Housed inside a former church convent that dates to 1122, Relais Le Clarisse is a homely hotel in the heart of Trastevere. Given the historic nature of the building, each of the 18 rooms comes with a slightly different layout, but all have classic terracotta floors, wrought iron beds, AC, minifridges and eco-friendly olive oil toiletries in the modest marble bathrooms. The basic double rooms run a little small, but there is a charming inner courtyard filled with olive trees and grapevines where guests can stretch out.
The mood: Country cottage vibes.
Location perks? The Trastevere neighbourhood is full of options for drinking and dining along picturesque cobblestone lanes.
Budget range? From £110/n.