Bed and breakfast in a historic building in Trastevere, with a private garden, 24-hour front desk and simple rooms just steps from the Tiber.
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Villa Riari Garden is a bed and breakfast in the heart of Trastevere, Rome, distinguished by its private garden furnished with outdoor tables and chairs, a small pocket of quiet that is rare in this part of the city.
The rooms, spread across several types from single to triple, are furnished simply and functionally: tiled floors, desk, wardrobe and, depending on the room type chosen, an en-suite private bathroom, a private bathroom outside the room, or a shared bathroom. Many units offer garden views, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The property is designed for travellers seeking a practical, budget-friendly stay without giving up a highly valuable location.
Among the services, the 24-hour front desk stands out, along with a shuttle service, luggage storage and a tour desk for organising sightseeing around the city. WiFi is free throughout the property. Trastevere offers cobbled alleys, historic trattorias and the liveliness of Piazza Trilussa, reachable in just a few minutes on foot, while the historic centre and the Vatican remain comfortably close by.
Villa Riari Garden offers six room types ranging from the economy single, designed for solo travellers, up to the triple for small groups or families. The furnishings are consistent throughout the property: tiled floors, wardrobe, desk and, in most units, a minibar and flat-screen TV. Some rooms have an en-suite private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries, others have a private bathroom outside the room, while the economy single has a shared bathroom.
Room sizes range from 9 sqm for the single to 20 sqm for the triple rooms, and several units enjoy a view of the villa’s inner garden. The bed configuration varies from room to room, with double bed setups, single beds or flexible combinations to suit groups of three or four people.
The smallest and most affordable of the rooms at Villa Riari Garden, designed for solo travellers. Simply furnished with a washbasin, wardrobe and desk, it shares the bathroom with other rooms on the floor.
This is the largest double room in the property, with a view of the inner garden and a private bathroom located just outside the room. A good balance between space and price for those who don’t need the bathroom inside the room.
Double room with an en-suite private bathroom featuring a shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Compared to the version with an external bathroom, it is more compact but offers the advantage of having the facilities directly in the room, as well as a minibar and safe.
The same size as the double room with private bathroom, but designed for those who prefer two separate single beds. The en-suite private bathroom includes a shower and toiletries, with independent heating in the room.
Among the most spacious rooms in the property, it can accommodate up to four people thanks to the combination of a double bed and a single bed. The private bathroom is outside the room and the view opens onto the inner garden.
Shares the same size as the triple room with external bathroom, but here the private bathroom is en-suite, with a shower and toiletries. The bed arrangement is flexible: a double bed plus a single bed, or three separate single beds.
Villa Riari Garden offers guests a private garden with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace and a terrace overlooking the property, ideal spaces for relaxing away from the traffic of Trastevere. The front desk remains active 24 hours a day and offers private check-in and check-out, a concierge service, a tour desk and luggage storage for those arriving early or leaving late.
Practical services include a shuttle service, an airport shuttle on request, an in-house safe and free WiFi throughout the common areas and rooms. There is also a small snack bar with a minibar and wine and champagne options for an informal aperitif.
The property also has a lift providing access to the upper floors, family rooms, allergy-friendly options and a daily housekeeping service, as well as a security system with closed-circuit cameras and a smoke alarm active 24 hours a day.
Villa Riari Garden is located on Via Dei Riari, in the heart of Trastevere, one of Rome’s most characterful neighbourhoods, with cobbled alleys, ochre-coloured façades and lively little squares that stay busy well into the evening. The property occupies a historic building with an inner garden, just steps from Villa Farnesina, only 200 metres away, and from the Passeggiata del Gianicolo with its panoramic Belvedere.
The area is well connected: Roma San Pietro railway station is 850 metres away, while the Quattro Venti stop is 1.7 km away. By car or shuttle, Fiumicino and Ciampino airports are about 17 and 13 km away respectively. On foot, it takes just 10 minutes to reach the lively Piazza Trilussa, surrounded by wine bars and restaurants, while Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori are about 650-900 metres away, comfortably reachable by strolling along the Tiber.
Guests staying here can spend their days exploring the historic centre: the Vatican with its Museums and St Peter’s Square are about 1.2-1.8 km away, as are Castel Sant’Angelo (1 km) and the Trevi Fountain (1.8 km). In spring and autumn, the neighbourhood is best enjoyed outdoors, among the tables of Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and evening walks along the river, while in summer the terraces and gardens of the area offer some relief from the heat of the city centre.
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Guests especially praise the staff, rated 9.6, and the location, 9.4, particularly appreciated by couples. Cleanliness and comfort also score well, while general facilities, though solid, remain the relatively lower-rated category.
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No, Villa Riari Garden does not allow pets during the stay.
Yes, Villa Riari Garden offers free WiFi in all rooms and common areas of the property.
No, dedicated parking is not among the services listed for Villa Riari Garden.
Villa Riari Garden is located about 1.5 km from St Peter’s Basilica and about 1.8 km from the Vatican Museums, both reachable on foot or with a short journey.
No, not all of them: some rooms have an en-suite private bathroom, others have a private bathroom outside the room, while the economy single room has a shared bathroom.
Yes, Villa Riari Garden has triple rooms that can accommodate up to four people, with flexible bed configurations.
