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$321 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$321
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,891 reviews)
"Have stayed in this hotel many times over the last 15 years. Disappointing the very slow draining shower which wasn’t fixed despite requesting it to be. Will still stay again in future as it is such a good location / classic Rome."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Quirinale
Napoleon Hotel

Napoleon Hotel

4 out of 5
Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II 105, Rome, RM
The price is AU$309 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$309
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,018 reviews)
"The staff was fantastic.Unfortunately outside the neighborhood is filthy"

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Napoleon Hotel
citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina

4 out of 5
LUNGOTEVERE DE CENCI 5-8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$366 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$366
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (703 reviews)
"Great overall except for parking"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina
Excellence Suite

Excellence Suite

Via della Purificazione 38, Rome, RM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$292 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$292
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this affittacamere in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,035 reviews)
"Staff are friendly and helpful. Check-in and Check-out process were easy and quick. The property has elevator which is a big plus. Location is excellent. 10 mins walk to Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain. Metro and bus station are close by. Staff is available from 9am to 6pm. They will provide instructions ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Excellence Suite
Hotel Delle Nazioni

Hotel Delle Nazioni

4 out of 5
Via Poli 7, Rome, RM
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,017 reviews)
"Excellent location and walkable to many keys attractions. Outstanding front desk staff and very clean hotel with many breakfast items on their buffet table. I would highly recommend this hotel."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
iQ Hotel Roma

iQ Hotel Roma

4 out of 5
Via Firenze, 8, Rome, RM
The price is AU$368 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
AU$368
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Rome. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,463 reviews)
"Warm service-details focused; information provided is helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

iQ Hotel Roma
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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