Name: Guest House Arco Dei Tolomei
Address: Via Dellarco De Tolomei, Roma, 00153, IT

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Charles

Now that my kids are a little older, this was my first time staying in a Bed and Breakfast. I loved it! George was wonderful, kind and took great care of us. The first couple of days, we were the only family so it felt like we were a guest in his home. Loved the common area, were we at breakfast and the location of the property. It’s conveniently located to many restaurants, a supermarket and various transportation needs. I would stay here again, highly recommend!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

18 Jun 2026

Mirsa

It was hard to find. The place was under construction when we arrived, and we had to ask neighboring hotels for help to arrive. The beds were hard and uncomfortable. The bathroom was very dirty. To it’s benefit, it was close to Trastevere and near a fleet of taxis.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Prue

lovely authentic guest house with lovely brakfast room and delightful host.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2026

CASSANDRA

Marco was amazing and so so helpful and friendly. It was quaint and charming and we loved it. Short safe walk to outstanding restaurants and nightlife.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2026

Anne

A wonderful hotel in Trastevere, a historic part of town filled with cobblestone streets and restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Laurence

The owners are fantastic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Gabriela

Beautiful place and the breakfast delicious! Near trastevere! I love the room and the place. I felt like a princess

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2026

Linda

We had a wonderful greeting from our host George, the place is cozy, clean and comfortable. Quiet and welcoming. The breakfast is done family style and a wonderful way to meet others and share experiences.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Dec 2025

Luz

Great location, Marcos was an outstanding host, the room was of a perfect size. I would have like to get clean towels at least once since we stayed for 5 days. Also city tax had to be paid in cash, which is unusual in hotels. We plan to come back.

8/10

Excellent

26 Oct 2025

Sighvatur

Excellent location, friendly service good accommodation.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

Hazel

The guest house is in an area ( Trastevere) conveniently situated for seeing the main Roman attractions. Its outward appearance may be a bit deceptive for North Americans as there is a definite air of decaying grandeur which can initially take one aback .
The owners and the staff are wonderful and can’t do enough to help. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The owner’s wife makes wonderful table linen as a hobby, which she sells at a very reasonable price. Since it is a hobby she has a very limited supply though.

8/10

Excellent

04 Jun 2025

Kevin

Excellent location. Post is nice. The bed and pillows could use a little bit of an upgrade. Other than that, the room is clean and was an interesting place to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Alegra

The property was amazing. Marcos and his staff were fantastic. Outstanding experience in Rome thanks to the wisdom and guidance of the staff. Thank you from the Bishops

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Nov 2024

NIDA

They are very kind..

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Anne

This B&B is tucked away on a quiet street in Trastavere which provides a break from all the tourists. There are lots of restaurants nearby, so it is easy to walk to something good and interesting. The owner was very helpful, and the breakfast is a great opportunity to compare notes with others visiting Rome. I will definitely stay here again.

10/10

Exceptional

06 Oct 2024

Celine

We had a wonderful stay. The breakfast was excellent.
The owner is so friendly and will answer any questions.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Sep 2024

Julie

Very charming B & B! Absolutely loved the delicious breakfast that was served by George. Really enjoyed the area and the sights. I would definitely recommend this property!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Sep 2024

Kristin

Like staying at your grandparents house. Not modern but charming clean and comfortable. Marco was so helpful and it was nicely tucked away from the crowdedness of Rome across the River. Still able to walk to all the places we wanted to see. And there are lots of places to eat quite close by.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2024

Michael

This property is in the heart of Rome! The Colosseum is a short walk away. Restaurants are also very close. A short ride to Vatican City as well. Enjoyed the stay.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2023

lisa

This place was a hidden gem!!! George greeted us and was very kind. He made breakfast for us each morning and made our stay very comfortable. We met the most wonderful people also staying here and couldn’t have been more pleased. The location was within walking distance of everything, and the establishment is clean and well taken care of. No corners were cut, and George went above and beyond to make our stay perfect.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Wonderful location and amenities. Beautiful room. A bit noisy in the evening but very quiet at night. Comfortable bed.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The hotel was old and charming however it was quite cosy and a little small. Air conditioning in the common areas would have been nice. The breakfast was good

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2019

Veronica

A quiet corner of Trastevere

It was my second stay and I found the guest house as welcoming as the previous time. Giorgio, the manager, is a wonderful host and Marco, the owner, makes the most amazing jam, on top of having maintained the place to feel like an authentic Trastevere apartment, but with comfortable beds and working showers, plus the most wonderful air conditioning! The area is very quiet, no traffic noise outside the windows. Keep in mind the building doesn’t have an elevator.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2019

