Aparthotel in a 16th-century building in the Spagna district, between Via Condotti and Via Margutta, with air-conditioned apartments and private kitchens.
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Babuino 79 is an aparthotel set in a 16th-century building in the Spagna district, in the heart of Rome, 200 metres from Piazza di Spagna and 300 metres from Via Condotti.
The property offers studios and self-catering apartments, designed for those who prefer to manage their own meals: each unit has an equipped kitchen with hob, refrigerator and coffee machine, along with free WiFi, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with toiletries. Some accommodations, such as the Superior Studio with Jacuzzi and the Deluxe Apartment, look directly onto Via Margutta, the historic street of Roman artists; others offer a city view or are arranged over two levels.
Among the shared facilities, the free laundry area with washing machines, dryer and detergents stands out, useful for extended stays. The location, rated 9.9 by guests, allows guests to reach the Trevi Fountain, Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps on foot, while Spagna metro station is 350 metres away. A good choice for those seeking independent living in the historic centre.
The accommodations at Babuino 79 include studios and apartments of varying sizes, from the 30 sqm Superior Studio with Jacuzzi to the 75 sqm Apartment with Terrace and Annex. All units share some basic features: their own kitchen with hob, refrigerator and coffee machine, air conditioning, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, free WiFi and a private bathroom with toiletries.
What sets the room types apart are mainly the views and extra spaces: some apartments look onto Via Margutta or the city, others onto a quieter internal courtyard thanks to soundproofing. The Superior Studio with Jacuzzi adds a whirlpool tub, balcony and its own terrace, while the Apartment with Terrace and Annex, the largest, has a separate living room and a second attached unit. Several rooms are arranged over two levels, with the sleeping area raised above the living room.
Spread over two distinct levels, this 40 sqm apartment offers a view of a landmark and of the city, along with a full kitchen with dishwasher and minibar. The multi-level layout makes it suitable for those seeking greater separation between the living and sleeping areas compared to the property’s studios.
With the same floor area as the two-level apartment but on a single floor, this option overlooks a quiet internal courtyard. The kitchen comes complete with dishwasher and minibar, ideal for those who prioritise quiet over a city view.
A studio spread over two floors with the sleeping area raised above the living room, overlooking a quiet internal courtyard thanks to soundproofed walls. More compact in layout than the apartments, but with the same 40 sqm floor area and a full kitchen.
The smallest accommodation by floor area, but the only one with a whirlpool tub, balcony and private terrace, overlooking Via Margutta directly, the historic street of Rome’s artists. Views of both the street and the city, in a more intimate and secluded setting.
Larger than the two 40 sqm apartments, with a view of a landmark and overlooking Via Margutta. The full kitchen and minibar make it a middle ground between the more compact accommodations and the property’s higher-tier units.
At 60 sqm, this is among the most spacious accommodations at Babuino 79, with a courtyard view and soundproofed walls for extra quiet. Equipped with a minibar and full kitchen, it offers more space than the standard apartments.
A studio with private entrance and soundproofed walls, equipped with its own washing machine in addition to a well-equipped kitchen with oven and hob. The city view and independent entrance set it apart from the other studios of the same size.
The largest in the entire property, with 75 sqm including a separate living room, an independent bedroom and an attached annex. It has its own terrace, a bathroom with tub and bidet, minibar and washing machine: the only option designed for stays with greater spatial independence.
Babuino 79 provides guests with facilities designed for self-catering stays in the heart of Rome. Each accommodation has its own kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and coffee machine, plus a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries and hairdryer. Larger units also feature a living area with sofa, while a private entrance is available in several room types.
General facilities at the property include a lift to reach the upper floors, a shuttle service and an airport shuttle on request, as well as private or express check-in and check-out and luggage storage. A laundry service with dry cleaning is also available, useful for longer stays, along with pet bowls for guests travelling with their own dog or cat.
On the dining side, guests will find an in-room minibar, the option of a packed lunch, wine or champagne and vending machines for snacks and drinks, while internet access and satellite channels round out the technology on offer in every unit.
Babuino 79 occupies a historic 16th-century building on Via del Babuino, the street connecting Piazza del Popolo to Piazza di Spagna, in the district of the same name. The area, among the most elegant of Rome’s historic centre, blends luxury boutiques, art galleries and small traditional restaurants; just steps away runs Via Margutta, the famous street of the artists, onto which some of the property’s apartments look directly.
The Spanish Steps are just 200 metres away, while Piazza di Spagna and the Fontana della Barcaccia can be reached in about 250 metres on foot. Spagna metro station is 350 metres away, Flaminio station about 600 metres, and Roma Termini railway station is 1.9 km away. For those arriving by air, Rome Ciampino Airport is the closest at 14 km, followed by Fiumicino at 19 km.
On foot, Piazza del Popolo (500 metres) and the Trevi Fountain (750 metres) can also be reached within a few minutes, while Villa Borghese, ideal for a walk among its gardens and museums, is 1.3 km away. The area is well suited both to a visit focused on the historic centre’s major monuments and to livelier evenings, thanks to the numerous restaurants and cafés in the area, such as those overlooking Via Margutta itself.
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Reviews particularly praise the location, rated 9.9, and the staff, at 9.8. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, both at 9.7. The value for money, while still high at 9.1, is the relatively lowest score among the categories rated.
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Yes, Babuino 79 accepts pets on request and at no additional charge.
Yes, all apartments and studios at Babuino 79 have free WiFi access.
Yes, every apartment and studio at Babuino 79 is equipped with a kitchen fitted with a hob, refrigerator and utensils, suitable for preparing meals independently.
Babuino 79 is located about 250 metres from Piazza di Spagna and 200 metres from the Spanish Steps.
Babuino 79 is a self-catering property, designed for guests who prefer to manage their own meals thanks to the kitchen available in every apartment.
At check-in, guests at Babuino 79 must present a photo ID and a credit card, and are asked to inform the property in advance of their expected arrival time.
