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.


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Top hotels in Rome Historic Centre

Napoleon Hotel

Napoleon Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105 Rome RM
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great Hotel. Emanuelle was great

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Napoleon Hotel
Hotel Quirinale

Hotel Quirinale

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7 Rome RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,095 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
฿4,095
฿5,066 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
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! (1,913 reviews)
Room was clean but it wasn't set up as double beds. Front desk person could have treated up Americans much courtesy

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Hotel Quirinale
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Via Cavour 15 Rome RM
The price is ฿6,630 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿6,630
฿7,854 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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)
everything good, like size of room, good breakfast good location

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
The Hive Hotel

The Hive Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Torino 6 Rome RM
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,735
฿4,670 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
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! (1,669 reviews)
The costumer service was not professional and the kettle didn't work.

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

The Hive Hotel
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

4 out of 5
Via Poli 7 Rome RM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Fresh breakfast menu. Helpful staff at front desk. Rooms comfortable. Hotel arranged trips from cruise port to hotel. Also, transfer from hotel to airport for us. This saved us worry for sure. Would definitely stay again. Location 10/10.

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze

4 out of 5
Via Emilio Morosini 27 Rome RM
The price is ฿5,838 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿5,838
฿6,984 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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! (1,160 reviews)
Room very clean with daily change of towels. Good selection of bath products shampoo conditioner shower gel, tea and coffee making facilities. Staff very polite both in the reception and in the breakfast room

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
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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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