Rome Historic Centre

Rome
Rome Historic Centre
Visit the center 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 Pantheon, 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 Steps, 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 Navona, 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 center. 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 accommodations in the city’s center 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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Rome Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
The price is CA $349 per night from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3
CA $349
CA $406 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,370 reviews)
"This is a very nice property with friendly staff. The location is great, however the restrooms are hard to deal with. They have a bit of an odour and our shower opened right up to the floor so the entire floor was soaking wet when you showered. Breakfast was also enjoyable. Beautiful terrace ..."

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Hotel Quirinale
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
4 out of 5
Via Giovanni Amendola, 57, Rome, RM
The price is CA $358 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $358
CA $416 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)
Rome
"It was amazing stay . Service that they gave us was great! Received a complimentary gift since I told them it was our anniversary.Thank you! Breakfast buffet is so good! People in reception,kitchen and those who helped us in our luggages were all awesome! THank you!"

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

UNAHOTELS Decò Roma
The Republic Hotel
The Republic Hotel
4 out of 5
Via Gaeta 61, Rome
The price is CA $396 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $396
CA $458 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (934 reviews)
"Good property"

Reviewed on May 21, 2024

The Republic Hotel
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
4 out of 5
Via Principe Amedeo 5/B, Rome, RM
The price is CA $350 per night from Jun. 9 to Jun. 10
CA $350
CA $407 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,186 reviews)
"Loved the bathroom and the breakfast was excellent! The hotel was so clean and modern! The staff at the Rooftop restaurant were sooo nice. We enjoyed our stay here very much!"

Reviewed on May 26, 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Hotel Madison
Hotel Madison
3 out of 5
Via Marsala, 60, Rome, Lazio
The price is CA $216 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $216
CA $256 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (904 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel. Wonderful staff. Wifi did not work all the way on the 6th floor where our room was"

Reviewed on May 27, 2024

Hotel Madison
Excellence Suite
Excellence Suite
Via della Purificazione 38, Rome, Italy
The price is CA $231 per night from Jun. 3 to Jun. 4
CA $231
CA $272 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
Stay at this townhouse in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (641 reviews)
Quality Accommodation
"We stayed for just a single night, but staff at checkin and the next morning were friendly, accommodating. Location is outstanding, near metro, and great walking Rick Steves' Heart of Rome sites."

Reviewed on May 25, 2024

Excellence Suite
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.

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