Hotel Joli Rimini

Rooms and decor

Hotel Joli Rimini is the cheapest stay on this list at $40 a night, and the rooms match that brief. The building is older but well kept, and the rooms are simple, clean and compact, with comfortable enough beds, a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. There are no special extras — this is built for travelers who just want a tidy room near the beach for very little money.

Food and amenities

Breakfast is included in the rate and kept simple but complete, with cornetto, cappuccino, yogurt, fruit and a few sweets — basic quality, but it does the job. There is no pool and no spa, though the beach is a 2-minute walk away and a nearby beach club rents umbrellas cheaply. Staff are friendly and will help sort out a San Marino tour or an airport transfer at fair prices.

Location and getting there

Joli sits in Marebello, a quieter beach district about 4 km south of Marina Centro. The sand is 2 minutes away on foot, and Bus #11 runs into the centre and old town every 10 minutes. Rimini train station is around 5 km away, Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) is about 4 km and roughly 10 minutes by car, and San Marino is 28 km out.

Things to know before booking

Set your expectations: there is no pool or spa, the building is starting to show its age, and you are 4 km from Marina Centro, so the bus becomes part of your routine. The score of 8.0/10 reflects exactly this — a no-frills budget base, not a resort.

Our take

For backpackers, budget couples and families who would rather spend their days out than sitting by a pool, Hotel Joli is hard to argue with: a clean, simple room 2 minutes from the Adriatic with breakfast thrown in, for the lowest price in Rimini.