A handpicked selection of the most romantic hotels in Rome, for all budgets.
Rome is a wonderful city for romance. Full of romantic places ranging from sunset views to rooftop terraces, it is the perfect place for a romantic getaway, especially if you choose a romantic hotel you can call home a cozy up into at night.
I love taking romantic breaks in Rome, a night in a hotel being our special treat when we feel like living the city to the full: this is my list of the most romantic hotels in Rome for different budgets.
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Most romantic luxury hotels in Rome and best honeymoon hotels
Roccoforte Hotel de Russie (5 stars)
The hotel of choice of artists and personalities from all over the world, the Hotel de Russie is special!
In an excellent location in the heart of Rome’s city center, the hotel de Russie has beautiful rooms, a spa and a wonderful onsite restaurant with a terrace and a secret garden for romantic dinners.
This is a special place for couples and one of the most romantic luxury hotels in Rome if you are looking for an elegant, refined and timeless type of romantic setting. Of of the best honeymoon hotels in Rome!
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Hotel Indigo St George (5 stars)
Elegant, intimate, refined, with a beautiful rooftop terrace and restaurant and a spa: all of this you will find in the Hotel Indigo St George, a 5-star boutique hotel in one of the most charming and romantic streets of Rome city center. Their night spa option is fabulous!
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Hotel Raphael (5 stars)
Hotel Raphael (5 stars): this is a wonderful luxury hotel in Rome city center that will envelop you in romance from the moment you step out of the cobbled streets it overlooks and see beyond its climbers-cladded facade.
Part of the Relais and Chateaux family, Hotel Raphael has classically furnished rooms, some with terraces or small balconies, a wonderful rooftop terrace and restaurants and an enviable position close to Piazza Navona, one of the most romantic and beautiful areas in the whole of Rome, perfect for evening strolls.
This is also an eco-hotel, perfect to stay eco-friendly in Rome without renouncing romance nor comfort.
Palazzo Manfredi (5 stars)
Palazzo Manfredi (5 stars): how does the Colosseum sound, as a backdrop to your Romantic weekend in Rome?
If views over this wonder of the world are on your bucket list, then the most romantic hotel in Rome you can choose is the stunning Palazzo Manfredi.
Offering stunning rooms with Colosseum views, a Michelin star rooftop terrace and cocktail bar, this is a wonderful, romantic hotel in Rome (the views are the perfect backdrop for a proposal too!).
This is one of the best hotels in Rome close to the Colosseum
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Eitch Borromini (5 stars)
Eitch Borromini (5 star hotel): Piazza Navona and surrounding areas are the most romantic corner of Rome and the Eitch Borromini makes the most of its position in the heart of both marrying their luxury interiors with stunning views from the rooms their wonderful rooftop bar.
Hosted in a historic palazzo, this is the perfect romantic hotel for a romantic stay and a great honeymoon hotel too.
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Most Romantic Boutique hotels Rome
5-star hotels make wonderful backdrops for a romantic getaway in Rome but you don’t have to break the bank to treat your special someone to a fabulous romantic hotel in Rome.
The Fifteen Keys hotel (4 stars)
The 15 Keys hotel (4 star hotel): cozy, beautiful, welcoming and in one of the most charming streets of Rome city center, Via Urbana, the 15 keys hotel is my favorite boutique hotel in Rome.
The 15 hotel rooms have a clean, modern and hip feel: the best ones for couples overlook the hotel courtyard, a romantic, secluded green oasis in the heart of one of Rome’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
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The Inn at the Spanish Steps (4 stars)
The Inn at the Spanish steps (4 stars): If your romantic backdrop of choice is the Spanish Steps, then have a look at the Inn at the Spanish steps, a romantic Rome hotel just beside the famous Piazza.
With a beautiful terrace overlooking the steps, this is a wonderful place to call home for a few days.
The hotel has a main building and an annex nearby: make sure you request a room with a view for maximum romance effect!
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Otivm hotel (4 stars)
Otivm hotel: I first discovered the Otium hotel thanks to photos of their stunning rooftop terrace and this is still a big reason why I love this romantic hotel in Rome!
Located right in the center of the city, around the corner from Piazza Venezia and the Campidoglio, two of the best places to be in Rome at night for views and atmosphere, Hotel Otivm has nice cozy rooms with modern decor, yet manages to maintain the charm of the historic building it occupies. A perfect mix.
For a really special stay, request a room with a balcony. We did and it truly felt like being in a movie: a private corner of heaven with one of the best views over Rome just for us!
This is also one of the best hotels in Rome near the Pantheon, the best area in Rome for a romantic stay.
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Boutique Relais Barozzi (4 stars)
Boutique Relais Barozzi: set in a historic palazzo in one of Rome’s famous cobbled streets, this is a lovely boutique hotel with a traditional feel yet a modern twist.
Cream and brown wood and draping give this small hotel a welcoming feel and almost country-chic charm, unexpected yet pleasant in the heart of Rome.
With only 11 rooms, this is a lovely, romantic hotel for a couple’s night in one of the most romantic areas of Rome.
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Terrazze Navona (3 stars)
Terazze Navona: a good value address in a stellar location, this guesthouse is in a historic building and has lovely rooms with stunning views over the city.
You can choose between rooms with a window and view or a small balcony: the latter is stunning but not recommended if you are afraid of height! Check the photos to see if it is for you!
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Boutique Hotel Nerva (4 stars)
Boutique Hotel Nerva: a romantic hotel close to the Colosseum, the boutique Hotel Nerva is the perfect place if you are looking for cozy rooms, great location and traditional Rome charm.
Their premium suite is exceptionally nice for couples thanks to a charming bedroom, a cozy living room, two bathrooms, and a special courtyard perfect to have breakfast and a lazy start of the morning.
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Albergo Abruzzi (3 stars)
Albergo Abruzzi hotel (3 stars): how does a hotel right in front of the Pantheon sound?
Albergo Abruzzi is exactly that: located right on the pantheon square, one of the most beautiful and atmospheric in the world, the hotel has nice, recently redecorated rooms, some with breathtaking views right over the pantheon itself.
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Relais Trevi 95 – adults only (4 stars)
Relais Trevi 95 Just around the corner from the Trevi fountain you will find the relais trevi 95 a boutique hotel for adult guests only that packs a punch in terms of romantic atmosphere thanks to beautiful modern rooms and a wonderful terrace.
Just be warned that peeling yourself away from their rooftop is not easy!!
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Domus Corsini
Domus Corsini Intimate, beautiful and in one of the most atmospheric streets in Trastevere, Domus Corsini is a lovely romantic place to stay in Rome if you want a quiet refuge in the heart of one of Rome’s most dynamic neighborhood (the rooms overlook the botanical gardens and are sheltered from the noise).
Cozy and romantic, this is the perfect place to stay in Rome if you want a romantic night out savoring Rome’s busy nightlife
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Hotel Villa Pirandello
Pretty, green, cozy and in one of Rome’s nicest residential areas, Villa Pirandello is a lovely romantic hotel just outside the historical center of Rome.
While a little detached from the main Rome attractions, this romantic hotel is well connected to Rome city center by frequent buses, it has two lovely parks on its doorstep and a wonderful local feel perfect if you want to get away from it all.
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I hope you enjoyed this selection of the most romantic hotels in Rome and gave you inspiration for a romantic stay in Rome. Safe travels!