Gilda

Wonderful people. Breakfast with Marco who is very knowledgeable all things Rome was a pleasure and very helpful. So was George and Gianna. They made Rome personable in an otherwise crowded with tourists everywhere trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jan 2019

Verified traveler

Nice guesthouse in an old palazzo in Trastevere (the quieter side). Owners are charming,

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

Enjoyed my stay at this quiet, safe guest house in a beautiful part of Rome. I found myself wandering the streets of Trastevere many times, which never got old. The owner made sure to be there for my late arrival and took the time to review a map of Rome with me and provide touristy suggestions. My room was very sweet with a private terrace accessed through the window (steps going up to it). Breakfast was perfect; selection of breads, jams, cheese, tomatoes, yogurts, fruit, cereal, and homemade cake. Abundance of highly rated restaurants within walking distance. Check out Sette Oche just around the corner; it's delicious! NOTE: you'll encounter at least a couple flights of stairs (no elevator) and the door to the actual guest house (once you've entered the building) can be very tricky. Be sure to turn it to the left very hard! Also, I wouldn't recommend staying here if you're uncomfortable with no one (aside from guests) being there for the majority of the day. Otherwise, a very pleasant stay and would return!

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2018

Neil

Nice stay in a quiet place

Very pleasant experience, room fine, facilities fine and well looked after by George.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2018

Kristin

Rare experience

Amazing wonderful interesting family run bed & breakfast in an old restored palazzo in the middle of the most beautiful neighborhood Trastevere

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 May 2017

Verified traveler

Very quaint and nice place to stay.

Enjoyed the place very much. Nice breakfast. Owner very helpful.

8/10

Excellent

29 Mar 2016

Richard

A great location, Marco and Gianna are charming hosts. This is our second visit and we will definitely be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2015

Francesca

Best accommodation in Rome

Absolutely wonderful!!!!!
Thank you Marco for making our stay so memorable!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2015

Airline Staff

Great place to stay

Brilliant location, quaint decor and a true reflection of the period. Very helpful staff. Marco was very helpful in assisting with our itinerary. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2015

Donna

Excellent place to stay

Excellent guest house with fantastic staff who recommended where to eat and booked tables and taxi's. The breakfast table was delightful and Joceline could not do enough to please everyone, even making hot chocolate and a fresh cake for those who wanted it. Marco arranged a taxi to and from the airport which was spot on and I would recommend. We can't wait to return to Rome and would definitely stay here again and again.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2015

Verified traveler

A gem hidden away in the heart of Rome

We stayed 3 nights at this guest house, and can very highly recommend it. Marco has an inspiring wealth of info and tips about Rome, and his restaurant recommendations are not to be passed on (besides he seems to always be able to get you a reservation, which is a must for the local places). The guest house itself is warm, welcoming and full of character. We loved staying here and would definitely return

6/10

Pleasant

20 Nov 2014

ERARDO

Bella Roma

Loved the area and the hosts

Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Feb 2014

Verified traveler

Home away from home!

Our recent stay at Arco dei Tolomei made for a truly memorable experience in Rome! The hospitality of the staff was warm and helpful. The location was excellent for a plethora of food choices and breakfast was delicious!

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2014

Uriel Meshoulam

A very good choice - central yet quiet guest house

It is a guest house - not a hotel - so you need to adjust your expectations accordingly. Clean, nice size room, free Wi-Fi, extremely friendly host who gave us indispensable hints as to what to see in Rome (don't miss the Palazzo Valentini). Location is out of the hub, yet is close to everything you would want to explore. Most sites are easy walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet, charming, and full of good places to eat. Why not five stars? It is almost there. Furniture could be modernized a bit. For those who care - there are two flights of stairs (Carlo was kind enough to take our luggage upstairs, and also took them down when we left!) Breakfast was adequate, but not great: no eggs, and surprisingly no cappuccino or espresso machine (rather, very dark coffee)! Yet, Carlo remembered that I we prefer plain yogurt, rather than the sweet stuff. The help was wonderful: always in a good mood and smiling. All in all, this was a good choice. It probably deserves more than four stars, but i reserve five stars to the ultimate experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Nov 2013

Kathleen and Dan

Great Italian feel! Short walk to must see sites.

