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Babuino 181

Rome, Italy • Piazza del Popolo • SPLURGE

avg. $488 / night

Includes $26 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

Extend your stay

Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Part of Small Luxury Hotels

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PB hotel design editorial

Via del Babuino runs like a straight seam through one of Rome's most architecturally coherent neighbourhoods, connecting Piazza del Popolo to the Spanish Steps through a corridor of pale stucco palazzi, antique dealers, and design galleries. It is an address that demands a particular kind of restraint, and Babuino 181 — fitted into a four-storey neoclassical building whose rusticated corners and shuttered windows are visible in the images — answers that demand by placing contemporary interiors inside a shell that gives nothing away from the street. The rooms work in a palette of warm oak, olive-toned upholstered bed bases, and cream plaster, with paired dark-framed mirrors above the headboards and strip lighting tucked into ceiling reveals to keep the effect calm rather than clinical. Woven rattan armchairs furnished in grey carry through to the terrace dining pavilion, where glass walls retract to open toward a planted courtyard — a quietly considered move that gives the breakfast room the atmosphere of a garden room rather than a hotel restaurant. Above it all, a rooftop terrace with views across Rome's ochre roofline toward distant spires offers sunloungers, a small bar, and a glass outdoor shower enclosure, the lightweight steel and glass canopy above it carrying the lightness of a deliberately contemporary insertion into a building whose street presence remains entirely Roman.

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About

Rome’s most exclusive boutique hotel, on Rome’s most exclusive street. Babuino 181 is located in the best location in Rome, in the heart of the upscale Spanish Steps quarter. And every bit of it is as chic as its neighboring boutiques. Step between Rome’s top fashion designers, disappear through discreet glass doors… and enter another dimension of Italian boutique luxury. After a day of inspiration touring Rome’s sites, come back to your home in Rome. Sip a cocktail on the brand-new, rooftop terrace overlooking Rome’s beautiful streets. Soak in a spacious marble bath. Slide between Frette sheets. Rest in comfort—and with the confidence that, no matter what you need or what personalized service you require, Babuino 181’s professional staff can make it happen.

Amenities

Internet

Free Internet

Wifi

Free Wifi

Suites

Bar/Lounge

Airport transportation

Dry cleaning

Non-smoking rooms

Laundry Service

Babuino 181 Reviews

1,296 reviews

"My wife and I just returned from a quick 3 night trip to Rome. We stayed at this hidden gem in the eternal city and could not be happier with our choice. The team at check in was so gracious and had our room available even with the early morning arrival. The check in was effortless and they offered us breakfast as soon as we finished checking in. They really were so helpful during our stay from giving us a fantastic suite (suite 302) to arranging our car to the airport when we checked out. In my opinion, the hotel is in the best location just steps from Piazza del Popolo, Via Condotti, The Spanish Steps, and many other walkable attractions. The hotel is immaculate and they are really on top of everything. Housekeeping kept the room in perfect order and as soon as the do not disturb sign was off the door, the room was cleaned. Well done!! They have a fantastic rooftop breakfast buffet that seems to have everything you desire to start your day. Valerio really makes sure you have your cappuccino once you arrive and remembers your coffee everyday. He is also a pleasure to speak with and has a great personality. We have stayed here several times with our daughters and they are always so gracious to my family. If you are looking for a wonderful place to stay while in Rome, you must experience this property! See you in the summer!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 16, 2026

"My wife and I stayed at this hotel at the end of Feb and beginning of Mar in 2026. The hotel is located in a great spot in Rome and you can walk to many attractions from here. We walked many miles a day and felt very safe during the day and night. Our room was not in the main building, it was across the street, which was a bit strange for us but maybe that’s normal in Italy. The room was comfortable and nice. However, there seemed to be a lot of noise in the hallway, especially when guests would shut their room doors and that was very loud. The breakfast was included with our room and it was very good. The staff at breakfast were very nice. Overall we were happy with this hotel and would stay here again. However, the shower would leak every time we used it, which was annoying. The housekeeping staff did not make sure to leave water bottles in the room daily and one day they only left one glass instead of two. Even with these minor issues, we would stay here again. Note: There was no upgrade offered for Hilton Diamond members"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 15, 2026

"Not a luxury hotel by any means. The hotel is in a great location. Our room was clean, comfortable and spacious. Breakfast was ok, coffee was superb and the restaraunt staff exceptional. Check in and check out was done professionally but at other times reception is staffed by people who barely said hello and looked as though they could not care less. However when we are back in Rome we will surely book here again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 12, 2026

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