I'm staying in Rome for 3 or 4 nights next month with a friend who is on a very tight budget. Can anyone recommend cheap lodging, maybe in a hostel or convent? I really like the neighbourhood around the Pantheon but I've never been to Trastevere, so
I thought that might be a good placed to be based.
Thanks.
Past thread with various monastery stays
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/monastery-lodging-ideas-thoughts
You might also try booking.com
Use the filters for budget,# of beds, location etc
Trastevere will definitely be less expensive than Pantheon area
The further from the river the less expensive I would assume
We stayed next to the train station for a night when we had an early am departure. The area seemed fine and there was more than adequate public transportation to the tourist sites.
The Beehive may fit the bill but not sure about availability.
It's noted on the linked post above, but we love Casa il rosario in Monti. Very close to the Colosseum, Cavour station, and lots of eateries.
The rooms are spare (no TV), but the mattresses are comfortable enough. Breakfast is included. They do have a curfew, so the nuns get to sleep. Bring earplugs because birds roost in their beautiful fruit tree courtyard. You can see a lot of Rome from the rooftop deck, and it's been super affordable each time we've stayed.
We have also stayed at Casa il Rosario and recommend it.
