From the Vatican to the Pantheon, Rome is one of Europe's most fascinating and historical cities for tourism. Tourists traveling to Rome can expect to take a large hit to their budget just from the shear volume of things to do; however, certain steps can be taken to lower costs. For example, many convents around the area offer lodging to tourists at a fraction of the prices charged in local hotels. Though convents do accept men, women and their families, most also impose a curfew outlining what times guests should return to the premises. Many of the convents are located in central Rome with quick access to Vatican City.
This convent offers rooms with up to four beds, with prices as high as 40 Euros (approximately $57 USD) for rooms with only two beds. Prices also vary according to the age of the occupants; for example, children are only charged 12 Euros (approximately $17 USD), while students up to the age of 25 are charged 25 Euros (approximately $36 USD). The convent does not offer single rooms and only serves breakfast; further, the curfew is 11 p.m. in the summer and 10 p.m. in the winter.
Casa D'Accoglienza S. Spirito
Suore Francescane dell'Addolorata
Borgo S. Spirito 41
00193 Rome
06 686 1076
Located near the Lepanto subway stop, this convent charges per room, with prices escalating as the number of occupants in the room escalates. For example, a single occupancy room runs around 40 Euro ($57 USD), while a room with three beds will run around 93 Euro ($133 USD.) Breakfast is included in the price of the stay; other meals are also available by request. The curfew for this location is 11 p.m. year-round.
Figlie della Carita' Di S. Vincenzo de Paoli
Via Ezio 28
00192 Roma
06 321 6686
fdcsanvincenzo.it
This convent charges per night per room, as opposed to per guest. Prices range from 57 Euro ($81 USD) to 94 Euro ($133 USD) depending on the amenities, such as baths and showers available in the room. The rooms without these amenities are generally cheaper, while guests are still able to use the public washrooms for their hygiene needs. This convent also includes breakfast in its price rate and imposes a curfew of 12 a.m. during the summer and 11 p.m. during the winter.
Suore Pallottine
Viale delle Mure Aurelie, 7B
00165 Rome
06 393 6351
The Suore Dorotee Convent is centrally located near Trastevere, the Sant'Onofio church and the North American College and offers its guests private baths in all rooms. Prices range from 50 Euro ($71 USD) to 77 Euro ($110) depending on occupancy for each room. Curfew for this location is 11 p.m. year-round, and both French and English are spoken for tourists not versed in Italian.
Suore Dorotee
Via del Gianicolo,4A,
00165 Rome
06 6880 3349
