B&B Lost in Rome

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about B&B Lost in Rome? The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re there. It’s tucked away on Via Celimontana in this wonderfully quiet corner of Celio that feels like you’ve stumbled into a secret part of the city – which, honestly, you kind of have. I mean, you’re literally a five-minute walk from the Colosseum, but the street itself is so peaceful you’d never guess you’re in the heart of ancient Rome.

The whole place has this intimate, almost residential feel that most hotels in central Rome just can’t pull off. Block A sounds sort of clinical when you read the address, but it’s actually this charming converted building where the owners clearly put thought into every detail. The rooms have that perfect balance of old Roman character – you know, the high ceilings and original features – mixed with modern comfort that actually works. I’ve stayed in too many “historic” places where the charm comes at the expense of a decent shower, but not here. The breakfast setup is genuinely lovely too, not just continental hotel fodder but proper Italian morning fare that changes with what’s good at the market.

What really sets this place apart though is the location knowledge you get from the hosts. They’ll steer you toward the entrance to the Palatine Hill that locals use (way less crowded than the main tourist crush), and they actually know which nearby restaurants are worth your time versus the tourist traps. The neighborhood itself is fantastic for evening walks – Via Celimontana connects to some gorgeous tree-lined paths that wind up toward San Gregorio, and honestly, it’s one of those routes that makes you feel like you’re discovering Rome rather than just checking off sights. The area gets properly quiet after about 10 PM, which is gold if you’re trying to recover from jet lag or just want to sleep past sunrise without street noise. Parking can be tricky around here – well, it’s Rome, so parking is always an adventure – but they know the neighborhood well enough to give you actual useful advice about where to find spots. That 8.9 rating feels right to me; it’s the kind of place that does everything well without trying to be flashy about it, and you end up recommending it to friends not because it’s perfect, but because it just feels right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $165. Double Room with 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $207. Large Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $220. Comfort Triple Room with Shower with 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Short weekend stay – Diana from Czech Republic – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, easily accessible, clean and well equipped.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast options were mainly pastries and sweets. More savory options would be nice.

• Would recommend and Antonio is a friendly host – Shibani from United Kingdom – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

  Antonio was an excellent host – I struggled to unlock the door on my first night and he responded to my WhatsApp message straightaway. There is a small selection of breakfast and plenty of milk and juice to help yourself to in the communal kitchen. The facilities are clean (clean bed and clean bathroom) and there is a small balcony (with a couple of seats) from which you can see the dome of St Peter's Basilica in the distance and you can also just about see one side of the Colosseum. The accommodation itself is literally a 5-min walk from the Colosseum and within just 2 mins you can see a big chunk of the arena in the distance. B&B Lost in Rome is great value for money and I absolutely would not hesitate to stay again the next time I am in Roma which I am hoping will be a year from now 😍 thank you for making mine and my 8-year old son's stay comfortable, Antonio!

• Very good – Anna from Czech Republic – 3 April 2025 (8/10)

  It was great! Really clean and the location was fantastic!

• Exceptional – Liliana from Panama – 12 February 2025 (10/10)

  It’s clean and comfortable, the place is close to coliseum, restaurants and supermarkets

• Nice! – Ortal from Israel – 3 February 2025 (8/10)

  Clean, Great location, elevator
  
  What could be improved: The water didn’t flash well at the toilet

• Superb – Karin from Germany – 29 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great location! Friendly staff! No noise! Great restaurants (Luzzy!) all around!
  
  What could be improved: No access to terrace as indicated on booking.com
  Breakfast: don't expect fresh products:
  bread, pancakes, sweets all packed in plastic, no eggs. However, milk, juice and yoghurt is available in the fridge

• Best place I've ever stayed in Rome. Perfect Location – Erick from Brazil – 28 October 2024 (10/10)

  Attention please!
  I won't go on too long, this is the best place I've ever stayed in Rome. The location is VERY good, perfect to tell the truth. It's very close to the Colosseum, has MANY options for bars and restaurants, it's very close to the metro, and it's safe. The person who attended us (Antonio) is a very good, kind, and respectful person, we loved him! The room was clean, the bed was cozy, and everything went very well during our stay. This accommodation has a very high rating because it deserves it! You can trust and go without fear, this stay will certainly be among the good memories of your trip to the beautiful city of Rome.
  PS: We love the Elevator, is one of the things we loved in this place and a good memory from Rome.

• Good value for money in a superb location with a very helpful host – Kristopher from United Kingdom – 6 October 2024 (9/10)

  Great location, nice clean room. Host Antonio was extremely generous with his time in helping with questions relating to travelling around Rome.

• Superb – Michal from Denmark – 16 September 2024 (9/10)

  Perfect location. 20 minutes walk from Rome Termini and 5 minutes from Coloseum and Forum Romanum.. A lot of restaurants just 2 minutes walk. Room very clean. Sweet breakfasts, quite big choice, everyone will find sth. Coffee mashine available 24h. Juices and yoghurts in the fridge. Antonio is very nice and helpful person. Highly recommend. If I will be back to Rome for sure I will stay at Antonio place. Grazie Antonio.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing:)

• Great stay! Perfect location! – Terry from United States – 14 September 2024 (10/10)

  The property was in a perfect location. Basically, a 10 minute walk to the Colosseum. Several great restaurants were within 2 blocks of this location. Antonio was very helpful answering any questions. The location is on the 6th, so you will need to use the elevator when you first arrive! The room was very clean and the A/C had no issues cooling the room.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

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