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Axel’s take

It's a strong Trastevere base if modest rooms suit you.

Choose it for
Helpful staff, rooftop views and restaurants nearby without the busiest nightlife directly outside.
Skip it if
You need spacious rooms, strong soundproofing or major sights immediately outside.
Read Axel’s full review

Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a small, straightforward 3-star in Trastevere

Hotel San Francesco is a small 3-star for travelers who want Trastevere restaurants nearby without sleeping directly above its busiest nightlife. The former seminary sits beside San Francesco a Ripa church, with a rooftop terrace that gives this otherwise straightforward hotel a real advantage. Expedia and Booking.com guests repeatedly praise helpful reception staff and cleanliness; this is a strong neighborhood base rather than a hotel to spend all day in.

The compromise is upstairs: rooms can be compact, finishes are not uniformly fresh, and sound insulation attracts complaints on Booking.com and Tripadvisor. Breakfast is a choice of prepared options, not the buffet suggested by some listings. We'd choose it for sociable evenings, personal service and a quieter side-street setting; we'd skip it for spacious rooms, polished interiors or sightseeing straight from the doorstep.

Rooms
Simple, air-conditioned rooms with variable space and finish. Thin-wall complaints recur across Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
Cleanliness
A dependable strength across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback, including praise for housekeeping.
Service
Helpful, welcoming reception is a repeated strength across booking and review sites; the front desk operates around the clock.
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi, Jacopa restaurant and cocktail bar, and a rooftop terrace. Breakfast offers Continental, American or pancake options rather than a buffet.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast is €12 per person when excluded from the reservation. Parking is in paid nearby garages. Pets require advance arrangement and cannot be left alone in rooms.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.

The location

Via Jacopa de' Settesoli 7, Rome

The entrance is on Via Jacopa de' Settesoli, beside San Francesco a Ripa church and just off Via Induno. Viale Trastevere's busier transport corridor is nearby, while the restaurant lanes lie farther into the neighborhood. Walking toward the Tiber puts you on course for the historic center; this is not the Pantheon-and-Trevi side of town.

What guests say

  • 4.2/5

    309 reviews on Google

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi, Jacopa restaurant and cocktail bar, and a rooftop terrace. Breakfast offers Continental, American or pancake options rather than a buffet.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Smoke-free property

Good to know

Breakfast
€12 per person when not included; served 07:30–10:00, with Continental, American or pancake options.
Arrival and departure
Check-in from 14:00; check-out before 11:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
Parking
Paid parking is in nearby garages, rather than an on-site hotel car park.
Rooftop access
Terrace access is 10:00–23:00; bar service is seasonal. Outside food and drinks are prohibited.
Pets
Accepted by advance arrangement; pets cannot be left alone in rooms.
Accessibility
The hotel states that it has no facilities for wheelchair users.

Checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Hotel San Francesco: from $250 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $250 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel San Francesco on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Hotel San Francesco is a small, straightforward 3-star in Trastevere in Rome, Italy.

Address: Via Jacopa de' Settesoli 7, Rome. Property ID: 1344954. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/hotel-san-francesco-1344954

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/rome/hotel-san-francesco-1344954/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$232$258 on Booking.com$26 less (10%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$378$392 on Expedia$14 less (4%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $250 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $361 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $491 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $733 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $975 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $1,100 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $1,304 USD

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8 nights

Total price: $1,520 USD

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9 nights

Total price: $1,665 USD

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10 nights

Total price: $1,761 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,873 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $2,067 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $2,238 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $2,413 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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About Hotel San Francesco

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Via Jacopa de' Settesoli 7, Rome
  • City page: Hotels in Rome

Axel's take: 8.2/10

It's a strong Trastevere base if modest rooms suit you.

  • Choose it for: Helpful staff, rooftop views and restaurants nearby without the busiest nightlife directly outside.
  • Skip it if: You need spacious rooms, strong soundproofing or major sights immediately outside.

Axel's opinion of Hotel San Francesco, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 29, 2026.

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

  • Bathroom: shared bathroom; Shared bathroom

Economy room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Triple room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Standard room

Standard Duplex room

Standard room with garden view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with sea view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with sea view

Standard Quintuple room

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with garden view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Family room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Single room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Single room (single bed)

  • Beds: single bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Twin room (twin beds)

  • Beds: twin beds
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Apartment

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

1 Bedroom Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

2 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

3 Bedrooms Apartment

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Economy Studio

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Villa

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Cottage

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Bungalow

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Chalet

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Location

Southern Trastevere suits evening diners more than monument-first itineraries.

  • The block: The entrance is on Via Jacopa de' Settesoli, beside San Francesco a Ripa church and just off Via Induno. Viale Trastevere's busier transport corridor is nearby, while the restaurant lanes lie farther into the neighborhood. Walking toward the Tiber puts you on course for the historic center; this is not the Pantheon-and-Trevi side of town.
  • Getting around: Use the nearby Viale Trastevere buses and trams rather than treating Piramide metro as your default. Allow 20 minutes by transit to the Colosseum and 35 to the Vatican Museums. From Fiumicino, the regional train to Roma Trastevere followed by local transport is practical; a taxi avoids the transfer with luggage.
  • After dark: The side street is quieter than Trastevere's main restaurant lanes, so dinner and drinks needn't mean sleeping above the crowds. Internal sound insulation is the more meaningful sleep caveat.

Location and comparisons: Reviewed Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor.

The area: Trastevere

Stay for sociable evenings; choose another neighborhood for predictable early nights. Around Santa Maria in Trastevere and Piazza Trilussa, narrow lanes and small squares turn dinner into an evening out. The basilica, neighborhood cafés and easy wandering across the river give the daytime hours substance too. Choose Trastevere when you want to come home to restaurant streets rather than travel somewhere else after sightseeing. The famous lanes are not a quiet village after dark. Room orientation matters, and the lack of a metro makes some journeys less straightforward. Also, Roma Trastevere railway station is well south of the best-known old streets: an airport train still leaves a local connection. Light sleepers and tightly scheduled first-timers should weigh those compromises carefully.

