Large Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
Bed & Breakfast · Rome · Lazio
Relais La Fornarina
A 3-star bed and breakfast on Via di Porta Settimiana, within walking distance of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Colosseum.
- A short walk from Santa Maria in Trastevere and 25 minutes from the Colosseum
- Staff and service both rated 7.5 by guests
- On-site restaurant breakfast praised for pastries, coffee, and espresso
7.3
Very good
555 reviews
Booking.com 7.3 · 555 reviews
About
Relais La Fornarina
Relais La Fornarina is a 3-star bed and breakfast on Via di Porta Settimiana, overlooking the city. It sits close to Santa Maria in Trastevere, and the Colosseum is about 25 minutes away on foot. The B&B offers a barber shop, a coffee shop, a bar/lounge area, and practical touches including Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a safe, and express check-in/out. Nightly rates start at £171.
Rooms are arranged as Budget, Large, Superior, and Deluxe Double Rooms, each with a king-size bed and a double bed. Guest reviews highlight comfortable beds, roomy showers, garden views in some rooms, and breakfast at the on-site restaurant. Across 555 reviews, the property holds a 7.3 rating, with rooms, service, and staff each at 7.5 and value at 6.9.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Position near Trastevere — The property sits within a short walk of Santa Maria in Trastevere, and guests describe the location as ideal for exploring Rome on foot. The Colosseum is around 25 minutes away by foot.
- Friendly, helpful staff — Multiple reviews call out the staff as brilliant, nice, or friendly, and the Service and Staff rating categories both come in at 7.5.
- Breakfast at the on-site restaurant — Guests praise the breakfast, mentioning fresh pastries, good coffee, and espresso. The restaurant downstairs is described by one reviewer as among the best in Rome.
- Comfortable, well-equipped rooms — Reviews repeatedly mention comfortable beds, air conditioning, mini-bars, tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs, and spacious showers.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Value score lags other categories — The overall rating is 7.3, but guests score value at 6.9 and the lowest category at 6.2. Rooms, service, and staff all rate higher at 7.5.
- Narrow check-in and early check-out windows — Check-in is only possible between 14:00 and 22:00, and check-out is expected between 09:00 and 10:00 — early for a leisurely holiday morning.
- No pets allowed — The property does not accept pets, and it is also a no-smoking site, which may rule it out for some travellers.
- Below the local average rating — With a 7.3 guest score, the B&B sits beneath the Rome-area average of 8.7 and is ranked 16,443 of 18,032 properties in the city.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Superior Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
Budget Double Room
- 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
- Garden view
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/out
- Express check-in/out
- Housekeeping
- Shops/Commercial services
Food & drink
- Bar/Lounge area
- Coffee shop
- Special diet menus
- Mini-bar
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
- Dining table
In-room comforts
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Ironing facilities
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Barber shop
Policies & safety
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Fire extinguishers
- Security
- Key access
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.3/10 from 555 reviews
Booking.com · 7.3 · 555 reviews
7.3Verified guest“The room had a comfortable bed, climate control, a mini-bar, and tea and coffee facilities. Breakfast at the restaurant was excellent, and the location was ideal — a real plus for the area.”
7.3Verified guest“It was an excellent base for seeing Rome's main sights.”
7.3Verified guest“Staff were brilliant, the location couldn't be better, the shower was roomy, and the accommodation felt cosy.”
7.3Verified guest“The location was marvellous for exploring the area around a minor basilica on foot. My room had a comfortable bed, central heating, a multi-channel TV, and a mini-bar fridge.”
7.3Verified guest“Breakfast at the restaurant was perfect. The room had central heating, a flat-screen TV, and a mini-bar fridge. The hotel was close to Trastevere, with Pulpetta on the corner and the centre reachable on foot. We spent evenings at T Bone Station Roma, about 500 feet away.”
7.3Verified guest“A comfortable bed in a well-located area.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Trastevere: Relais La Fornarina sits on Via di Porta Settimiana, close to Santa Maria in Trastevere. Guests describe the area as vibrant and full of places to eat, including Pulpetta on the corner and T Bone Station Roma nearby.
Rome on foot: The Colosseum is about 25 minutes away by foot, and reviewers say Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are an easy walk from the property.
Via Di Porta Settimiana, Rome, Lazio, 00153, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
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- Check-in
- From 14:00-22:00
- Check-out
- By 09:00-10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 6 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time are check-in and check-out at Relais La Fornarina?
Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is between 09:00 and 10:00.
Are pets allowed at Relais La Fornarina?
No. The property's policy states pets are not allowed, and the property is no-smoking throughout.
What do guests say about breakfast?
Guests regularly praise the breakfast at the on-site restaurant, mentioning fresh pastries, good coffee, and espresso.
Does Relais La Fornarina have Wi-Fi and air conditioning?
Yes, both are listed in the amenities, and reviews note free Wi-Fi and well-regarded air conditioning in the rooms.
The bottom line
Relais La Fornarina works best as a central, walkable base in Trastevere with solid guest reviews for staff and breakfast. The lower value rating and the tight check-in/out times are the main things to weigh before booking.
7.3Best for travellers who want a walkable Trastevere base with breakfast and helpful staff.
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