Given your bugetary constraints I suggest you try Priceline. If you go to biddingfortravel.com there is a whole section on how to bid and a list of the hotels for Rome. If this is your honeymoon then you'll want a nice hotel and this could be the way to get it. Good luck!

Hi Tex -

Try www. ratestogo.com - click on the 20 day selection and see what they have to offer. I use them regularly because I seldom have much notice of my trips, and I've found them to be reliable.

Good luck.

Texas Honeymooner

Have you considered the convents in Rome?

Regards

Martha

You're in an unfortunate situation, as Rome is one of the world's pricier hotel cities. However, I want to say that I stay in the area around the Termini all the time, where there are a great range of accomodations of all levels, and it is a fine area to stay (IMO). Lots of activity, some good local restaurants, great change bureaus, and right on the transport links to the rest of the city. Give it some thought. Also makes it very cheap and easy to get to the airport by using the express train.

try hotel panda...near the spainish steps...but they don't have an elevator

There's a lovely appartment in Trastavere which we tried to book but is unavailable for our dates. It would comfortably accommodate two couples which means you could share the cost. The price for one couple was 700 eur for a week but it's a little (not much) more for two couples. It's Jewel of Trastevere and looks absolutely lovely, we were very disappointed when we could get a booking. The website is www.jeweloftrastevere.com I did a lot of research on the area and thought it would be an ideal way of seeing Rome from the perspective of a resident ... after all, you WILL go to see the touristy things but will you make the time to see the 'suburbs' unless you are staying in that area and it's still walkable. Good luck.

Of course you realize that I meant could NOT get a booking. I knew I should proof read before submitting!

Don't be so quick to dismiss the Termini area. It's not as charming as some other areas, but does have a certain charm of its own. It's not unsafe. Many budget hotels are located there. Try to find a place on the west side, as it will be more convenient for walking to the sites.

Hi

Try

www.Romeby.com or www.slowtrav.com

all very clean rentals.

I am leaving for Trastavere this week will reply back if we stumble across any bargains, I am looking for a place for 4 of my daughters friends to visit her in Rome on Spring Break.

Ciao