  • After dark: Santa Maria and Trilussa draw late crowds; the neighborhood’s boisterous reputation makes a quiet-facing room important.
  • Getting around: No metro; tram 8 links Viale di Trastevere with Piazza Venezia. From FCO, FL1 to Roma Trastevere then tram 8; from CIA, Airlink bus-and-train to Termini then bus H. Walk across Ponte Sisto for the historic streets opposite.

Best areas in Rome for couples

  • Trastevere (Hotel San Francesco’s area): 9.2/10 for couples. Small squares, restaurant lanes and river crossings suit evenings together; choose a quiet-facing room rather than expecting early silence.
  • Spanish Steps, Trevi & Tridente: 8.9/10 for couples. Grand shopping streets, the Pincio and evening sightseeing suit a polished trip, with crowds and weak value as trade-offs.
  • Historic Center: 8.8/10 for couples. Church-filled lanes and café terraces make unplanned wandering easy; quieter streets beat rooms facing the busiest squares.
  • Monti & Colosseum: 8.6/10 for couples. Combine ancient sights with intimate shopping lanes and aperitivo; side-street choice matters for peaceful nights.
  • Vatican & Prati: 8.3/10 for couples. Choose neighborhood wine bars and a calmer rhythm, accepting longer journeys to ancient Rome and livelier evening streets.
  • Via Veneto & Villa Borghese: 8.0/10 for couples.
  • Testaccio & Aventine: 7.6/10 for couples.
  • Termini & Esquilino: 6.7/10 for couples.
  • EUR: 4.0/10 for couples. Where to stay in Rome for couples

Hotels around Hotel San Francesco

  • Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze | Preferred Hotels and Resorts (Southern Trastevere). UNA Trastevere wins when: A more contemporary four-star setting, strong cleanliness and rooftop dining. Keep Hotel San Francesco when: Keep San Francesco for a smaller, simpler hotel; UNA's compact Superior doubles and crowded breakfasts do not guarantee a more relaxed stay.
  • Hotel Ripa Roma (Southern Trastevere). Ripa Roma wins when: Larger rooms and balcony options, particularly when traveling as a family. Keep Hotel San Francesco when: Keep San Francesco when room size matters less than a small-hotel atmosphere and rooftop terrace; Ripa also has uneven room condition and noise complaints.

Alternatives for the same trip

  • Abitart Hotel (Testaccio & Aventine). Abitart wins when: Ostiense rail and Piramide metro access, colorful interiors and strong breakfasts. Keep Hotel San Francesco when: San Francesco puts Trastevere evenings on your doorstep and adds a rooftop terrace; Abitart suits a more transport-led stay.
  • Mama Shelter Roma (Vatican & Prati). Mama Shelter wins when: Playful design and an indoor pool, accepting time-limited wellness reservations and a location outside the historic core. Keep Hotel San Francesco when: San Francesco is the better fit when Trastevere restaurants and a small neighborhood hotel matter more than leisure facilities.

Getting around from Hotel San Francesco

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

  • Giovan Battista Pastine International Airport: 37 min by taxi.
  • Leonardo da Vinci International Airport: 43 min by taxi.
  • Basilica S. Paolo: 14 min by taxi.
  • Colosseum: 20 min by transit.
  • Pantheon: 18 min by transit.
  • Trevi Fountain: 23 min by transit.
  • Roman Forum: 17 min by transit.
  • Saint Peter’s Basilica: 26 min by transit.
  • Piazza Navona: 17 min by transit.
  • Spanish Steps: 31 min by transit.
  • Castel Sant'Angelo: 26 min by transit.
  • Sistine Chapel: 35 min by transit.
  • Vatican Museums: 35 min by transit.
  • Saint Peter's Square: 25 min by transit.
  • Monument to Victor Emmanuel II: 14 min by transit.

What guests say

  • Ratings: 4.2/5 (309 reviews).
  • Praised: Location (92% positive); Service (88% positive).
  • Complaints: Service (12% negative); Location (8% negative). The aggregate contains 248 four- or five-star ratings out of 309. Location and service are its clearest strengths; no newest-review sample was to establish a trend.

Good to know

  • Breakfast: €12 per person when not included; served 07:30–10:00, with Continental, American or pancake options.
  • Arrival and departure: Check-in from 14:00; check-out before 11:00. Reception operates 24 hours.
  • Parking: Paid parking is in nearby garages, rather than an on-site hotel car park.
  • Rooftop access: Terrace access is 10:00–23:00; bar service is seasonal. Outside food and drinks are prohibited.
  • Pets: Accepted by advance arrangement; pets cannot be left alone in rooms.
  • Accessibility: The hotel states that it has no facilities for wheelchair users.

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Guest reviews and travel times · Hotel supplier catalog.

Rooms, amenities and policies

  • Rooms: Simple, air-conditioned rooms with variable space and finish. Thin-wall complaints recur across Booking.com and Tripadvisor.
  • Cleanliness: A dependable strength across Expedia, Booking.com and Tripadvisor feedback, including praise for housekeeping.
  • Service: Helpful, welcoming reception is a repeated strength across booking and review sites; the front desk operates around the clock.
  • Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, Jacopa restaurant and cocktail bar, and a rooftop terrace. Breakfast offers Continental, American or pancake options rather than a buffet.
  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast is €12 per person when excluded from the reservation. Parking is in paid nearby garages. Pets require advance arrangement and cannot be left alone in rooms.

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