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Rome, the Eternal City, is a vibrant mix of ancient ruins, Renaissance art, delectable cuisine, and lively street life. As one of the world's most iconic cities, Rome offers countless experiences that can appeal to travelers of all types.
When planning your stay, it's crucial to consider timing and accommodation. Knowing when to go and where to stay in Rome can drastically enhance your experience. This blog will provide you with a brief guide to choosing the best time to visit Rome and offer an overview of the city's most popular areas and hotels.
Best Time to Visit Rome
Rome is a fantastic destination to visit year-round, with each season offering its unique charm. However, the ideal times to visit are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to October). During these months, the weather is generally mild, the crowds are less dense than in the summer, and you can enjoy Rome's outdoor beauty comfortably.
Summer (July and August) can be quite hot and crowded, especially around the main tourist sites. However, it's also the time for outdoor concerts and night tours, providing a different perspective of the city.
Winter (November to March) can be chilly and wet, but you'll enjoy fewer crowds, lower prices, and the city's Christmas festivities.
Where to Stay in Rome
Choosing where to stay in Rome largely depends on your interests, but some of the most popular areas include:
Centro Storico
This is the historic heart of Rome, where you'll find Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and Campo de' Fiori. The area is bustling with life, full of small cobblestone streets, boutiques, restaurants, and historic sites.
Trastevere
Known for its bohemian vibe, this area is filled with winding streets, stunning churches, outdoor cafes, and some of Rome's best trattorias. It's a great area to stay for those looking for a lively nightlife and local feel.
Prati
Close to the Vatican, this upscale area boasts wide, clean streets, shops, and restaurants. It's a quieter neighborhood, offering a respite from the city's hustle and bustle while still being close to many attractions.
Monti
This trendy neighborhood offers a mix of bohemian and traditional Roman charm. With its vintage shops, artisan studios, and wine bars, it's an excellent choice for the younger crowd or those seeking a vibrant nightlife.
Biggest Hotels in Rome
Rome boasts numerous accommodations for all tastes and budgets, but if you're looking for the city's grandest establishments, here are some of the largest hotels:
The Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Located on 15 acres of Mediterranean gardens, it's one of Rome's most prestigious accommodations. The hotel boasts Rome's only 3-Michelin star restaurant, panoramic city views, and an extensive art collection.
The Westin Excelsior Rome: Located on the legendary Via Veneto, the Westin Excelsior is known for its luxurious accommodations, including the Villa Cupola, which is one of the most opulent suites in Europe.
The Rome Marriott Park Hotel: Just outside the city center, this hotel offers a resort feel with a full-service spa, multiple dining options, and one of the largest convention centers in Europe.
Hilton Rome Airport Hotel: Perfect for business travelers or those with early flights, this hotel offers convenience with its direct connection to the terminals at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Remember, Rome wasn't built in a day - and it certainly can't be experienced in one. Take your time to explore, immerse, and live like a local. No matter what season or neighborhood you choose, Rome promises an unforgettable experience. Buon viaggio!
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Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican
1.7 miles from the Vatican Museums, Aparthotel Adagio Rome Vatican provides 4-star accommodations in the Trionfale district of Rome.
Complimentary Wifi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The condo hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Accommodations for disabled guests are also available.
The condo hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony, and a private bathroom with a bidet.
Some units also have a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave. At the condo hotel, every unit comes with bed linen and towels.
A mini-market is available at the condo hotel.
Novotel Roma Est
Offering free WiFi throughout the property, a sun terrace with a swimming pool, restaurant and fitness center, Novotel Roma Est is located in Rome.
Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a bar and a shared lounge. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests.
Guests at the hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast.
You can play pool and table tennis at the 4-star hotel.
Train station La Rustica U.I.R. is 1,350 ft away from hotel.
Sotel Nomentana Roma
Idea Hotel offers functional rooms with large beds, and a generous breakfast of homemade pastries. Located in a residential area, it is a 30-minute journey from the center of Rome. WiFi is free throughout.
Sotel Nomentana is located between Via Nomentana and Via Tiburtina. Public busses stop nearby and run to/from Ponte Mammolo Metro Station, on line B.
Rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Each features classic furnishings and modern-art paintings.
At Roma Nomentana Idea Hotel drinks are available at the 24-hour bar and on the veranda. The restaurant serves classic Italian cuisine and Roman specialties.
Hotel Artis
Just a 5-minute drive from Cinecittà Film Studios and 10 minutes' walk from Alessandrino Metro on line C, Hotel Artis is set in a residential area, 5.6 mi from Rome city center. This hotel offers free parking, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk.
The Artis features air-conditioned rooms with an LCD TV, satellite channels and a mini-bar. The en suite marble bathrooms feature a hairdryer.
A sweet and savory buffet breakfast is available. The on-site restaurant specializes in Italian and Roman cuisine.
