Live prices for your dates · free cancellation on many rooms

Hotel · Rome · Lazio

Hotel Donna Francesca

A small, well-rated hotel near Rome's Termini station, with city views and a personal touch.

  • 9 rooms with city views
  • 6-minute walk to Barberini Palace
  • Guest rating 8.9 from 766 reviews
8.9 Great 766 reviews Booking.com 8.9 · 766 reviews

About

Hotel Donna Francesca

Hotel Donna Francesca sits on Via Firenze, a six-minute walk from Barberini Palace and close to Termini station. With just nine rooms, the atmosphere is intimate and attentive rather than anonymous. Each room looks out over the city, and the property supplies the essentials: air conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, and a flat-screen TV.

The hotel's high guest scores center on room comfort and service. The staff are repeatedly mentioned for their friendliness, and details like an iron, a writing desk, and an electronic key card make stays practical. Breakfast can be served in your room on request, and the dining room offers a varied spread. For families, cots are available in some rooms.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Concierge desk

In brief

What works, what to weigh

+

Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Comfortable, well-equipped rooms — Guests repeatedly praise the comfortable beds, the desk space, and the in-room coffee and tea facilities. The city views from the windows are a recurring highlight.
  • Warm and attentive service — Reviews describe the staff as friendly, kind, and eager to help, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere that reviewers note is particularly good for families and solo travelers.
  • Breakfast flexibility — Breakfast can be served in your room at a chosen time, which several guests appreciated as a daily treat. The dining room also offers a wide variety of options.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Limited check-in window — Check-in is only possible between 12:00 and 20:00. Contactless check-in exists but is not fully self-service; arrivals outside these hours may need to arrange in advance.
  • No pets allowed — The hotel does not accept pets, so travelers with animals will need to look elsewhere.
  • Small scale — With only nine rooms, availability is limited and the hotel may lack the facilities of larger properties, such as a fitness center or on-site restaurant beyond breakfast.
  • Potential for early check-out — Check-out opens at 07:00, which is early for some guests, but it does allow for an early start on sightseeing or catching a train.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

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

Junior Suite

  • 2 Single beds

Economy Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • City view
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning

Elegant Double Room

  • 1 Double bed

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

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

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Concierge desk
  • Express check-in/out

Safety & practical

  • Safe deposit box
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Paid airport shuttle

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.9
Great 766 reviews

Guest-rated 8.9/10 from 766 reviews

Booking.com · 8.9 · 766 reviews
8.9Verified guest

“Everything was clean, the location near Termini was perfect, and the room had a coffee maker, desk, ironing board, and a very comfortable bed. The bathroom had a bidet. It was close to the Pantheon, Vatican, and main sights, plus the station.”

8.9Verified guest

“The single room came with an iron and board, an electronic key card, and a coffee/tea maker. The bed was comfortable and I slept well.”

8.9Verified guest

“The property was quite clean, the staff were friendly and kind, and breakfast in the dining room offered plenty of choice.”

8.9Verified guest

“A small issue at arrival, but the contactless check-in was smooth and well organized. The room was very comfortable, with a decent desk where I had breakfast like a king at exactly the time I requested.”

8.9Verified guest

“The service was excellent—staff were friendly and eager to help. The quiet, charming atmosphere was lovely, and the city view from my room was a nice bonus.”

8.9Verified guest

“The location is perfect—we walked to many historical sites in 20-30 minutes. Staff were lovely, self check-in was easy, and the room was spacious with a huge comfortable bed and a table that opened up. Breakfast in the room was a daily treat.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Nearby: Barberini Palace is a 6-minute walk away, and Termini station is close by, making the rest of Rome easy to reach by foot or train.

On foot: Guests note that many historical sites, including the Pantheon and Vatican, are within 20-30 minutes on foot.

48 Via Firenze, Rome, Lazio, 00184, Italy

Open in Google Maps

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 12:00-20:00
Check-out
By 07:00-11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
9 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

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

Check-in is available from 12:00 to 20:00, and check-out must be completed between 07:00 and 11:00.

Is breakfast served in the room?

Yes, breakfast can be delivered to your room at a time you request, and the dining room also offers a variety of options.

Does the hotel allow pets?

No, pets are not allowed at Hotel Donna Francesca.

Is there an airport shuttle?

Yes, the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Are there family-friendly amenities?

Cots are available, and reviews note that the hotel is enjoyable for families and solo travelers.

The bottom line

For travelers who value personal service, spotless rooms, and a central location that makes Rome walkable, Hotel Donna Francesca delivers. The small scale means you trade some facilities for intimacy, but the high guest scores suggest the trade is worth it.

8.9A top pick for couples and families who want a calm base near the station.

Ready to book Hotel Donna Francesca?

Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.

No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.