In our data, the cheapest Rome stays rated 4.0 or higher start at about 52 to 56 euros a night for two guests (Palazzo Sant'Antonio Roma, Melting Pot Rome, Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria).
In Rome you walk through 2,000 years in an afternoon: from the Colosseum past the Forum to the Pantheon, on to the Baroque fountains of Piazza Navona, and across the Tiber to St Peter's. Much of it is still free, even if the city has started charging for more: since February 2026 the area by the Trevi Fountain costs 2 euros. Our data shows a huge gap between seasons, with hotels in late January costing a fraction of spring prices. Well-rated stays start at about 52 euros a night.
The cheapest well-rated stays right now
We kept only places with a Google rating of at least 4.0. Prices are for two guests, 25 to 28 November 2026, read from Google Hotels in October 2026, lowest price we found for that offer.
| Hotel | From per night | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palazzo Sant'Antonio Roma | about 52 € | 4.2 (232 reviews) | 10 sites |
| Melting Pot Rome | about 55 € | 4.0 (239 reviews) | 4 sites |
| Hotel Villa San Lorenzo Maria | about 56 € | 4.1 (1,000+ reviews) | 11 sites |
| YellowSquare Rome | about 62 € | 4.3 (4,000+ reviews) | 9 sites |
| Hostel Trastevere | about 63 € | 4.1 (1,000+ reviews) | 12 sites |
| Occidental Aran Park | about 64 € | 4.1 (4,000+ reviews) | 13 sites |
Good to know: Hostels may list a dormitory bed or a private room, so open the hotel page and check what the cheapest offer includes. Prices change daily, so treat the table as a snapshot.
Why people love it
- Ancient Rome. The Colosseum, the Forum and the Pantheon.
- The Vatican. St Peter's and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel.
- The squares and fountains. Navona, Trevi, the Spanish Steps.
- The food. Pasta, pizza by the slice and gelato in every quarter.
What to experience
- Visit the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine on one ticket (from 18 € plus booking fee); start with the Forum in the morning.
- See St Peter's Basilica for free; arrive before 8 am.
- Book the Vatican Museums for the first slot of the day.
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, early in the morning (2 € for the basin area).
- Walk Trastevere in the evening and climb the Gianicolo for the view.
- Drink from the nasoni, Rome's free water fountains.
What does it cost?
Entry prices we checked on 30 October 2026: Colosseum with Forum and Palatine from 18 € plus an online fee; Trevi Fountain basin area 2 € since February 2026; the Pantheon charges a small fee that was raised in 2026. St Peter's Basilica, Piazza Navona, the Spanish Steps and many churches are free. In our weekly hotel prices Rome was cheapest for a check-in at the end of January and most expensive in mid-March. Our full list with entry prices, opening hours and how to get there is on the Rome city page.
How to save even more
- Compare the total price with taxes and fees, see taxes and fees explained.
- Choose free cancellation while your plans are open, see free cancellation explained.
- Check smaller booking sites and the hotel's own website too, see cheapest way to book a hotel.
Questions
Does the Trevi Fountain cost money now? Since February 2026, access to the area by the basin costs 2 €. The view from the square is free.
When is Rome cheapest? In our hotel prices, late January and early February; spring and Easter are by far the most expensive.
Are these prices permanent? No. They are a snapshot for late November 2026. Compare your own dates.