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Hotel · Rome · Lazio
Hotel San Francesco
A 3-star hotel with 24 rooms near Palazzo degli Esami, an elegant interior, and a rooftop terrace bar praised by guests.
- Wi-Fi throughout the property
- 24-hour reception and security
- Rooftop terrace with a bar
8.3
Great
1197 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 1197 reviews
About
Hotel San Francesco
Hotel San Francesco is a 3-star property on Via Jacopa De' Settesoli in Rome, close to Palazzo degli Esami. It has 24 rooms with an elegant interior, and Wi-Fi is available throughout. Facilities include a restaurant, bar/lounge area, terrace and coffee shop.
Guest reviews repeatedly highlight the friendly, helpful staff and a location that is peaceful yet easy for reaching the Vatican, the Colosseum and other sights. Breakfast is described as substantial and fresh, and several guests single out the rooftop terrace and bar as a highlight.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
5 reasons to book- An easy base for sightseeing — Location scores 9/10 in guest ratings, and reviews describe the hotel as well placed for the Vatican, the Colosseum and other major sights.
- Helpful, hospitable staff — Friendly and attentive service comes up across reviews, with guests noting clear directions, transport advice and restaurant recommendations.
- Rooftop terrace with a bar — Several guests call the rooftop terrace and bar one of the hotel's highlights, and the property lists a terrace and bar/lounge area among its amenities.
- Breakfast worth getting up for — Reviewers describe breakfast as substantial, fresh and extensive, with freshly made pastries served in a spacious, romantic garden room.
- Reasonable rates for a 3-star stay — Rooms are listed from £50 per night, and several guests describe the hotel as good value for money.
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Worth weighing
5 to weigh- Dining score trails the location — Dining is tied for the lowest rated category at 7/10, while location scores 9/10. Breakfast is praised in reviews, but the wider food and drink offer is rated more modestly.
- Price and service rated 7/10 — The price and service category is also the joint lowest at 7/10, even though individual reviews praise value and staff helpfulness.
- Small, intimate property — With just 24 rooms, the hotel is small-scale — better suited to those who want a personal stay than travellers looking for a large resort-style property.
- Check-in window ends before midnight — Check-in is available from 14:00 until 23:59, so late arrivals need to plan around that window.
- No smoking on site — The property is entirely non-smoking, which may be a drawback for guests who smoke.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Safe deposit box
- Key access
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Terrace
Services
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Ironing facilities
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Cots
Food & drink
- Coffee shop
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- In-room breakfast
- Special diet menus
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Room amenities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Free toiletries
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,197 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 1197 reviews
8.3Verified guest“Every member of staff was welcoming and hospitable.”
8.3Verified guest“A four-night stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The location made it easy to reach the Vatican, the Colosseum and the main sights, and the rooms were elegant, contemporary and kept in good order by a very pleasant team.”
8.3Verified guest“Good value, a room with a view, a central location, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast.”
8.3Verified guest“The location was excellent and the staff's friendliness and helpfulness really enhanced the stay. Breakfast was substantial and fresh each day, linen was changed daily, and both the foyer and breakfast room felt elegant.”
8.3Verified guest“The rooftop terrace with its bar was a real highlight.”
8.3Verified guest“Staff gave clear public-transport advice for reaching the sights and suggested good nearby restaurants. The location was peaceful yet convenient for getting around.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Location: The hotel sits on Via Jacopa De' Settesoli, close to Palazzo degli Esami. Guests describe the immediate area as peaceful and the position as well situated for exploring the city.
Getting around: Reviewers note that staff are happy to advise on public-transport routes to sights such as the Vatican and the Colosseum.
Nearby dining: Guests mention that staff recommended good restaurants near the hotel.
Via Jacopa De' Settesoli 7, Rome, Lazio, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 24 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Is Wi-Fi available at Hotel San Francesco?
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed.
Does the hotel have a rooftop terrace?
Guests mention a rooftop terrace with a bar, and the hotel's amenities include a terrace and a bar/lounge area.
The bottom line
Hotel San Francesco delivers on the things guests mention most: a well-rated location, genuinely helpful staff, a generous breakfast and a rooftop terrace with a bar. It is a small 3-star property with more modest dining and price-service scores, but for a peaceful, well-connected base in Rome it is a dependable choice.
8.3A small, well-located Rome base with a rooftop terrace bar.
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