With this travel guide to Rome We want to help you prepare your trip to the Eternal City, one of the most famous and visited destinations in Italy and Europe that we are sure, will make you fall in love as soon as you arrive.
Known by many for being one of the cities with more history in the world, Rome is a destination that does not disappoint, where you can be surprised at every step, discovering monuments and buildings brimming with history, which are surrounded by ancient churches, charming neighborhoods and excellent cuisine, which will make you even more, feel that Rome has been a great success.
So if it was your choice, get ready to enjoy one of the most amazing cities in the world!
After having been on 3 occasions in this city, the first in a trip to Rome in 6 days, several years ago and then repeat with a trip to Rome on a weekend, now we return to this impressive city, in which We will be practically a month staying in the charming neighborhood of Trastevere, from where we will return to visit the most emblematic places of the city and from where we hope to know and discover many more that we will include in this travel guide to Rome, in the most complete way, trying facilitate planning and above all, trying to capture all the data extracted from our experience.
Guide to travel to Rome
When to travel to Rome
Although we could say that any time is good for a trip to Rome, since the city will receive you with open arms throughout the year, the months that cover the spring and autumn periods are somewhat more pleasant, both for temperatures and for avoid in this way the agglomerations that usually exist in the most tourist places during the months of June, July and August, which are also among the hottest of the year.
On our third trip to Rome we have chosen September to enjoy it and from what we have seen, it is one of the best times, both for weather and season, as it allows you to enjoy the city in a relaxed way, but also with good time and with enough hours of light to lengthen the day and make the most of it.
Travel guide to Rome
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Accommodation in Rome
One of the questions we receive most is about the best place to stay in Rome. Taking into account that the majority of tourist places in the city are easily accessible on foot, we could say that it is easy to find a good accommodation in Rome, although having a hotel in a strategic place, can be a good time saver at the moment to move, so it is worth spending some time to contemplate the possible options, before deciding on one or the other.
Accommodation in the center of Rome
This is probably the most demanded option and also the most successful if you want to be close to everything and do not mind paying more for a basic accommodation, since most accommodation exceeds 100 euros per double room.
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Accommodation in Termini
Although it is not a very popular area because of the belief that it is not a very popular area safeWe stayed here the first time and we have to say that it was a great option, especially if you want to make a train break to another city like Florence or want to be near the main stop to go to the airport by train or bus.
In addition, it is a very central place, from which you will have all the main places a few steps away and for a very tight price.
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Accommodation at the Tratevere
If you are looking for a neighborhood with charm, history and also have good restaurants, without a doubt, Trastevere is one of the best options to stay in Rome.
On our third trip to the Eternal City we will stay here, for almost a month, in an AirBnb apartment and we have to say that we are sure that it will be one of the great traveling experiences.
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Accommodation in the Vatican
This is an option rarely valued, although its location can be very interesting, if you do not mind being a little further from the more tourist areas, but you want a modern and price-adjusted accommodation.
Also do not forget that you will be next to the Vatican, to be able to make one of the most essential visits of Rome, first thing in the morning.
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Accommodation in Monti
Known for being the trendy neighborhood in Rome, Monti houses art galleries and charming venues, which have made it a meeting point for many tourists.
Being very close to Santa María Mayor and the famous Moses by Michelangelo, this location is perfect for staying in Rome and being close to all tourist sites, without being in the center, or paying more than necessary for good accommodation.
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You can expand the accommodation information by reading this post about the best neighborhoods and hotels to stay in Rome.
Accommodation in Rome
Travel guide to Rome
If there is something that we believe it is important to enjoy your trip to the Eternal City to the fullest, it is to know which are the most tourist places of the city, in addition to the essential places to see in Rome. This way you will not miss anything and you can take advantage of the time in the way that best suits what you want to see in the city.
After our 3 trips to the city, the first two as shorter getaways and the last one in which we spent practically a month staying in Trastevere, we leave you several articles in which we detail and break down the different places that we believe are, essential for Know and enjoy the city to the fullest.
