20 Gorgeous Airbnbs in Rome

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: Shared courtyard, washing machine
Nearby attractions: Terme di Diocleziano, Palazzo Massimo

The San Lorenzo neighborhood, east of Termini train station, is a rapidly gentrifying area teeming with students of the nearby university—and now home to Italy’s first outpost of Soho House. Just round the corner from the private members’ club is this stylish apartment, with a pullout sofa in the living room as well as a bed for two in the bedroom, making it a good bet for up to four friends who want to experience this boho area. Note that there’s one flight of stairs up to the apartment—and no elevator. There’s also a shared courtyard for breakfast or aperitivo in the sun.

Bed and bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bath
Top amenities: Movie projector, balcony, parking on premises
Nearby attractions: Piazza Navona, Trastevere, Campo de’ Fiori

Call this the new dolce vita: a historic apartment transformed into a modern gem, with exposed brick and beam ceilings, rugs slung artfully over chic wooden floors, and light flooding in through floor-to-ceiling windows. Fancy a night in? There’s a movie projector in the living room—perfect for watching Roman Holiday or La Dolce Vita with a glass of vino. An elevator whisks you up here to the top level, while taxi stands await nearby downstairs. You’re right by Piazza Navona, but on a quiet street that feels far from the chaos. This sophisticated apartment is perfect for families with older kids, or friends traveling together.

Bed and bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bath
Top amenities: City views, historic fireplace
Nearby attractions: Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s, Castel Sant’Angelo

If you’re in Rome for the Vatican—especially if you’re grabbing an early-morning tour—this is your ideal location. It’s just off Borgo Pio, one of the main pedestrianized streets leading towards St. Peter’s, and overlooks the Passetto di Borgo (the historical raised walkway from the Vatican to Castel Sant’Angelo), through floor-to-ceiling windows. The bedroom is suspended over the light-flooded living room and kitchen area, but it’s so airy it never feels squeezed—it’s the perfect couples’ retreat. Two things of note: This is a third-floor apartment with no elevator, and the beautiful fireplace is not functional.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Patio overlooking the Roman Forum, air conditioning, elevator
Nearby attractions: Roman Forum, Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Campidoglio

This penthouse apartment in trendy Monti has walls of glass that overlook 2,000 years of history—as well as some of Italy’s most famous buildings. Sliding glass doors lead to a patio off the open-plan kitchen and living room. From here, you can see the columns of the Roman Forum—still standing after around 2,000 years—as well as Piazza Venezia’s famous ‘Typewriter’ building, the white, wedding cake-like Vittoriano monument. Most Rome Airbnbs tend to lean into the decades-old design, but this one is seriously stylish, from the jaunty wallpaper behind the beds to the slick navy tiles in the bathroom to the contemporary prints scattered throughout.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 2 baths
Top amenities: Washing machine and dryer, air conditioning, elevator, original decor
Nearby attractions: Piazza di Spagna, Spanish Steps, Piazza del Popolo

If you’ve ever thought about writing a novel or cracking open some watercolors, this might be just the place to get your creativity flowing. With chandeliers slung from the ceiling, original terrazzo and tiled floors, frescoed walls, and gilded furniture—including a beautifully carved bedstead—it’s a beautiful taste of la dolce vita. There’s another mattress in the living room that sleeps two additional guests, but this one-bedroom works best as an artsy retreat for two.

Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 baths
Top amenities: Elevator, washing machine and dryer, panoramic views of the Roman Forum, air conditioning, housekeeping included
Nearby attractions: Roman Forum, Colosseum, Piazza Venezia, Campidoglio

This elegant apartment is right in the middle of the action—you’ll even get a completely unique view of Trajan’s Column, the colossal 126-foot masterpiece commissioned by the emperor Trajan and carved with scenes from his battle victories. The property is cantilevered over part of the Roman Forum, with the Vittoriano monument in the background and the Colosseum a quick walk away, making this the perfect place to embed yourself in ancient Rome. As an Airbnb Luxe property, housekeeping is included in your stay, but you can also book airport transfers, pre-stock the kitchen, or even arrange for a private chef. With a king room, a double room, and a single room, it’s a good choice for families or groups.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
Top amenities: Panoramic rooftop terrace, air conditioning, washing machine, full kitchen
Nearby attractions: Campo de’ Fiori, River Tiber, Piazza Navona