It was wonderful. We throughly enjoyed it. We loved the stairs to the balcony that lead from out of the window! The room was lovely, the attention to detail did not go unnoticed, although we found the bed to be a little hard! We did not meet Marco, the proprietor, but did have the pleasure of being greeted by his assistant, Josline, and speaking with her on several occassions. We found her to be absolutely delightful and very helpful!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2013

Mike and Laurie

A Roman Nighborhood

Loved staying away from the center town bustle of Rome here just across the river in Trastevere, a fine old (very very old) but refreshing neighborhood. Arco Dei Tolomei is very nicely situated to walk to any spot in Rome Central and in Trastevere. Seems like you are staying in your own comfortable home filed with art and history. The proprietors and staff here are amazingly friendly and helpful, made the 5 day stay here truly enjoyable. Excellent breakfast and nice louging area and patios are special. Thanks for a great stay. Highly recommended.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2013

Suzie

Lovely guest house in Trastevere in Rome

This is the 4th time I have stayed at Arco, and I loved it as usual. I would never want to stay anywhere else in Rome. Comfortable, hospitable, and welcoming atmosphere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Aug 2013

Wayne B

Feel like a local in this neighborhood

The Guest House was perfect as we were looking for an area close to the touristy sites without being right in the middle of them. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. It was a block away from the Tiber River and a 30 min walk or less to everything. In seeing some of the other areas, was very happy to stay here.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2013

Mary

Charming B&B with more than a touch of luxury

We felt like guests in Marco's beautiful family home in the Trastevere section of Rome. The dining room, of course, is central to one's stay in a B&B, and Guesthouse Arco dei Tolomei's is sumptuous! Breakfast was the opportunity for delightful conversation and for dining on a delicious assortment of Italian goodies ranging from freshly-made cakes to hams and cheeses to Marco's own cherry and orange home-made preserves. We could have lingered all morning! This was the finest breakfast in all our B&B and hotel stays in Italy. Marco and his wonderful cook/assistant Jocelyn, were extremely hospitable and helpful with directions, advice, and ordering/downloading tickets - to the Vatican Museum, for example - from their computer, which guests may use. The house is furnished with lovely antiques and excellent taste, yet has a relaxed, comfortable \"feel.\" Our room was comfortable in the Rome heat, with both a little balcony for sitting and air conditioning. We stayed at Guesthouse Arco dei Tolomei for four days and would return in a heartbeat.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

A great place to stay in Rome

We had a very enjoyable stay at Marco's. The breakfast every morning was beautiful and delicious. Marco was very helpful in suggesting places to eat. And when we couldn't find an available tour for the Vatican, Marco found one that was far better than any we could have found on our own. If we return to Rome, we will stay at Marco's again.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2013

Simon

Traditional plus comfort and convenience

A great place to stay - extremely friendly and helpful host

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2012

Anel L.

Amazing host, neighborhood and location!

We could have not asked for a better place, family and location to stay at. This place had more than you can imagine and Marco was more than helpful providing us with guidance on sites to see. It was a great place to finish our honeymoon :).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2012

Paul & Janie

A Treasure

Guesthouse Arco de’ Tolomei is one of those little gems you find every now and then. It’s a quirky little B&B on the 3rd floor of an old house on a cobbled street, a couple of hundred meters from the Tiber in the less touristy part of Trastevere. It’s a half hour walk north along the right bank to the Vatican City, and the centre of Rome is just over the bridges at Tiber Island. Rome is an easy city to walk around, and the location is both convenient and quiet.
Our room was on the upper floor, and we had a terrace overlooking the wisteria that drapes the rear of the building – sun in the morning, shade in the afternoon. The room itself was pleasantly furnished with some tasteful bric-a-brac, it had air conditioning, and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast is taken at a communal table, and the choice was a typical continental breakfast though we can recommend the home-made conserves, and particularly the polenta cake.
The owners, Marco and Gianna, are an absolute delight, and could not be more welcoming or more helpful. Marco knows all the local restaurants, who owns them, who used to own them, whether the food has benefited from the change in ownership, and what the best dishes are. He will help you plan your trips into the centre of Rome, and helped us to visit places slightly off the standard routes that were just wonderful.
When we next go to Rome, our choice of accommodation is already made.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Stay here if you want the true Rome

On the west side of the Tiber river sits a quiet beautiful guest house known as the Arco dei Tolomei. Within an easy walk of ancient Rome the guest house is in the Traverse section of Rome, which is the working man's neighborhood. There is a square that has 15 good restaurants and stores to occupy your time if tired from the bursting tours and churches. The owner Marco lives within the premises and greets each guest in the morning with some news on what and where to go for sights, food, and fun. I can not recommend this more highly.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Jesper

Very nice and helpful host and staff. Charming, old and well kept b&b with subtle style and charm. Peaceful neighbourhood max 30 min walk from many of the attractive places you want to visit on your first trip to Rome. Close to the Tiber

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Michael

A very nice experience, apartment full of atmosphere, well functioning room and facilities, excellent informations and advices from the host-couple

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Joakim

Väldigt trevligt boende centralt i Rom. Stor bonus att ägaren Marco kunde allt om Rom och gärna delade med sig av tips på lite ovanliga sevärdheter.