Anyone considering staying in a B&B, whether in Rome or elsewhere, should understand that they are not hotels. You must not expect all of the varied services to be found in a hotel, but in place of that -- if you are fortunate, as we were at F & F B&B in Rome -- you will be surprised at the warm hospitality and personal attention you often receive in such places. We stayed here for 10 nights in late January / early February 2009, and it was a total delight. The host and hostess are very friendly, speak English quite well, and are most eager to help in any way possible. Our room was spacious and well appointed, with an excellent bed and a nice bathroom with shower. Complimentary internet service is available via a laptop permanently set up in the lounge area. Breakfast was "Continental," but with a larger selection of choices than usual (including a nice selection of cereals!), and always included a delicious, freshly-baked delicacy from the hostess. Because we spent much of our time at the Vatican, the location was ideal -- an easy 15-minute stroll on flat terrain to St. Peter's Square. But if you like to walk, it is only another half hour's stroll from there on to the classic destinations of "Old Rome" - Castle San Angelo, the Forum, the Colosseum, the Villa Borghese, etc. A ten minute walk will take you from the B&B to the nearest metro stop, and two bus lines just steps from the door can connect you to virtually anywhere in the city. An ample selection of restaurants is available within a few blocks. The price was certainly right too -- far less than you would expect to pay in area hotels -- and credit cards are cheerfully accepted. Where you stay can have a lot to do with how much you enjoy your visit to a foreign city, and we would certainly recommend this establishment most highly to anyone planning a trip to Rome. Richard and Lotte, Salem, Oregon, USA

The Filomena e Francesca B&B was a clean, friendly, well appointed establishment. The hosts were friendly and informative.
Can I recommend the chinese restaurant, 100 metres down the road in the opposite direction to Piazzale Clodio?
Much better than average for an oriental/indian restaurant in the Eternal City !

ps check the lift is working or its a nine floor climb !

If you are traveling to Rome I highly recommend Filomena and Francesca's B&B. It is very affordable, they provide a good breakfast, the rooms are clean and it's in a great location . . . within walking distance to Vatican City. This was our first trip to Rome and we were concerned about transportation from the airport to the B&B. They made all the arrangements and a driver was waiting for us upon our arrival. What a great way to start our vacation. They are a lovely couple most anxious to answer any questions we had about Romes important monuments, museums, religious buildings, ancient Rome, transportation options, etc. I cannot thank them enough for making our stay a pleasant one.

Stay: 13th September 2008

Enjoyed our stay at F & F Bed & Breakfast. Owners were there to meet my husband and myself when we arrived to give us a warm wellcome. As we arrived we put our things into our room and went down by walk to the Vatican which is only 15 - 20 mins walk from the residence. There are two Metro stations nearby and a local bus which stops you in Via Guiliana.

A lot of shops to see and places to eat along the way too. Filumena prepared a good breakfast every morning and together with her husband was very helpful in giving us useful information to our wherabouts and places to visit and bus numbers.

Our room was very spacious and also very well equipped with a good sized bathroom which surely wont be found in a hotel. Air condition could also be used in hot weather for no extra cost.

Both owners speak English so comunication was good between us. We stayed in Rome for 5 nights and left the next morning and it is quite easy to get around with the Metro and the map provided by the owners.
If my husband and I will ever return to Rome we would surely consider coming back to this residence instead of any hotel and we would surely recommend it to any one.