The Best Family Hotels in Rome: 2026 Guide

Updated: December 22, 2025
By Santorini Dave • dave@santorinidave.com

The Roman Forum is fun to explore with kids of any age. Our favorite hotels near Ancient Rome and the Forum are the Cosmopolita, Grifo, Villa Spalletti Trivelli, and Palazzo Manfredi.

Rome Family Hotels – My Advice

My boys and I having some fun in Rome.

• My Top 3 Family Hotels:
  • Internazionale Domus: My favorite “luxury” choice for families. It offers spacious apartments (some with kitchenettes) directly overlooking the Spanish Steps. It feels like a home, not a hotel.
  • Hotel Grifo: The best value in the city. Located in the cool Monti neighborhood, it has dedicated family rooms and a roof terrace, all for a very reasonable price.
  • Singer Palace Hotel: A fantastic boutique option with 2-bedroom connecting suites, right near the Pantheon.
• Best Hotel with a Pool: Crowne Plaza St. Peter’s. Central Rome hotels rarely have pools. This resort-style hotel is slightly outside the center but features a massive outdoor pool and a kid-friendly vibe. A great trade-off in July/August.
• Neighborhood Strategy: The best area to stay in Rome with kids is the Centro Storico (near the Pantheon or Piazza Navona). It’s 100% walkable, traffic-free, and magical at night. The Monti neighborhood (near the Colosseum) is my runner-up; it’s hip, has great food, and is close to the Metro. Termini is convenient for transport but gritty; only stay there if budget is your #1 priority.
• Metro & Bus Rules for Kids:
  • Kids Under 10: Travel free on all public transport (Metro, Bus, Tram) when accompanied by an adult. On the Metro, simply lift them over the turnstile or have them walk through with you immediately after you scan your card (this isn’t the official policy but it’s how locals do it). You do not need a ticket for them.
  • Kids 10 and Over: Pay full adult fare. The easiest method is “Tap & Go.” They can tap their own contactless card or phone (Apple/Google Pay) at the gate. Crucial Note: You cannot use the same card for two people. If your child doesn’t have their own card, you must buy them a paper ticket from the machine (€1.50) or use a separate credit card for them.
• The “Stroller” Warning: Rome’s sampietrini (cobblestones) are brutal on strollers. If you must bring one, ensure it has large, sturdy wheels. For the Forum and Colosseum, a baby carrier is far superior. Be aware that most central Metro stations lack elevators; you will be carrying that stroller up a lot of stairs.
• Dining Savior: Pizza al Taglio: Roman dinner starts late (8:00 pm). If your kids are starving at 6:00 pm, look for a “Pizza al Taglio” shop. These sell rectangular pizza by the slice (sold by weight). It is cheap, delicious, instant, and you can eat it on a piazza bench while the kids run around.
• Free Water (Nasoni): You do not need to buy bottled water. Rome is full of small fountains called nasoni that dispense cold, clean, safe drinking water. Bring reusable bottles and fill up all day.
• Skip the Hop-On Bus, Do This Instead: The Hop-On/Hop-Off buses in Rome are often stuck in terrible traffic and can be frustratingly hot. A much better alternative for families is a Golf Cart Tour. They zip through the small backstreets where buses can’t go, covers more ground, and kids love the ride.

The Best Family Hotels in Rome

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1. Internazionale Domus – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 6919 0237
Two bedroom apartments are large and great for family of 5. All have kitchenettes, most have a second bathroom. Outstanding central location near sights and metro.
Nearby: Via Veneto, Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini
Nearest Metro: Spagna

2. Parco Dei Principi Grand Hotel – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 854421
The best outdoor swimming pool in Rome (and a nice indoor pool but you have to be 4 or older to use it). The spa and fitness center are top notch. Beautiful grounds, luxurious rooms, and air conditioning that really works.
Nearby: Villa Borghese, National Gallery of Modern Art
Nearest Metro: Flaminio (15-minute walk through the park) or take the free hotel shuttle to Via Veneto.

