Babuino 79
A Rome address with a kitchen, a sofa, and room for your dog.
A place to stay in Rome
Babuino 79 is a hotel in Rome where most rooms function closer to an apartment than a standard stay. Each has a full kitchen setup — stovetop, oven, microwave, coffee machine, electric kettle — plus a dining area and a sofa, which makes it a practical choice for longer visits or anyone who wants the option to cook. Rooms start from €283 and the property has earned a 9.5/10 guest rating across more than 1,000 reviews, with location, cleanliness, and the hosts consistently flagged as strong points. An airport shuttle is available, and pets are welcome.
Is this stay right for you?
An apartment-style hotel in Rome with fully equipped kitchens, generous living spaces, and a notably high guest rating for cleanliness and location.
Best for
- Longer stays in Rome
- Travellers who want to self-cater
- Pet owners
- Couples or small groups wanting living-room space
Less suited to
- Guests wanting a traditional hotel-service setup
- Those on a tight budget
Rooms built around the kitchen
Every room comes with a stovetop, oven, microwave, coffee machine, electric kettle, and toaster. There is a dining table and a seating area too. It is the kind of setup that makes a week-long stay considerably easier than a standard hotel room.
Living space, not just a bed
The rooms include a sofa, a dining area, and a walk-in closet alongside the full kitchen. Flat-screen TVs with cable, satellite, and streaming services are standard. It reads more like a furnished apartment than a hotel room.
Pets welcome, no caveats
Babuino 79 is explicitly pet-friendly, which is still uncommon in central Rome hotels. The rooms are fitted out practically — private entrance options available — so travelling with an animal does not feel like an afterthought.
Cleanliness guests keep mentioning
Cleanliness is one of the three location-strength themes guests highlight most consistently. The rooms include linens, towels, free toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers, and a drying rack — the basics are covered without shortcuts.
What stands out
Inside Babuino 79
Amenities at Babuino 79
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Airport shuttle
- Elevator
- Heating
- Laundry
- Air conditioning
- Baggage storage
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Air conditioning
- Free Wifi
- Pet friendly
- Kitchen
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Flat-screen TV
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Coffee machine
- Cleaning products
- Toaster
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Dryer
- Electric kettle
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Living Area
- Dining area
- Sofa
- Seating area
Arriving in Rome
Babuino 79 is 23.3 km from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), where the Leonardo Express train runs non-stop to Roma Termini. Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA) is closer at 15.3 km. Roma Termini station is about 1.9 km away, roughly a 25-minute walk. Rome operates a ZTL limited-traffic zone in its historic centre, where cameras issue automatic fines to unauthorised vehicles. No parking is listed here, so check where to leave a car before driving into the centre. Italian cities charge a tourist tax (tassa di soggiorno) per person per night, collected by the property rather than included in the booking total; the rate depends on the city and the property's star rating, and many properties still take it in cash.
The location
5 sights nearby, the closest being Sant'Atanasio at 90 m; the nearest station, Spagna, is 360 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Sant'Atanasioplace of worship90 m
- Santissimi Nomi di Gesù e Maria in Via Lataplace of worship210 m
- Villa Medicigallery220 m
- Palazzo Núñez-Torloniahistoric site280 m
- Casa di Goethemuseum310 m
Getting around
- Spagnastation360 m
- Ponte Cavourferry pier600 m
As-the-crow-flies distances from the property · © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 1,076 reviews, guests rate Babuino 79 at 9.5/10. The three themes that come up most are location, cleanliness, and the hosts. Nothing in the review data flags a recurring problem area, which at this volume and score is notable.
- Host9.8
- Facilities9.5
- Cleanliness9.7
- Comfort9.7
- Value For Money9.1
- Location9.9
- Free Wifi9.5
Reviews scoring 9–10: 18 · average 9.7
They wrote about: location, room, staff
Reviews scoring 7–9: 2 · average 8
They wrote about: location, staff, room
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This is a summary of reviews left by guests on Booking partner sites.
Things to know
The fine print
- Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
- Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
- Accepted payment methods
ATM card
Cash
- Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
- Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
- Pets
Free!
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Common questions
Where exactly is Babuino 79 located?
The hotel is in Rome, Italy. The guest reviews consistently highlight the location as one of the property's strongest points, though specific neighbourhood distances are not published in the listing.
Do the rooms have a proper kitchen or just a kettle?
The kitchens are fully equipped: stovetop, oven, microwave, coffee machine, electric kettle, toaster, refrigerator, and cleaning products are all included. There is also a dining table in the room.
Is breakfast available?
Yes. The property lists 'Good Breakfast' as one of its most popular facilities, so breakfast is available on site.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. It is listed as a signature feature of the property. Contact the hotel directly to arrange timing and confirm availability for your dates.
Is WiFi free?
Yes, free WiFi is included throughout the property.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Babuino 79 is pet-friendly. Rooms also have a private entrance option, which can make arriving with an animal more practical.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
The apartment-style rooms — with full kitchens, dining areas, sofas, and walk-in closets — suit families who want more space and the ability to prepare meals. The hotel is also pet-friendly.
What does it cost to stay?
Rooms start from €283 per night. Rates vary by date and room type, so check current availability directly with the hotel or via your preferred booking platform.
Is there an elevator?
Yes, the property has an elevator.
Is laundry available?
Yes. The hotel lists laundry as a facility, and the rooms include a dryer and a drying rack for clothing.