It's been centuries since this gorgeous tumble of ancient and Renaissance buildings ruled the world, but Rome still captivates in a way few cities elsewhere can. Today, we come here as much for the cacio pepe in Testaccio and to wander the lanes of Monti, as we do the Pantheon which is as impressive on your first visit as it is your 30th. Doesn't hurt, either, that the cocktail bars now give Paris's a run for their Euro.
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Rome Travel Guide
Best Places to Stay in Rome
The Best Hotels in Rome
Whether you want Colosseum views or your own private penthouse, these are the must-stay properties in the Eternal City.
Where to Stay in Rome for Under $400 a Night
These more affordable hotels don’t skimp on comfort or style.
20 Gorgeous Airbnbs in Rome
These vacation rentals offer private balconies, Colosseum views, and historic charm.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
Fendi Private Suites$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via della Fontanella di Borghese, 48An impeccably curated residence with an elegant doorman, near-silent halls, and a discreet, ever-attentive service team.Read full review
Nobu Rome: First In$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Vittorio Veneto, 155A bit of cinematic glamour and Nobu’s signature Japanese-Peruvian fusion make a fine alternative to Rome’s typical hotels.Read full review
The Fifteen Keys Hotel$ | Italy, Rome, Via Urbana, 6A chic yet quiet retreat in the heart of the Eternal City.Read full review
J. K. Place Roma$$ | Italy, Rome, Via di Monte d'Oro, 30A seriously stylish option in Rome's Borghese neighborhoodRead full review
Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza della Repubblica, 47A luxury retreat in the center of RomeRead full review
Hotel de la Ville, A Rocco Forte Hotel$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Sistina, 69A sexy, sophisticated addition to Rome’s hotel scene, destined to become an instant classicRead full review
Romeo Roma$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via di Ripetta, 246A bold, wildly luxurious hotel designed by Zaha Hadid that marches to the beat of its own drum and caters to the ultra affluent.Read full review
Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101A decadent, sun-drenched hotel hideaway with knockout views and a plethora of amenities.Read full review.jpg)
Hassler Roma$$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6An old classic in a picture-perfect location at the top of the Spanish StepsRead full review
Hotel de Russie, A Rocco Forte Hotel$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via del Babuino, 9Everything a beautiful hotel should be and filled with the most glamorous guests imaginableRead full review
Hotel Donna Camilla Savelli$ | Italy, Rome, Via Garibaldi, 27A unique place to stay that won’t break the bank with a superb location in the heart of Trastevere.Read full review
Palazzo Dama$ | Italy, Rome, Lungotevere Arnaldo da Brescia, 2Live like an Italian aristocrat in this historic palazzo, with a secluded garden and swimming pool.Read full review
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Top Activities in Rome
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Colosseum & Forum
Vatican: Museums and Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Basilica and Dome
Pantheon
Catacombs of St. Callixtus
The Best Things to Do in Rome
4 Best Day Trips from RomeThe Lazio and Umbria regions contain artistic and culinary treasures worthy of a day trip or long weekend.
22 Best Things to Do in RomeThis is how you make it through a city with millennia worth of history.
19 Best Tours in RomeThe city's best tours bring history to life and offer insider access to the local scenes.
10 Best Things to Do in Rome with KidsIt's not all espressos and aperetivo hours. Rome has plenty to do with little ones.
14 Best Places for Shopping in RomeRome has everything for everyone, which means the streets are lined with store fronts of every kind and flavor. Whether made-to-measure or easy fix, we've got you covered.
Plan Your Rome Trip
The 9 Best Places to Visit in Italy—According to You, Our Readers
The top Italian cities as voted in our 2022 Readers' Choice Awards.
What U.S. Travelers Should Know About Italy's New Airline
New York, Boston, and Miami will be among Italia Trasporto Aereo’s first long-haul destinations.
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Top 10 Hotels in Rome: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the Eternal City.
Editor Recommendations
Archaeological Park of Ostia AnticaItaly, Rome, Viale dei Romagnoli, 717One of the most incredible—and underrated—archeological sites in ItalyRead full review
Palazzo SpadaItaly, Rome, Piazza Capo di Ferro, 13Blissfully uncrowded, and home to a rich art collection of Renaissance and Baroque mastersRead full review
Case Romane del CelioItaly, Rome, Clivo di ScauroUnderground beneath Rome's Basilica Santi Giovanni e PaoloRead full review
MAXXI RomeItaly, Rome, Via Guido Reni, 4AA contemporary art museum where the building itself, designed by Zaha Hadid, is just as much on display as the art.Read full review
Baths of CaracallaItaly, Rome, Viale delle Terme di CaracallaThe Baths of Caracalla are a massive public bathing complex turned performance space.Read full review
Santa Maria in TrastevereItaly, Rome, Piazza di Santa Maria in TrastevereThere are hundreds of churches in Rome, but the medieval Santa Maria in Trastevere is one of the most breathtaking.Read full review
Santa Maria del PopoloItaly, Rome, Piazza del Popolo, 12Santa Maria del Popolo is a Renaissance church that attracts visitors on the Caravaggio trail.Read full review
Villa FarnesinaItaly, Rome, Via della Lungara, 230This small villa is an intimate alternative to the Vatican Museums.Read full review
Palazzo FarneseItaly, Rome, Piazza Farnese, 67
Scooteroma’s Countryside Vespa TourItaly, Rome, Autorizzazione Provincia di Roma 187289
Urban Rafting on Rome's Tiber RiverItaly, Rome, Porta del Popolo, Piazzale FlaminioTake on the Eternal City by way of whitewater raft.Read full review
Vespa Sidecar TourItaly , Rome, Piazza della Repubblica 41The best way to see the city on your Roman holidayRead full review
Quartiere San LorenzoItaly, Rome, San LorenzoHead here for a cheap-ish night out in a gritty but very cool neighborhood.Read full review
Featured
The Joy of Seeing Rome Anew
Sometimes the only way to see a familiar place in a new light is through the eyes of someone else—like your child.
