Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali, Rome: from $126 a night

From $126 a night at Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali, checked Nov 1, 2026. Dec 22–24, 2026, 2 adults: $252 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $384 total on Axel; Expedia listed $431 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali is a small, historic 3-star sightseeing hotel near the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy.

Address: Via dei Due Macelli 97, Rome. Property ID: 1113304.

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Total price: $399 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• Via dei Due Macelli 97, Rome
• City page: Hotels in Rome

Axel's take: 8.5/10

Choose it for walkable Rome and helpful service, not guaranteed quiet.

• Choose it for: Sightseeing on foot, historic interiors and consistently praised staff.
• Skip it if: You need generous entry-level rooms, dependable soundproofing or easy access with bulky luggage.

Axel's opinion of Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com · atac.roma.it · trenitalia.com. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.

Room types

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Small Double room (full double bed)

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Double room (full double bed)

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Twin room (twin beds)

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Twin room (twin beds)

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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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Double Suite (full double bed)

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Location

An excellent first-visit base between the Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

• The block: The entrance is at 97 Via dei Due Macelli, in a historic building above street level. Rinascente is across the street toward Via del Tritone, with shopping and restaurants around the surrounding lanes. The walks that define the stay are 5 minutes to the Spanish Steps and 6 to Trevi Fountain.
• Getting around: Walk the historic center; use nearby Spagna or Barberini on Metro A for Termini and the Vatican side of town. For Fiumicino, the straightforward rail combination is Metro A to Termini, then Leonardo Express. A taxi is easier with bulky luggage. The Colosseum is 21 minutes by transit or 13 by taxi.
• After dark: This is a central shopping-and-sightseeing setting, not a secluded residential lane. Restaurants make evenings easy, and guests report quiet nights, but internal sound insulation varies enough that light sleepers should not expect silence.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com · atac.roma.it · trenitalia.com.

Best areas in Rome for luxury travelers

• Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente: 9.5/10 for luxury travelers. Flagship boutiques, grand streets and strong hotels make the leading luxury combination; do not expect seclusion around famous sights.
• Historic Center: 9.3/10 for luxury travelers. The strongest hotel pillar pairs with landmark squares and atmospheric lanes, though quieter room locations need care.
• Via Veneto & Villa Borghese: 8.9/10 for luxury travelers. Excellent hotels, grand façades and park access suit a more composed stay, with hills and fewer lively doorstep streets.
• Monti & Colosseum: 8.4/10 for luxury travelers. Strong hotels and intimate lanes suit travelers who prefer ancient sights and aperitivo to flagship-shopping surroundings.
• Vatican & Prati: 8.4/10 for luxury travelers. Strong hotels and a calmer neighborhood rhythm work well for Vatican-focused stays, with more travel to ancient Rome.
• Trastevere: 7.7/10 for luxury travelers.
• Termini & Esquilino: 7.5/10 for luxury travelers.
• Testaccio & Aventine: 6.7/10 for luxury travelers.
• EUR: 4.7/10 for luxury travelers. Where to stay in Rome for luxury travelers

Hotels around Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali

• Hotel Trevi Collection (Via di Capo le Case). Trevi Collection wins when: An on-site bar and restaurant, without giving up this central sightseeing location. Keep Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali when: Keep Palazzo dei Cardinali for its historic interiors and stronger overall guest feedback; Trevi Collection brings its own room-condition and adjoining-room noise compromises.
• Hotel King (Via Sistina, beside Teatro Sistina). Hotel King wins when: Theater evenings and a Via Sistina base close to Barberini. Keep Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali when: Keep Palazzo when cleanliness, staff feedback and historic interiors matter more than King's theater-side position. King's compact categories have less consistent room and bathroom condition.

Alternatives for the same trip

• Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts (Trastevere). UNA Trastevere wins when: Contemporary cleanliness, rooftop dining and returning to Trastevere each evening; accept compact Superior doubles and crowded breakfasts. Keep Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali when: Choose Palazzo for shorter walks to Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, rather than making Trastevere your evening base.
• Hotel The Hive Hotel (Termini & Esquilino). The Hive wins when: Roomy modern accommodation, comfortable beds and easier rail arrivals or family stays; gym and spa access cost extra. Keep Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali when: Choose Palazzo for historic character and the Trevi–Spanish Steps location, rather than extra space near Termini.

Getting around from Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali

Travel times from Google's hotel listing; walking unless noted.

• Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport: 32 min by transit.
• Leonardo da Vinci International Airport: 48 min by transit.
• Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major: 8 min by taxi.
• Monument to Victor Emmanuel II: 8 min by taxi.
• Trevi Fountain: 6 min.
• Pantheon: 15 min.
• Colosseum: 21 min by transit.
• Spanish Steps: 5 min.
• Roman Forum: 18 min.
• Saint Peter’s Basilica: 23 min by transit.
• Piazza Navona: 17 min.
• Castel Sant'Angelo: 22 min by transit.
• Vatican Museums: 22 min by transit.
• Sistine Chapel: 29 min by transit.
• Villa Borghese: 16 min.
• Galleria Borghese: 19 min by transit.

What guests say

• Ratings: 4.4/5 (543 reviews).
• Praised: Location (98% positive); Service (95% positive); Cleanliness (95% positive).
• Complaints: Breakfast (24% negative); Service (5% negative); Cleanliness (5% negative). The latest 50 average 4.4/5. Seven of eight hotel-focused excerpts are positive; one reports severe plumbing noise. Two additional excerpts concern tours rather than rooms. Latest reviews, newest first (all reviews):
• Ma · 1/5 · Oct 16, 2026: “Unfortunately, my experience wasn't the best. Traveling alone, I stayed in a single room (310), which was next to another room where the dividing wall between my bed and the bathroom seemed to be made of paper.”
• Patrizia · 5/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “The Hotel City Palazzo dei Cardinali boasts a truly excellent location: centrally located, it's easy to explore the city on foot.”
• rosa · 5/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “Fantastic hotel. Clean, well-decorated, spacious rooms, and a full bathroom. The location is unbeatable. The staff is friendly and helpful. We especially want to highlight the receptionist, Anna, a true professional.”
• Liz · 5/5 · Oct 15, 2026: “Location Location Location! A few minutes from the Spanish Steps. Close to the Metro. We also had a view of St. Peter's from our 3rd floor room. Breakfast was delicious, varied and the breakfast staff was very warm.”

Good to know

• City tax: €6 per person per night, for up to 10 consecutive nights at the same property; separate from the room charge.
• Parking: No on-site parking.
• Arrival and departure: Check-in from 14:00; check-out by 11:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
• Breakfast: Breakfast is available, but not included in every room plan.
• Included experiences: BZAR city tours and cooking classes are included in the stay; participation requires reserving a place.
• Pets: The hotel's published pet policy accepts small breeds weighing up to 10 kg.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · en.planetofhotels.com · itinera.com · atac.roma.it · trenitalia.com · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

• Rooms: Small Doubles measure 13 m², Standard Doubles 16 m² and Superior Doubles 20 m². Courtyard-facing and city-facing categories are offered.
• Cleanliness: A clear overall strength across Booking.com and Expedia, including praise for daily cleaning; not a guarantee against individual housekeeping lapses.
• Service: Helpful staff are a recurring positive across review sites. The hotel provides multilingual service and 24-hour reception.
• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, laundry and co-working space. BZAR guided experiences and cooking classes are included; breakfast inclusion depends on the room plan.
• Fees and surprises: City tax is €6 per person per night for up to 10 consecutive nights. No on-site parking. The official check-in time is 14:00.

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