Location is often everything, especially when it comes to the six-floor Hotel Fellini, a basic property for budget-minded tourists who want to be near the Trevi Fountain. Yellow-painted lobby walls and arched windows that look out onto the cobblestone street create a bright ambience, and latticework on the front desk, faux-finished ceilings with a chandelier, and a tufted red sofa add a little elegance. The Fellini is also part of an apartment complex for local residents, and overall, it's a solid choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a hotel in central Rome.

The hotel is set on Via Rasella, a quintessential narrow Roman street in the Barberini area that’s a five-minute walk to the Trevi Fountain, with cute ice cream shops, restaurants, and stores along the way. Several sights are within a short walk, such as the Piazza Barberini (three minutes) and the Palazzo Barberini (three minutes). Other major sights, such as the Spanish Steps, designer shops on the Via dia Condotti, and the Pantheon are within a 15-minute walk. It’s a 20-minute walk to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. And the Barberini metro station is a four-minute walk away for sights that are farther afield. The drive to Leonardo da Vinci International Airport takes 30 minutes, and it’s 25 minutes to the Ciampino Airport.

The 17 rooms vary in style and design, from Double Rooms for two with homey textiles to predominantly red Junior Suites, with wood floors, metallic headboards, and chandeliers. Single Rooms for solo travelers are available, as are Triples with three beds. Some Rooms sometimes have external but still private bathrooms. Junior Suites can sleep up to four people and have separate bedrooms, living rooms, and balconies. The top-floor penthouse has an Italian cottage vibe, with exposed ceiling beams, a kitchenette, and direct access to a rooftop terrace with dining tables. Bathrooms are small but include showers, hairdryers, and bidets. All rooms come with free Wi-Fi, safes, and flat-screen TVs. 

Features at the Fellini are basic and limited. A buffet breakfast is included in most of the room rates, but the dining room is next door -- it's a bright space with Murano glass chandeliers and ample tables and chairs. As a small hotel, the Fellini lacks a full restaurant or a bar, but Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the front desk staff will store luggage and arrange airport transfers.