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Donna Camilla Savelli, Rome

Via Garibaldi 27, Trastevere, 00153 Rome, Italy. (show on map)

Donna Camilla Savelli is a fascinating boutique hotel located in the heart of Rome’s vibrant Trastevere district. Originally commissioned in 1642 by the noblewoman Camilla Savelli, the building was designed by the legendary Baroque architect Francesco Borromini. For centuries, it served as a cloistered convent for nuns, and remarkably, a small group of sisters still resides in a secluded, private part of the property today.

The hotel beautifully balances its monastic history with modern luxury. Guests can walk through original porticoed halls, relax in a quiet inner garden, or enjoy the sun-drenched rooftop terrace that offers expansive, breathtaking views of the Roman skyline. Some rooms still feature 17th-century architectural details, such as exposed wooden beams and precious stucco work, ensuring the building’s storied past remains front and center.

For those looking to explore, the hotel is perfectly positioned. It sits just steps away from the lush Botanical Garden and the iconic Janiculum Hill, which is famous for providing one of the most stunning panoramic views of the city. The narrow, cobbled streets of Trastevere surrounding the hotel are packed with authentic trattorias, local artisan shops, and charming hidden piazzas.

You are also within easy reach of major landmarks like the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere and the beautiful Villa Farnesina, home to stunning frescoes by Raphael. Staying here offers a unique chance to experience the “Eternal City” from a peaceful, historic sanctuary that feels a world away from the bustling tourist trails.

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“Donna Camilla Savelli, in a quiet corner of Trastevere, has 78 rooms housed in a Baroque monastery with a grand staircase, courtyard garden and lots of Old World charm.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Rome.

Lonely Planet review:

“It’s seldom you can stay in a 16th-century convent designed by baroque genius Borromini. This four-star hotel is exquisitely appointed – muted colours complement the serene concave and convex curves of the architecture – and service is excellent. The best rooms overlook the cloister garden or have views of Rome.’

Guest rating

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 21st in Rome


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What guests liked


Value for Money

88.67 %

Ranked 15th in Rome


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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.5
Christina

15 May 2026

Beautiful, historical, peaceful, conveniently located, and highly recommend recommended. We did do an upgraded room and

Picturesque property and garden courtyard.

The drinks were very over-priced if you wanted a cocktail from the bar.

5.0
Amber

10 May 2026

The perfect way to kick off our 25 anniversary tour of Italy!

Everyone was so helpful and friendly. It was beautiful, the cocktails were beyond excellent! The curated gardens and simple rooftop terrace were great ways to unwind after a day in busy Rome.

5.0
David

28 April 2026

Staff were fantastic! So helpful and friendly.

Great location. Very clean. Fabulous breakfast!

4.5
Emma

25 April 2026

100% stay here if you’re in trasevere

Perfect location! Amazing rooftop and gardens. Breakfast is gorgeous. Interiors classy.

Doesn’t have a bar on the roof so you have to balance ur drinks on a tray up on the roof without spilling while going up stairs. But very small detail just being nit picky

5.0
Ford

19 April 2026

Great Staff and Location. Excellent Breakfast!

Wonderful

5.0
Adrian

14 April 2026

Amazing property, spacious rooms, great garden, good breakfast, parking on property (limited), strategic location, only

Amazing property, spacious rooms, great garden, good breakfast, parking on property (limited), strategic location

no AC available (April is limited for cooling)

5.0
Kathryn

7 April 2026

My stay exceeded my expectations! Loved it!

Beautiful property and in a perfect location Trastevere. I love Rome and want to explore but won’t be able to resist staying there the next time I visit!

The mini fridge heated up my room, but I just unplugged it. Easy fix.

5.0
Renet

1 April 2026

Beautiful hotel in Trastavere.

Extremely beautiful hotel with amazing breakfast and very helpful and friendly staff members.

Thete was nothing we did not like.

4.0
Colleen

30 March 2026

Quiet respite in chaotic city

Location and history

Breakfast was not as good as suggested

4.5
Mark

28 March 2026

Gem of a hotel

Such a super hotel. Staff are fantastic and the venue itself is idyllic

Bar prices are too steep and should be open later.

5.0
Nancy

25 March 2026

My brother picked this property and honestly hit a home run. Checking was flawless, every room was clean, and comfortabl

The property was beautiful, the staff was welcoming.

We loved everything.

5.0
David

21 March 2026

It’s a wonderful hotel in a lovely area filled with restaurants and life. We hope to go back next year.

Everything, a unique hotel in a beautifully restored historic building, the most beautiful building we have stayed at. The staff were friendly and helpful while never feeling pushy.

Nothing comes to mind

4.0
Johnny

4 March 2026

Very nice hotel, high standard

Very good breakfast, a bit expensive

I did not like that they added "voluntary" tip to all lodging and food/drinks automatically

4.5
Howard

1 March 2026

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

beautiful space, friendly staff, great location.

the breakfast was good, but could have been better. No fresh squeezed juice; extra charge for omelettes; limited selection of fresh fruit.

5.0
Lisa

25 February 2026

A fabulous hotel in a great location

A beautiful setting.
An amazing garden

Nothing

4.5
Tor

24 February 2026

Tranquil and restorative rooms in a super location.