Rome Termini Station can be reached from the Subaugusta and Cinecittà Metro Stations in about 15 minutes.
Garden Area Roma Eur
Located in Rome and with Basilica San Paolo Metro Station reachable within a 19-minute walk, Garden Area Roma Eur provides express check-in and checkout, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.
Each room at the 4-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a bar and to a shared lounge. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and organizing tours for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Guest rooms include a closet.
EUR Magliana Metro Station is a 15-minute walk from Garden Area Roma Eur, while EUR Fermi Metro Station is 2.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 12 miles from the accommodation.
Hotel Porta Pia
Hotel Porta Pia takes its name from the gate in the ancient Roman wall, just a few steps away. It offers modern accommodations and great service from its multilingual staff. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The Porta Pia Hotel is set on the second floor of a 19th-century building. It has been completely renovated and guest rooms come with satellite TV and wood floors.
This 2-star hotel has good public transport links around Rome. Termini Station is 10 minutes away by bus. Villa Borghese and its beautiful public gardens are a 15-minute walk away.
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Sheraton Rome Parco de Medici
Located in Rome and with Roma Trastevere Train Station reachable within 6 miles, Sheraton Rome Parco de Medici has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and free bikes.
Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a terrace and a bar. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and a 24-hour front desk.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a closet.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, à la carte and Italian options.
Sheraton Rome Parco de Medici has a playground.
TH Roma - Carpegna Palace
Surrounded by a lush garden with centuries-old trees, TH Roma - Carpegna Palace is 650 feet from Cornelia Metro Station, on Rome's line A. It offers free parking, and rooms with a flat-screen satellite TV.
Rooms are decorated in a modern style, and include a mini-bar, and pay-per-view TV channels. All rooms offers free WiFi, while some come with tea/coffee facilities.
Set in a historic building next to Villa Carpegna Park, the hotel is 4 metro stops from St. Peter’s Basilica. The A90 orbital road is a 5-minute drive away.
Mercure Roma Piazza Bologna
Located in Rome, Mercure Roma Piazza Bologna has a fitness center, terrace, bar, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Private parking is available on site.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, an electric tea pot, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. The rooms have a closet.
Breakfast is available each morning, and includes buffet, continental and Italian options.
Popular points of interest near Mercure Roma Piazza Bologna include Bologna Metro Station, Tiburtina Metro Station and Roma Tiburtina Train Station. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 15 miles from the accommodation.
Hotel St Martin by OMNIA hotels
Located in Rome, 0.7 mi from Sapienza University of Rome and right opposite Castro Pretorio metro station, Hotel St Martin by OMNIA hotels offers a restaurant, a bar and modern-style rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a tour desk and free WiFi throughout.
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV and a kettle. The private bathroom is complete with a hairdryer.
When included in your room rate, guests at Hotel St Martin by OMNIA hotels can enjoy a buffet-style continental breakfast.
Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica is 0.9 mi from the hotel, while Rome's Termini Central Station is a 10-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 9.3 mi from Hotel St Martin by OMNIA hotels.
Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park
Located in Rome, 3.4 miles from Stadio Olimpico, Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park has accommodations with a restaurant, private parking, free bikes and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
A buffet, continental or Italian breakfast is available each morning at the property.
St. Peter's Basilica is 3.9 miles from the hotel, while The Vatican is 4.3 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Fiumicino Airport, 16 miles from Courtyard by Marriott Rome Central Park.
Golden Tulip Rome Piram
The Welcome Piram Hotel is located 656 feet from Termini Train Station. It offers a restaurant, spa and air-conditioned rooms and suites with an LCD satellite TV. Free WiFi is also available.
Large windows are standard in all accommodations at the Piram. Each room or suite has a mini-bar and a private marble bathroom with hairdryer and amenities.
The breakfast buffet is served in the elegant dining room with antique mirrors. For other meals, guests receive discounts at the hotel's Apotheke Cocktail Bar, with live music until 01:00, and Italian restaurant.
The hotel's modern spa includes a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath and hydrotherapy shower. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.
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NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento
Set in Piazza del Cinquecento Square in Rome, NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento offers luxurious accommodations a few steps from Termini Metro and Train Station. A free fitness center and a rooftop terrace are featured.
Each room and suite come with air conditioning, a mini bar and free WiFi. Some have a terrace and views of the surrounding extensive gardens with Roman ruins. Suites feature a seating area with flat-screen TV.
Breakfast is served daily. Guests enjoy a bar and a restaurant that serves local dishes. Room service is also available.
The Spanish Steps are a 25-minute walk from NH Collection Palazzo Cinquecento, while the Coliseum is 0.9 mi away. You can find links to all main attractions in Rome through the nearby metro.
Hotel Lord Byron - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hotel Lord Byron is in Rome’s classy and elegant Parioli district, just behind the Borghese Gardens. This exclusive hotel offers calm, quiet surroundings, excellent service and beautiful interiors.
