Rome Historic Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Rome Historic Centre showing a square or plaza, a city 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 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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Our pick of the best Rome Historic Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Quirinale

Hotel Quirinale

4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7 Rome RM
The price is AU$258 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$258
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! (1,919 reviews)
The staff was nice, the room was ample and clean. It was perfectly located near the train station and walk about from all main attractions.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hotel Quirinale
The Hive Hotel

The Hive Hotel

4 out of 5
Via Torino 6 Rome RM
The price is AU$199 per night from 8 Jan to 9 Jan
AU$199
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
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! (1,700 reviews)
Quiet comfortable and great location

Reviewed on 4 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 AU$382 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$382
6 Jan - 7 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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,158 reviews)
The hotel facilities are new and the staff are very kind

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
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! (1,017 reviews)
The clerk very gentile and efficient. The room don’t have space enough for accomodate al the ítems regulary used during a trip

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Excellence Suite
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! (1,017 reviews)
Wonderful location! Staff all great and friendly. They helped with pre- and post- transportation, luggage storage, taxis, and trip suggestions. It was a wonderful time

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo

4 out of 5
Via Cavour 15 Rome RM
The price is AU$344 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$344
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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! (1,003 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 which includes heritage architecture

Campitelli

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 featuring heritage architecture, heritage elements and a ruin

Monti

4.5/5(97 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 religious elements, interior views 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(77 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


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