Carefully curated selection of the best hotels in Rome for families: family friendly hotels in Rome to suit most budgets in and outside of the center
Choosing a great family hotel in Rome can be stressful.
The city offers a staggering amount of accommodation options, so big, in fact, you quickly find yourself overwhelmed: with so many hotels scattered all over the city, where should you even start? Is one area better than another, is safety a concern, is it worth staying out of the center to save some money?
Once you narrow down the best area to stay in Rome with kids, you are only half way to find a place as now you need to worry about occupancy rules and the fact that many hotels do not seem to offer family rooms (they do, don’t worry).
I understand these concerns very well and this is why, I put a lot of research into finding great family hotels in Rome I feel comfortable recommending. These are hotels that I use myself (I love treating my family to the occasional night in a hotel!), hotels that I recommend to my friends when coming to Rome for a visit and, of course, those I recommend to my lovely blog readers: as you know, I want you to have the best possible experience of my beautiful hometown of Rome and fantastic family accommodation is a big part of it!
I have already shared my top picks for family hotels in Rome city center and today I am expanding that selection with other family hotels in Rome both in the center and in other child friendly areas.
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10 of the Best family hotels in Rome: shortlist and quick links
This is a quick list of the best hotels in Rome for families, with handy links to get additional info, photos and prices.
| Hotel name and link | Area |
| Hotel Martis Palace | Navona, city center |
| Hotel Kolbe | Colosseum, city center |
| Nerva Boutique hotel | Roman Forum, city center |
| Hotel Mozart | Spanish Steps |
| Hotel Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria hotel | Monte Mario (outside the center) |
| Hotel Santa Maria | Trastevere |
| Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi | Parioli |
| Crown Plaza San Pietro | Aurelia |
| Best Western hotel Globus | University area |
| Trianon Aparthotel Vatican | Vatican City |
Below you will find additional info about the best hotels in Rome for families by hotel category.
Best luxury hotels in Rome for families
There are many family friendly luxury hotels in Rome, in and outside the historical center.
Grand Hotel Parco dei Principi
Grand hotel Parco dei Principi is a beautiful hotel in the Parioli neighborhood, an upscale residential area immediately outside Rome city center.
The hotel is a coveted wedding reception venue thanks to its upscale feel and old world charm, but it is very welcoming to kids: the hotel has triple rooms and interconnecting rooms for bigger families, restaurant onsite, spa, gym room and is located right in front of Villa Borghese Gardens, one of the most beautiful and kid friendly parks in Rome (think playgrounds, zoo, bike rental etc).
Address: Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5, 00198 Rome | Find info and offers here.
Waldorf Cavalieri Roma
The Waldorf Cavalieri in Rome is a fantastic family hotel with wonderful facilities, perfect if you want a hotel that is more than juts a place to spend the night.
Located at the top of Monte Mario hill, the hotel is well outside Rome city center, but compensates with more inconvenient position with amenities on site: here you have fabulous family rooms, multiple restaurants and pools on site, tennis court, wellness and fitness center and course parking, wi-fi, A/C and all services you would expect from a luxury establishment.
This is an exceptionally good hotel in summer, when you can make extensive use of the swimming pools and beat Rome’s intense heat.
The hotel has a shuttle into Via Veneto, which is handy to get close to center and the main attractions, although walking and / or use of taxi is likely to still be required for most destinations. You can find prices and photos here.
Palazzo Manfredi, 5* luxury family hotel in Rome city center
If you are looking for a luxury family hotel in Rome with views over the Colosseum, then look no farther than the perfectly located Palazzo Manfredi.
With sweeping views over ancient Rome (and a fabulous roof terrace), Palazzo Manfredi is a great family hotel for location and facilities: from here, you can walk anywhere in the city and you are just a few meters away from the small yet pleasant Oppian Hill Park, a lovely green area perfect for young kids.
The Spanish steps, Trevi fountain and Pantheon are all a short walking distance.
Their family suite is spacious and sleeps up to 4 people and extra beds are available on requests. Booking the family suites includes a limousine pickup service from the airport, breakfast in the Aroma restaurant (rooftop) and tickets to the Colosseum.
Hotel Palzzo Manfredi offers to families includes:
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
- Pickup service form the airport
- Rooftop terrace and restaurant
- Complimentary Colosseum entrance ticket
- Park nearby
Hotel de Russie, 5* luxury hotel Rome city center
Located right in the heart of Rome city center, on beautiful Via del Babuino, Hotel de Russie is stunning and exceptionally family friendly.
