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This building was originally the Roman Court House designed by the 15th-century architect Bramante. Handy to all the sights but isolated enough to be quiet.

Old-fashioned pensione . The decor is spartan, but there’s a vine-covered terrace and most rooms have double-glazing. A unique touch is the kosher kitchen for use by Jewish guests.

Baroque accents and period-style furnishings convey elegance. Two of the rooms open onto the roof garden; two others have terraces.

This religious house, next to the botanical gardens in Trastevere, is a bit characterless but clean and well organized, and there’s a lovely garden. Curfew 11pm.

This little gem was famous in the 1800s, when the French writer Stendhal stayed here, and the exterior is little changed. The interior, however, has been kept up-to-date, set off with antiques and old prints. All rooms have blue marble bathrooms.

Run by the highly experienced Enjoy Rome team and handily located in a quiet street near St Peter’s. Rooms are clean, staff are friendly and multilingual. Internet access and free use of the kitchen and the terrace. No curfew. No breakfast served. Self catering apartments are available.

Amid the designer boutiques along this street (see Via Condotti), the hotel offers comfort and period furnishings. All rooms are soundproofed, and many feature views over the rooftops; one has a terrace. The staff are unfailingly attentive.

This small hotel occupies a part of the Palazzo Doria-Pamphilj (see A Morning Stroll around the Pantheon). Request an interior room with garden views.

Certainly one of Rome’s prettiest hotels, graced with fine art, marble and antiques, all lit by Venetian glass chandeliers. Each room is different in theme. Situated at the top of the Spanish Steps, it could hardly be more central.