You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the eternal city from this editor-favorite rooftop eyrie just off Campo de’ Fiori. Here, you can make leisurely meals in the fully equipped kitchen and enjoy them on the sprawling rooftop terrace—the dome of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle looming up alongside you. The apartment is split-level, with the two bedrooms tucked into the eaves on the open-plan mezzanine. If it’s hot, have a pisolino (snooze) under the low-slung beams of the air-conditioned apartment and save the terrace for the evening when the city lights up around you. Just one thing to keep in mind—this is a 16th-century building, and the elevator stops one floor below this apartment, so you’ll still need to walk up a flight.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms
Top amenities: The frescoed, gilded, museum-like living room; air conditioning
Nearby attractions: In between Piazza di Spagna and the Pantheon/Mausoleum of Augustus, Ara Pacis, Tiber

See how the other half lives in this mind-blowing apartment inside the lavish Palazzo Borghese, built between 1590 and 1613. From the moment you walk through the courtyard—surrounded by 100 granite columns—you’ll know you’ve chosen somewhere special. Inside, you’ll find coffered ceilings, frescoed walls, and chandeliers swinging from the ceiling. There’s one dedicated bedroom, complete with a hot tub, but if you’ve brought friends, there’s a sofa bed in the living room. Here, you’re just a few minutes walk from the Spanish Steps, and a couple of blocks from the Mausoleum of Augustus, Ara Pacis, and the Tiber.

Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Top amenities: The antiques—it’s like living in a museum
Nearby attractions: Right by Campo de’ Fiori, Piazza Navona

Rome apartments can be small, but this is the opposite—you get an entire floor of the building here, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a large, shaded terrace sprawling across 1,600 square-feet, plus an elevator to make getting in and out a breeze. The feel is very much as if you’ve parachuted into an elegant Roman home: You’ll find antiques scattered around, lavish artworks on the walls, and elegant antique furniture—when in Rome, enjoy living in a museum.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Top amenities: The view of the Pantheon, washing machine and dryer, fast Wi-Fi, high ceilings, and large dining table
Nearby attractions: Overlooking the Pantheon, and near Piazza Navona

Standing for nearly 2,000 years, the Pantheon is an icon of Rome—and you’ll see it in an entirely different way from this luxury apartment, which overlooks the top of its famous portico. You’re so close that the Corinthian columns look to be in touching distance, and you get an up-close view of its iconic domed roof. The apartment itself is a ritzy two-bedroom affair, with gold-tinged fixtures and fittings. It’s bi-level, with the main bedroom and bathroom on the mezzanine, and two single sofa beds in the living room.

Bed & bath: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Top amenities: The garden, complete with dining area, BBQ, and pool
Nearby attractions: On the western side of the Tiber, near the Stadio Olimpico, home to cult soccer team AS Roma

If you thought you can’t have it all, this Rome Airbnb will prove you wrong: a designer villa, with a pool and garden, just northwest of the city center. It’s a perfect family space, with two double bedrooms and a small one for kids with bunkbeds and a crib—plus a gym for the adults and a pool outside in the garden for the whole family to enjoy. Don’t want to go out? Stay in for the night—the TV has Netflix, and there’s a BBQ and a shaded outdoor dining area.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Top amenities: The once-in-a-lifetime view of the Colosseum
Nearby attractions: Right in the heart of Trastevere

Right in the heart of vibrant Trastevere, the boho area just across the Tiber from the city center, this oversized apartment is a great pick for families, with two bedrooms—one king, and the other with two singles on a mezzanine above the rest of the room. This may be in the middle of the action, but it’s a light-flooded apartment with lofty ceilings and oversized windows bringing the outside in.

