Aventino
1.2 miles from city centre
Take it to the max! Aventino delivers a mix of vaunted history and non-stop nightlife. First, visit the ruins of the Circus Maximus, a legendary arena where chariot racers entertained the masses as far back as 167 BC. Then, follow the flow of the Tiber and traverse the Testaccio neighbourhood. Imbibe and gorge your way through its glut of bars and make the ancient Romans proud!
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Trastevere
0.8 miles from city centre
Trastevere is filled with winding narrow streets. Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere is filled with lively pubs, restaurants and clubs. Head to the lookout at Piazzale Garibaldi on Janiculum Hill for a city vista, or shop for clothes and accessories on Viale Trastevere. On Sundays, visit Porta Portese flea market.
Places to stay from £20 per night
Navona
0.6 miles from city centre
Piazza Navona is Rome’s most famous square. You’ll find a mixed crowd of locals and tourists who come to dine at the lavish cafes and restaurants that occupy the square. Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi is Bernini’s sculptural masterpiece set in the centre, while Sant’Agnese in Agone church stands to the west.
Places to stay from £16 per night
Spagna
0.7 miles from city centre
Piazza di Spagna is the perfect place to sit and people-watch. Sit and observe people's toing and froing on the ‘Spanish Steps’, or head to Piazza del Popolo square to see Rome’s second oldest obelisk. Santa Maria in Montesanto and Santa Maria dei Miracoli in Piazza del Popolo are two Baroque churches worth exploring.
Places to stay from £26 per night
Trevi
0.4 miles from city centre
The Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. The God Oceanus erupts from the core on a horse drawn chariot. A 5-minute walk will bring you to Quirinal Hill, one of the largest of the Seven Hills of Rome. It’s also home to Quirinal Palace, residence of the Italian President.
Places to stay from £22 per night
Repubblica
0.7 miles from city centre
The Fountain of the Naiads in Piazza della Republica is a spectacular sight day and night. Next to it is the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs. Another drawcard for the area is one of Rome’s most popular roads – Via Nazionale, crammed with cafés, restaurants and shops.
Places to stay from £22 per night
Pantheon
0.2 miles from city centre
Completed in 126 AD, The Pantheon is a spectacular building in Piazza della Rotonda. Take some time to admire its incredible light filled interior. Bernini’s obelisk Pulcino della Minerva stands in front of the gothic church Santa Maria Sopra Minerva, or visit Hadrian’s Temple with its façade of 11 marble columns (now home to the Roman Stock Exchange).
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Italy's ancient capital is an architectural wonderland, with its many ruins depicting the stories of its vast empire which once spanned three continents. This open-air museum includes must-see monuments like the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. This former gladiator arena is the city's centrepiece, and conjures up dramatic images of the games once held here through its huge underground complex and multi-tiered seating. It's also worth a visit to the impeccably preserved Pantheon, which further portrays the Eternal City's golden age.
With over 900 churches and many breathtaking basilicas among them, Rome is also home to the city-state of the Vatican, the seat of the Catholic Church. St. Peter's Basilica is undoubtedly the tourism hotspot, but many treasures such as Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and countless other masterpieces can be found inside the Vatican's captivating museums.
As with any city in Italy, the local cuisine varies from region to region. In Rome, the trademark dishes are 'cacio e pepe' – a simple but delicious pecorino cheese and pepper pasta recipe – and 'spaghetti carbonara'.
Other points of interest include the iconic Trevi Fountain, the Borghese Gallery, and the popular squares of Piazza Navona and Piazza di Spagna. When the weather is at its best between April and June, take a stroll through Villa Borghese park or hire a bike.
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.63 |
Language | Italian |
Average weekend price | £113 per night |
Average weekday price | £118 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
The Vatican
1.4 miles from city centre
Coliseum
0.6 miles from city centre
Trevi Fountain
0.4 miles from city centre
Piazza Navona
0.6 miles from city centre
Piazza di Spagna
0.7 miles from city centre
Piazza Bologna
2.3 miles from city centre
Spanish Steps
0.7 miles from city centre
Piazza del Popolo
1.1 miles from city centre
Pantheon
0.4 miles from city centre
Campo de' Fiori
0.6 miles from city centre
Incredible city, loaded with things to do and see.
22 April 2024
Incredible city, loaded with things to do and see. And the food, oh the food! Everywhere, the food is plentiful and delicious. The city center gets very crowded but that's because there's so much for people to see in the city.
This was our second visit to Rome.
22 April 2024
This was our second visit to Rome. We stayed 2 nights before heading to Naples to join our tour. We are heading back to Rome to spend another 3 nights to discover all the hidden sights we didn’t manage to see when we visited previously. We have booked a Golf Cart tour to do this and are hoping we’ll get to see things away from the main attractions. From our previous visit would highly recommend seeing the Vatican, Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon etc, etc. Rome is such an easy city to get around whether on foot or by the Hop On Hop Off Bus.
Beauiful city , busy and expensive we saw a lot in 3 days...
22 April 2024
Beauiful city , busy and expensive we saw a lot in 3 days and the 4 th day we should have moved on. Next time would come and stay 2 days now that we have been and carry on to a smaller town , not as busy. But did enjoy Rome , incredible history and sights. food definitely overpriced, did find a couple of small places good was good only 8 EUR for pasta instead of 12 and up.
Be prepared to do a lot of walking if you want to see all...
22 April 2024
Be prepared to do a lot of walking if you want to see all the sites, and prepare your day by getting to the sites mid-morning, we found that having paper copies of our tickets was very helpful in gaining access. Also take a good camera and if using your phone buy a mobile phone charger before you go or at one of the sites but don't pay more than (10euros) the Hop on-off buses are an option but walking is a lot quicker. Also before heading to any of the sites have a hearty Breakfast or Brunch as the food can be expensive and the quality not so good.
Rome is always worth visiting for 4-5 days - lots to see but...
22 April 2024
Rome is always worth visiting for 4-5 days - lots to see but recommend that you book in advance on line for the Vatican museum (get the earliest tour in the morning) and the Coliseum (you have to book - there is no just turning up). Recommend taking a good quality camera - with a good lens - 24-105mm F4 will be excellent as there will be things to see which are in dark corners and taking a picture helps to see the detail. You can overload on Renaissance art. Wear good walking shoes (no high heels) as there is a lot of walking and a lot of cobblestone streets. Taxis are reasonably priced in the main and useful when the places to see are not in the centre - Carracallas baths for instance. DO not eat in the main squares as the prices are much higher than restaurants in the back streets and the food is of a similar standard. Try an Aperol Spritzer - Italy seems to run on them!
I did not go in the summer, I went in April.
21 April 2024
I did not go in the summer, I went in April. weather was great, was not overly crowded. Do not wait in line to see the attractions. Pay extra to skip the line and get a tour guide. it is worth the time you save, and the things you learn
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