The BeehivevsHotel Santa Maria
Hotel Santa Maria and The Beehive are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Beehive scores marginally better than Hotel Santa Maria. The Beehive ranks #21 in Rome with recommendations from 12 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
The Beehive Show All Reviews
Via Marghera 8, 00185 Rome
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Rough Guide
"This ecological – and economical – bright yellow hotel is run by an American couple. Basic but very well-decorated doubles – all of which share bathrooms – and more spartan dorms, plus..."
Fodor's
"A hip, alternative budget hotel near Termini station where you can go organic in the on-site caffè, or lounge the afternoon away in the lovely garden or reading lounge." Full review
Insight Guides
"A chic but incredibly cheap option near Termini station run by an American couple with a dorm room, apartments and guest rooms decorated in a colourful contemporary style."
DK Eyewitness
"A friendly budget travelers’ haven, with its own small vegetarian eatery, stylish decor with lots of modern art, and a lovely patio."
Oyster
2.0
"The Beehive is a great value for tourists who enjoy the young, energetic vibe of a hostel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Beehive Hotel and Cafe located not far from Termini train station, is a stylish, affordable spot to stay." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by two American expats, the Beehive is an affordable eco-conscious hostel two blocks from Termini station with private rooms and dormitory options." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A boutique hostel with a whimsical style and an eco-conscious vibe, The Beehive's many personal touches give it the feel of a 'home away from home'." Full review
Frommer's
"Conceived as part hostel, part hotel, The Beehive is a unique lodging experience." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The Beehive Hotel is an eco-friendly one-star hotel near Termini Station with stylish private and shared rooms at low rates." Full review
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The Beehive Hotel also has a small café, which can cater to vegan and gluten-free requirements upon request—something not so easy to find in Rome.
Hotel Santa Maria Show All Reviews
Vicolo del Piede 2, 00153 Rome
From $74/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The rooms of this small three-star surround an orange-tree-filled garden, making it feel far removed from the city."
Fodor's
"This ivy-covered, mansard-roofed, rosy-brick-red, erstwhile Renaissance-era convent is just steps away from the glorious Santa Maria in Trastevere church and a few blocks from the Tiber." Full review
Insight Guides
"A former 17th-century cloister, it has been sympathetically renovated and offers high standards of comfort, as well as a courtyard garden that is an oasis of calm."
Travel + Leisure
"It has perhaps the most enviable physical visage of all Roman hotels." Full review
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Enjoy an aperitivo buffet provided every evening, plus the bar’s full range of cocktails and wines.
DK Eyewitness
"An oasis of calm in an area relatively untouched by the onslaught of time, Santa Maria has rooms around a charming courtyard filled with citrus trees."
Time Out
"Just off delightful piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the Santa Maria opened in 2000 on the site of a 16th-century convent and has since built up a loyal clientele." Full review
Star Service
"This charming inn is a delightful throwback that rightfully deserves the honor of "Rome's Homiest Hotel."" Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Hidden away off a side street in the charming old neighborhood of Trastevere, this three-pearl property was once a monastery." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Imagine an orange grove, with rooms, in the heart of the centro storico." Full review
Independent
"A friendly atmosphere and lashings of character more than compensate for this hotel’s lack of cutting-edge style"