Testaccio Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Testaccio
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
Underground Rome Catacombs Tour with Aqueducts & Appian Way
Skip-the-Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel Admission with Audio Guide
Rome in a Day: Small Group Tour with Vatican, Colosseum & Historic Center
Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour
Skip the Line: Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel + Optional Basilica
Our pick of the best Testaccio Hotel Deals
Hotel Quirinale
The room is clean, staff is friendly, breakfast is good, the location is great. One negative is that We felt tramor occasionally from subway or bus.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Nazionale
Very clean room and very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
Great staff, impeccable cleanliness, lovely scent ( yes the place smelt great) and awesome location
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Excellence Suite
Nice room, good size, cleaned everyday with fresh towels. Lacks storage space as only a wardrobe in the room. Rooms supposedly soundproof but unfortunately this wasn’t the case. People in the apartment above us were very noisy from approx 6:30am every morning with feet stomping, chair scraping on ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Rome Airport
Great
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hotel Artemide
Extremely friendly and helpful staff! Good location near the train station. Very clean! Amazing breakfast.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Testaccio
Trastevere
Spend some time visiting places like Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere while getting to know Trastevere, and be sure to check out the colourful gardens. You can hop aboard the metro at Trastevere/Min. P. Istruzione Tram Stop or Induno Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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.
Celio
Noted for its historical sites and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Celio. Top attractions like Roman Forum and Appia Antica Archaeological Park are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Parco Celio Tram Stop or Colosseo-Salvi N. Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Regola
If you're spending time in Regola, check out sights like Palazzo Farnese or Campo de' Fiori and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station or Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station.
Rome Historic Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Rome Historic Centre. Top attractions like Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona are major draws. Catch the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.
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.
