A historic three-star hotel in the heart of Rome, just steps from Piazza Navona, featuring period frescoes, buffet breakfast and views over the streets of the old town.
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Hotel Navona is a three-star property housed in a restored fifteenth-century building decorated with ancient frescoes, behind the Church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza, in Rome’s historic centre.
The rooms, furnished with period furniture, come with an electric kettle, hypoallergenic pillows and mattresses, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels; some room types also offer a minibar, a whirlpool tub or soundproofed walls. The range includes single, double, triple, quadruple and larger suite solutions, suitable for both solo travellers and families. Every morning a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast is served, with options available on request for guests following sugar-free or gluten-free diets.
Located in a limited-traffic zone well served by public transport, the hotel is just steps from Piazza Navona and a few minutes’ walk from the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon. The nearest metro stops are about a ten-minute walk away, making it easy to get around the rest of the city without needing a car.
The rooms at Hotel Navona span a wide range of options, from the 14 sqm Single Room designed for solo travellers to the 80 sqm Suite with a living room and two separate bedrooms, suitable for groups or large families. All room types have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and soundproofed walls, with free WiFi available throughout.
Moving up in category brings concrete differences: the Superior Double Room adds a full toiletry set and a minibar, the Junior Suite introduces its own whirlpool tub, while the Double Room in a Separate Building is located in an independent building near Piazza Navona, though without a lift. Bed configurations range from a single bed to a double bed or two single beds by choice, allowing the accommodation to be tailored to the number and preferences of the guests.
The most compact of the available room types, designed for solo travellers: en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV in an essential 14 sqm space.
A room for two, slightly larger than the Single, with the option to choose between a double bed or two single beds depending on the needs of the stay.
Designed for three people, it offers 20 sqm and the flexibility of two alternative bed layouts, ideal for small groups or families with one child.
At 24 sqm, this is one of the largest standard rooms, designed for groups of up to four people with a mix of a double bed and single beds.
More compact than the standard, with essential furnishings and a French double bed: the smallest choice among the property’s double rooms.
The only room located in an independent building, on the 2nd floor, near Piazza Navona and the Vatican; note that the building has no lift.
Compared to the other double rooms, it adds a full toiletry set with hairdryer, bidet and an in-room tea and coffee set, plus satellite TV.
The property’s only junior suite, recognisable by its whirlpool tub in the bathroom, plus a minibar, tea and coffee set and a wardrobe in a larger sleeping area.
Hotel Navona offers guests a 24-hour reception with concierge service, private or express check-in and check-out, luggage storage and a safe. Everyday convenience is also covered, with daily housekeeping, ironing, dry cleaning and a laundry service on request, plus a shuttle service for getting around the city.
The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, bidet and slippers, as well as a wardrobe, desk and an electrical outlet near the bed. Many rooms also feature a minibar, fruit and a tea/coffee set, while air conditioning and soundproofing are guaranteed throughout the property.
In terms of security and general comfort, the hotel has closed-circuit cameras, a smoke alarm, key card access and hypoallergenic solutions for more sensitive guests, as well as a lift and non-smoking rooms.
Hotel Navona occupies a historic building right behind the Church of Sant’Ivo alla Sapienza, in one of the most characteristic limited-traffic zones of central Rome. Around the property runs a network of alleys leading in a few steps to Piazza Navona, just 50 metres away, and to historic taverns and restaurants such as Casa Bleve, 30 metres away, or Bar Sapienza, 50 metres away.
Location is among the strengths most appreciated by guests, with a score of 9.8 given by couples. The Pantheon and Piazza della Rotonda are about 200 metres away, while the Trevi Fountain is 750 metres away and Castel Sant’Angelo 800 metres away. The Barberini and Spagna metro stations are each 1.3 km away, about a ten-minute walk; Roma San Pietro train station is 1.7 km away. Those arriving by air can rely on Ciampino Airport, about 13 km away, or Fiumicino, 18 km away.
The area is best explored mainly on foot: Campo de’ Fiori is 300 metres away, Largo di Torre Argentina about the same distance, while the Imperial Forums are less than a kilometre away. In spring and autumn, evening walks between Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna, about 1.1 km away, offer a different atmosphere compared to the busier daytime hours; in summer many venues in the area stay open late with outdoor tables.
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Reviews particularly praise the staff, with a score of 9.5, and the location, rated as high as 9.8. Cleanliness and comfort are also highly appreciated, while the value for money remains solid above 8.8, confirming a well-kept property in a great position in the historic centre.
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No, Hotel Navona does not allow pets during the stay.
Hotel Navona does not offer on-site parking, but its central location in a limited-traffic zone is well served by public transport.
Hotel Navona is just 50 metres from Piazza Navona, practically right behind it in Rome’s historic centre.
Yes, Hotel Navona includes a continental, Italian and buffet breakfast in the stay, with sugar-free or gluten-free options available on request.
The nearest metro stations, Barberini and Spagna, are about 1.3 km from Hotel Navona, reachable in about a ten-minute walk.
Hotel Navona accepts cash only as a payment method.
