Casa Santa Sofia
3-star hotel · Monti, Rome
Long Weekend score
Mixed1 serious report in 295 reviews: something stolen
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Rome are rated 9.0 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 17% of Rome hotels
- 85% of guest comments are praise
- 98% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 17% of Rome hotels. Compared with 7,758 hotels in Rome. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 85% of guest comments are praise. 670 praise, 114 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 98% of guest photos show no damage. 59 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- $2,935 a nighttypical for two, before tax · from $96
- 3 min walkto Cavour (direzione Rebibbia/Jonio) station
- 295 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 8 min walk to the Colosseum599 m by road
- A station within walking distanceCavour (direzione Rebibbia/Jonio) is 219 m away
- Location232 praise · 1 complain
- Staff206 praise · 7 complain
- Cleanliness110 praise · 3 complain
Against
- Room size34 complain · 10 praise
- Quiet at night31 complain · 17 praise
- Room conditioncomplaints rising: 1.6 in 100 a year ago, 3.5 now8 complain · 8 praise
- Building work during the staycomplaints falling: 6.5 in 100 a year ago, 3.5 now14 of 295 guests
What guests reported
What guests say
295 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: location (232 guests). Weakest: room size, where 34 of the 44 who mention it complain.
Location2321Strength
The location is in a very cool and intimate area near the colosseum with great restaurants attached to the same building
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The location was definitely a surprise: so convenient.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Staff2067Strength
Gabriela at reception was so helpful and really lovely to chat with.
Tripadvisor, April 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The property was central, clean, affordable and the staff was very friendly.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Not very friendly and the hotel is situated in a very touristy area.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Cleanliness1103Strength
The facility is updated and clean too.
Tripadvisor, November 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Casa Santa Sofia, excellent location in the historic center, large, clean rooms.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Also be ready to find random black hairs on towels and in the bathroom.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Breakfast5011Mostly good
The people working there were lovely, the breakfast was great, and the location was amazing.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Fantastic location, very nice hotel, great breakfast, the staff was great.
Tripadvisor, May 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Only for sleep, breakfast does not worth the money
Booking network, April 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Beds145Mostly good
Simple rooms with everything you need, air conditioning, comfortable mattress...
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Clean, comfortable bed, all essentials are provided.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The beds are not comfortable at all
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Value1810Mostly good
Superb location, great value, exceptional staff - 100% recommend.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Very helpful employees, lovely breakfast, value for money
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Only downside is the high price, I believe it should be decreased a bit.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Views54Split
• Room had no view at all (located on the first floor, room number 117).
Tripadvisor, September 2025, rated 2/5 by this guest
This overlooks the action at the fountain and you can see at least three packed restaurants within 20m of the room.
Google, October 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The location is absolutely perfect turn the corner and you’re greeted with a view of the Colosseum just a stone’s throw away.
Booking network, August 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Room conditioncomplaints rising: 1.6 in 100 a year ago, 3.5 now88Split
Tiny shower, but considering the age of the building, I can forgive that.
Booking network, May 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
The bathroom was dated, but it was very clean.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
The hotel itself is a bit old, but it’s clean overall.
Google, December 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
Quiet at night1731Weak spot
However, the rooms do not have isolation and it is possible to hear everything people say in the hallways and the children crying.
Tripadvisor, October 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
No extra towels and also you could hear the cabinet doors are slamming in other rooms all the time.
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
There was some construction work happening close to my room which was disturbing in the morning.
Booking network, November 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Room size1034Weak spot
Small room but equipped with the essentials (except for the mini fridge).
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
The hotel has some nice rooms and others that are very small, with bathrooms that leave much to be desired, such as room 108.
Google, August 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The room was great, just a little bit small, but very clean and comfortable.
Google, March 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Too few mentions to judge: food.
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 580 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: building work during the stay, in 14 of 295 reviews.
