We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Principe B&B: Traveller Reviews

Via Principe Amedeo 148, 00185 Rome, Italy
Hotel amenities
Principe B&B
Ranked #541 of 1,851 Rome B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

33 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    18
    10
    3
    0
    2
Date Rating
Singapore, Singapore
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Very nice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2009

Theres like 5 or 6 rooms in this huge apartment which is converted into a B&B with individual bathrooms. The neighbours are all residents. The owner is only there in the morning unless you specify. Every room is given 3 keys, 1 for the room, 1 for the apartment, 1 for the main entrance. The place is very clean, with a kitchen for breakfast(locked for rest of the day) and a tiny fridge in the main area. Our room is very spacious with 1 queen bed and 1 single bed and a TV. The whole place is not carpeted which is fine by us. The owner is very friendly and tries to help whenever you asked. It is a street away from one of the stations and bout 3 streets away from the Termini.
Cash prefered for payment. While a bed at a hostel cost 25euros with shared bathroom, we find ours wonderfully cheap and fulfil the basics at 70euros.

  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask randomjean about Principe B&B
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Kiev, Ukraine
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Cozy place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2009

Excellent location, cozy and clean rooms, friendly owners.
Although we did not speak Italian and the owners spoke very little English we understood each other and got very good service.
Principe is located not far from Termini railway station which makes it very convenient for travellers. Main Rome's sightseeings are not in a walking distance (however good walkers as I am don;t think so! :-)
Breakfast is not huge but well enough.
The only disadvantage was that the airconditioner could not always cope with the hot Roman weather.

  • Stayed June 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask gorchakov about Principe B&B
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Oceanside, CA
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great bargain!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2008
1
person found this review helpful

It's a perfect location if you need to be at Termini station early in the morning. We would definitely stay here again! We stayed here by recommendation from a travel agent in Florence and we were quite pleased. Reading some of the unfavorable reviews has been surprising because we thought the B&B great! Very close to Termini, just a few blocks walk and the B&B was impeccably clean. Victoria is an angel and we felt so very well cared for during our 2 night stay. The neigborhood is not the most pleasant but I also don't feel it is unsafe.

  • Stayed October 2008, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask PattyandMario about Principe B&B
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Prague
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not memorable, but nice”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2008

FLEXIBILITY
We arrived at 9 at Termini and we could check in at 9.30 and even have a shower before going on tour. Victoria provided us with a city plan and basic orientation and gave us an insight in how the city transport works.
When we wanted to leave early to visit the Vatican Museums, it was no problem to serve breakfast at 7 o'clock and we could even take something with us to eat on the go.
On the check-out day, it was no problem to leave our bags in the appartment and return to collect them in the afternoon.

FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE
Victoria likes to chat (we did this in Spanish, her English isn't very good) so we learned many interesting things at the breakfast table. We felt like being her children (her son is in fact the same age as me) which was very nice in most cases.

LOCATION
5 minutes from the Termini station on foot. This is a great plus! You'll have to take the tube to get to the major sights, but as the B&B is in the very centre of Rome, you get everywhere in a matter of minutes.
People from all around the world live in this part of the city, but we felt safe, even when returning after midnight.

ROOMS
Very nice and comfortable, with free internet access (WiFi or classical LAN - which is faster). Equipped with taste. We would have preferred carpet instead of tiles and we didn't like the fact that our double bed turned out to be two beds put together.

BREAKFAST
OK, but would be terrible if you should stay longer than 3 nights. There was no cheese (only spread cheese), no ham or salami and no fresh bread. There were synthetically tasting muffins, the cheapest toast bread, jam, honey, "yoghurt" and some corn flakes. The juice was terrible. If you like abundant breakfasts with a nice espresso (which you won't get here) - and need that during your Rome stay, choose a different place to stay.

  • Liked — the friendly owner
  • Disliked — the breakfast
  • Stayed October 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask arcik about Principe B&B
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Canada
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Avoid this place”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I stayed in this B& B FOR 4 NIGHTS LAST October, the guest house is located in a very bad area of rome, not really close to Termini, about 10 minutes walking I had a back bag and alight handbag only, so I didn't mind walking but if you having more luggage you might consider taking closer place or take a tarnsport, 2 days before I arrive, Victoria send me an email asking what time I'll arrive I replied back that my flight arrives 6,40 am, and by the time I reach her place it should be around 8, 30, she replied back saying ok I'll be waiting, but when I arrived there, she went on rage saying that I came very e4arly and I'm busy nopw preparing breakfast for guests, go out now and come back later, she also said you never stayed in ahotel before chek in time is usually 12pm, how come you are here now, I told her u r nota hotel and you wrote me back that IT'S OK TO COME THAT TIME, SHE DIDN'T REPLY BACK , SO i LEFT MY BAGS AND WENT LOOKING FOR OTHER PLACES, AND AM SAD TO SAY THAT i WAS TIRED AFETR 12 HOURS FLIGHT, i WAS FRUSTRATED FROM THE WAy she recieved me, but At the end UI decided just to stay there,Rooms was clean and Ok, but place is far from any touruist attractions, italians were not as friendly as I thought they would be , so If i visit Rome next time diffenitly am not staying there, will look fora closer area for sure, transport in Rome is very efficient even if you take other area than Termini don't wiorry about the distance

  • Stayed October 2008, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask asialoverR about Principe B&B
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Principe B&B also viewed

Casa Serafina
4 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
Rome, Lazio
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d780891?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Bed and Breakfast Smart
5 of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Rome, Lazio
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d506220?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Aldebaran Bed & Breakfast
5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Rome, Lazio
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d626945?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 1,286 hotels in Rome, ranked by popularity »

Been to Principe B&B? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Principe B&B

Via Principe Amedeo 148, 00185 Rome, Italy
Price range (per night):* 76 AUD - 129 AUD

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Principe B&B, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Principe B&B
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices