and moderately priced) jewel located just around the corner from the super-central Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere. What its 18th-century structure lacks (namely, an elevator), it makes up for in pure charm. Old black-and-white photos of chubby-cheeked kids line the walls, and a wealth of travel guides (in English) are at the guests' disposal.

Rooms are bright and welcoming, with polished cotto floors, walnut furnishings, and bedcovers that change with the seasons (yellow in the summer; forest green in the winter). Bright, modern bathrooms come well-equipped with toiletries and fuzzy cotton slippers. While all rooms face the street, Room Four and Room Five boast views of the piazza, and, thus, are always the first to go.

Simona and her mother, Marisa, keep guests happy and well-fed. In addition to the complimentary Italian-style breakfast, mama Marisa will gladly run to the grocery store and bring back "Anything they want!" for the cost of the food plus a minuscule service fee. Bacon and eggs, here we come! Weather permitting, breakfast is served on a terrace, which runs the length of the hotel. The orange blossoms, bougainvillea, and ivy trellises are hard to resist.

» Annie Shapero

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.

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Hotel Address

Via della Fonte dell Olio 8
Trastevere, Rome, Italy

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Amenities

Hotel
  1. Breakfast Included
  2. Luggage Storage
  3. Non-Smoking Hotel
  1. Reception: 24-Hour
  2. Wake-Up Service
Room
  1. Air conditioning
  2. Bathroom: Private
  3. Cable TV
  4. Hair Dryer
  5. Heat
  1. Minibar
  2. Safe
  3. Soundproofed Windows
  4. Telephone
  5. Toiletries

About the Villa della Fonte neighborhood

Perched on the western bank of the River Tiber just where it straddles Isola Tiberina, Trastevere ("across the Tevere," or Tiber) is known for its artsy demeanor and picturesque, winding streets. This historically working-class neighborhood is terribly cute, and hip to boot. It's characterized by earth-toned medieval buildings and stone walls just crawling with ivy. Plus, it offers easy access to the Centro Historico. Just keep in mind that Trastevere has been "discovered." The neighborhood features loads of tourist traps. Think Boho gone Soho. And while much of its tough, "authentic" Roman character remains, Trastevere is also now home to numerous trendy and touristy bars, cafes, shops, and restaurants. Nighttime crowds can make these postcard-perfect streets downright noisy. Despite all this, we can't help it. We love Trastevere just the same.

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Villa della Fonte, Rome, Italy
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Landmarks near Villa della Fonte

Santa Maria In Trastevere0.11 km
Trastevere0.48 km
Piazza Navona1.05 km
Pantheon1.15 km
Roman Forum1.23 km
Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus)1.34 km
Trevi Fountain1.63 km
Via del Corso1.66 km
Colosseum1.85 km
Piazza di Spagna2.01 km
Piazza Barberini2.16 km
Piazza del Popolo2.32 km
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore2.52 km
Termini Train Station2.87 km
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