Santamaria Inn, Rome

Santamaria Inn - A 3-star townhouse with free minibar items in historic Esquilino district

Located on Rome's highest hill in the multicultural Esquilino district, this boutique Rome hotel occupies a townhouse featuring 6 air-conditioned guestrooms. Each room at Santamaria Inn comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, espresso maker, and complimentary minibar items. Private bathrooms include showers, bidets, free toiletries, and hair dryers. The property provides free WiFi in public areas, luggage storage, and an elevator. A shared kitchen with cookware and an electric kettle is available for guest use. The location puts guests 4 minutes' walk from Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and 9 minutes from Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. The Imperial Forum and Palatine Hill are a 10-minute walk away, while major attractions like the Coliseum, Spanish Steps, and Vatican Museums are directly accessible via the nearby Metro station.

Pros

Prime location on Esquilino, the highest of Rome's seven hills

Surrounded by diverse dining options including Trattoria Monti and Pasticceria Regoli within 984.3 ft

Views of city landmarks and historic sites

Multicultural neighborhood with Asian and African shops and street food

Cons

8 miles from the nearest airport

Limited room count may mean less availability during peak seasons