• Rome's ancient sites can be enjoyed on a budget.ancient rome image by jim from Fotolia.com
  
  Rome is a fantastic city to visit in Italy, with ancient ruins, museums, and many sites to tour. But the city's hotels can get expensive, so it's important to know where to look for a deal. With a little help, the budget-minded tourist can find sensible lodgings for an inexpensive Roman getaway.
  
  

Hotel Le Petit

• This hotel has 11 rooms on 3 floors. The building was remodeled in 2005 and all the rooms were refurbished. Close to the Orsini Castle, this hotel serves free breakfast, so you can start the day by saving a few euros. Rooms start at about $67 a night.
  
  Hotel Le Petit
  20 Monterotondo
  Rome, 00015 IT
  06 906 4612
  
  

Hotel Pisana Palace

• Located on the west side of Rome, this hotel is about 20 minutes from the International Fiumicino airport. The hotel has a breakfast buffet, and it serves pizza, snacks, and cocktails served throughout the day. Rooms start at about $68.
  
  Hotel Pisana Palace
  Via della Pisana 374
  Rome, 00163 IT
  066 66901
  
  

Holiday Inn Pomezia

• This 4-story building has 95 rooms, all recently refurbished. The hotel is a 30-minute drive from the International Fiumicino airport and offers free Internet access. The Bella Italia restaurant in the hotel serves guests pasta dishes with an extensive wine menu. Rooms start at about $66.
  
  Holiday Inn Pomezia
  15 Pomezia
  Rome 00040 IT
  06 918 441
  
  

Hotel Romulus

• This hotel is five miles from the city center of Rome, with 76 rooms on 4 floors. All rooms have cable television, and the hotel offers meeting rooms for those conducting business. There is a restaurant on site, with a bar that stays open until midnight. Rooms start at about $60 a night.
  
  Hotel Romulus
  Via Salaria, 1069
  Rome 00138, IT
  06 8805383