The highlights of a family holiday in Rome include trying the best street food and restaurant dining imaginable. Pizza by the slice is readily available for hungry explorers, and fresh pasta, breads and other Italian delights are washed down with local wine and fresh juices, finished by a dessert of gelato and cappuccino.
As wonderful as the food in Rome is, wandering the Colosseum, walking up the Spanish Steps to view the city’s landscape and visiting the Vatican are tops on most visitors list of what to do in Rome with families.
Hire a bike and explore the Borghese gardens, where children can climb trees and the whole family can bask in the sunshine, surrounded by beautiful scenery. Walking and shopping in the Trastevere neighbourhood can occupy an entire day, and don’t forget the tasty snacks available at every street corner. A carriage ride through the central city is a great way to discover the sights of Rome, and trams are an easy way to quickly get from one part of the city to another.
Rome is a very exciting city full of history and packed with fun things to do with children. Below you will find out list of the best family hotels in Rome to help you plan your own special trip.
10 Best Family Friendly Hotels in Rome
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Located 14 km from Rome Ciampino Airport, and less than 3 km from Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, this apartment hotel offers bright, individually decorated accommodation and is a good choice for a Rome family hotel.
Air-conditioned apartments have garden views and a dining area. Featuring a kitchenette with a refrigerator and toaster, coffee maker, kitchenware and mini bar, they also have a private bathroom with shower and toiletries are included. Other added features are a washing machine and LCD/plasma television.
Bicycle rental, car hire and shuttle service are available and the apartments are within easy access to shops and restaurants.
Best Parts: Spacious, modern apartments with free Wif-Fi
Be Aware: All children under 2 years are charged EUR 10 per night for children’s cots/cribs. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Vatican City Flavio’s House
Elegant 2-bedroom apartments in the centre of Rome, a 10 minute walk from the Vatican Museums, with free Wi-Fi and a selection of fine food and beverages, makes Vatican City Flavio’s House the best place to stay in Rome with family.
Your apartment comes complete with flat-screen TV with satellite channels, washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, microwave and kettle. Best of all are the wine, fruit, pastries and other gourmet delights offered in your apartment. Guests can also opt to have meal delivery right to their apartments, from a nearby restaurant.
Conveniently located just 6 metro stops from the Termini Train Station, this modern apartment-style hotel has individually-controlled heating and air conditioning. Extra- long beds, an in-room safe and a washing machine are just a few of the features of each apartment.
Best Parts:Food and beverages are stocked in the apartment kitchens and breakfast is included in the rates
Be Aware: All children are welcome. Extra beds are not available. One child under 4 years is charged EUR 10 per night in a child’s cot/crib. The maximum number of children’s cots/cribs in a room is 1
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Blue Inn Luxury Suites
Located in Central Rome, just 1 km from the Termini Train Station, the Blue Inn Luxury Suites lives up to its name. Offering free Wi-Fi, free bicycles, and luxuriously-appointed suites, this small, elegant accommodation choice is one of the best family hotels in Rome.
Modern quad rooms are spacious and offer a flat-screen TV, a free minibar and a private bathroom with toiletries. Some of the rooms feature a spa tub, and a shared lounge with free snacks and drinks is located on the property.
Airport transfers are available and there is a car park. Free Wi-Fi is in all rooms as well as use of a shared kitchen helps to make your stay as convenient as possible.
The suites are located in a quiet area, yet it is just minutes to walk to a restaurant or to enjoy a pizza lunch.
Best Parts: Thoroughly modern, upscale suites in a central location
Be Aware: All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children’s cots/cribs. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Vatican B & B Roma
Featuring bright and nicely appointed rooms in a central location, less than 1 km from St. Peter’s Square, this B and B is a great choice when searching for where to stay in Rome with kids. Located 25 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport, the B and B can be reached from Termini Railway Station in less than 20 minutes.
Every room has air conditioning, a TV and balcony, as well as a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests are welcome to use the shared lounge, and breakfast is served daily. There is luggage storage and a safety deposit box as well as express check-in and check-out.
The Vatican is a 5 to 10 minute walk away, making this B and B a great choice of a Rome hotel for families.
Best Parts: Spacious rooms with balcony and free Wi-Fi; breakfast included
Be Aware: All children under 2 years stay free of charge for children’s cots/cribs. All children under 6 years are charged EUR 15 per night for extra beds. All further older children or adults are charged EUR 20 per night for extra beds. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Casa Salva Vacanza
Casa Salva Vacanza offers a 2 bedroom apartment in Rome, 1.6 km from Via Salaria and 1.9 km from Villa Torlonia. 4 minutes from Libia Metro Station and within a few minutes to pizza and coffee shops
The apartment features an equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and a seating area. The double bed and 2 twin beds accommodate a family comfortably; when looking for family accommodation in Rome this conveniently located apartment offers everything necessary. A flat-screen TV and DVD player are offered and there is a private bathroom.
Villa Ada is 1.9 km from Casa Salva Vacanza, while Piazza Bologna is 2 km away. The nearest airport is Ciampino Airport, 16 km from Casa Salva Vacanza. There is an elevator on site.
Best Parts: Large apartment with free Wi-Fi in a central location
Be Aware: Late arrivals may incur a surcharge
Best For: Smaller families with older children
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Locanda II Mascherino
Centrally located in the Castelli Romani town of Frascati, Locanda Il Mascherino features individually decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi. The B and B offers a restaurant on site, serving locally produced food and wine.
