Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

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Rome Historic Centre which includes a fountain, a square or plaza 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 centre. 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 accommodation in the city’s centre 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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Rome Historic Centre

Hotel Quirinale

Hotel Quirinale

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
The price is ฿5,176 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿5,176
฿6,265 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,892 reviews)
Have stayed in this hotel many times over the last 15 years. Disappointing the very slow draining shower which wasn’t fixed despite requesting it to be. Will still stay again in future as it is such a good location / classic Rome.

Reviewed on 18 Oct 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 ฿6,377 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿6,377
฿7,587 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (710 reviews)
The hotel is in an excellent location, very clean, quiet and safe. Just the occassional siren but all hotels have that. Staff are amazing and the facilities are well kept and seem very new. Staff are highly attentive. The rooftop bar is serve yourself using your room key which is very easy and ...

Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Via Cavour 15, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
The hotel is very relaxing, comfortable bed, good shower, nice and clean. The view from our premium room was ok. The breakfast was good with plenty of variety for everyone. The staff were helpful and friendly. Our main issue was, on the Hotels.com website, it lists the hotel as having 24 hr airport ...

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

4 out of 5
Via Poli 7, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
Excellent location and walkable to many keys attractions. Outstanding front desk staff and very clean hotel with many breakfast items on their buffet table. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
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 Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,019 reviews)
Joel was amazing . Warm welcome at front desk, attentive. Easy access to metro station. Comfortable.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Napoleon Hotel
iQ Hotel Roma

iQ Hotel Roma

4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is ฿6,308 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿6,308
฿7,510 total
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,444 reviews)
Amazing Breakfast, clean, convenient, only issue is they need more laundry services

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

iQ Hotel Roma
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Other neighbourhoods around Rome Historic Centre

Santa Francesca Romana showing heritage architecture

Campitelli

5/5(2 area reviews)

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(649 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 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(379 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