I have more to say about Trastevere and the hotel at my blog! The Tiny Guide.

First of all, let me say that when you go, trade your incisors for a chance to stay in Trastevere. Trastevere sits just across the river (walking distance!) to many of the historic sites in town and at the Vatican, but it is not so close that you can smell the other tourists Pantene and Old Spice. We selected, after lots of research, the "budget" Hotel Trastevere.

For €150 per night (Feb rates), we rented an apartment that technically sleeps 5, but would have been much better sleeping two. The whole affair is a three-story room, with two loft sleeping areas stacked on the main living space (and third sleeping area) In one corner is a modest kitchenette. The bathroom is up one flight of stairs. It sits RIGHT next to the second floor sleeping area. This was a bit of a problem, as the men I was traveling with (one in his 60s and one very spry in his 70s) had to get up during the night to go potty. The floor squeaked, the door banged. Not so good.

OK. Enough whining:

The tall windows featured a view of Piazza San Cosimato. In the piazza every morning but Sunday, you'll find a small, bustling open air market full of seasonal, regional produce, kitchen knick-knacks and flowers. From my noisy second floor twin bed, I had an amazing view of it in the morning. Hard to beat.

A fridge! We had a fridge! Though last year, My friend and I took to storing our cheese out on the windowsill (we traveled in winter then as well) having a fridge was very handy for storing our delicious snacks. That said, an icebox is not essential. Snacks in Rome pretty much beat snacks everywhere else - pizza, oranges, pizza, prosciutto, pizza, cheese. You can't find this stuff at all hours, though, so fridge good.

If we were a party of two, and no one had to a) sleep by the bathroom or b) make coffee while I was still sleeping, I would have noting negative to say.

BEWARE PRISSY PEOPLE: The apartment is a little shabby, it's not the Ritz. I personally couldn't give a crap about ugly coverlets or tape on the showerhead. It's clean and the staff is very very helpful Trastevere is an amazing place to be, and so fun to come home to in the evenings.

Don't bother with the breakfast in house. Up the block at Bar Er Trasteverino you can get a darn good cappuccino and a delicious custard-filled croissant for €1.60 (written €1,60 in Italy)

We selected this hotel as we had spent time in Trastevere the last time we were in Rome staying with friends. Only spent one night in the hotel, and it was definitely up to par. Nice clean rooms/bathroom, great location, and friendly staff. We were headed to the airport before breakfast was served in the morning so can't comment on that. Public transport is nearby with the H bus taking you to Termini, or the Tram to go to Trastevere train station. Paid about 110 euro I believe.

This hotel offered a reasonable rate in a terrific location that has
numerous reasonably priced restaurants. Trastevere is a mostly
residential area and it was not too noisy. The continental brkfst
was fine, the staff helpful, especially Amandus. I would'nt try to
drive or park here but public transportation is readily available.
Almost any sight in Rome was within walking distance or a short
tram and or bus ride away. The cappucino and gelato in the area
were fantastic. (& the pizza & pasta). The room was spotless as was the private bath. You can't beat this value.

TheHotel Trastevere was recomended to us by a friend who had stayed there in 2006 and what a great choice he made.The hotel is small but it has that homely feel about it.The room was clean and tidy and the little dining room for breakfast was just great. Trastevere is a web of cobbled streets and lovely restaurants ,and at night time the place is buzzing with athmosphere.It was our first time in Rome and we will be back to sample the lovely Hotel Trastevere.