3. Westin Excelsior – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 47081
A heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, good sized rooms, and a fantastic location in the heart of Rome are what make the Westin a good choice for families.
Nearby: Via Veneto, Spanish Steps, Piazza Barberini
Nearest Metro: Spagna

4. Villa Spalletti Trivelli – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 4890 7934
A stately mansion with manicured gardens in the center of Rome. Grand Deluxe Suites are large enough for a family of 4.
Nearby: Quirinal Palace, Forum
Nearest Metro: Barberini

5. Palazzo Manfredi – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 7759 1380
Classic luxury hotel with a great rooftop terrace. You can practically reach out and touch the Colosseum. Quadruple rooms good for family of 4; family rooms for family of 5.
Nearby: Colosseum, Trajan’s Market, Forum
Nearest Metro: Colosseo

6. Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá – luxury

Hotel phone: +39 06 925901
Great 5-star hotel with spa and outdoor pool, convenient to the Vatican sites. Suites and villas sleep 4 to 5.
Nearby: St. Peter’s Basilica, Botanical Garden of Rome
Nearest Metro: Roma San Pietro (Train). Note: This area is better served by taxis or buses into the center.

7. Cosmopolita Hotel Rome – midrange

Hotel phone: +39 06 997071
Great central location. Kid-friendly quadruples have 2 twin and 1 queen bed.
Nearby: Trevi Fountain, Forum, Colosseum
Nearest Metro: Colosseo or Cavour (both about a 10-15 minute walk).

8. Hotel Canada – midrange

Hotel phone: +39 06 4457770
Clean, comfortable, and spacious rooms. Quadruple rooms have 4 twin beds. Good buffet breakfast is included. Close to the train station and direct connections to the airport.
Nearby: Termini railway station, La Sapienza University, National Museum of Rome
Nearest Metro: Castro Pretorio

9. Hotel Fontana – midrange

Hotel phone: +39 06 678 6113
Triple rooms and suites are good for family of 3. Central location.
Nearby: Trevi Fountain, Quirinal Palace
Nearest Metro: Barberini

10. iQ Hotel Roma – midrange

Hotel phone: +39 06 488 0465
Modern hotel with spacious rooms and perks like complimentary water, soft drinks, and snacks – plus on-site laundry facilities and rooftop bar. Triple and quadruple rooms suit families of 3 to 4.
Nearby: Termini Station, Piazza della Repubblica, Museo Nazionale Romano, Santa Maria Maggiore
Nearest Metro: Termini

11. Hotel Des Artistes – midrange

Hotel phone: +39 06 445 4365
Comfortable 3-star offering triple and quadruple rooms; quads can come with a queen and two twins, or four twin beds. Nice rooftop terrace too.
Nearby: Termini Station, Museo Nazionale Romano
Nearest Metro: Termini

12. Hotel Grifo – budget

Hotel phone: +39 06 4871395
Quadruple rooms have 2 twin and 1 queen bed and are great for family of 4. Triples also.
Nearby: Forum, Colosseum, Palazzo Venezia
Nearest Metro: Cavour

13. The RomeHello – budget

Hotel phone: +39 06 9686 0070
When you just need the basics, this exceptionally clean and comfortable hostel-hotel offers private, en-suite rooms that are large enough for families of 3 or 4. A fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities are available for shared guest use.
Nearby: Termini Station, Piazza della Repubblica, Museo Nazionale Romano, Palazzo Barberini
Nearest Metro: Repubblica

Family Apartments in Rome

The apartment with kitchen for families at Lata Luxury Apartment in Rome.

Recommended apartments for families in Rome. Most are self-service rentals with kitchens, washer/dryer, and free wifi.

• Lata Luxury Apartment
  2-bedroom apartment has double bed, bunk beds, sofa bed and sleeps family of 6, also has air conditioning.
• Romance al Colosseo
  3-bedroom apartment has 2 double beds, 2 single beds and sleeps family of 6, steps from Colosseum.
• Vanity Apartment
  4-bedroom apartment (each with en-suite bath) has 2 king, 1 queen, 1 full, and 6 twin beds; sleeps 10. Air-conditioned and near Metro.