Rome , the ‘ Eternal City ', is steeped in history and culture, from its origins at the heart of the Roman Empire and its great architectural and religious heritage to the vibrant and mesmerising capital of a modern Italy that it is today. There's no shortage of things to see and do in this fascinating city, with an endless list of remarkably preserved buildings and sites from two millennia of history like the Pantheon, the Forum and the Colosseum, the great Catholic edifices of St Peters Basilica and the Vatican complex, a huge range of artistic and architectural masterpieces including the Sistine Chapel, the Trevi Fountains and the Spanish Steps, and the glittering chic of modern day boutiques. Inevitably, then, hotels in Rome are not cheap as demand is high, but City Hotels Direct have negotiated some of the best prices around so that we can offer a full range of discount accommodation in Rome. For your Rome hotels reservation, click here.

As with all major cities, best prices for Rome hotels are to be found outside the city centre, but there are not a lot of decent accommodation in good locations where public transport to the centre is easy. One exception to this is the City Guest House, easily accessible from Ciampino airport via shuttle bus and metro to the station nearby and just a few stops by metro from the heart of the city centre. This is highly recommended for those on a budget prepared to stay outside the central area. Other reasonable budget Rome hotels outside the centre include the Zone and the Giotto .

To get the most out of your visit we recommend spending just a little more to book one of our great value deals on a 3 star central Rome hotel. The Donatello is a friendly family run hotel not far from the Colosseum, whilst the San Remo and the Impero are both conveniently located close to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, as is the delightful Amalfi , another one on our recommended list .

The popularity of Rome as a city break destination means that demand for accommodation is high, so the better quality and most centrally located 3 star lodging in Rome can be pricey. City Hotels Direct has negotiated discount rates at various 3 stars right in the very centre which offer superb value for money although not the cheapest. These include the refined and comfortable Palladium Palace Hotel and the elegant Hotel Oxford which is superbly located just around the corner from Via Veneto and a few minutes stroll from the Spanish Steps and Borghese Gardens . Another hotel in a fantastic central position is the Regno, on the exclusive Via Del Corso between the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, and all three of these therefore earn the City Hotels Direct.

4 star hotels in Rome don't always offer best value for money, so choose carefully. To help you, we have selected three 4 star hotels for inclusion in our renowned list of Recommended Hotels in Rome. The Napoleon Hotel is a stylish property with good sized rooms near Santa Maria Maggiore, the Starhotel Metropole is conveniently located close to the main bus and rail terminal, the Accademia is in a superb spot just around the corner from the Trevi Fountain and all our clients agree that the White Hotel, in a great location close to the Spanish Steps, has some of the friendliest staff in Rome.

If you are looking for that extra special luxury city break City Hotels Direct has even negotiated some excellent discount rates in one of the most elegant Rome hotels, the Grand Hotel de la Minerve and one of Rome's famous Grand Hotels, the Westin Excelsior.