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 centre 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

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
4 out of 5
LUNGOTEVERE DE CENCI 5-8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$336 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$336
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
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! (564 reviews)
"Friendly and helpful staff, and nice rooms!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
Napoleon Hotel
Napoleon Hotel
4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$255 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$255
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,006 reviews)
"We liked the stay in a Napoleon hotel from July 1-4, 2025. Want to say Thank you to entire team working at the hotel: reception, food service, cleaning, etc. The area of the hotel is not clean and safe."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Napoleon Hotel
iQ Hotel Roma
iQ Hotel Roma
4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$293 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$293
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,514 reviews)
"Great location right in the center of city center. Most places were in a 20min walking distance. Lots of food options right outside and near by."

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

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Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA hotels
Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA hotels
4 out of 5
Via Vittorio Veneto, 24, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$307 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$307
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (642 reviews)
"Excellent stay in a really well located hotel which was great value for money and extremely comfortable."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Hotel Imperiale by OMNIA hotels
The Hive Hotel
The Hive Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Torino 6, Rome, RM
The price is AU$277 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$277
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,519 reviews)
"Thank you"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

The Hive Hotel
Hotel Artemide
Hotel Artemide
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 22, Rome, RM
The price is AU$334 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$334
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"Room and amenities were great!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Artemide
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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.

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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, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Sant'Ivo alla Sapienza are top sights worth seeing.

Sant'Eustachio


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