Rome Great Values

This Trastevere hotel is a hidden Eternal City gem. All rooms are on the ground floor and look out onto the leafy orange-tree-laden courtyard, which also makes for a peaceful breakfast setting before pushing off to see the sights. The simple, but comfortable rooms – decked out with exposed brick and oak furniture – make for a quiet oasis, reminiscent of the building’s past as a former Renaissance-era cloister. One unique perk the Santa Maria offers is free bicycles for guests The Trastevere location – arguably Rome’s most attractive neighborhood thanks to its narrow alleyways flanked with wine bars and boutiques – is worth the price of a room alone.

This tiny 24-room inn is a good bet for its small-ish but tasteful and comfortable rooms with hardwood floors, satellite TV, and wi-fi. But guests don’t necessarily book at the Cavalieri for amenities: It’s all about the location. Set on a narrow cobbled alleyway that’s wedged between the Colosseum, the Forum, and busy Via Cavour, this three-star hotel is within walking distance of a handful of the city’s major tourist attractions. The rooftop terrace is a nice retreat from the city and the perfect place to bring a bottle of wine and take in Rome from above.

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If you don’t have time to visit Pompeii, why not visit the next best thing? The glorious ruins at Ostia Antica, just outside of Rome, are easily accessible by a local commuter train that costs 1 Euro.