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Buonarroti Home

A nine-room bed and breakfast on Via Carlo Alberto, with a strong staff rating and a compact, central base for exploring Rome on foot.

  • Staff score 9.4 from guest ratings
  • A 1-2 minute walk to the nearest metro stop
  • Breakfast frequently praised in guest reviews
8.3 Great 1546 reviews Booking.com 8.3 · 1546 reviews

About

Buonarroti Home

Buonarroti Home is a four-star bed and breakfast on Via Carlo Alberto 43 in Rome's historical centre. It has nine rooms and a compact, residential feel. La Pieta is an 8-minute stroll away, Campo de' Fiori about 25 minutes, and public parking is available nearby.

The listed Guest Room can be set up as two singles or one double and includes a shower, heating and air conditioning. Breakfast is a regular highlight in guest reviews, with coffee, pastries, toast and yoghurt; in-room breakfast is also offered. Staff and location get the strongest praise.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

5 reasons to book
  • Staff consistently impress — Staff score 9.4 from the rating categories, and reviews repeatedly mention patient, helpful and informed staff who share itineraries and booking help.
  • Location is hard to beat — Guests describe it as close to Santa Maria Maggiore, metro lines and Roma Termini, with most sights reachable on foot; the hotel is also in the historical centre near La Pieta.
  • Clean, practical rooms — Rooms score 8.6. Reviews call them compact but tidy, with kettles, fridges, daily housekeeping and fresh towels.
  • Breakfast gets a good reception — Dining scores 8.1, with guests enjoying espresso-based coffee, pastries, toast, yoghurt and a welcoming breakfast service.
  • Reasonable pricing for the centre — Value scores 7.9 and stays start from £51, with several guests noting the rooms were affordable for Rome.

Worth weighing

6 to weigh
  • Comfort is the weakest rating — Comfort scores 5.9, below every other category, and reviews note that some rooms are tiny. One guest mentioned a shared bathroom in an affordable room.
  • Facilities are modest — Facilities score 7.4, and the hotel is a small nine-room property with a single lift and no significant leisure facilities.
  • Air conditioning may cost extra — One guest paid £40 for air conditioning, and the listed room does not make clear whether it is included — worth confirming at booking.
  • Strict check-in and check-out windows — Check-in is limited to 12:00-21:00 and check-out to 08:00-10:00, which can be awkward for early or late travel plans.
  • No pets and no smoking — The property has a no-pets policy and a no-smoking policy on site, which may rule it out for some guests.
  • Parking is public and nearby, not private — The description says public parking is available nearby, but there is no private on-site parking listed.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Guest Room

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed,2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Key access
  • Carpeted floor

Parking & transport

  • Parking
  • Paid airport shuttle

Services

  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Food & drink

  • Coffee shop
  • In-room breakfast
  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-bar

Room comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cots

Safety & policies

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.3
Great 1546 reviews

Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,546 reviews

Booking.com · 8.3 · 1546 reviews
8.3Verified guest

“The room was compact but practical, with an electric kettle and a fridge. There was plenty of breakfast food, including coffee, toast and yoghurt.”

8.3Verified guest

“We had a very good holiday stay and thoroughly enjoyed it. The location was perfect, close to a metro station. The restaurant was nice and the staff were caring. We'd happily recommend this place.”

8.3Verified guest

“An affordable room with a comfortable double bed and a shared bathroom. Air conditioning was available for an extra £40.”

8.3Verified guest

“Spacious rooms with a huge, comfortable bed and a breakfast that set us up for the day. The food options were tasty and high quality. A superb location near the train station made it easy to get around.”

8.3Verified guest

“Our holiday stay was fantastic. The location was marvellous and unbeatable, not far from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II. It felt like a local area, close to all the tourist attractions and Rome's train and bus terminal.”

8.3Verified guest

“The room was reasonably priced, and the location was absolutely perfect. Santa Maria Maggiore was about a minute's walk away, and the historical centre, metro stations, Roma Termini and major sights were all close.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Around the hotel: Via Carlo Alberto 43 sits in a residential part of Rome's historical centre. Santa Maria Maggiore is about a minute's walk away, and guests note good restaurants nearby. Campo de' Fiori is roughly 25 minutes on foot.

Sightseeing: La Pieta is an 8-minute stroll from the entrance. Guest reviews say most of Rome's major sights are walkable; Vatican City is best reached by metro.

Transport: The nearest metro stop, Vittorio Emanuele, is about one to two minutes' walk away, with Roma Termini within walking distance — about five minutes for some guests and up to fifteen for others. A paid airport shuttle is available.

Via Carlo Alberto 43, Rome, Lazio, 185, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 12:00-21:00
Check-out
By 08:00-10:00
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
11 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 12:00 to 21:00; check-out is from 08:00 to 10:00.

Is parking available?

Public parking is available nearby, according to the property description. There is no private, on-site parking listed.

Are pets allowed?

No. The property lists no pets allowed, and it is also a no-smoking property.

Does the hotel include breakfast?

Guest reviews describe breakfast as included, with coffee, tea, juice, pastries, toast, jam, honey and yoghurt. In-room breakfast is also listed as an amenity.

The bottom line

Buonarroti Home is a solid, honest pick for a Rome city break. It combines a genuinely central location with a staff team that guests clearly rate highly. Rooms can be small, facilities are modest, and check-in hours are limited, but the price from £51 and the strong staff and dining scores make it a reasonable choice for travellers who want personal service and easy sightseeing.

8.3Central, staff-led and fairly priced — with compact rooms.

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