Cheap Hotels in Rome

"I recently stayed at this hotel and while there were a few positives, the overall experience was disappointing due to a series of overlooked details and frustrating issues. To start with the good—the staff were great: friendly, helpful, and informative. They made an effort to assist whenever asked, and that hospitality was appreciated. The location was decent, about a 30-minute bus ride to the city center. It’s not exactly central, but manageable if you’re okay with the commute. The room was reasonably clean upon arrival, but the quality of housekeeping declined quickly. A lotion stain I accidentally left on the shower floor was never cleaned, and instead of actually scrubbing the area, housekeeping simply placed a mat over it—as if to hide it. Initially, the room came stocked with two sets of towels, but after the first day, only one of each was replaced. While the booking was for one person, maintaining the original quantity would have shown a bit more care and consistency. There were several small inconveniences that added up. For example, the room phone had no directory, so I had no idea how to contact the front desk or reach any services. On top of that, the air conditioning didn’t work for the first two days, which turned out to be because the previous guest had asked for it to be turned off, and it was never reset. It took me that long to realize I had to ask the concierge to enable it again. In a properly managed hotel, the AC should be reset and ready for the next guest without needing to make a request. The continental breakfast was another letdown. The scrambled eggs were dry, lumpy, and had a strange grey tint. The bacon and sausages were cold, and orange juice was served in plastic cups. There was very little fresh fruit, and to top it off, they had a random speaker on the floor playing radio ads during breakfast—a strange and unpleasant ambiance for a morning meal. I’m glad I didn’t pay for breakfast for my entire stay, because it definitely wasn’t worth it. The Wi-Fi was by far the worst I’ve encountered in any hotel. It disconnected constantly and, when connected, barely reached speeds of 5 Mbps. For a hotel in a tourist-heavy area, this is unacceptable and suggests a clear lack of awareness of guest needs—especially for travelers who rely on Wi-Fi to plan outings or stay in touch. Noise was another major issue. The elevator makes a blaring siren-like noise when it opens, which woke me up every single morning. The walls and doors are paper-thin, making it easy to hear people walking or talking outside, and the doors slam shut loudly, adding to the disturbance. Finally, while not the hotel’s fault, there were a few homeless individuals living around the property, which might make some guests feel uneasy, particularly at night. All in all, while the staff were excellent and the location worked, there were just too many frustrating and avoidable issues—poor housekeeping, unusable Wi-Fi, subpar breakfast, noise problems, and a lack of attention to guest experience basics. I wouldn’t recommend staying here unless the hotel makes significant improvements across the board."

"The room was clean and came with disposable cups, but no toothbrushes or toothpaste. They also provided a complimentary bottle of water. What was really bizarre was that the housekeeping staff threw out our disposable toilet seat covers. When I talked to the front desk, they said, ”We usually don't do that,” so who did? At least they promised to remind the cleaning staff. The next day, they didn't throw them out, but on the third day, we came back to find our new ones had been removed again. Honestly, it's speechless. If my English were better, I'd definitely have had a word with them."

"Facilities: The hotel is quite spacious with excellent, brand-new facilities. The complimentary water and free-flowing minibar were a huge plus. Hygiene: Spotless. Service: Very poor and utterly disappointing!! Check-in was fine, but the check-out process was a nightmare. While we were in line to check out, a guest at the check-in counter was arguing loudly with the front desk, and the lobby manager merely stood by watching. This led to check-in guests constantly cutting into our queue, with absolutely no staff member bothering to maintain order. One of the line-cutters even engaged in a casual chat with the front desk for nearly twenty minutes. When another staff member finally appeared, they immediately went to assist another guest who had just approached with their luggage, completely ignoring the chaotic lines. Our patience eventually wore thin! The entire check-out took about half an hour, and it was only after we became visibly frustrated that the front desk finally processed our departure."

"We was pleasantly surprised as we were on the 2nd floor and had read a few adverse reviewers and about these room, we did ask for upgrade at checked and found baggage service in and receptionist said to look at room first and if we weren’t happy to ring down and she would change it, but we found the room very clean and adequate with an exceptionally large bed, air con was at right temperature plus there were tea and coffee making facilities which was a plus, the only thing wrong was the sink plug didn’t hold water, but would never dream of complaining about water that. We ate in the restaurant and found the food excellent as was the breakfast which was included we"

"A great choice for families, great value for money. The breakfast was average, and the service was friendly, attentive, and attentive. The kids loved it, and so did the adults. I'd definitely stay here again. Also, there's a popular pizza place within walking distance."

"It's a 40-minute drive from Florence city center, so it's really only suitable for those with a car. The hotel exceeded my expectations a bit; the restaurant and service were both excellent. I'd definitely consider staying here again on my next visit!"

"I stayed at Hotel Stromboli During mid August 2026. I have stayed here many times. It is a very convenient hotel near the train station and the Airport Bus. It is also in close proximity to the central Termini museums. The area is good and safe. There is a water fountain a few minuets from the Hotel. There are many places to eat locally and there is a supermarket. As a solo female traveller I felt very safe staying at this hotel and that’s why I return. The room is comfortable and convenient. There is a lift. There is a lobby with a breakfast and coffee area. My room was bigger than expected for a single room with a bigger than expected bed. The bathroom is well equipped with a shower. I had a fridge and a kettle in my room. There is a window with shutters that you can open. There is air conditioning in the room. As I stayed in August during the heatwave my room was comfortable. I like staying at Hotel Stromboli. It’s a great budget price for solo travellers. It’s not really a honeymoon couples love nest. But it’s great for budget travel and I was very comfortable. I didn’t have breakfast do I can’t comment. There are snacks in the lobby. The images are of my single room. I like to walk round Rome and visit the museums. As it’s do central it’s great for this. Take bus 40 or H bus right across Rome it’s near the hotel. Ideal and convenient."

"Just an honest review here for future guests. There was one iron (and ironing room) for the whole hotel, you had to get a key from reception to get into the room and you are limited to use it for 30 minutes. Also, the iron was old and not good. I ironed one shirt twice and it was still wrinkled. I was contemplating buying an iron to donate to the hotel for the poor future guests. You cannot use the gym for free- it costs $10€ per session. (The gym looks great though) The cleaners were cleaning the hallway with a loud machine at 10pm at night. The shower is tiny, I could barely turn in there and wash my body. The air conditioner is situated behind the curtains and doesn’t cool the room as a result. Overall, not the best experience for what should be a good stay. Positives: The room was spacious and quite nice. There is a beautiful older Church (1915?) attached to the Hotel which can be accessed. The building and decorating was nice. Some staff were really helpful with requests. The room is about 5/10 minute walk from a convenient train station which goes into the city/tourist attractions. There is a grocery store right next door. The gardens are beautiful."

"The hotel is located in the embassy district with guards at the intersections, which made us feel very safe. However, it's a bit of a walk from Termini, not particularly close. The room was on the smaller side. It's a good option if the price is right, but I wouldn't recommend it if it's too expensive. The service attitude was good, and they have 24-hour front desk service."

"The pictures look great, but the reality is not so much. The bed linen was fresh, yes, but the bathroom was an absolute horror. It's tiny, with a door that's awkwardly placed in the middle of the room, and the toilet behind it is just a bizarre design choice. Water leaks from the tub, and the shower curtain does absolutely nothing to stop it. I even picked up a 'clean' towel only to find it stained… On the positive side, the man at the reception was very pleasant and let us check in a bit early. The location is convenient too, close to the train station and bus stops for all routes, making it easy to get to the airport. There's also a delicious, home-style cafe right next to the hotel."