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Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms

A 3-star guest house in Rome's Navona area, close to the Pantheon and a 5-minute walk from Museo Altemps.

  • Staff earn a guest rating of 8.7, the highest named category.
  • A central base for walking to the Vatican, Colosseum and Trevi Fountain.
  • Guests mention smooth self check-in and luggage storage.
7.7 Very good 194 reviews Booking.com 7.7 · 194 reviews

About

Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms

Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms is a 3-star guest house on Via Dei Banchi Vecchi 117 in Rome's Navona area, described as a good choice for travellers interested in food, atmosphere and walking. It sits a short way from the Pantheon and a 5-minute walk from Museo Altemps; the Colosseum is a 25-minute walk away.

The property lists Superior Double and Deluxe Double rooms, with shared spaces including a kitchen and a leisure/TV room. Guest reviews repeatedly praise the staff, the central location and clean, comfortable rooms. The overall rating is 7.7 from 194 reviews, with Staff the highest named category at 8.7. Listed rates start at £103.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Friendly, attentive staff — Guest reviews consistently describe the staff and host as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about local activities. It is the property's highest named rating category at 8.7.
  • Central and walkable — The guest house is in Rome's Navona area, close to the Pantheon and a 5-minute walk from Museo Altemps, with the Colosseum a 25-minute walk away. Several guests mention walking to Vatican City, St. Peter's Basilica and the Trevi Fountain.
  • Comfortable, practical rooms — Property amenities include air conditioning, heating, tea and coffee facilities, flat-screen TVs and ironing facilities. Reviews add comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and useful extras such as a fridge and washing facilities in some rooms.
  • Smooth self check-in, plus luggage storage — VIP and express check-in/out are listed, and a guest noted convenient self check-in and the ability to store luggage until a flight.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Overall score sits below the area average — The property's 7.7 rating from 194 reviews is lower than the area average of 8.7. The lowest named categories are Rooms, Service and Value at 7.6, with General at 7.5.
  • A compact shower in one guest's room — One guest who otherwise enjoyed the stay noted that the shower was a bit small. If bathroom size matters to you, it is worth confirming the specific room's layout.
  • The check-in window is late-afternoon — The stated check-in time runs from 16:00 to 23:59, and check-out is listed from 03:00 to 10:00. VIP and express options are available, but these are the standard times the property lists.
  • No pets and no listed parking — Pets are not allowed, smoking is not permitted on site, and parking is not listed in the property policies.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Superior Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Arrival & security

  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Safe deposit box
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers

Room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Parquet floor
  • Cots

Shared spaces

  • Shared kitchen
  • Leisure/ TV room

Internet & policies

  • Wi-Fi
  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.7
Very good 194 reviews

Guest-rated 7.7/10 from 194 reviews

Booking.com · 7.7 · 194 reviews
7.7Verified guest

“The atmosphere was quiet. The budget king room had comfortable beds, a multi-channel TV, a seating area and ironing facilities. The staff were exceptionally friendly and gave good recommendations. The location felt central, close to the heart of Rome, with easy access to different areas, Vatican City and the Jewish Ghetto.”

7.7Verified guest

“The location was great, close to the airport, restaurants, a supermarket and the main tourist attractions. The host and staff were friendly, and we loved having private bathroom facilities in our rooms.”

7.7Verified guest

“An incredible, fantastic location for the main attractions. There were plenty of breakfast goodies, and the staff were very friendly and had great local knowledge.”

7.7Verified guest

“Our budget double room had a seating area, a writing desk and ironing facilities. The location was fantastic, not too far from Piazza Navona.”

7.7Verified guest

“The location was convenient, right in the heart of the old town. The staff were really friendly and kind.”

7.7Verified guest

“My stay in Rome was comfortable and pleasant. The information provided about the hotel was accurate and detailed, which made it easy to find the property and understand the check-in process. The room exceeded expectations, with a private shower and toilet, comfortable beds and clean bathrooms.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Navona: The guest house is in the Navona area, described as a good choice for travellers interested in food, atmosphere and walking.

Pantheon & Museo Altemps: The Pantheon is a short way from the property, and Museo Altemps is a 5-minute walk away.

Colosseum & the Vatican: The Colosseum is a 25-minute walk from the property. Guest reviews also mention walking to St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City and the Trevi Fountain.

Via Dei Banchi Vecchi 117, Rome, Lazio, 00186, Italy

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

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Check-in
From 16:00-23:59
Check-out
By 03:00-10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

Where is Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms?

It is on Via Dei Banchi Vecchi 117 in Rome's Navona area, a short way from the Pantheon and a 5-minute walk from Museo Altemps. The Colosseum is a 25-minute walk away.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:59, and check-out is listed from 03:00 to 10:00. The property offers VIP and express check-in/check-out.

Are pets allowed at Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms?

No. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is not permitted on site. No parking is listed either.

What is the guest rating for the property?

The overall rating is 7.7 out of 10, based on 194 reviews. Among named categories, Staff scores highest at 8.7, while Rooms, Service and Value each score 7.6.

The bottom line

Banchi Vecchi Stay Rooms is easy to recommend to travellers who want a genuinely central Rome base and don't need a full-service hotel. The strongest reasons to book are the staff and location; the trade-offs are a modest overall score, no listed parking and a late-afternoon check-in window.

7.7The short version, based on 194 guest reviews.

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