Beautifully calm, well presented and relaxing accommodation but just a short walk from the heart of Trastevere

Breakfast was a little lacking in flavour; breads felt a bit sad and the extra paid for menu items, such as omelettes and waffles might be expected as part of the offer in similar hotels. A minor point but at 300 per night, worth mentioning that the Bathroom was spotlessly clean but the shower partition a bit narrow so the bathroom floor ended up getting soaked every time!

5.0
Stewart

23 February 2026

Beautiful building in great location, superb friendly staff.

It’s an incredibly beautiful old convent conversion, the building has so many interesting facets, space is used imaginatively etc. Location is excellent.

Nothing - in the summer a pool etc would be great but that’s being picky.

4.5
Jared

21 February 2026

Beautiful property and wonderful service.

Location and service was excellent. In such a busy city it was nice to not feel like one more tourist with wonderful treatment by the staff.

It would have been nice to have better surfaces for luggage and toiletries. Since we were two people we found the space for our things was tight.

4.5
Anna

20 February 2026

Dinna Camilla Savelli is always a unique experience . How many hotels have their own private chapel! This is why I conti

The constant requests to upgrade stay with extras

4.5
Juan

19 February 2026

Lovely property & exceptional service, but be aware that AC is only turned on during summer months.

The hotel is lovely but the 5 star staff is what makes the difference! It use to be a monestary, three nuns still live in a private section of the proprty, and they have mass everyday at 7am. Breakfast is a nice variety and delicious selection. Their premier restaurant dwonstairs is definately a Michelin star experience. The room was originally a dissapointment, but was upgraded from our original selection, so the upgrade did help meet our expectations related to comfort- thanks to the staff. A very special thanks to Maria Elena, Gilbert, Matteo, Carmen and Ima for making our experience a memorable one!!! NOTE TO PROPERTY OWNER: You may want to consider investing in installing split AC units in a greater number of rooms to give travellers from the US the comforts they are typically acustome to back home. Wishing you many blessings and much success!

The original room did not have air conditioning as the air conditioner vs heater option is controlled by the hotel. Because it was approximately 50-60 degrees outside, the heater was as on, so we had no option of even setting the temperature control to fan mode. The staff however was very accomodating in that they offered to provide a fan in our original room, but then eventually upgraded our room to I beleive the only room in the hotel that did have a slpit AC unit- thank God!

5.0
Patricia

17 February 2026

Charming property. Rooftop deck has expansive views of the city

I felt like I was on vacation! Beautiful spaces, wonderful staff. Just outside of the main tourist areas which was what we wanted yet walkable to anywhere or a short uber which was easy

4.5
Olga

7 February 2026

Very special quiet place in Trastevere

Quiet location, but close to all restaurants; spacious room; overall atmosphere of the ancient building.

30€ charge for a small dog. Many hotels promote free of charge stay for the pets.

5.0
Mirella

1 February 2026

Week end a Roma

Splendido hotel! Staff eccellente

5.0
Zain

20 January 2026

Fabulous hotel, very friendly staff!

Great location, very nice building, the room was massive, clean and well maintained!
Brilliant staff, could you ask for more?

5.0
Jennifer

16 January 2026

I hadn’t traveled alone in 30 years and this was by far the best hotel to take on such an endeavor. It was perfect in

It was so comfortable and every staff member was kind and helpful

4.5
Josquin

12 January 2026

Delightful Historic Convent

An old convent on the edge of Trasteverse. Rooms are newly done up and nicely designed. Generally comfortable - a nice place to be in a historic setting. Staff are absolutely delightful - helpful, considerate, charming and funny.

Great location for popping into Trastevere without actually being in the middle of it. Best of both worlds - quiet spacious environment for living in yet round the corner from the buzzing hub.

The breakfast is missing my particular staples (salmon, parma, hard cheese, avocado) however this is a great excuse to buy bits and bobs down the markets. Mercato Trionfale next to Vatican is good and also a great place for lunch.

5.0
Adam

5 January 2026

An extraordinary hotel in a historically significant former convent.

Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli is an altogether extraordinary place. A former convent designed in part by the renowned architect Borromini, the hotel offers remarkably comfortable, elegantly appointed rooms in a building of genuine historical significance. Indeed, the gorgeous Borromini dining room, where we enjoyed breakfast, as well as a sumptuous Christmas prix fixe feast, is museum-worthy. We went to midnight mass at the hotel's extraordinary chapel, where we enjoyed a service conducted by a charismatic Portuguese priest and a rather picturesque ancient nun who played the organ. Our room was spacious, the bed was lovely, and the bathroom was elegant. The service at the hotel was first-rate all around. And Trastevere is a fantastic neighborhood full of marvels at every turn, a perfect place to amble far from the crush of downtown Rome.

Nothing. The hotel is extraordinary.

4.5
Anette

29 December 2025

Perfect location, beautiful place, very clean, friendly staff

A place with history in a lively neighborhood.

At check-out, an additional tip is added to the bill. You are informed that you can decline this, but this is an inappropriate practice.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Snack bar

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service
  • - Private check-in/check-out

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace

General

  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Chapel/shrine
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • - Smoke alarms
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Access to health care professionals
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