Ottavia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Colosseum
The 2,000-year-old Colosseum is an architectural masterpiece of the ancient world and a must-visit on any trip to Rome.
Trevi Fountain
In a city of legendary fountains, the Trevi Fountain guarantees to take your breath away, not to mention your loose change!
Spanish Steps
The Spanish Steps are an iconic monument and fashionable meeting place all rolled into one.
Piazza Navona
Rome’s famed Baroque square that has been home to Popes and film stars alike.
Vatican Museums
Breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces by artists such as Caravaggio, Raphael and da Vinci await in these magnificent museums neighbouring the Sistine Chapel.
Activities
Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide
Underground Rome Catacombs Tour with Aqueducts & Appian Way
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
Rome in a Day: Small Group Tour with Vatican, Colosseum & Historic Center
Our pick of the best Ottavia Hotel Deals
Hotel Quirinale
Room was elegant and comfortable. Staff was helpful and courteous. Nice stay!
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Nazionale
The location is amazing, the building is fascinating and the staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
Everything was great. Staff were wonderful. Breakfast was excellent. No complaints.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Excellence Suite
Central location and easy to reach
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Hotel Artemide
Fantastic hotel, great location and staff were excellent
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Napoleon Hotel
Great location, spacious room, fantastic service. Need to tune the piano in the lobby :)
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ottavia
Vatican
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Vatican. Check out top attractions like Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, and jump on the metro at Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station or Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Prati
Via Cola di Rienzo and Tiber River are top sights in Prati, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop or Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station to see more sights in the area.
Ponte
While visiting Ponte, you might make a stop by sights like Via dei Coronari and Tiber River.
Campo Marzio
While you're in Campo Marzio, take in top sights like Spanish Steps and jump on the metro at Spagna Station to see more of the city.
Parione
While visiting Parione, you might make a stop by sights like Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori.
Navona
Consider a visit to Piazza Navona and take some time to enjoy the cosy cafes during your time in Navona. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station or Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station.
