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 which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and a sunset
Piazza del Popolo featuring landscape views, a sunset and a square or plaza
Explore the ancient ruins of Roman Forum in Rome, a historical symbol of Roman culture and architecture
Rome Historic Centre featuring heritage elements and a sunset

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$404 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
NZ$404
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,933 reviews)
Large room, very friendly staff breakfast was good.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hotel Quirinale
Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

Via Agostino Depretis 45 Rome RM
The price is NZ$383 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$383
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Walkable and close to all the attractions and historical places.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome
UNA Hotels Decò Roma

UNA Hotels Decò Roma

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57 Rome RM
The price is NZ$345 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$345
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,522 reviews)
Hotel room was very nice with a good choice for breakfast, and when having an early start they prepared a breakfast pack. Our air conditioning wasn't working the first 2 nights but the staff sorted it after we let them know. The WiFi was a bit slow.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

UNA Hotels Decò Roma
Gioberti Hotel

Gioberti Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Gioberti, 20 Rome RM
The price is NZ$390 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
NZ$390
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,526 reviews)
Room was clean, staff were helpful. Breakfast was ok, local area was ok. The door lock was temperamental when trying to get into the room and the view from the window was nothing to be desired.

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Gioberti Hotel
Hotel Nazionale

Hotel Nazionale

4 out of 5
Piazza Montecitorio, 131 Rome RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,022 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent! Staff was top-notch. We were there in March but it was already warm. Unfortunately, the A/C wasn’t on yet, so it was a bit warm but we made it work opening the windows although that let in some noise.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hotel Nazionale
The Hive Hotel

The Hive Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Torino 6 Rome RM
The price is NZ$331 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
NZ$331
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,751 reviews)
Beautiful hotel, great accommodations.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Hive Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Rome Historic Centre

Santa Francesca Romana which includes 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 featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a ruin

Monti

4.5/5(98 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
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Pigna

While you're in Pigna, take in top sights like Palazzo Venezia and jump on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Pigna
Via del Corso which includes heritage architecture, heritage elements and street scenes

Rome City Centre

4.5/5(332 area reviews)

Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are a few top attractions in Rome City Centre. Hop around the city on the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and stunning river views.

Rome City Centre
Trevi which includes food and markets

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
Repubblica showing street scenes and signage

Repubblica

4.5/5(79 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palazzo del Viminale to Quirinale – discover Repubblica, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Repubblica


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