Bed & bath: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Top amenities: The plant-fringed terrace and oodles of natural light inside
Nearby attractions: In Esquilino, near the Roman Forum and Colosseum, San Pietro in Vincoli

You’re just a couple of blocks from both the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, but you wouldn’t know it—because this lovely rooftop apartment feels a world away from the city. It’s an attic, so the roof is sloping—you’ll find exposed beams in the living room and corridor—while skylights and regular windows let the light flood in. There are two bedrooms, a bright bathroom, and a sunlit living-dining area, but the top draw is the beautiful, plant-swaddled patio.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Top amenities: The view of the iconic Fontana di Trevi, air conditioning
Nearby attractions: The Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon

There’s a reason the Trevi Fountain draws thousands of tourists every day—its baroque carvings and churning waters are the stuff of dreams. You may not be able to recreate that middle-of-the-night kiss in the fountain from La Dolce Vita anymore, but this is the next best thing: Watch the flow at any time of day from the window of this apartment, directly opposite the fountain. There’s even a bar shelf and stool at the window. Stay in winter and you’ll enjoy the fireplace as you watch the fountain flow. The style is neutral, modern, and maybe a bit IKEA, but who needs individuality with a view like this? There’s a double bed in the bedroom, plus a sofa bed in the living room.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Top amenities: The once-in-a-lifetime view of the Colosseum
Nearby attractions: Opposite the Colosseum, and within easy walking distance of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus

Rome apartments don’t get more iconic than this. Right opposite the Colosseum, with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a balcony cantilevered over Roman remains, this is where to live out your Gladiator fantasies (and enjoy a pre-dinner glass of wine al fresco). In fact, the ruins right in front of you are the Ludus Magnus—the original training ground for gladiators. You can even see them from the bed. It’s a snug, one-bedroom apartment, but with views like this, it's hard to complain.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms
Top amenities: The sunny terrace, funky tiled floors
Nearby attractions: Just across the river from Testaccio, in southern Trastevere/Testaccio

Adelaida’s apartment is technically in Trastevere—though it’s the southern end of the area. In fact, it’s closer to Testaccio, a hub for nightlife, restaurants, and the Mattatoio—the sprawling former slaughterhouse, which now houses modern art exhibitions. That makes this a brilliant location away from the over-touristed center. The apartment is gorgeous and super-stylish, with brightly patterned tiles on the floor, gauzy drapes, and soothing blues in the kitchen, leading to the cute balcony. The single bedroom holds a king-size bed; several past guests have raved about how comfortable it is.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Top amenities: Prime position to enjoy Rome’s coolest neighborhood, air conditioning, indoor fireplace
Nearby attractions: Monti is a destination in itself—but it’s a quick walk from the Colosseum and an easy stroll down to Piazza Venezia and main drag Via del Corso

Monti, in between the Colosseum and Rome’s main train station, Termini, is one of the trendiest parts of the city with sightseeing galore, and this attic apartment in the middle of the action is the place to enjoy the boutiques, bars, and restaurants. An elevator whisks you up to the sunny top floor, where the apartment sits under the eaves of the building. It’s a fairytale place, with exposed beams, a fireplace carved from the building’s chimney, and rustic varnished wooden doors. There’s one bedroom (and a sofa, if you have guests), a simple bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen-dining area. Word of warning: There are a few stairs within the apartment, due to the ancient building layout.

Bed & bath: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Top amenities: The table outside, where you can eat home-cooked meals with just birds for company, and pet-friendly house rules
Nearby attractions: Trastevere by the Botanical Garden

You’d never guess you were in a capital city from the peace that surrounds this beautiful apartment, built by 20th-century architect Gepy Mariani next to Rome’s Botanical Garden. Spread across two floors and topped with a soaring beamed roof, the apartment has three areas: the living area on the ground floor, the sunken kitchen-dining space down two stairs, and the mezzanine bedroom, under the eaves, accessed via a steep ladder-style staircase. At the end of the street, it’s incredibly peaceful—you’ll wake up to birdsong, but nothing else. The owners live in the villa next door.