Boutique hotel in a former seminary in the heart of Trastevere, with a panoramic terrace over the rooftops of Rome and views of the Aventine Hill.
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Hotel San Francesco is a 3-star hotel set in a former seminary in the heart of Trastevere, Rome, next to the medieval church of San Francesco a Ripa, dating back to the 15th century.
The property stands out for its panoramic rooftop terrace, which offers a 360-degree view over the neighbourhood’s rooftops and the Aventine Hill, with the bells of the nearby church providing a backdrop. The rooms are carefully furnished and equipped with free WiFi, satellite TV and air conditioning, with views ranging from the inner courtyard to the garden and the city skyline.
It’s a property suited to those who want to explore the streets of Trastevere on foot, with the Porta Portese market about 300 metres away and Viale Trastevere, a hub for trams and buses, just a short walk from the hotel. Available services include a restaurant, bar, 24-hour reception, laundry service and luggage storage. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge.
The room offering at Hotel San Francesco focuses on a versatile room type, designed to suit couples or small groups thanks to the option of choosing between a large double bed or two single beds. All rooms feature a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe and a minibar, plus free WiFi.
The views change from room to room: some open onto the inner courtyard, others onto the garden or directly onto the city’s rooftops, offering different perspectives on Trastevere. The spaces, of about 17 square metres, are carefully organised to ensure functionality even within compact dimensions, with a desk and wardrobe available to guests. The flexible bed configuration makes the rooms suitable both for couples and for those looking for a comfortable solution with separate beds.
A 17-square-metre room with a flexible configuration: a large double bed or two single beds, to be specified at the time of booking. The private bathroom comes with a bathtub or shower, and the room is equipped with free WiFi, air conditioning, satellite TV, a safe and a minibar. The view may look onto the inner courtyard, the garden or the city, depending on the room assigned.
Hotel San Francesco offers a range of services designed to make a stay in Trastevere comfortable. The panoramic terrace is the property’s standout feature, ideal for a happy-hour aperitif with views over the neighbourhood’s rooftops. The in-house restaurant and bar also offer menus for special diets on request, while breakfast, available in vegetarian and vegan versions, can also be served in the room.
The reception is staffed 24 hours a day and offers support with luggage storage, laundry service, ironing and dry cleaning. There is also a lift, useful for reaching the upper floors and the terrace. The rooms are air-conditioned and the property is entirely non-smoking, with 24-hour security measures in place. Pets are allowed on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Hotel San Francesco is located in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most characteristic neighbourhoods, made up of cobbled alleys, colourful facades and historic churches. The property stands next to the 15th-century church of San Francesco a Ripa, and just a short walk from the Porta Portese market, a classic destination for lovers of second-hand goods and antiques on Sunday mornings.
In terms of transport links, Viale Trastevere is a few minutes’ walk away and offers a good network of trams and buses towards the city centre. Quattro Venti railway station is about 1.4 km away, while Piramide metro station and Circo Massimo metro station are both about 1.3 km away, convenient for reaching the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums. Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are about 12 and 17 km away respectively.
On foot, you can reach Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere, 550 metres away, and Piazza Trilussa, 800 metres away, in just a few minutes, both starting points for evening strolls among bars and restaurants. The Janiculum Hill, with its panoramic walk, is about 800 metres away, while Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori are both just over a kilometre away. For those wanting to venture further towards the major monuments, the Colosseum is 1.8 km away and the Trevi Fountain 2 km away, both reachable on foot with a half-hour walk.
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Guests particularly praise the staff and location of Hotel San Francesco, both rated above 9. Comfort and cleanliness also score well, while the value-for-money and WiFi ratings remain in a more modest but still positive range.
Hotel San Francesco is located at Via Jacopa De’ Settesoli 7, in Rome’s Trastevere neighbourhood, next to the church of San Francesco a Ripa and about 300 metres from the Porta Portese market.
Yes, Hotel San Francesco accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge payable by the guest.
Yes, Hotel San Francesco offers free WiFi connection in all rooms and common areas.
No, Hotel San Francesco does not have private parking for guests.
Hotel San Francesco offers vegetarian and vegan breakfast options, with the possibility of in-room service on request.
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Hotel San Francesco accepts check-in from 2:00 PM and requires check-out by 11:00 AM; guests are asked to communicate their arrival time in advance.
