Relax and socialize on the Hotel Des Artistes' rooftop terrace. RELATED LINKS City Guide Rome

The facilities and service at this humble three-star establishment are nothing to write home about, but the Hotel des Artistes is a good bet for basic, affordable accommodations in a reasonably central location, five minutes' walk from the main railway station and just around the corner from the Castro Pretorio subway stop.

Part hotel and part hostel, the property offers a wide range of room configurations and prices, and the rooftop terrace is a good place to hook up with other budget travelers. The rack rate for standard double rooms is 186 Euros including tax and breakfast, but if you book through the hotel Website, doubles range from 59 to 169 Euros depending on the season.

Hostel accommodations include dormitory beds for 14 to 24 Euros per night, double rooms for 39 to 85 Euros per night, and family rooms that sleep four, five or six guests ranging from 84 to 179 Euros per night. Discounts may be available for cash payment and for stays of four nights or longer.

Hotel des Artistes
Via Villafranca 20
00185 Rome, Italy
Ph: +39-06-4454-365
www.hoteldesartistes.com, www.hostelrome.com