Single Room Basement
- 1 Single bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel Farnese
A four-star Rome hotel with rooftop breakfasts, a walkable location and attentive service.
- Rooftop breakfasts with fresh options
- A few minutes' walk to the metro
- Private parking and EV charging on site
8.2
Great
766 reviews
Booking.com 8.2 · 766 reviews
About
Hotel Farnese
Hotel Farnese is a four-star hotel on Via Alessandro Farnese in Rome, Lazio, with a guest rating of 8.2 from 766 reviews. The classic, vintage style is a recurring theme in guest reviews, and the hotel has a lift, 24-hour reception, soundproofed rooms and a bureau de change.
Breakfast is a recurring highlight: guests mention fresh options, a rooftop terrace and a garden setting, with several saying the views reach toward St Peter's. The hotel also has a private parking lot on site, and the metro is minutes away on foot.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
3 reasons to book- Breakfasts on the roof terrace — Guests consistently pick out breakfast as a highlight, praising the fresh and extensive spread and the terrace or garden setting, with several mentioning views toward St Peter's.
- A location that walks well — The hotel is a six-minute walk from San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello Cardinal Titular Church and sits near a shopping district; reviewers add that the metro is only a few minutes away and that restaurants and sights are easy to reach on foot.
- Service that gets mentioned by name — Multiple reviews call the staff friendly and attentive, with one praising the front desk team and singling out Leonardo for being especially helpful.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Room ratings trail the rest — Rooms and cleanliness is the hotel's lowest score at 6 out of 10, even though written reviews mostly describe the rooms as clean and characterful. If you put a premium on polished modern interiors, this may not be the hotel for you.
- Basement rooms and uneven views — The Single Room Basement and Economy Double or Twin Room Basement sit below ground, and one reviewer notes that not every room has a balcony or terrace. Rooms with rooftop views come with no guarantee.
- A deliberately old-school style — Guests describe the decor as vintage and classic, and one calls the furnishings 'old' but full of flair. It's a real part of the hotel's charm, but if you prefer contemporary, minimalist hotels, expect a more traditional feel.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Junior Suite
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
Triple Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Superior Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Economy Double or Twin Room Basement
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Double or Twin Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
Family Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Parking and transport
- Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Paid airport shuttle
Food and drink
- Coffee shop
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- In-room breakfast
- Welcome drink
- Room service
Services and pets
- Safe deposit box
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Fax/Photocopying
- Pets allowed
- Pet amenities available
In-room comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Ironing facilities
- Free toiletries
- Electric kettle
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Cots
- Parquet floor
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.2/10 from 766 reviews
Booking.com · 8.2 · 766 reviews
8.2Verified guest“My room's balcony had a lovely view, ideal for unwinding. Rooftop breakfast was the standout, with fresh choices and a charming setting. Staff stayed friendly and helpful throughout, and I liked the vintage decor.”
8.2Verified guest“The hotel is beautiful and the team incredibly kind. Customer service during our weekend was exceptional, and having on-site parking was a real plus.”
8.2Verified guest“The hotel was clean, staff attentive, and breakfast complimentary and extensive. My unique, generously sized room looked out over the rooftops toward St Peter's. Breakfast in the garden with that view was lovely. No complaints at all - a perfectly pleasant stay.”
8.2Verified guest“Good breakfast, big beds, easy metro access and very friendly staff. We were completely satisfied.”
8.2Verified guest“Hotel Farnese as a whole left a real impression. We didn't want to leave Rome, and this hotel alone makes us want to return in spring.”
8.2Verified guest“The rooftop terrace has fine views and the metro is just steps away. Rooms are well decorated with a charming, homey feel - comfortable yet polished. One evening I sat on the patio with wine as the sun set over the city.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Nearby: Hotel Farnese is on Via Alessandro Farnese, a six-minute walk from San Gioacchino ai Prati di Castello Cardinal Titular Church and close to a shopping district.
Getting around: Guests describe the metro as only a few minutes away and the location as ideal for walking to restaurants, shops and sights. A paid airport shuttle can be arranged.
Parking: There is a private parking lot on site and an electric vehicle charging station, and one reviewer specifically notes the convenience of being able to park your car on-site.
Via Alessandro Farnese 30, Rome, Lazio, 00192, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:30-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 22 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Does Hotel Farnese serve breakfast?
Yes. Reviewers describe breakfast as complimentary and extensive, and mention both a rooftop terrace and a garden setting, with several highlighting the view toward St Peter's.
Is there parking at Hotel Farnese?
Yes. The hotel has a private parking lot on site and an electric vehicle charging station, and guests note the ease of parking on-site.
Do all rooms have a balcony or terrace?
No. One guest notes that not all rooms have a balcony, and the cheapest categories are basement rooms. If outdoor space matters, check the specific room type.
The bottom line
Hotel Farnese earns its positive reputation through breakfast, location and service rather than contemporary polish. It suits travellers who want a characterful base in Rome with easy metro access and the reassurance of on-site parking; basement rooms and a lower room-cleanliness score are the trade-offs to weigh.
8.2For travellers who value location, breakfast and service most.
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