The Best Airbnbs and Holiday Apartments in Rome, Italy

Bohemian, historic and filled with hip bars and restaurants, Trastevere is a must for a night out – but it’s even better if you’re sleeping over. In the north of the neighbourhood, a stone’s throw from the river, this smart one-bed Airbnb in Rome offers modern Italian style with hexagonal floor tiles, red fridge, coffee-maker and bold wall art. Cross the 15th-century Ponte Sisto to reach the attractions of the Centro Storico, or bar-hop the streets around Vicolo del Cinque and Via Benedetta.

There’s a bohemian freshness to this simply-attired Rome holiday apartment, with its white walls and laminate flooring pepped up by Indian-print throws, stocked bookshelves and crocheted table linen. Sleeping up to six people in two bedrooms, there’s a balcony adorned with window boxes from which to watch life go by in the pretty and trendy residential area of Rione Monti. It’s a 10-minute walk to the Forum and Colosseum .

Slightly out of town in the business EUR district, this light-filled holiday rental near Rome offers polished vintage furniture, hotel-quality bed linen and classic design details with splashes of pink and lavender. Sleeping five people in one double bedroom and on two sofa beds, it provides a taste of well-heeled suburban life in modern Rome. It’s a 20-minute drive into the city centre or 40 minutes by metro but there is parking onsite.

A roof terrace is a major plus of many holiday apartment rentals in Rome and this apartment has a multi-level stunner, with views of the Victor Emmanuel II monument. Right in the centre of town and sleeping up to eight people, this luxurious apartment offers a hot tub, conservatory-style living area, light-flooded bedrooms and bathrooms and sofa-strewn terraces.

Tucked away among the golden-hued passages, ornate fountains and cosy trattorias of the historic centre is a surprisingly contemporary holiday home in Rome with zesty decor. Most of Rome’s top sights are within a five- to 25-minute walk away, and some of the oldest restaurants and swankiest boutiques are within strolling distance. Leave a night or two clear for an al fresco evening on the terracotta-tiled terrace with deckchairs and a dining table.

In laid-back Monti, where crumbling mansion facades and wrought-iron balconies are livened up by the odd streak of graffiti, this split-level Rome holiday apartment’s embroidered sofas and heavy gold picture frames provide a traditional hotel feel. With one master bedroom and two sofa beds, it can accommodate five people. Its handy location, equidistant from the historic centre and main Termini train station, means you can skip expensive taxis and walk everywhere.

Offering the neutral, earth-toned decor of a spa, this generously-sized holiday rental in Rome is part of a modern, chic aparthotel and a calm oasis away from the busy traffic and tourists outside. Sleeping six people in two rooms, it will suit families or groups of pals. The trendy Campo Marzio neighbourhood attracts artists, writers and filmmakers to its louche pavement cafes and you’re within walking distance of many key sights including the Vatican.

With lavish marble pillars, ornate ceilings and baroque arches, this three-suite Airbnb in Rome is palatial. There’s a maid service and chef, who will prepare home-cooked meals and wine pairings for guests. Children are welcome and parents are offered babysitter recommendations, allowing them to get some alone time. Breakfast is included and can be enjoyed by the fireplace and stained glass windows or on the rooftop terrace.

This cosy home provides a delightful Rome airbnb from the bustling Trastevere district. Bookshelves feature prominently, inviting you to curl up by the wood fire and get lost in a story. The enormous space feels relaxed, with wood beam ceilings, terracotta floors and arched doorways. The Valentino tiles in the kitchen are a lovely detail to enjoy while using the coffee maker and there’s a secluded terrace if you fancy taking your coffee and book outside.