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

Napoleon Hotel

Napoleon Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, very helpful. Room was great. Breakfast was awesome."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Napoleon Hotel
Hotel Quirinale

Hotel Quirinale

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$589 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$589
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,880 reviews)
"Just what we wanted. A clean, quiet hotel close to everything we wanted to see and do. Front desk staff was very nice and helpful. Food at the restaurant was very good."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Hotel Quirinale
iQ Hotel Roma

iQ Hotel Roma

4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$633 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$633
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (1,482 reviews)
Awesome hotel!
"Loved our stay! -Our rooms were clean -Front desk people were very friendly and informative. -Don’t skip out on the breakfast buffet. It was amazing."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2025

iQ Hotel Roma
UNA Hotels Decò Roma

UNA Hotels Decò Roma

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$577 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$577
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,565 reviews)
"Very nice. Centrally located. Staff friendly"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

UNA Hotels Decò Roma
Hotel 55 Fifty five

Hotel 55 Fifty five

4 out of 5
13 Via della Vite, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$637 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$637
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star property in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (660 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel 55 Fifty five
Hotel Artemide

Hotel Artemide

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 22, Rome, RM
The price is NZ$701 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$701
21 Sept - 22 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
Our home in Rome from Now On.
"The breakfast spread was mind blowing. Very generous of the hotel management to treat their guests with the best morning offerings.."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

Hotel Artemide
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 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(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 religious elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

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
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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.

Repubblica
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Sant'Eustachio

If you're spending some time in Sant'Eustachio, Palazzo Madama and San Luigi dei Francesi are top sights worth seeing.

Sant'Eustachio


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