One of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, the hotel is in one of the charming town houses common to this part of Rome. Admire stylish, Art Deco furnishings and enjoy the luxurious rooms and lounges.
Via Veneto and the Spanish Steps are a 15 minute walk from Hotel Lord Byron. Villa Borghese’s attractions, from the zoo to the famous art gallery are even closer.
After a day out discovering Rome, spend an evening at peaceful Hotel Lord Byron. Enjoy a few drinks at Il Salotto, the hotel’s lounge bar before moving on to the hotel restaurant. Enjoy award-winning regional cuisine accompanied by excellent Italian and foreign wines.
Hilton Rome Eur La Lama
Located a 4-minute walk from EUR Fermi Metro Station, Hilton Rome Eur La Lama offers 4-star accommodations in Rome and features a restaurant, a terrace and a bar.
The property is around 3.3 miles from Roma Trastevere Train Station, 4.9 miles from Domus Aurea and 5 miles from The Colosseum. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include PalaLottomatica Arena, Laurentina Metro Station and EUR Magliana Metro Station. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 10 miles from Hilton Rome Eur La Lama.
Domus Australia
Located in Rome and with Rome Termini Metro Station reachable within a 9-minute walk, Domus Australia provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a garden.
Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and a bar. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and organizing tours for guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, an electric tea pot, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a closet.
Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA
Offering panoramic views over the city and free WiFi, the Parco dei Principi is located next to Rome’s Villa Borghese park. This hotel, designed by architect Giò Ponti, features luxurious rooms, a free spa and 2 pools.
Rooms at the 5-star Parco dei Principi Grand Hotel & SPA have relaxing seating areas, and include large LCD TVs with satellite and pay-per-view channels. Most offer views over the lush gardens of Villa Borghese and the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica.
The Pauline Borghese gourmet restaurant overlooks the summer pool and garden and features a terrace open in summer. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine and guests can also enjoy snacks at the poolside bar, or try a cocktail in La Pomme piano bar.
The hotel offers a Prince Spa, a wellness center with indoor pool, Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, as well as a free gym with Technogym equipment. Beauty treatments are available, and herbal teas are served in the relaxation area. A conference center with 18 meeting rooms is available.
The hotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from the Galleria Borghese museum. Roma Termini Train Station is a 15-minute bus ride away from the stop on nearby Via Mercadante.
Starhotels Metropole
Located in Rome and with Santa Maria Maggiore reachable within a 7-minute walk, Starhotels Metropole provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a fitness center. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. Private parking is available on site.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath or shower. All guest rooms feature a closet.
Popular points of interest near Starhotels Metropole include Cavour Metro Station, Rome Termini Metro Station and Roma Termini. The nearest airport is Rome Ciampino Airport, 8.7 miles from the accommodation.
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Hilton Rome Airport
NOTE: SHORT WALK FROM TERMINAL BUILDING
Hilton Rome Airport has a restaurant, garden, a bar and shared lounge in Fiumicino. The property is around 17 miles from Roman Forum, 17 miles from Domus Aurea and 17 miles from The Colosseum. The property has a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests.
Certain rooms contain a kitchenette with a minibar, a microwave and a fridge. The rooms at the hotel have air conditioning and a desk.
Hilton Rome Airport offers 4-star accommodations with an indoor pool and sun terrace.
B&B Hotel Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto Fiera 2
NOTE: Near airport and in front of a railway station Fiumicino Parco Leonardo.
Featuring 3-star accommodations, B&B Hotel Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto Fiera 2 is located in Fiumicino, 10 miles from EUR Magliana Metro Station and 11 miles from PalaLottomatica Arena. The property is around 11 miles from EUR Fermi Metro Station, 12 miles from Basilica San Paolo Metro Station and 12 miles from Roma Trastevere Train Station. Battistini Metro Station is 14 miles away and St. Peter's Basilica is 15 miles from the hotel.
Laurentina Metro Station is 12 miles from the hotel, while Biomedical Campus Rome is 13 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Fiumicino, 4.3 miles from B&B Hotel Roma Fiumicino Aeroporto Fiera 2, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky
NOTE: SHORT WALK FROM TERMINAL BUILDING
Located in Fiumicino, Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky has concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.
This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and room service. The hotel provides a shared lounge.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet.
At Air Rooms Rome Airport by HelloSky all rooms include bed linen and towels.
Mercure Leonardo da Vinci Rome Airport
NOTE: Hotel's shuttle service is available upon request at an extra cost of EUR 6 per person per way and only until 22:00.
Located in Fiumicino and with Focene Beach reachable within 1.2 miles, Mercure Leonardo da Vinci Rome Airport has express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Among the various facilities of this property are a fitness center, a garden and a bar. Private parking is available on site.
You can play tennis at this 4-star hotel.
Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property.
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