--- title: "Hotel Locarno vs The First Arte: which hotel is better?" description: "Hotel Locarno or The First Arte in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-locarno-rome-vs-the-first-arte-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-08 --- # Hotel Locarno vs The First Arte Both are in Rome, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★★ · Prati ## [Hotel Locarno](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-locarno-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 9.5 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 8.1 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1596244/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★★ · Roma I ## [The First Arte](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-arte-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 9.0 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.0 - **Score by category:** 2 of 5 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2197481/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 130 m apart. ### Choose The First Arte if you want - breakfast included ### Why is Hotel Locarno better than The First Arte? 1. Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 9.0) (+0.5) 2. Has an on-site restaurant ### Why is The First Arte better than Hotel Locarno? 1. Includes free breakfast 2. More guest reviews (89 vs 26), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4) 3. Offers an airport transfer 4. 13 more listed amenities (26 vs 13) (+13) 5. Has 24-hour room service ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hotel Locarno | The First Arte | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.5 (+0.5) | 9.0 | | Location | 8.1 | 8.0 | | Facilities | 4.2 | 8.3 (+4.1) | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 5.0 (+3.5) | | Public transport | 5.7 (+0.4) | 5.3 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.9 | 8.8 | | Guest rating | 9.5 (+0.5) | 9.0 | | Number of reviews | 26 | 89 (+63) | | Google rating | – | 4.7/5 | | Google reviews | – | 355 | | Rank in Rome | top 8% | top 10% | | Location | | Location score | 8.1 | 8.0 | | Distance to the centre | 1.2 km | 1.0 km | | To public transport | 940 m | 1.0 km | | To the airport | 16 km | 16 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 150 m | 40 m (−110 m) | | Shops within 500 m | 10 | 15 (+5) | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | | Rooms | – | 26 | | Floors | – | 6 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2024 | | Listed amenities | 13 | 26 (+13) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:30 (−1h) | 15:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Shuttle | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Restaurant | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Gym | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ | | Airport transfer | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | – | ✓ | | Sauna | – | ✓ | | Hot tub | – | ✓ | | Massage | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Distance to the main sights | | Colosseum | 2.6 km | 2.5 km | | St. Peter's Basilica | 1.9 km | 2.0 km | | Roman Forum | 2.1 km | 2.0 km | | Trevi Fountain | 1.2 km | 1.1 km | | Archbasilica of St. John Lateran | 3.7 km | 3.6 km | | Castel Sant'Angelo | 1.0 km | 990 m | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Hotel LocarnoThe First Arte - Through the year the two hotels cost about the same - Hotel Locarno: €706 a night on average · The First Arte: €612 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rome by month](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 22 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [The First Arte prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-first-arte-rome/prices/) ## Location 130 m apart Hotel Locarno: city centre: 1.2 km, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 940 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. The First Arte: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Tram 3 - Thorwaldsen>Ostiense: 1.0 km, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 16 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Rome [Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather) ## Hotel Locarno or The First Arte: common questions ### Which is better, Hotel Locarno or The First Arte? They are evenly matched. Hotel Locarno is stronger in guest rating, public transport; The First Arte is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness. ### Which is cheaper, Hotel Locarno or The First Arte? Over the year The First Arte costs about €612 a night on average against €706 at Hotel Locarno, and it is cheaper in 3 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Hotel Locarno and The First Arte? The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line. ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-locarno-rome-vs-the-first-arte-rome/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/