If u want a clean safe no frills attached place in Rome this is a good bet. Our room was everything we needed for a stay in Rome on a budget. We had the basics, a full sized bed, toilet, shower, and sink. The maid comes in the morning and brings breakfast to your room, breakfast was cappuccino, juice and assorted breads and jam. The front desk is not staffed, the owner will meet you when you arrive to give you directions on how to operate the keys/gates and collect payment, he prefers cash. For the price this was a great value.

"The center of Rome B & B" is all you should expect from your mid range budget stay in Rome.
We are a couple stayed in Rome for 4 nights for 100 eur per day including very basic breakfast.
Rooms are basic, clean and quiet in a regular resident building 5 minutes walk from the Vatican city.
The location is pretty good comparing to the price - 15 minutes walking from Piazza Navona and 20 minutes walking from the Spanish steps.
The B&B is located in the heart of Via Cola del Rienzo which is the best bargain you can find for Roman clothes shopping
All in all - we would recommend staying there though a more centered location would be considered...

Here's our take on the "Center of Rome B&B":


ROOM: During our stay at "Center of Rome," the average daily high temperature was around 95 degrees F (35 degrees C). Consequently, the air conditioning at "Center of Rome" was greatly appreciated; after a day of walking around in the blistering heat, the 75 degree room was a lifesaver. I mention this specifically because the majority of Italian B&Bs do not have ACs.

The bedroom was strictly average. A little cramped, and a little smelly (sort of a chemical smell with an underlying pungency). Did have a TV and a reasonably sized internal bathroom. The hotel comprises a small part of a large condo- or apartment-type building; the building itself is attractive, with a quiet, expansive courtyard and a security-controlled entrance. Very quiet at night (a big plus).


LOCATION: Great if you're visiting the Vatican and the Vatican Museums; a little far from the other attractions. (Though the subway is only a 10 minute walk.) While staying here, we got into the habit of strolling down to St. Peter's Square at dusk. It's really close. The street outside (Cola da Rienzo) is bustling and upscale, with nice shops and a supermarket.


BREAKFAST: Delivered to your door on a tray. Basket of breads with butter and jam; juice and cappuccino. The lady who served our breakfast was extremely sweet and friendly.


HOSTS: Two individuals staffed the front desk during our stay. The first, a very kind and accommodating woman, spoke little English. The second, a younger, less-friendly man, spoke better English. We had no problem with the hosts. Like many Italian B&Bs, "Center of Rome" asks for payment the day before departure, and strongly prefers payment in cash.


OTHER: No internet. And a cautionary note: while staying at "Center of Rome," we witnessed another party get stranded outside without being able to check in. This party's train had arrived in Rome approximately an hour and a half later than scheduled; as a result, they arrived at the B&B late, and there was no one to let them in the door. We found them outside on the steps, with no key and no way to get a hold of the proprietors. This kind of situation may happen a lot in Italy, as most B&Bs do not keep staff on duty all day long; rather the proprietors ask for approximate arrival times, and then hang around only during those arrival times. Always try to call or email your lodging with up-to-date info.

SUMMARY: We would stay here again. If you're taking a few days to explore the Vatican, this is a convenient and comfortable home base.

I went to At The Center of Rome B&B from May 23rd to May 29th 2008. I loved my stay out there. The team out there was very friendly and helped us with a lot of things such as finding the bus stop and change a 200 Euro bill at a local store. Our breakfast was served on time each morning and the staff was very pleasant and joyfull.

The room was clean and ready for our arrival by 10:00 in the morning and it was cleaned again everday when we came back.

On the negative side, there is no soap or shampoo in the bathroom so think about bring your own. The room is a little bit noisy but we had good sleep even though.

Grazie e arrivederci !