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 ฿4,023 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
฿4,023
฿4,977 total
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
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! (1,919 reviews)
Everything was great, breakfast exceptional. Staff all great

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Hotel Quirinale
The Hive Hotel

The Hive Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Torino 6 Rome RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,670 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
฿3,670
฿4,588 total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,723 reviews)
Will stay again

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

The Hive Hotel
Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Emilio Morosini 27 Rome RM
The price is ฿5,881 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿5,881
฿7,021 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,172 reviews)
Very beautiful hotel that gives a boutique vibe. Rooms were spacious and beds were comfortable. Most importantly, the ac worked wonderfully! My only complaint is that the shower kept leaking water from under the doors causing the bathroom floor to collect water. Breakfast was amazing. Front desk ...

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
UNA Hotels Decò Roma

UNA Hotels Decò Roma

4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57 Rome RM
The price is ฿4,062 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
฿4,062
฿5,020 total
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,533 reviews)
Ac cool breakfast good

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025

UNA Hotels Decò Roma
Excellence Suite

Excellence Suite

Via della Purificazione 38 Rome RM
Stay at this affittacamere in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,039 reviews)
The room was cold and no instructions in the room on how to turn on the heater. We asked one of the staff but didn’t show how to. Kevin one of the staff/ receptionist was excellent. Answering questions and emails in a timely manner. Help us how to navigate around and helped with our luggages. Unfortunately ...

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025

Excellence Suite
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Via Cavour 15 Rome RM
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (995 reviews)
Charming hotel, friendly staff, great location, good value for money

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
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

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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Rome City Centre

4.5/5(1,362 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
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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


Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide