Housed in a former convent and spiritual retreat and located in the shadow of St. Peter's and just a few minutes from the Vatican, the Casa per Ferie Santa Maria alla Fornaci is a peaceful, if sparten, B&B.

The Albergo del Sole has an eviable location in one of Rome's oldest quarters, and according to the proprietors, this two-star gem is the oldest hotel in Rome.

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.

Together with her children, Mama Guilia runs the Hotel Rosetta, a homey, if slightly haphazard, one-star hotel located along the busy Via Cavour.

Housed in a historic palazzo, the three-star Hotel Navona is located amid some of Rome's most famous monuments, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.

The three-star Daphne Inn Veneto enjoys a strategic location between the “dolce vita” of Via Veneto and the designer labels around the Spanish Steps.

Although it's conveniently located within walking distance of Campo De' Riori, the two-star Hotel Arenula is tucked on a quiet side street that feels far from the city-center chaos.

Friendly Alberta runs the Hotel Paba, a popular two-star hotel with an enviable locaction near the Colosseum.

Doubling as a retreat and place of prayer, the Casa di San Francesca Romana a Ponte Rotto is a splurge-worthy haven offering quiet simplicity in the heart of Trastevere.

For guests who like old ruins and ancient monuments, the one-star Perugia is well placed.

Situated in historic Trastevere, the Casa San Giuseppe B&B offers 29 simple rooms in the middle of lovely historic Trastevere.

The three-star Hotel Trastevere offers 24 light, airy rooms near Piazza San Cosimato and its daily summer market.

Situated in a historic palazzo just a few steps from Piazza Spagna, the three-star Hotel Suisse has been in the same family for three generations.

The Hotel Modigliani is a splurge-worthy three-star hotel with a four-star feel and an enviable location between the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain.

Situated a short walk from Rome's historic center, the Hotel Giardino offers 11 guest rooms and a pretty courtyard.

For those interested in the ancient archaeological sites, the three-star Hotel Nerva, situated near the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill, has one of the city’s most convenient locations.