Hotel Santa Maria

Ivy-clad courtyard charmer close to Rome's riches

Hiding in Rome’s Trastevere district, Hotel Santa Maria is a tucked-away gem. Surrounded by tall houses in a labyrinth of medieval streets, this former 16th century convent opens onto a sunny courtyard.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
Just off the main square in Trastevere, one of Rome's buzziest quarters.

Come here for...
● A fetching little find on Rome's "left bank". ● Drinks in the Mediterranean courtyard. ● Trastevere's restos, bars and nightlife.

Amenities
There's an attractive courtyard garden dotted with orange trees, and a cafe-bar for sampling the well stocked cellar.

Good to know
Light sleepers may be awoken by bells from the nearby basilica.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms 
14 rooms, four suites

Special features
Rooms are simply decorated with tiled floors and sunny shades. All have air conditioning, LCD TVs and hair dryers, and all but three have bathtubs.

Pillow Talk
Junior mansard suites are the nicest, with a private upstairs bedroom and downstairs lounge.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Only breakfast is served but what a breakfast: look forward to goodies such as freshly-baked croissants, scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, seasonal fruit and home-baked cakes. Enjoy the fine Roman weather by eating out in the garden.

The fun starts after dinner in Rome, and you’ll find plenty of late-night clubs and bars in the Testaccio district, where the beat goes on till late in Via di Monte.

Breakfast
Served until 10.30 am

Room service
No

Activities

See & Do
With its cobbled streets and tall, shuttered houses, Trastevere has retained much of its historic charm. Be sure to take a walk through this lively part of town, lined with neighbourhood bars and cafes. Take a boat ride along the Tiber to reach the Vatican and the Sistine chapel, with its wondrous Renaissance ceilings.

Join a guided tour of the Coliseum and hear what it meant to be a gladiator, or simply sit at the top of the Spanish Steps with an icecream. The hotel provides free bicycles for those happy to brave the streets on two wheels.

Spa
You can book a Shiatsu massage in your room – perfect for soothing away any bruises inflicted by bustling tourists.

Diary Dates
Easter week
The Vatican draws crowds from around the world to see the Pope’s address. The candlelit Easter procession is another highlight of holy week.

June to September
Estate Romana is Rome’s summer festival, with concerts, outdoor cinema and a variety of gigs.