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Rome

The Eternal City - 2,700 years of emperors, popes and Baroque fountains layered over some of the best food in Italy.

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7 Attractions
5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
1 Itineraries

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Quick facts

Best time to visit

April to June and late September to October bring warm, sunny days and lighter crowds - the sweet spot for sightseeing. July and August are hot, busy and many Romans leave town. Winter is cool and quiet, with short queues and atmospheric, rain-washed streets.

Daily budget
$185
Time zone
GMT+1 (CET)
Language
Italian (English widely understood at tourist sites)
Currency
EUR (Euro (EUR))
Emergency
112
Power
Type C & F · 230V

About Rome

Rome is a city where you trip over history on the way to lunch. Ancient temples sit beside Baroque piazzas, Renaissance palaces hide Caravaggios, and a 2,000-year-old dome still floats above the Pantheon. Nowhere else can you stand in a gladiatorial arena in the morning, cross into a sovereign papal state by afternoon, and finish the day tossing a coin into a marble fountain at midnight. The centro storico is made for walking. Cobbled lanes open without warning onto Piazza Navona or the Trevi Fountain, and the great sights - the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Pantheon and Vatican - sit within an easy stroll or a short Metro ride of one another. Between them, Rome is best enjoyed slowly: an espresso standing at the bar, a long trattoria lunch of cacio e pepe, an evening passeggiata through Trastevere. Come in spring or autumn for warm days and thinner crowds, book the Vatican and Borghese ahead, and leave room in the itinerary for getting happily lost. Rome rewards the unplanned hour more than almost any city on earth.

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Things to Do in Rome

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St Peter's BasilicaReligious

St Peter's Basilica

Christendom's grandest church, home to Michelangelo's Pieta and a soaring dome you can climb for sweeping views over the city.

1-2 hours Free (dome from EUR 8)4.8(180,000)
PantheonHistorical

Pantheon

The best-preserved monument of ancient Rome - a 2,000-year-old temple crowned by the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome.

30-45 min Small fee4.8(150,000)
ColosseumHistorical

Colosseum

The largest amphitheatre ever built, where gladiators fought before 50,000 spectators. A timed ticket also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

2-3 hours From EUR 184.8(320,000)
Roman Forum & Palatine HillHistorical

Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

The ruined heart of ancient Rome - temples, basilicas and triumphal arches beneath the palace-topped Palatine, birthplace of the city.

2 hours Included with Colosseum4.7(98,000)
Vatican Museums & Sistine ChapelCulture

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

Kilometres of papal galleries leading to Michelangelo's breathtaking ceiling. Book a timed slot to skip enormous queues.

3-4 hours From EUR 174.7(210,000)
Trevi FountainCulture

Trevi Fountain

Rome's most theatrical Baroque fountain. Toss a coin over your shoulder to ensure your return to the Eternal City.

30 min Free4.7(200,000)
Borghese Gallery & GardensCulture

Borghese Gallery & Gardens

A jewel-box villa of Bernini sculptures and Caravaggio paintings set in Rome's loveliest park. Entry is by booked two-hour slot.

2 hours From EUR 134.8(42,000)

Where to Eat in Rome

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Da Enzo al 29

Da Enzo al 29

Roman Trattoria $$4.7(19,000)

A tiny Trastevere institution serving classic cacio e pepe, saltimbocca and house wine.

Gelateria del Teatro

Gelateria del Teatro

Gelato $4.7(21,000)

Artisan gelato in inventive seasonal flavours, made fresh near Piazza Navona.

Roscioli

Roscioli

Roman / Italian $$$4.6(28,000)

A beloved salumeria and wine bar near Campo de' Fiori, famous for its carbonara and cured meats.

Armando al Pantheon

Armando al Pantheon

Roman $$$4.6(15,000)

A family-run classic in the shadow of the Pantheon, booked weeks ahead for its faithful Roman cooking.

Pizzarium Bonci

Pizzarium Bonci

Pizza al taglio $4.5(24,000)

Gabriele Bonci's legendary square-cut Roman pizza by the slice, near the Vatican.

Where to Stay in Rome

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Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection

Hotel Eden - Dorchester Collection

Luxury $$$$4.8(9,000)

A landmark luxury hotel near the Spanish Steps with a Michelin-starred rooftop and city views.

Hotel Artemide

Hotel Artemide

Luxury $$$4.7(12,000)

A polished four-star on Via Nazionale with a spa, rooftop terrace and superb service.

The Hoxton, Rome

The Hoxton, Rome

Boutique $$4.5(6,000)

A stylish design hotel in the Salario district with a buzzy lobby, restaurant and rooftop.

Trastevere Twins Guesthouse

Trastevere Twins Guesthouse

Guesthouse $4.3(3,000)

Cosy, affordable rooms in the heart of lively Trastevere, steps from the trattorias.

Generator Rome

Generator Rome

Hostel $4.2(7,000)

A design-led hostel near Termini with private and shared rooms and a lively bar.

Rome Itineraries

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4-day trip

Classic 4 Days in Rome

easy EUR 600 - 900

A first-timer's loop through ancient, Vatican and Baroque Rome, with time to wander Trastevere and slow down over long lunches.

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Rome Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$500 - $1,200$500 - $1,200$500 - $1,200
Accommodation$45/night$140/night$420/night
Food$25/day$55/day-
Activities$30/day$30/day$30/day
Local Transport$8/day$8/day$8/day
Daily Average$85$185$450

Local currency: Euro (EUR)

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