Piazza Farnese

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Piazza Farnese? It’s tucked away on this narrow little street called Vicolo delle Grotte that honestly, I walked past twice before finding it. But that’s actually part of its charm – you’re literally a two-minute walk from the chaos of Pantheon crowds, yet it feels like you’ve discovered some hidden corner of Rome that most tourists never see.

The hotel itself has that effortless Roman elegance thing going on, where everything looks casually perfect without trying too hard. I mean, the lobby isn’t huge or flashy, but there’s something about the way the light hits the stone floors in the afternoon that just works. The staff – and this surprised me – actually seemed to know the neighborhood like locals, not just the usual tourist script. When I asked about finding good coffee that wasn’t tourist-trap expensive, the guy at the desk sent me to this little place around the corner where I ended up going every morning. The rooms are what you’d expect from a solid four-star in this part of the city – comfortable beds, decent bathrooms, and windows that actually open (thank god, because Roman summers are no joke). Some rooms look out onto the tiny street, others face an internal courtyard that’s surprisingly quiet. I stayed in July and was worried about noise, but honestly, once you’re off the main drags, this part of Rome settles down pretty nicely at night.

Here’s the thing about staying near Piazza Navona though – and the hotel staff will tell you this if you ask – mornings are magical, but by 11 AM it’s tourist central. The smart move is grabbing breakfast early and wandering around before the crowds hit. From Piazza Farnese, you can walk to the actual Piazza Farnese (confusing, I know) in about three minutes, and it’s got this perfect Roman morning vibe with locals heading to work and old guys reading newspapers at café tables. The Pantheon is a seven-minute walk, Campo de’ Fiori market is five minutes the other direction, and if you’re feeling ambitious, you can walk to the Spanish Steps in about fifteen minutes through some of Rome’s most photogenic side streets. What I really appreciated was how the hotel felt like a proper Roman experience without being stuffy or intimidating. The 8.4 rating makes sense – it’s not perfect, but it gets the important stuff right. The location is genuinely special if you want to feel like you’re staying in the heart of historic Rome, the service is warm without being overly formal, and you’re paying for the neighborhood as much as the hotel itself. Just know that parking is basically impossible (take the train from the airport), and if you’re traveling with big suitcases, those charming narrow streets and old buildings mean you might be doing some maneuvering. But honestly? That’s part of the Roman adventure.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $251. Apartment with 1 large double bed, 3 single beds and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5
• Estimated price from: $307. Apartment with 1 large double bed, 3 single beds and 2 × 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Just right! – Brenda from United States – 1 January 2025 (9/10)

  It was nice having 2 bathrooms even if they were small.
  
  What could be improved: It was all we needed.

• Superb – Christopher from United Kingdom – 3 April 2023 (9/10)

  Location
  
  What could be improved: .

• Superb – Tatiana from France – 23 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location and super functional flat.
  Dino was available for our questions and request
  I highly recommand

• Great location – Consuela from United States – 16 October 2024 (8/10)

  The location was fabulous..Dino was great to work with although they individual he sent spoke no english..It was hard as he could not explain were anything was..I was dissapointed..We made do .
  
  What could be improved: Loud noise outside most of the night ..do to a Bar across the street.

• Decently priced for the location! – Brill from United States – 3 September 2023 (8/10)

  – amazing location for the apartment!
  – the host was nice and responsive to my questions.
  
  What could be improved: – the apartment was a bit dated
  – the amenities weren’t very modern

• Very good – Jodie from Australia – 11 December 2022 (8/10)

  Very welcoming- especially organizing birthday wishes for our 9yr old daughter.
  Also, excellent location

• Very good – Deb from Australia – 19 September 2022 (8/10)

  Fantastic location! Just around the corner from Piazza Campo Fiori with its daily market. Surrounded by medieval churches and other buildings, & really funky little bars. A short stroll from Roman ruins & the river & the Trastevere.
  
  What could be improved: Master bedroom is fine. The double bed in the lounge is adequate, but the extra single is not very comfortable- probably only suited to a child, rather than a teen.
  As for climbing the steps to the 4th floor a couple of times a day…. well… it was good exercise!

• Good – Kylli from Estonia – 22 November 2023 (7/10)

  Location is very good.

• Definatelt stay at Piazza Farnesse! – Luisa from Spain – 20 April 2025 (10/10)

  Location and clean.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was good! I recommend it!

• Lovely! – Beth from United States – 20 July 2024 (10/10)

  Everything was great! Dino helped us in advance with locating a parking garage for our car. So helpful!

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