Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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 Pantheon, 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 Steps, 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 Navona, 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 Madison
Hotel Madison
3 out of 5
Via Marsala, 60, Rome, Lazio
The price is NZ$281 per night from 27 May to 28 May
NZ$281
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (868 reviews)
PERFECT LOCATION
"The hotel location is convenient as it is in the heart of the city, across from the train station. The hotel reception was very helpful, and breakfast spread was great."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel Madison
Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$414 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$414
per night
19 May - 20 May
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 restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,342 reviews)
"The hotel had a lovely courtyard and sitting area. We enjoyed the history of the hotel as well. The central location made it super convenient to walk everywhere. Plus they had an excellent breakfast spread every morning."

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Quirinale
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$518 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$518
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Excellent value for the money. We stayed at this hotel for one night only, upon a return from a S. Italy tour. The location is perfect, just 2 blocks from the Roma Termini. We had spent a week in Rome before our tour began and REGRET that we didnt stay at this hotel. The Hotel that we stayed in during ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
4 out of 5
Via Principe Amedeo 5/B, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$465 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$465
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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 helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,151 reviews)
"Convenient for walking to nice restaurants"

Reviewed on 8 May 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
The Republic Hotel
The Republic Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Gaeta 61, Rome
The price is NZ$523 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$523
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (918 reviews)
"Walkable"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

The Republic Hotel
Excellence Suite
Excellence Suite
Via della Purificazione 38, Rome, Italy
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$330 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$330
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this townhouse in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (622 reviews)
Need coffee
"Convenient location. Disappointed that there waas no breakfast and no coffee service in room."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Excellence Suite
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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 Farnese Gardens.

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
Colosseum showing heritage elements, heritage architecture and night scenes

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
Rome showing heritage elements and building ruins

Colonna

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

Colonna


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