To families with toddlers, the hotel offers a ‘Froggy teddy turn down service’ (their mascotte is a frog called Gian Lorenzo!), complimentary baby meals and equipment such as bottle warmers, high chairs, baby cutlery and baby supplies in the bathroom.
To older kids they offer welcome amenities such as coloring books, city activities fact sheet and they even cater for teenagers with game consoles and, on request, content protected wifi.
Interconnecting rooms are available and you can request extra beds when needed. The gorgeous Hotel de Russie restaurant also offers child friendly menus.
This is a wonderful family hotel in Rome if you are looking for a luxury experience in the heart of the city. Piazza del Popolo and Villa Borghese (park with Rome zoo and Borghese gallery), are both on your doorstep.
The family offer of Hotel de Russie includes:
- Interconnecting rooms
- Restaurant on site
- Air conditioning
- Baby and toddler equipment
- Kids welcome kit
- Spa
- Babysitting service on request
Gran Melia, 5* family hotel in Rome with garden
The Gran Melia hotel Rome is fantastic for families.
Located close to the Vatican City and St Peter basilica, in the beautiful area of the Gianicolo Hill, the hotel has luxury family rooms and something very special: a large garden with a stunning, child friendly pool.
The Grand Melia has several accommodation options for families, in addition to their standard rooms:
A family suite, comprising of a bedroom and a lunge with beds for up to 2 kids, a private garden and open air bath tub
A ‘family Kids & Co’ room, which develops over 2 floors and has an area specifically for children,perfect for families who want more space
The hotels has also:
- Restaurants and cafes on site
- Kids Corner at the breakfast buffet
- Kids welcome gift ‘because they are VIK (Very Important Kids)’
- Milk and cookies before bed
- Child friendly pool and fabulous garden for those sticky hot summer days in Rome
- Air conditioning
The Gran Melia in Rome is an urban resort and as such is a little outside of the historical center, something that is widely compensated by the space and green areas it offers: a rarity in Rome!
Best hotels in Rome for families: mid range/ moderate
Hotel Kolbe, 4* family hotel in Rome city center
The Hotel Kolbe is a bit of a find. Located in the heart of Rome, a stone throw from the Colosseum and the Palatine hill, this is a family friendly hotel with a lovely welcoming atmosphere and something special: an unexpected and fabulous outdoor patio!
Their family room sleeps up to 4 people and has double bed/twin bed and sofa beds. American style breakfast is included and the hotel has a bar and lounge area and restaurants, which is exceptionally convenient if you don’t want to leave the hotel again after a day of sightseeing.
This is a wonderful hotel for families and, in summer, hosts children day camps by the wonderful Arte al Sole, a provider of Rome children activities we love and recommend.
Their family offering includes:
- Family room sleeps 4 people
- Room size: 25-30 sqm
- One room, one bathroom (same level or mezzanine floor)
- Bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub or shower
- Twin or double beds and one sofa-bed
- Double-glazed windows
- Fully complimentary wifi
- Unique Al Palatino Garden Restaurant
- Internal courtyard garden
- 24/7 reception with multilingual staff
Hotel Martis Palace, 4* hotel near Piazza Navona
Hotel Martis Palace is on of my favorite hotels in Rome for families and not only. Located right in the center of the city, just beside Piazza Navona, the hotel is an enviable position: you have all you may possibly need on your doorstep, you can walk to pretty much all attractions in Rome and you are surrounded by beautiful piazzas, streets, shops and restaurants.
To families, the hotel offers lovely rooms with attentions for kids such as welcome gift and hotel treasure hunt, a kid-friendly rooftop terrace and onsite restaurant.
The hotel has all the amenities you expect in a 4 star hotel including a lovely breakfast and A/C in summer. Find info and photos here
Hotel Mozart, excellent mid range hotel near the Spanish Steps
Hotel Mozart is a lovely mid-range hotel in a spectacular positions right in the center of Rome, close to the Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo and the Trevi Fountain.
The hotel offers rooms, suites and a self-catering apartment, it has a lounge /restaurant and a beautiful rooftop terrace perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing.
Rooms take up to 4 people, kids are welcome: cots available free of charge for kids up to age two, advance booking necessary.
Nerva boutique hotel, Rome city center (Roman Forum)
Hotel Nerva is a great accommodation option if you are looking for a family friendly hotel in Rome city center with a boutique hotel feel.