Frascati Train Station, linking to Rome, is just 500 metres away. Air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite flat-screen TV, heating, a desk, refrigerator, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A delicious breakfast is served each morning in the breakfast room, making this one of the best hotels to stay in Rome with families. The on-site restaurant serves Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner.
Il Mascherino is a 20-minute drive from Ciampino Airport and the beautiful town of Castel Gandolfo, with panoramic views of Lake Albano.
Best Parts: Well-located B and B with a children’s playground and free Wi-Fi
Be Aware: Children of all ages are welcome and stay free when using existing bedding
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Trastevere Belvedere
Panoramic views over Rome’s city centre, four-poster beds and a typical Italian breakfast served daily attracts those seeking accommodation in Rome for families. Trastevere Belvedere offers comfortable, well-designed air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi.
Located just a 10-minute walk from the Porta Portese Flea Market and the lively Trastevere area, the hotel is in an area convenient to local attractions.
The rooms have a double and a single bed, accommodating up to 3, and feature a balcony, flat-screen TV, electric kettle and a private bathroom with shower and bidet.
Upon check-in, guests are welcomed with a drink. A typical Italian breakfast is served daily in the breakfast room or in the room, including freshly brewed coffee or cappuccino and sweet pastries. A savoury option is available upon request.
Located near many authentic Italian restaurants, this B and B offers airport transfers and shuttle service.
Best Parts: Modern, comfortable rooms with breakfast served daily
Be Aware: There is no capacity for extra beds however children stay free when using existing bedding
Best For: Smaller families with older children
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CorsoVittorio 308
Corsovittorio308 is a Guest House located on a quiet street in the centre of Rome, a 10-minute walk from the Vatican City. Rome Fiumicino Airport is located 30 km away and airport transfers are available.
Free WiFi access is available throughout. Comfortable, modern rooms include a free minibar and an electric kettle. Double, triple, quad and family rooms are available. Private bathrooms include either a bath or shower and a hairdryer. A small refrigerator stocked with drinks is available as well.
Well-situated in central Rome, guests can explore the city and within a 10-minute walk, enjoy the Piazza Navona or the Vatican. This family-friendly Rome hotel offers a range of accommodation. Luggage storage and babysitting are available.
Best Parts: A range of comfortably furnished room types, free Wi-Fi and central location
Be Aware: This is a popular property so early booking is advised
Best For: Families of any size, with children of all ages
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Tenuta Cusmano
Set in the Castelli Romani area, Grottaferrata’s Tenuta Cusmano is an elegant country manor surrounded by vineyards, ancient olive trees and fragrant pines. Offering panoramic views of the city of Rome and the sea, this family accommodation in Rome will delight all members of the family. The grounds include a tennis court and an outdoor swimming pool, perfect for relaxing in after a day of exploring Rome and the surrounding area.
Wi-Fi is free of charge, and the the air-conditioned spacious apartments feature parquet floors, a private furnished terrace, and a private bathroom. Accommodating up to 2 adults and 3 children, the larger apartments are well-appointed and roomy enough for a family.
A varied buffet breakfast is served in the breakfast room with fireplace. The property’s wines can be enjoyed on the terrace in fine weather. Ciampino Airport is 10 km away, and Fiumicino Airport can be reached in around 30 minutes by car. Frascati is 2 km away, and Anagnina Metro Station on Line A is a 15-minute ride by bus.
Best Parts: Beautiful setting in the country yet close to the airport and city
Be Aware: This is a rural property but within 15 minutes to the Metro
Best For: Families of any size, with children of any age
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Residenze Gregoriane – Residenza d’Epoca
Luxuriously appointed suites at the Residenze Gregoriane are decorated in a classic style and overlook the river in a quiet part of Tivoli. Tivoli Train Station is just a 12-minute walk away.
Suites feature a fireplace, terrace and private swimming pool. Wi-Fi is free in all areas. Rooms feature a large double bed and one sofa bed. Cribs/cots are available upon request. Residenze Gregoriane has a wellness centre, with a gym and Turkish baths. An indoor pool is also featured, and massage is available. There is a furnished outdoor patio where guests can enjoy the views.
Villa Adriana is an 11-minute drive away, while Villa D’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 9-minute walk away. .
Best Parts: Romantic old-world charm with luxurious suites
Be Aware: One child under 3 years stays free of charge in a child’s cot/crib (maximum 1 cot/crib per room). One child from 4 to 10 years stays free of charge in an extra bed. One older child or adult is charged EUR 30 per night in an extra bed. The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 1
Best For: Smaller families with children of any age
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Other Family Accommodation in Rome
Augusta Lucilla Palace Hotel: Large, well-appointed rooms overlooking the Roman Palace Theatre in central Rome
Hotel Independent: 4-star hotel located in the Termini Central Station, 2 km from the city centre
Starhotels Metropole: Spacious rooms and suites with modern amenities, within walking distance to Termini Central Station
Starhotels Michelangelo Rome: Large family-sized rooms just outside St. Peter’s Square, overlooking St Peter’s Basilica
Ludovisi Palace Hotel: Very large family rooms with breakfast included, close to Via Veneto
You can also read our guide to things to do in Rome with kids and other destinations in our Italy travel blog.
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