Nerva Boutique Hotel
Contemporary Italian boutique with Roman architectural touches. Bold colors, geometric patterns, curated limited-edition artworks, and marble everywhere. Unpretentious but genuinely stylish. Family-run warmth without the stuffiness.
Book the Master Suite for direct views over the Forum of Augustus — the two-level layout and mirror-integrated TV are genuinely special
Why It Matters
One of Rome's most well-located small hotels — you're literally steps from the Forum of Augustus, the Colosseum is a 5-minute walk, and yet the street itself is quiet. Listed on both Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. Ranked #14 of 1,155 hotels in Rome on TripAdvisor.
Named for the Roman emperor who built the last of Rome's imperial fora, Nerva sits directly outside the walls of the Forum of Nerva and a five-minute walk from the Colosseum. The building is historic but the interiors are coolly contemporary — Italian furnishings, bold artworks, Emperador marble bathrooms — and the vibe is more sophisticated neighborhood hotel than tourist trap. Run by the Cirulli family for over 30 years, now in its second generation, it shows in every detail from the breakfast sourced from Forno Roscioli to the handpicked limited-edition photography on the walls.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Boutique Budget Double Room
The most affordable entry point. Interior-facing for quiet, queen bed, Emperador marble bathroom with crystal shower. At 17sqm it's compact, but it has every amenity and the same quality linens and finishes as the larger rooms. Good for those who plan to spend most of their time outside.
Queen size bed · 17 sqm
Deluxe Room
A solid mid-tier double. Queen bed, Emperador marble bathroom, all the standard amenities. Another customer favorite. Good value for a well-decorated room in this location. Maximum two guests.
Queen size bed · 20 sqm
Deluxe Single Room
The smallest room in the hotel at 13sqm — honestly tight, but thoughtfully designed and perfectly equipped for a solo traveler who just needs a well-located base. Same marble bathroom and quality finishes throughout.
Single bed · 13 sqmFamily Suite
Two separate bedrooms with a shared cosy living area and two bathrooms. Privacy for parents and a proper space for kids — genuinely practical for families who don't want to trip over each other in a regular double.
Two bedrooms · 38 sqm
Junior Suite
Quiet and comfortable with a small dedicated living area — a notch above a standard double without the price jump of the larger suites. Roman-meets-contemporary décor, sofa-bed for a third guest, Emperador marble bathroom.
Queen size bed · 27 sqmMaster Suite
The flagship room. Set on two levels with a window that looks directly onto the Forum of Augustus. Roman architecture meets contemporary design — decorative fireplace, designer sofa and armchairs, a walk-in closet, and a TV built into the bathroom mirror. Limited-edition artwork and photography on every wall. The best room in the house.
Queen size bed (on mezzanine) · 41 sqmPremium Suite
The one with the private outdoor space. A separate bedroom, a living room with queen-size sofa bed, two full Emperador marble bathrooms, and a private courtyard patio with lounge seating and umbrella. Rare in central Rome at this price point.
Queen size bed · 39 sqmSuperior Room
One of the hotel's customer favorites. A proper couple's room with a small sofa area and a single sofa-bed for one child. Contemporary décor, Emperador marble bathroom with crystal shower. Comfortable without being spacious.
Queen size bed · 24 sqm
Twin Room
Faces the interior courtyard so it's genuinely quiet. Compact at 17sqm — this is a room for sleeping and getting out to explore, not lounging around. Marble bathroom with crystal shower, full amenity kit.
Twin beds · 17 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Luxury Mercedes-Benz chauffeured transfer to/from Fiumicino Airport from €70 (up to 4 passengers) and to/from Civitavecchia Harbour from €170.
The hotel can arrange a personal shopper to help guests explore Rome's boutiques, particularly in the Monti neighborhood and along Via del Corso and Via Nazionale.
The hotel arranges walking tours of Rome with specialist multilingual guides, allowing guests to skip queues at major sites. Horse-drawn carriage tours can also be arranged on request.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Staff assist with tour bookings, restaurant recommendations, skip-the-line tickets, and local tips throughout the stay.
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout all rooms and in the lounge bar area.
The Aurora Bistrot & Bar lounge is open 11:30am–1:00am for drinks and Wi-Fi use.
Round-the-clock front desk staffed for check-in, check-out, and concierge requests.
All rooms have hot/cold air conditioning with individual thermostat control.
Every room is equipped with a safe deposit box, minibar, and telephone.
Complimentary parking at a private garage on Via Napoli 66, approximately 700m (15-minute walk) from the hotel. Advance reservation required. Street parking also available on Via Cavour at €8/day.
Small pets accepted at no charge.
Laundry service available. Items sent in the morning are returned by the afternoon (within 24 hours, except holidays).
Free luggage storage available after check-out.
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