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

Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$433 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
NZ$433
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,822 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and the staff were so accommodating and friendly! The courtyard is picturesque and the breakfast buffet exceeded our expectations!!!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Hotel Quirinale
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
4 out of 5
LUNGOTEVERE DE CENCI 5-8, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$356 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$356
6 July - 7 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! (551 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
iQ Hotel Roma
iQ Hotel Roma
4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$381 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$381
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,516 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, comfortable"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

iQ Hotel Roma
Hotel Artemide
Hotel Artemide
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 22, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$363 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$363
6 July - 7 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location, great breakfast."

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

Hotel Artemide
The Hive Hotel
The Hive Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Torino 6, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$286 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$286
6 July - 7 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! (1,515 reviews)
"The hotel did not have a pool and all amenities were available for an extra cost, including the gym. Hotel was clean and room was very comfortable. Good air conditioning and soft cool bed! Great after a long hot day!"

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

The Hive Hotel
 Condotti Boutique Hotel
Condotti Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Mario Dè Fiori 37, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, great rooms, perfect location."

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Condotti Boutique 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.

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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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