Actor Kiki Layne on Embracing Her Inner Tourist in Rome
On a work trip to the Eternal City, Layne makes time to see Rome's famous sights.
A Look Inside the Colosseum's Long-Hidden Gladiator Tunnels
The backstage area of the Roman arena has opened to the public for the first time in history.
Cacio E Pepe Is the One Dish You Must Have in Rome, Italy
Cacio e Pepe means "cheese and pepper". The dish consists of pecorino - a hard, sheep's milk cheese - black pepper, and any of the long noodle pasta like tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti. You can find the specialty just about anywhere in Rome and it might even turn up in a parmesan cheese bowl.
The Best Places to Eat & Drink in Rome
42 Best Restaurants in RomeWe’ve got the lowdown on where to eat and drink in the Eternal City.- 20 Best Bars in RomeIt's not just about getting a drink (or two, or...).
11 Best Gelato Shops in RomeIf you didn't get a cup or cone from this list, did you even really visit Rome?
A Beginner's Guide to Italian Aperitivi Cocktails and Where to Try ThemFrom Campari in Turin to Select Aperitivo in Venice.
19 Best Spots for Aperitivo in RomeEarly evening cocktail with light pre-dinner bites? Si, grazie. From cozy wine bars to neighborhood locals, we’ve rounded up the best places in Rome for your 5pm pick-me-up.
Best Pizza in RomeFrom rectangular slices for snacking to thin-crust personal pies.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
Al Pompiere$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza delle Cinque Scole, 28Enjoy the wine and traditional Roman setting.
Da Michele$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Tiberio Imperatore, 93Everyone—including the waiters—is happy to be there.
Isotta Trattoria$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Carlo Livi 12-16Adventurous eating with familiar yet surprising flavors
Gli Esploratori Rome$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Trionfale, 88A library-inspired restaurant where you don't need to whisper in hushed tones
La Pergola$$$ | Italy, Rome, Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101A lesson in Italian cuisine by someone at the top of their game
La Matriciana dal 1870$$ | Italy , Rome, Via del Viminale, 44A substantial menu serving all the Roman classics
AltoItaly, Rome, Via Pietro Cossa, 1On the rooftop of The First Musica hotel, Alto is a sprawling modern space with a classic Italian cocktail list and over 200 wine labels.
Hotel Locarno BarItaly, Rome, Via della Penna, 22Promising the kind of iconic Roman afternoon you've been dreaming of since you bought your flights.
Drink KongItaly, Rome, Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti, 8An otherworldly experience of moody lighting, strong drinks and Mexican-Japanese culture… in Italy..jpeg)
Cielo BarItaly, Rome, Via Sistina, 69Beautiful cocktails, beautiful people, in a very beautiful place.
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Kristin Chenoweth's First Trip to Italy Was to Sing With Andrea Bocelli
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The Best Way to See Rome? On a Running Tour at Sunrise
On a recent trip to the Italian capital, editor Sophie Prideaux discovers a new type of runner’s high.
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Shopping
Anyone Can Shop at the Pope’s Rome Tailor
At historic Gammarelli, you can even buy the same socks as the clergy.
News & Advice
Travel to Rome and the Vatican After the Death of Pope Francis: What to Know
As people the world over mourn the passing of Pope Francis and visit the Holy See to pay homage, here’s what to know about traveling to Rome and the Vatican City right now.
Style & Culture
Designer Athena Calderone's Extravagant Milestone Celebration in Rome
The magic of Italy provides the perfect setting in which to celebrate two major life moments.
Islands & Beaches
The Best Beaches Near Rome
Go from the Colosseum to the sand in 30 minutes—veni, vidi, beachy.
Style & Culture
A Roman Holiday in My Grandfather's Slippers
Staying at the same hotel that they did decades prior, I put myself in their shoes—but learn more about myself.
Style & Culture
How ‘Conclave’ Imagines the Most Hidden Parts of the Vatican
Watching this film is as close as most travelers will ever get to the papal conclave.
Destinations
Off Season Italy: Restaurateur Francesco Panella’s Guide to Eating Your Way Through Rome in Fall
Consider this your ultimate restaurant guide to the Eternal City.
Places to Stay
My Favorite Airbnb in Rome: A Two-Bedroom Near Campo de' Fiori With a Rooftop Terrace
The outdoor patio is the entire reason I booked this place—and it didn't disappoint.
Food & Drink
In ‘Portico,’ a New Cookbook, the Food of Rome’s Longstanding Jewish Community Gets Its Due
The latest selection of recipes by the culinary author Leah Koenig is out August 29.
Shopping
How One Italy-Obsessed Editor Packed for a Summer Trip to Rome
A Kodak point-and-shoot film camera and dangly disco ball earrings were at the top of her packing list.
Places to Stay
How Rome's New Six Senses and Bulgari Properties Are Leveling Up the City's Hotel Scene
A pair of standout openings position the Eternal City as a luxury hotel town on par with London and Paris.
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Where to Eat, Stay, and Play in Prati—Rome's Most Underrated Neighborhood
Often ignored by travelers altogether, this area is a haven of under-the-radar treasures (and it's within walking distance of the Vatican).
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Some of the Best Rooftop Restaurants in Rome Are Perched Atop Hotels
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