If you’re a gluten-free traveler exploring the enchanting streets of Rome, finding the perfect place to stay within reach of safe gluten-free food can add stress to your travel planning. Fortunately, Rome is such a safe haven for gluten-free foodies – including those with celiac disease!
With its rich culinary heritage, Rome offers a plethora of options for those with dietary restrictions. These hotels are not guaranteed to have safe-gluten free food options within the hotel. However, they are located near gluten-free food! Let’s embark on a gluten-free adventure through the Eternal City, discovering the best places to stay while savoring the finest flavors Rome has to offer.
How to Find Safe Gluten-Free Food in Rome
There are two great resources for knowing where to find safe gluten-free food in Rome. One is the app Find Me Gluten Free and the other is the app AIC – Mobile.
Find Me Gluten Free
Find Me Gluten Free is the gluten-free equivalent of Yelp and can be used while traveling all around the world. Users can create an account and rate the gluten-free options and safety of restaurants they’ve eaten at. All you have to do is search the town you are traveling to and all the gluten-free food options in that town will pop up!
AIC – Mobile
AIC – Mobile is unique to Italy. It is operated by Italy’s Italian Celiac Association (AIC) which is supported by the Italian Government. The AIC has been working for over 30 years to train restaurants on the importance of preparing celiac-safe food and to prevent cross-contamination. Any restaurant that displays the AIC logo has been trained on the proper handling of gluten-free food.
AIC-Mobile is their app that allows you to find AIC certified restaurants near you.
Where to Stay in Rome for Gluten-Free Food
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But if it’s your first trip to Rome and you plan on doing plenty of sightseeing I recommend staying near the Piazza Navona in Rome.
Why?
Piazza Navona is one of the most iconic tourist sites of (modern) Rome. It’s lively, picturesque, and it is central to all the best tourist attractions in Rome.
You can book any hotel, Airbnb, or Vrbo in the area to be within a few minute walk of a ton of great gluten-free food. But here are some top recommendations for hotels in the area!
Budget Option: Hotels near Gluten-Free Food Rome
- Budget Option: Locanda Parlamento
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8.4 Hotels.com Rating
Approximately $84 per night during the summer (and winter)- 2 minute walk to Ciao Checca
- 10 minute walk to Pizza in Trevi
- 12 minute walk to Risotteria Melotti Roma
Moderate Option: Hotels near Gluten-Free Food Rome
- Moderate Option: Navona Gallery Suites
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9.6 Hotels.com Rating
Approximately $180 per night during the summer ($148 during the winter)- 4 minute walk to Risotteria Melotti Roma
- 8 minute walk to Voglia di Pizza – Gluten free
- 11 minute walk to New Food Gluten Free
Luxury Option: Hotels near Gluten-Free Food Rome
- Luxury Option: Domaso Hotel
★★★
9.8 Hotels.com Rating
Approximately $490 per night during the summer ($150 during the winter) - 5-minute walk to Voglia di Pizza – Gluten-Free
- 7-minute walk to Risotteria Melotti Roma
- 8-minute walk to New Food Gluten-Free
Whether you choose to stay at any of these locations, or if you choose a hotel on your own you’ll be sure to find plenty of gluten-free food near Piazza Navona!
Piazza Navona has so many gluten-free restaurants within a 15-minute walk from there including all the restaurants mentioned above.
You can stay outside Piazza Navona as well, but if you do be sure to do plenty of research to find a good place to stay within walking distance of a few gluten-free friendly restaurants.
Don’t forget to check out my Gluten-Free Guide to Rome if you’re traveling to Rome soon!
