Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

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Rome Historic Centre showing a square or plaza, a city and a statue or sculpture
Rome Historic Centre
Rome Historic Centre
Rome Historic Centre
Rome Historic Centre
Visit the center of Italy’s capital and enjoy traditional Italian food. Relax in old bars and see some of the city’s famous historic sites.

Rome City Centre is filled with rich historic sites and lively shopping and dining areas. Explore this area and discover the famous PantheonOpens in a new window, a Roman temple built in the 2nd century. It’s located on one of seven major hills in Rome.

Enjoy classic Italian dishes and relax in charming bars. Climb the Spanish StepsOpens in a new window, an ancient stairway and meeting place. The Spanish Steps are located near a large public park and many designer boutiques. See a 2nd-century towering cylindrical building, the Mausoleum of Hadrian.

Find the Piazza NavonaOpens in a new window, a popular meeting place for locals and visitors. Street artists and painters often work in this significant square. Observe the Fountain of the Four Rivers in the center. The renowned Italian artist and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed this fountain in the 17th century.

The church of St. Agnes in Agony faces the Piazza Navona. This architectural marvel was built in the 17th century. Inside, appreciate the relief The Holy Family by Italian Baroque sculptor Domenico Guidi and see the shrine for St. Agnes, containing Agnes’ skull.

Visit the historic Quirinal Palace, which today still functions as the residence of the president of the Italian Republic. This site has been the home of numerous popes and kings of Italy since construction was completed in the 16th century. Tour the palace and admire exquisite interior artworks adorning the walls.

Discover the Pantheon and notice its large granite Corinthian columns. This architectural masterpiece was built by Emperor Hadrian to worship all of the gods. The Pantheon is considered one of the best-preserved ancient buildings in Rome.

Reach the Rome City Centre via express train and bus services operating from Leonardo da Vinci Airport, also known as Fiumicino. Find suitable accommodations in the city’s center with many luxury hotels and apartments available.

With spectacular Ancient Roman buildings, shopping districts and nightspots, the Rome City Centre is one of Italy’s most popular tourist areas.


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Our pick of the best Rome Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
The price is AU$236 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$236
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,623 reviews)
"The property has style. It has the feel of the early 1900s, but, unfortuntely, not every room has been well maintained. Initially I was given a room that was not up to scratch and, because I wanted a bathtub, I needed to pay a sizable supplement. The room I then got was far superior to the first ..."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Hotel Quirinale
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
The price is AU$247 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$247
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,539 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, but close to Stazione Termini. Nice when hauling your luggage but the less fortunate tend to congregate in the area."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
Excellence Suite
Excellence Suite
Via della Purificazione 38, Rome, Italy
The price is AU$167 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$167
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this affittacamere in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (921 reviews)
"No hot water at the facility due to solar issue and no alternative application.Boiling water kettle is a good choice, but not for 2 days."

Reviewed on 21 Nov. 2024

Excellence Suite
Hotel Madison
Hotel Madison
3 out of 5
Via Marsala, 60, Rome, Lazio
The price is AU$131 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$131
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
7.4/10 Good! (998 reviews)
"I did enjoy my time at the Madison Staff were lovely, understanding and approachable, the room was basic"

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Hotel Madison
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
4 out of 5
Via Principe Amedeo 5/B, Rome, RM
The price is AU$296 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$296
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
"We chose the Best Western Plus Hotel Universo as it is walking distance from the Rome train station. We were upgraded to a larger room with sofa bed. It suited us very well. The breakfast had a lot of options and staff was very attentive with coffee orders. We ate dinner one night at the restaurant ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov. 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
The Republic Hotel
The Republic Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Gaeta 61, Rome
The price is AU$255 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
AU$255
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 4-star property in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Hotel was just okay."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

The Republic Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rome Historic Centre

Santa Francesca Romana showing heritage architecture

Campitelli

You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Campitelli. You might want to make time for a stop at Roman Forum or Palatine Hill.

Campitelli
Monti which includes heritage elements, building ruins and heritage architecture

Monti

4.5/5(97 area reviews)

Known for its prominent churches and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Monti. You can visit top attractions like San Pietro in Vincoli and Via del Boschetto, and jump on the metro at Cavour Station or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.

Monti
Pantheon which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Pigna

While you're in Pigna, take in top sights like Pantheon and jump on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Pigna
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Trevi

Art galleries, churches and museums are just a few things travellers like about Trevi. Sights like Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Trevi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rome area at Barberini Station.

Trevi
Roman Forum showing heritage architecture and building ruins

Municipio I

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Municipio I, check out sights like Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spagna Station or Barberini Station.

Municipio I
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Colonna

While visiting Colonna, you might make a stop by sights like Via del Corso and Palazzo Montecitorio.

Colonna


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