Donna Camilla Savelli, Rome
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
“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.
“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.’
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Free Wifi
- Friendly staff
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
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.
28 April 2026
Staff were fantastic! So helpful and friendly.
Great location. Very clean. Fabulous breakfast!
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
19 April 2026
Great Staff and Location. Excellent Breakfast!
Wonderful
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)
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.
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.
30 March 2026
Quiet respite in chaotic city
Location and history
Breakfast was not as good as suggested
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.
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.
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 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
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.
25 February 2026
A fabulous hotel in a great location
A beautiful setting.
An amazing garden
Nothing
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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
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.
1 February 2026
Week end a Roma
Splendido hotel! Staff eccellente
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?
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
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 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.
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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15 May 2026
Beautiful, historical, peaceful, conveniently located, and highly recommend recommended. We did do an upgraded room and