Accommodations in Rome of touristic kind are very different each other, just to make available to the customers the solution that best can suit their needs. The capital has always to deal with foreign visitors and that is the reason of why over the centuries they has developed a network of accommodations in Rome, which over time has improved its offering for tourists.
Ancient pensions can be considered the embryonic accommodation in Rome, dating back even to the Imperial period, time when the city, as the center of the World, attracted crowds of visitors, workers, merchants and pilgrims of every sort. So no wonder than the housing industry in Rome in now able to bring in market a diverse range of offerings. This ancient custom of "harboring" was alive not only in Rome, but of Latin population in general (try to think to the ancient Greek's hospitality) has favored the development, throughout practice and application of accommodations very also different between them. Indeed there are many of that in the circuit, both in the central area and in the most peripheral (especially near rail lines and subway stations).
If we were to indicate a ranking of the different housing solutions in Rome, surely we will mention all the different tourism accommodations on modern global market.
HOTELS: the hotels are very numerous in the city. The housing solutions that they propose are not for every guest, especially because prices are often too high for the "common pockets". They have of course a matter of good business with wealthy guests. In recent years they have developed a market of professional customers, especially by introducing conference rooms, where are held meetings of various companies. Appreciable change of prices between the system of full and half board, that facilitates the access to this structures even for guests not so rich.
BED AND BREAKFAST: the b&b accommodations have experienced in recent years a remarkable development in the city of Rome. The novelty introduced by bed and breakfast is very attractive especially for those tourists who love enjoy the city all the time of their stay, without the habit of having to return to the hotel for meals. After a healthy breakfast you can go out to discover Rome. Needless also indicate prices in the success of these structures, that allow a delicious stay even for more modest financial resources. In fact are the right choice for the group of friend or for the couple. Also it stimulate the conversation and the knowledge of different tourist that host, which are thus shown in a family type ambient, suitable for lovers of socialization.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT: also fair the market of apartments in rent for tourist use. Instead of b&b and hotel, they do not offer any meals to their guests, but make available entire kitchens or small kitchenettes well equipped, where the customers may decide to cook their own dishes. They attract a different audience than the b&b, because they guarantee a total privacy. In fact, inside the apartments, there aren't other customers. They are therefor suitable for lovers of peace and exclusivity, that do not like to stay with strangers. Despite all there are apartments with large carrying capacity, which can also host up to 12 people. So are chosen by groups of people that move together.
FARM HOLIDAY: around the city of Rome lie countryside and valley also stepped in history and culture. Many the archeological excavations of ancient people like Etruscan, earlier to the roman. The Consolar Road have really beautiful trails through the village and hills surrounding the Capital. Above all the "Castelli Romani", sort of satellite city around Rome. Within this remarkable natural heritage, there are many tourism activities. They are dedicated to one type of "bucolic" customers, that are lovers of a direct contact with Nature. Farm Holiday are also located in a short distance from Rome, distance traveled in a short time by car or bus. So the customers can visit the city during the day and then return to relax in the quiet countryside. The farm is also able to attract a fair number of "culinary tourists", those travelers who move in search of genuine dishes of traditional cuisine.