Rome

Sleek modern interiors now grace this ancient building with architectural joys, a courtyard garden and rooftop terrace with views

A 15th-century courtyard hides a petite, chic apartment where contemporary mixes with noble age to stunning effect. Live like the locals

A real Roman treat of a place - step straight out into a colourful thrub of twisting streets, trattorie, boutiques, fountains, monuments

Gianna and Marco seem to have our readers in raptures - they love the welcome and the position of the B&B in Trastevere’s fascinating heart

A sweet family-run hotel off a cobbled lane in a vibrant area but with peaceful bedrooms wrapped around a courtyard of orange trees

Three immaculate rooms in a 17th-century building; step out onto winding streets lined with trattorias, boutiques, fountains and monuments

Stylish yet intimate, lavish with silks and designer furnishings, this is five-star pampering yet run with genuine warmth

Sweet, stylish, fresh hotel with scented patio. Tucked away yet central, an unusually quiet base for exploring Rome

A wonderfully placed apartment within a palazzo in the historic centre with spectacular roof terrace. Step out and live like a local

Personal touches abound at this much-loved villa in Rome. Quiz Laura for cultural tips; explore the many romantic, unknown parks nearby

Retreat to a classically styled, elegant apartment for four - private and peaceful - in a characterful, super-central area of Rome

5 minutes from the Vatican in a tall palazzo above the British school. Owners share local tips, serve bakery-fresh breakfasts on the terrace

Quiet and intimate. Come for super comfortable contemporary bedrooms with views over Rome and a great base for exploring the city

Vast house on an ancient Roman site with big terraced garden and pool. Grand yet homely, with air-con and only 8 km to the city

Five-star service with family charm and the elegance of a vintage palazzo - the best of all worlds in central Rome

Lavender shortbread and baked peaches for breakfast at this most artistic of homes. The courtyard with magnolia and orange trees is lovely