Building work during the staycomplaints falling: 6.5 in 100 a year ago, 3.5 now14 of 2951 in 21 reviews
The noise because they are make maintenance for the 3, 4 floors
Booking network, October 2025, rated 7/10 by this guest
The had a lot of work and noise this time
Booking network, February 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Problems in the bathroomcomplaints rising: 2.4 in 100 a year ago, 4.7 now11 of 2951 in 27 reviews
We flooded the bathroom a couple times for it, the curtain is not able to gate the water
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Has a tiny little curtain that really doesn’t hold any water in so it gets everywhere.
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refundscomplaints rising: 1.6 in 100 a year ago, 4.7 now10 of 2951 in 30 reviews
They took from us city taxes (it's ok) but also they took some kind of guaranteed money, which was not returned yet, after 5 days from check out.
Booking network, December 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
Also the fact of taking a deposit I was not aware of until arrival at the property.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked6 of 2951 in 49 reviews
Very small, the rooms are small, the prices are high, and the pictures are completely different.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
The rooms are very small and not like the pictures.
Google, September 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
A facility closed6 of 2951 in 49 reviews
Only about half the hotel was open, the rooftop bar was shut entirely.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Roof terrace bar not open - but still on website - no bikes as advertised on website
Booking network, July 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
A booking not honoured5 of 2951 in 59 reviews
I reserved this hotel in booking, and they didn't respect my reservation.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
They now said that they won't honor this reservation but is already paid (I made the payment on official booking.com site, not the phishing one).
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Serious reports
1 in 295 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
Something stolen1 of 295 reviews
During my stay, the room service opened my bag without permission, moved my clothes around, and stole my travel scale.
Booking network, August 2025, rated 1/10 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
1 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (2%).
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (3).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool, spa, gym or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
$2,935 is a typical night, from 110 dates checked in the coming year.
Weekends cost the same as weekdays
A typical night, month by month
Cheapest month: Dec 2026, $109Dearest month: Jan 2027, $2,935
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked, so these sit outside the year-wide figures above and can fall below the typical price.
- amimir.com$170
- trivago.deals$175
- Vio.com$176
- deals.etrip.net$176
- Trip.com$188
- tui.com$188
- qantas.com$188
- deals.goseek.com$191
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Cavour (direzione Rebibbia/Jonio) station is 219 m away by road, about 3 minutes on foot. There are 3 bars or clubs within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: Frutteria Tita1 min walk104 m by road
- Nearest station: Cavour (direzione Rebibbia/Jonio)3 min walk219 m by road
- The Colosseum8 min walk599 m by road
- The Trevi Fountain15 min walk1.2 km by road
- The Pantheon22 min walk1.7 km by road
- St. Peter's Basilica3.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
16 room types, from 8 to 30 m².
- Economy Single Room8 m²Sleeps 1
- Single Room11 m²Sleeps 1
- Standard Double Room13 m²Sleeps 1
- Premium Superior13 m²Sleeps 21 Double bed
- Superior Double Room14 m²Sleeps 1
- Premium Single Room14 m²Sleeps 1
The other 10 room types
- Executive Suite14 m²Sleeps 42 Double bed
- Standard Room15 m²Sleeps 21 Queen Bed
- Standard Double Room16 m²Sleeps 2
- Suite27 m²Sleeps 32 Twin bed + 1 Double bedBathtub
- Royal Deluxe27 m²Sleeps 31 Queen Bed
- Family Suite28 m²Sleeps 41 Queen Bed + 2 Twin bed
- Family Room30 m²Sleeps 42 Twin bed + 1 Double bed
- Superior StudioNot statedSleeps 31 Double bed + 1 Sofa bed
- Imperial RoomNot statedSleeps 41 Queen Bed + 2 Twin bed
- Residence StudioNot statedSleeps 31 Queen Bed
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 8.3 out of 10. Only 17% of the 7,758 hotels in Rome are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 9.0.
Every review site, out of 100
25 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 31 guests complain about noise.
If room size matters to you
Here, 34 of the 44 guests who mention room size complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
295 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 859 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 295 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 87 older, 169 in other languages and 308 with a score but no words.
- The hotel replied to 8 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 18 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 6 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.