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Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio

Spagna Ave

A small, family-run guesthouse where breakfast arrives at your door, the painted ceilings are old and Rome's biggest sights are mostly a short stroll away.

  • A one-minute walk from the Trevi Fountain and three from Piazza di Spagna
  • Breakfast delivered to your room in the morning
  • Old painted ceilings in many of the 11 rooms
8.6 Great 1427 reviews Booking.com 8.6 · 1427 reviews

About

Spagna Ave

Spagna Ave is a small, family-run guesthouse on Via Dei Due Macelli, with 11 rooms and the Spanish Steps within a few minutes' walk. Guests keep coming back to the painted ceilings, the apartment-like feel and the warm, personal service that runs through review after review.

The property works like a B&B: breakfast is delivered to the room in the morning, and the atmosphere is more like staying in someone's home than in a formal hotel. The trade-offs are structural — a short check-in window, little shared space and a lively area — but they tend to be outweighed by the welcome and the convenience of the address.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Pets allowed
  • Luggage storage

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Location is the headline — The Spanish Steps are roughly 50 metres away, the Trevi Fountain is a one-minute walk and guests say the Metro and bus stops make the Vatican easy to reach.
  • Genuinely personal service — From helping with suitcases to waiting up for a delayed train and adding sparkling wine for a romantic weekend, the hosts are the reason many guests return.
  • Rooms with a sense of history — Several guests mention beautiful painted or frescoed ceilings, and rooms come with practical extras such as air conditioning, kettles, fridges and safes.
  • Breakfast in bed — A number of reviewers note that breakfast is delivered to the room each morning, giving the stay a relaxed, apartment-like feel.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • The lively setting isn't silent — One guest called the location magnificent but noted it was close to a noisy square; the centrality has an urban soundtrack.
  • Limited common areas, with hot spots — Guests describe little shared lounge space, and one review singled out the sitting room, hall and kitchen being far too hot even when the bedroom was cool.
  • Strict check-in window — Arrival times are limited to 14:30–23:30 and check-out is 10:00, which calls for a little planning around flights and trains.
  • Rooms and dining rate below the location — In the categories, rooms/cleanliness and dining each score 7 out of 10, while location gets a 9 — solid, but not the property's strongest suit.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

Family Room

  • 2 King Size Beds

Superior Room

  • 1 King-size bed,2 Single beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 Double bed

Luxury Separate Building Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

Deluxe Annex Quadruple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Separate Building King Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Parking
  • No smoking on site
  • Pets allowed
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Welcome drink
  • Barber shop
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Fax/Photocopying

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Dressing area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parquet floor

Safety

  • Safe deposit box
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Family

  • Cots
  • Baby pushchair

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.6
Great 1427 reviews

Guest-rated 8.6/10 from 1,427 reviews

Booking.com · 8.6 · 1427 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness7.0
Location9.0
Dining7.0
Price and service8.0
8.6Verified guest

“The ceiling had a beautiful painted finish and the water pressure was excellent. It was helpful to have an electric kettle, fridge and glasses. From the hotel, the Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps were all handy.”

8.6Verified guest

“My king room was a decent size, came with air conditioning and had a bath.”

8.6Verified guest

“A wonderful little B&B. Eva and her family looked after us brilliantly and made us feel very welcome. The position was excellent, about 50 metres from the Spanish Steps and simple for the rest of Rome.”

8.6Verified guest

“The place suited me down to the ground: strong Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a television. Staff carried my suitcases on the first visit. I would wholeheartedly recommend it.”

8.6Verified guest

“An excellent location for visiting bars and restaurants. For tea or coffee, Trecaffe' is just nearby. The triple room came with a private safe, central heating and an iron, and breakfast featured local food.”

8.6Verified guest

“A good location, and the room, sheets and towels were very clean.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Spanish Steps: Guests describe the Spanish Steps as about 50 metres from the door, with the designer shopping streets and the Metro also close by.

Trevi Fountain: One guest called it a one-minute walk; others mention being able to stroll there easily from the property.

Walking and transport: The Colosseum, Vatican and other major sights are within easy reach on foot or via nearby Metro and bus stops. A 175 bus stop at the Trevi–Tritone fountain is about 200 metres away.

Via Dei Due Macelli 31, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:30-23:30
Check-out
By 10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
24 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

How far is Spagna Ave from the main sights?

Guests describe the Spanish Steps as about 50 metres away and the Trevi Fountain as a one-minute walk; the Metro and buses are also close by for the Vatican.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:30 to 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00.

Does Spagna Ave serve breakfast?

Guests mention breakfast being delivered to their room each morning, with some noting local food.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, the property lists pets as allowed.

The bottom line

Spagna Ave's 8.6 guest rating reflects what travellers keep praising: an outstanding position, genuinely caring hosts and rooms with old-Rome atmosphere. It also means accepting lively surroundings, limited shared space and specific check-in times. For a short, sightseeing-focused stay in this part of the city, it's a memorable pick.

8.6Our take

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