✦ From NUM's directory · updated 2026-11-08

All 27 monasteries in Rome, mapped.

Twenty-seven convents and monasteries in NUM's directory of Rome — a few you can visit, some that take overnight guests, and many that are simply religious houses.

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Most of these are homes first, so knock like a guest

Rome has dozens of religious houses that take paying guests, usually listed as casa per ferie. Rooms tend to be simple and well kept, often cheaper than hotels in the same street, and the rules are the house's own: many lock the door at night and expect you back before a set hour, some ask for payment on arrival, and a few keep single-sex floors. Ask about the curfew before booking, not after. For visits, the dress rule is the one for any church in Rome: shoulders and knees covered, and no wandering during services.

Questions people ask

How many convents and monasteries are there in Rome?

NUM's directory maps twenty-seven convents, monasteries and religious houses in Rome, including several that run guesthouses.

Can you stay overnight in a convent in Rome?

Yes. Many religious communities run guesthouses called casa per ferie. Expect simple rooms and house rules, often including a night-time curfew.

Which monastery in Rome can you visit?

The cloister of Santi Quattro Coronati near the Colosseum is the easiest to visit and one of the most beautiful. Others open only on particular feast days.

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