Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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$397 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$397
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,755 reviews)
"Great location. Super close to the metro and main train station plus also walkable distance to many of Rome’s major attractions. The staff was super friendly and helpful ! Very good room service. The room was clean and nice. I would recommend to everyone."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

Hotel Quirinale
UNA HOTELS Decò Roma
UNA HOTELS Decò Roma
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
The price is AU$415 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$415
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (1,613 reviews)
"It’s very convient, close to termini station. Staffs are nice. But the room a bit small. But it’s ok for only short stay."

Reviewed on 1 Apr. 2025

UNA HOTELS Decò Roma
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
4 out of 5
LUNGOTEVERE DE CENCI 5-8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$389 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$389
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (422 reviews)
"Fabulous staff!! Well done."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
Napoleon Hotel
Napoleon Hotel
4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105, Rome, RM
The price is AU$361 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$361
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"So very glad we stayed there! We are a family of four and the staff, room and location were beyond excellent. The nicest most helpful people and staff at the hotel! We walked everywhere and the Colosseum was a 15 minute walk, the rest is 20-25 minutes. cafe right downstairs with live music on Friday, ..."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

Napoleon Hotel
iQ Hotel Roma
iQ Hotel Roma
4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$395 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$395
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,553 reviews)
"The IQ Hotel Roma is a great location from the train station and metro station. Easy walking and lots of dining options. The breakfast buffet was wonderful. Our room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

iQ Hotel Roma
The Republic Hotel
The Republic Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Gaeta 61, Rome, RM
The price is AU$488 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$488
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (1,002 reviews)
Great stay
"The bell boy was very helpful. Very reasonable price and good room size and very decent decoration. Will stay again when I go to Rome in the future."

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2025

The Republic Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
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Repubblica

4.5/5(77 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palazzo del Viminale to Quirinale – discover Repubblica, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Sant'Eustachio

If you're spending some time in Sant'Eustachio, San Luigi dei Francesi and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights worth seeing.

Sant'Eustachio


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