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!
Places to stay from £23 per night
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 £21 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 £21 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).
Places to stay from £26 per night
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 = £8.56 |
Language | Italian |
Average weekend price | £121 per night |
Average weekday price | £125 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
Rome is amazing, make sure you take comfy shoes as it is all...
2 May 2024
Rome is amazing, make sure you take comfy shoes as it is all walkable. We have older children (teenagers) and they really enjoyed it too. Definitely try and book tickets for anything you want to see before you go as they can be expensive to source once you are there.
I loved the opportunity to explore on the Hop on Hop Off...
2 May 2024
I loved the opportunity to explore on the Hop on Hop Off buses, and capture moments on camera, and then determine places where I would stop off and explore by walking in the neighbourhood. There was a variety of things to do and see, and I thoroughly enjoyed the history, and seeing it in real life. It was easy to walk around Rome, especially in comfortable shoes as the cobblestones could create havoc with heels! The weather in April was delightful, and did not take too much acclimatising. The river was a fabulous focus in photographs as were the buildings and ruins right around the city. There are many must do attractions - so choose which you wish to tour officially, and which you are fine to view from the outside. There are many water sources around the city, and the water is safe to drink, and tastes good too. There are many opportunities to feast around the restaurant, with traditional Italian having been my choice throughout - and the food was well prepared, presented and fairly reasonable in price.
So many things to see.
2 May 2024
So many things to see. However, lots of unsavoury people around. Very busy and recommend booking early slots to visit sights. Husband had phone taken out of buttoned pocket on underground - please try to avoid using it! Also be aware on buses, although we had no issues using them. It is worth a visit. Be safe!
Rome is a great short break location, lots of sights, masses...
2 May 2024
Rome is a great short break location, lots of sights, masses of churches, loads of restaurants and bars/cafes/gelatos. Weather is amazing, people are very friendly and lovely. The only major downside is that there are no public toilets, (or none that we saw and we went to virtually every sight you could go to) thousands of people but no toilets, you have to use the restaurants and bars which can sometime be awkward if you are not purchasing anything from there. Major tourist attractions are the worst, especially if you are on a guided tour which works to time schedules. This was a major problem for us on the Collisseum tour as we started in the museum side which only had one female toilet for hundreds of queueing women, besides the small cafe' at the beginning. The min collisseum are was better with more toilets but they do not cater well for disabilities. Vatican was better. more toilets but still a very long queue.
Rome is beautiful so is Vatican City.
2 May 2024
Rome is beautiful so is Vatican City. Food excellent everywhere. Pizza Soo good. Lots of coffee shops everywhere. Not expensive at all. Will go again. Spanish steps the nicest spot for us. Train costs only 1 euro for 90 min ride. U must take the bus hop on hop off around the city to see everything and cost 24 euro for the green line.
Rome is a must see!
1 May 2024
Rome is a must see! Would recommend to have following in mind: - not in summer - definitely to hot in the city! - book around times in which are no big christian events take place (easter, christmas etc.) - book Vatican, Colosseum, Forum Romanum in advance with a guide! Worth the prices!
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