Routes in Rome
If there is something clear it is that against more time you have to know a city, much better. As we know that this is rarely the case and we usually have a limited time, after our experience, we believe that an average of 3 or 4 days is the perfect time for a first contact with Rome and to know its most famous places and acquaintances.
Once you know the days that you can dedicate to the city, it is interesting to know the most essential places to see in Rome, to distribute them in the best way in the days you have to know the city.
With this in mind, we want to leave you some optimized routes around Rome according to the number of days you have to visit the city to make the most of your time.
Routes in Rome
Tips for traveling to Rome
As in any destination, having some tips and recommendations at your disposal is synonymous with facilitating travel and preparations for the route. That is why, after our three trips to the Eternal City, we want to include in this travel guide to Rome, a post in which we compile all the basic, practical and necessary aspects, which we believe are important, to prepare the trip and Above all, enjoy your stay in this unforgettable city to the fullest.
Tips for traveling to Rome
Best excursions and tours in Rome
Another thing to value on a trip to the Eternal City is the amount of excursions in Rome that you can do both in the city and from it. We leave you a selection of those that we believe are the most interesting as well as the best valued by travelers.
- Guided tour of the Vatican
- Guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine
- Offer: Vatican + Colosseum, Forum and Palatine
- Colosseum, Forum and Palatine + Gladiator Arena
- Free tour of Rome Free!
More information of the free guided tours in this post of the best free tours in Rome for free - Excursion to Villa Adriana and Villa del Este
More information about this excursion in this post about how to visit Villa Adriana and Villa del Este from Rome - More tours and excursions from Rome here
Tours in Rome
Travel to Florence from Rome
One of the most common getaways from the Eternal City is to travel to Florence from Rome. Although initially it may seem crazy, if you opt for the fast train, you can get from Rome to Florence in 1 hour and a half, so in a single day, you can get to know Florence, another of the most incredible cities in the world and a real museum outdoor.
OMNIA and Roma Pass cards. How they work, what they include and prices
The OMNIA and Roma Card, are two tourist cards of Rome, which give you free access and in some cases, skipping the lines, to some of the main attractions of Rome and the Vatican such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel , in addition to including unlimited public transport.
They are options to take into account if you want save money and time in Rome.
We leave you several posts with all the details of each one of them, how they work, what they include, prices and comparisons.
- Roma Pass: how it works, what it includes and prices
Book the Roma Pass here - OMNIA Card: how it works, what it includes and prices
Book the OMNIA card here - Which is better, OMNIA or Roma Pass?
Gastronomy in Rome
Given that Italian cuisine is one of the most delicious in the world, in addition to being one of the most widespread, how could it be otherwise, in this travel guide to Rome, we could not ignore it, so we wanted to do A series of posts that highlight some of the most recommended restaurants in the city, which we are sure, will make you fall in love even more with this amazing city.
Restaurants in Rome
Travel Insurance for Rome
If you are going to travel to Rome, nothing better than having good travel insurance, especially considering that on many occasions, the European Health Card is not enough, since it does not include certain aspects such as repatriation or return to your address after treatment or travel of a relative to accompany you.
We always travel insured with Mondo, with whom we carry a totally adequate insurance to the needs that we will have on the trip.
We leave you an article in which we talk much more extensively about the reasons why in Europe it is also important to have the best travel insurance.
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The best guides in Rome:
The best of Rome (Guides The best of Country / City Lonely Planet)
Rome About 3 (Guides About Lonely Planet)
My first Lonely Planet. Rome
Traveling literature on Rome:
Legions of Rome (History)
Rome: A cultural history
Atlas Illustrated Ancient Rome
Life in ancient Rome (The Pocket Book - History)
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Get € 35 for your reservation with AirBnb here
Book the best tours and excursions in Rome in Spanish here
Book your transfer Airport⇆Roma here
Book your travel insurance with a 5% discount here
Rent your car in Italy at the best price here
Book your Roma Card and Omnia Vatican with all the advantages here
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