BABUINO 79, Rome

Babuino 79 - Historic 16th-century apartments with modern amenities in Rome's Spagna quarter

Located in a 16th-century building that was once known as 'Albergo D'America,' this 2-star Rome hotel sits meters from Piazza di Spagna. Babuino 79 features 15 individually furnished apartments and studios, each equipped with a kitchen containing refrigerators, ovens, and stovetops. Every unit comes with free WiFi, LED TVs with satellite channels, and bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. The property maintains its historical character with original vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams in select areas. A shared self-service laundry facility provides two washing machines, a dryer, and washing detergent tabs at no cost. Safety features include carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and first aid kits. The location places guests within 1640.4 ft of Piazza del Popolo and Piazza di Spagna, with the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon both 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Historical building that housed notable figures including Richard Wagner and Giuseppe Valadier

Some units offer views of the artistic Via Margutta

Front desk provides luggage storage and safe deposit box services

Eight restaurants within 984.3 ft of the property

Cons

1.5 miles from Roman Forum

Ciampino Airport requires transportation arrangements