Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

Rome

Rome Historic Centre
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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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 ฿8,244 per night from 14 Jun to 15 Jun
฿8,244
฿9,638 total
14 Jun - 15 Jun
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! (1,926 reviews)
"Heating and air conditioning are great. The staff are friendly and the facility is perfect. It's like were living back in time because of the room and the main lobby set up. Though our stay was short, it was a memorable one. Thank you for your hospitality !! Joseph and Joy Oliveros"

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Hotel Quirinale
Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome

3 out of 5
Via Agostino Depretis 45 Rome RM
The price is ฿9,900 per night from 21 Jun to 22 Jun
฿9,900
฿11,345 total
21 Jun - 22 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (173 reviews)
"The room was lovely, very clean and had everything we needed. The bed was comfortable. The location was good. The bar was nice to have however there were inconsistencies in service - only one out of 3 times did we get happy hour snacks included with our drinks, and once I noticed I was charged full ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Ruby Giulia Hotel Rome
The Hive Hotel

The Hive Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Torino 6 Rome RM
The price is ฿7,962 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿7,962
฿9,328 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,836 reviews)
"Excellent location for exploring Rome, amazing staff that were knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations, clean and had everything we needed!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

The Hive Hotel
Napoleon Hotel

Napoleon Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105 Rome RM
The price is ฿5,849 per night from 20 Jun to 21 Jun
฿5,849
฿7,004 total
20 Jun - 21 Jun
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"It’s a nice place near Termini. The neighborhood isn’t the best, but it’s a short walk to get somewhere nice. The staff is amazingly friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Napoleon Hotel
Hotel Artemide

Hotel Artemide

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 22 Rome RM
The price is ฿11,693 per night from 30 May to 31 May
฿11,693
฿13,432 total
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Amazing and friendly staff in all areas of the hotel and spa. Great food for both breakfast and dinner upstairs! I will definitely be back on my next trip to Rome"

Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Hotel Artemide
Hotel Madison

Hotel Madison

3 out of 5
Via Marsala, 60 Rome RM
The price is ฿4,281 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
฿4,281
฿5,165 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rome. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (543 reviews)
"Bathroom needed to be deep cleaned. Drain in the shower did not drain well. A/c was not working properly and they put a fan for us."

Reviewed on 25 May 2026

Hotel Madison
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Other neighbourhoods around Rome Historic Centre

Campitelli

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

Monti

4.5/5(655 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
Pigna

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
Rome City Centre

Rome City Centre

4.5/5(1,372 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
Trevi

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
Repubblica

Repubblica

4.5/5(383 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