Rome Centro Storico

The Centro Storico is not the cheapest place to stay, but hotels here often have a lot more character and offer better services than those found elsewhere. Reserve rooms well in advance and don't expect them to be cheap.

Albergo del Sole, V. del Biscione 76 (☎06 68 80 68 73; www.solealbiscione.it), Especially well-furnished rooms with antique furniture, paintings, and curtains make this place feel more like a home than a hotel. Great common spaces, including a garden terrace and sitting rooms on each floor, give Albergo del Sole a lived-in quality. Knowledgeable staff are welcoming and straightforward. Exit P. di Fiori onto V. del Biscione. Most rooms with A/C, otherwise with fan. Wi-Fi €1.50 per hr. Singles €70, with bath €110-125; doubles €100-105/€120-160. Reception 24hr. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Has air conditioning.
Hotel Smeraldo, Vicolo dei Chiodaroli 9 (☎06 68 75 929; www.hotelsmeraldoroma.com), Somewhat tight rooms are clean and bright, sporting well-coordinated decor. The gracious reception staff inspires confidence in guests by happily giving advice to travelers. There are no surprises here—rooms are well equipped and neatly kept. From Campo dei Fiori, walk down V. dei Giubbonari, turn left onto V. dei Chiavari and right onto Vicolo dei Chiodaroli. Breakfast included. All rooms have private bath. Wi-Fi €5 per hr. in common areas; public computer available. Singles €70-110; doubles €90-145. Reception 24hr. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet. Has air conditioning.
Albergo Pomezio, V. dei Chiavari 13 (☎06 68 61 371), This hotel's fast-paced and assertive owner offers large and nicely decorated rooms with curtains and matching trimmings. Good services, including free Wi-Fi, for the location and price. The large breakfast room is one of the few common spaces for guests. From Campo dei Fiori, walk down V. dei Giubbonari and turn left onto V. dei Chiavari. All rooms have private bath. Free Wi-Fi. Singles €70-100; doubles €100-140. Weekends tend to be more expensive. Takes credit cards. Wheelchair access. Has internet. Has air conditioning.
Casa Banzo, P. del Monte di Pieta 30 (☎06 68 33 909; www.casabanzo.it), Frescoed walls, potted plants, and stained-glass windows at the reception desk give a hint of the beauty to be found in the rooms and mini-apartments of this converted 15th-century palazzo. Some rooms have kitchens and balconies overlooking the plant-covered central courtyard. All are fully furnished and epitomize comfort—some nearly palatial. Accommodating and attentive staff. From Campo dei Fiori, walk down V. dei Giubbonari, turn left onto V. Pieta, and walk into P. Monte di Pieta. Breakfast €6. All rooms have private bath. Free Wi-Fi. Standard rooms €120; apartments €120-160. Reception 8:30am-1pm and 4pm-midnight; call about arrival time. Guests get key to enter.