B&D Dolce Vita
Roma · Italy

B&D Dolce Vita

A B&B in a nineteenth-century building in the heart of Trastevere, a short walk from Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Tiber, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

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7.7 Score
319 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Roma
Nearby Zia Restaurant · 5 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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B&D Dolce Vita

B&D Dolce Vita is a bed & breakfast set in a 19th-century building in the historic center of Rome, 500 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.

The rooms are furnished in a modern style and equipped with air conditioning, free WiFi, flat-screen TV, minibar and electric kettle; some room types include a jacuzzi tub, while the private bathrooms offer a hairdryer and toiletries. The range includes double rooms and a larger suite with a separate sitting area, suitable for those seeking more space or traveling in a group.

The location in Trastevere is one of the property’s strengths, with a score of 9.1 given by guests specifically for the area: the Tiber River is 700 meters away, the Vatican is 2.5 km away and Campo de’ Fiori is about a 15-minute walk. In the immediate surroundings there are restaurants, bars and shops typical of the neighborhood, making B&D Dolce Vita a convenient base for exploring Rome on foot.

B&D Dolce Vita
★ 7.7 · Good · 319 reviews

Plan your stay at B&D Dolce Vita

A B&B in a nineteenth-century building in the heart of Trastevere, a short walk from Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Tiber, with air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi.

Room types

B&D Dolce Vita offers four room types, all with air conditioning, private bathroom, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection. Room sizes range from 18 to 30 square meters, with solutions designed both for couples and for larger groups thanks to the Suite, the only accommodation with a separate sitting area that can host up to four people.

The Deluxe double rooms, available in two 18-square-meter variants, offer a French double bed and a jacuzzi tub in one of the two versions, while the Superior, larger at 20 square meters, features an extra-large double bed. Some rooms also have soundproofing, a useful detail for those staying in the lively neighborhood of Trastevere who want more peace and quiet at night.

Deluxe Double Room with Shower — B&D Dolce Vita
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Jacuzzi tub, Minibar, Toiletries

Air-conditioned room of 18 square meters with jacuzzi tub, flat-screen TV, minibar and elegant furnishings. The private bathroom is equipped with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, free WiFi included.

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Suite — B&D Dolce Vita
Suite
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Sitting area, Sofa bed, Air conditioning

The largest accommodation in the property, with 30 square meters split between the bedroom and a separate sitting area with a sofa bed. Ideal for families or small groups, it offers a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

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Superior Double Room — B&D Dolce Vita
Superior Double Room
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Soundproofing, Air conditioning, Flat-screen TV

Spacious room of 20 square meters, larger than the Deluxe rooms, with an extra-large double bed, soundproofing, flat-screen TV and free WiFi, designed for those who want more peace and quiet.

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Deluxe Double Room with Shower — B&D Dolce Vita
Deluxe Double Room with Shower
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 French double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Soundproofing, Flat-screen TV, Air conditioning

Second variant of the Deluxe room, 18 square meters, with a French double bed, flat-screen TV and free WiFi connection; unlike the first Deluxe room, this room has soundproofing instead of a jacuzzi tub.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • Yes, if you want to stay in Trastevere, just 500 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria
  • Yes, if you're traveling as a couple: the location was rated 9.1 specifically by couples
  • Yes, if you're looking for a room with a jacuzzi tub, available in one of the Deluxe room types
  • Yes, if you're traveling in a group or family and need the Suite with sitting area and sofa bed
  • Yes, if free WiFi and air conditioning, present in all rooms, are enough for you

Maybe not, if...

  • Maybe not, if you're traveling with pets, as they are not allowed on the property
  • Maybe not, if you're looking for private parking: only street parking is available here
  • Maybe not, if you need breakfast included, as this is not offered by the property
  • Maybe not, if you expect a late check-in, since check-in ends at 8:00 PM

Hotel facilities & services

B&D Dolce Vita provides guests with air conditioning, free WiFi throughout the property and a lift, as well as an on-site coffee shop where you can start the day. Non-smoking rooms and the availability of family accommodations make the property suitable for those traveling with children.

General services include bicycle rental, private or express check-in and check-out, a babysitting service on request and an airport shuttle, useful for those arriving or departing from Fiumicino or Ciampino. There is also a range of organized activities, from walking and cycling tours to cooking classes and local culture lessons, as well as themed evenings and live sports events.

For those traveling by car, street parking is available, while the rooms feature amenities such as an electric kettle, complimentary toiletries and quality bed linen.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Windsurfing
  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis

General facilities

  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports broadcasts
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking classes
  • Tours or lessons on local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Shuttle service
  • Common area/TV lounge
  • Private check-in and check-out
  • Babysitting service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Family rooms available

Parking

  • Street parking

Food & drink

  • On-site coffee shop

Media & technology

  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Internet connection

Room amenities

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Desk

Location & what to see

B&D Dolce Vita is located in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most characteristic neighborhoods, known for its cobbled alleys, colorful facades and lively nightlife. The property occupies a 19th-century building and is surrounded by restaurants such as Zia Restaurant, just 5 meters away, and historic venues such as Bibli, 300 meters away.

The Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere is 500 meters away, Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is 350 meters away and the Gianicolo Promenade, with its panoramic view over the city, is 450 meters away. The Tiber River flows about 700 meters away, while Piazza Trilussa can be reached with a 550-meter walk. For those who want to venture beyond the neighborhood, Campo de’ Fiori is 1.1 km away and the Vatican about 2.5 km away, both easily reachable on foot or by public transport; Roma San Pietro train station is 1.6 km away. Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are 17 and 12 km away respectively.

Recommended activities include evening walks along the banks of the Tiber, a visit to Villa Farnesina 700 meters away and excursions in the greenery of Villa Doria Pamphilj, just under a kilometer away. In winter the neighborhood comes alive with markets and nativity scenes in historic churches, while in summer the venues along the river offer live music and open-air markets until late at night.

Zia Restaurant — Roman restaurant right next to the property 5 m
Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere — the beating heart of the neighborhood with its historic basilica 350 m
Gianicolo Promenade — panoramic terrace ideal for sunset views over Rome 450 m
Villa Farnesina — Renaissance villa with frescoes by Raphael 700 m
Campo de' Fiori — historic square with market and lively nightlife 1.1 km
Villa Doria Pamphilj — large public park ideal for walking and jogging 900 m

What guests say about B&D Dolce Vita

7.7
Good · 319 reviews
Staff
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
8
Facilities
7.7
Value for money
7.7
Free Wi-Fi
10

Guests particularly appreciate the location in Trastevere, rated 9.1, and the WiFi, rated 10. Comfort and cleanliness remain at good levels, while value for money, although positive, is the aspect with the most noticeable room for improvement.

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