Located in Rione Monti, almost in front of the Roman Forum and easy walking distance to all main attractions, hotel Nerva has a family room that sleeps up to 4 people (3 adults or two adults and two young children) laid out as two bedrooms with queen size beds and a small living area.
The hotel offers pick up service from the airport (50 Euro, just 2 Euro more than the standard taxi fare from Fiumicino), has a breakfast service and is in a great location for access to sightseeing opportunities, shops, restaurants and supermarket. You can find info and photos here.
This is one of my favorite Rome hotels near the Colosseum
Hilton Tapestry hotel Cosmopolita, 4 star hotel near Piazza Venezia
The Hilton Cosmopolita is a clean, modern, well located Hilton Hotel right beside Piazza Venezia, a position that makes it super central and within easy reach to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon.
The hotel is in a busy area but on a quiet street immediately off the main road, which makes it quieter than its location may suggest.
The hotel is good for families as it has interconnecting room, allergy free rooms, breakfast on site, the option to get transport from the airport, baby beds and concierge service. The hotel also has several cafes and restaurants just on its doorstep and family rooms have handy facilities such as min fridge and microwave to store and heat up own food. You can find info and facilities for each type of room here
Le Clarisse al Pantheon, 3* family hotel in Rome historical center
I have a soft spot for Le Clarisse al Pantheon, a fantastic accommodation choice for families in the heart of Rome.
My soft spot for them is due to their lovely staff and the fact that they offer both family rooms and apartments, which makes them a good all round option for most family needs.
This plus their central location, a short walk away from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, makes this a rare find.
They offer double, triple and family rooms and their apartment has 2 separate bedrooms with a queen sized bed in the master room, and two French size beds in the adjoining room.
The hotel has 24/7 reception, breakfast room, and a cafe serving coffee and drinks, meaning you can enjoy aperitivo in Rome with family without leaving the hotel! They also have a nice terrace and handy family services such as laundry
Private airport transfer from the airport and Civitavecchia port can be arranged.
This is one of my favourite hotels in Rome near the Pantheon.
Hotel Santa Maria, 3* family hotel in Trastevere (great budget find!)
I love hotel Santa Maria, a 3 star family hotel in Rome Trastevere with lots of charm and large rooms.
The hotel develops around a patio, which is lovely after a day sightseeing, and has clean rooms with several layouts (including double, queen beds and bunk beds).
This is one of the few hotels in Rome for families of 5 or more and it has a senior suite that can take 1 queen sized double bed, 2 single beds and an option of a further 2 single beds.
Breakfast is included in the room package and there is free wifi throughout as well as the option of getting bikes to discover Rome on wheels.
Pick up transfer and baby sitting service available on request. You can find prices and photos here.
Best Western Globus, 3 star hotel at Rome university
Families with young kids and teenagers may enjoy a stay at the Best Western Hotel Globus, a 3 star family friendly best western hotel in the university area.
While off the tourist path, this is a good location with great advantages: proximity to the metro, easy access to Termini station, a buzzy, student feel and lots of shops and lunch places.
The hotel overlooks a busy road during the day but is quiet at night and close to a lovely park, Villa Torlonia, which makes it very appealing with families with young children.
Their ‘baby and kids packages’ come with child friendly meals (menu and cutlery), kid friendly breakfast, bottle warmer, baby cot, baby bath tub, stroller and highchairs.
Older kids will be delighted to find DVD players with children and play stations (make sure you ask for the package when booking).
The hotel has several family rooms including the ‘fantasy room’ that has double bed, bunk beds and toys. This is a great, well priced family hotel in Rome in a slightly unusual yet great location.
Crown Plaza San Pietro
The Crown Plaza San Pietro is a good family friendly 4 star hotel in Rome on Via Aurelia Antica. The hotel is well outside the city center but compensates this slight inconvenience with spacious facilities and a lovely pool, which is a fantastic resource in summer.
The hotel has family rooms for up to 4 people, the already mentioned fabulous pool and garden and a restaurant onsite, which means you can easily lounge here all day in summer and then head out sightseeing after the sun goes down. Bus and taxis are just outside the hotel.
Shuttle service from the Airport is also available (20 euro at the time of writing)
Good to know: this hotel has free parking onsite! So if you are traveling into Rome by car, it’s ideal!
Address: Viale delle Mura Gianicolensi, 107, 00152, Rome | Find info and offers here
I hope your found this selection of the best hotels in Rome for families useful and it helped you plan your family vacation in the Eternal city. Safe travels!