Ripense In Trastevere

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Ripense In Trastevere on Via Ripense, I almost missed it entirely. It’s tucked into this narrow cobblestone street that feels more like a local secret than a tourist thoroughfare, which honestly turned out to be one of its biggest charms. You know how some hotels scream “I’m here for the Instagram crowd”? This one whispers “I’m here for people who actually want to experience Rome.”

The thing about staying in Trastevere is that you’re living in what feels like a village within the city – and this place gets that completely. I mean, step outside and you’re literally two minutes from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, where locals still gather in the evenings and the fountain creates this perfect background soundtrack. But here’s what the guidebooks don’t tell you: Via Ripense is just far enough off the main drag that you won’t have drunk tourists stumbling past your window at 2 AM (trust me, I’ve made that mistake before in other parts of the neighborhood). The 4-star rating feels spot-on – it’s polished without being stuffy, comfortable without trying too hard to impress.

What really won me over was how the staff actually knew the neighborhood. When I asked about getting to the Vatican (because let’s face it, you have to do the tourist thing sometimes), they didn’t just point toward the river – they told me about the walking path along the Tiber that cuts through Borgo Pio, avoiding the chaos near Castel Sant’Angelo. That’s the kind of local knowledge you can’t Google. The rooms themselves have this lived-in elegance – clean lines, decent Wi-Fi, and windows that actually open so you can hear the morning sounds of the market vendors setting up on nearby streets. I stayed in October, which I’d definitely recommend – the summer crowds had thinned out, but the weather was still perfect for those late-night walks through the winding streets. One small thing: if you’re planning to drive, forget it. Parking in Trastevere is basically a blood sport, but honestly, you won’t need a car anyway. The 8.2 rating makes total sense to me – it’s not trying to be the fanciest place in Rome, but it nails what matters: location, comfort, and that intangible feeling that you’re staying somewhere that understands why you came to Rome in the first place.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $201. Double or Twin Room with 1 large double bed and 2 single beds for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $227. Triple Room with 2 single beds, 1 large double bed and 4 single beds for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Very enjoyable! – Melissa from United States – 16 June 2025 (9/10)

  Great location, clean, friendly accommodating staff.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. I’d stay again.

• Superb – Marsden from Mexico – 14 March 2025 (9/10)

  Well located. Trastevere could be noisy but this place is located in a quiet area. Everything was clean and well cared. Simona and all the staff were very kind. The bed could be more comfortable but we slept good. Breakfast included good
  
  What could be improved: Bed and pillows could be better

• Nice neighborhood for families – Jenny from Sweden – 6 January 2025 (9/10)

  Great location in Trastevere with only 15 minutes walking to back door gates to Forum Romanum (by tickets online as the gate only allow prepaid tickets). We got 4 single beds for our family as we asked for and breakfast at two nearby cafes. Close to roustique and good restaurants.

• Very good – Abdulbasit from South Africa – 15 October 2024 (8/10)

  Comfortable, cool brekkie vouchers for free
  
  What could be improved: Didn’t know that I needed to have physical cash for the city tax so I spent a lot of time and exchange fees trying to find a place to get euros

• Superb – Olwen from United Kingdom – 2 September 2024 (9/10)

  Didn't need breakfast as early starts each day but the location was perfect for us
  
  What could be improved: The staff were super efficient and the whole weekend was flawless.

• Perfect location! – Sarah from Australia – 5 July 2024 (9/10)

  Ripense was in the most perfect location to walk to everything you want to see. The food in the area was amazing and there are lots of little hidden gems like churches and crypts, markets on the river, evening music. There really is just so much to take in and Ripense was the perfect place to start and end a long day of exploring.

• We enjoyed our trip to Rome very much!! Our stay at Rispense Travestere was amazing. – Adelia from Canada – 28 June 2024 (9/10)

  The location was very good. Close to restaurants and all the sites. Walked everywhere.
  
  What could be improved: The air conditioning was not great during the very hot days. Once it cooled down it worked fine.

• Nice place great location. – Dale from United States – 20 June 2024 (8/10)

  Location and neighborhood was perfect
  
  What could be improved: Shower started not to drain properly on second day . Front desk is not always manned .

• Superb – Daryl from Australia – 12 June 2024 (9/10)

  Staff very friendly. Secure. Well located

• A clean modern Comfortable hotel which is in a good central location – Mary from United Kingdom – 13 March 2024 (8/10)

  Clean
  Good location
  Roomed cleaned every day and clean towels
  Great having a fridge and kettle

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