🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Colosseum
- ✓Vatican City
- ✓Trevi Fountain
- ✓Spanish Steps
- ✓Pantheon
- ✓Roman Forum
- ✓Piazza Navona
- ✓Castel Sant'Angelo
Rome
Rome
The capital of Italy, known as the "Eternal City," is a treasure trove of ancient ruins and art, and is world-famous for the Colosseum and Vatican City.
🌐Other Cities in Italy
Recommended Hotels in Rome
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Hotel Artemide
- ★Hotel Raphael
- ★The St. Regis Rome
- ★Hotel Hassler Roma
- ★Hotel de Russie
- ★47 Boutique Hotel
- ★Generator Rome
- ★The Beehive
- ★Yellow Hostel Rome
- ★Hotel Campo de' Fiori
🍜Restaurants & Food
•Roscioli
€€€Traditional Roman cuisine and wine bar
•Da Enzo al 29
€€Authentic trattoria in Trastevere
•Armando al Pantheon
€€€Classic Roman dishes near Pantheon
•Pizzarium
€Gourmet pizza al taglio by Gabriele Bonci
•Trattoria Monti
€€Marche region specialties
•La Pergola
€€€€Three Michelin-star fine dining
•Flavio al Velavevodetto
€€Roman specialties in Testaccio
•Antico Arco
€€€Modern Italian cuisine on Janiculum Hill
🛍️ Shopping
- •Via CondottiLuxury Shopping Street
Rome's most prestigious shopping street featuring Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, and other luxury brands
- •Via del CorsoShopping Street
Main shopping thoroughfare with international chain stores and Italian brands
- •Campo de' Fiori MarketTraditional Market
Historic daily market selling fresh produce, flowers, and local specialties
- •Porta Portese Flea MarketFlea Market
Sunday morning flea market with antiques, vintage clothing, and eclectic items
- •Mercato MontiArtisan Market
Weekend market featuring local designers, vintage fashion, and handmade crafts
- •Galleria Alberto SordiShopping Gallery
Historic Art Nouveau gallery with fashion boutiques and cafes
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book Colosseum and Vatican tickets online weeks in advance to avoid sold-out situations
- • Rome Pass offers free entry to 2 attractions plus unlimited public transport
- • Many churches and basilicas are free but require modest dress (covered shoulders and knees)
- • Avoid restaurants directly adjacent to major tourist sites - walk 2-3 blocks for better value
- • Afternoon siesta is common - museums stay open but many shops close 1-4 PM
- • Tap water from public fountains (nasoni) is safe and free to drink
- • August is extremely hot and many Romans vacation - some restaurants close
- • Street vendors selling selfie sticks and souvenirs are unlicensed - purchasing supports illegal activity
- • Metro pickpockets are common - keep bags in front and phones secured
- • Sunday morning is ideal for visiting popular sites with fewer crowds
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April - June, September - October
💰Daily Budget
$100-200/day
👥Popular With
History buffsArt loversFoodiesCouples
🗓️Recommended Stay
4-5 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+1 (CET)
💬Local Language
Italian
💱Currency
EUR (Euro)
📅Rome 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Ancient Rome & Colosseum
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Morning3-4h
🎭
Colosseum and Roman Forum guided tour
💡 Book skip-the-line tickets with arena floor access. Combo ticket includes Forum and Palatine Hill.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Palatine Hill and lunch in Monti district
💡 Palatine Hill offers great Colosseum views. Monti has authentic trattorias away from tourist traps.
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Evening3h
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Trevi Fountain and dinner in Trastevere
💡 Visit Trevi at sunset, less crowded. Trastevere comes alive at night with restaurants and bars.
💡Tips
- •Book all major attractions online in advance - lines can be 2+ hours
- •Roma Pass offers public transport and museum discounts
- •Dress modestly for churches - shoulders and knees covered
- •Avoid restaurants directly next to major tourist sites
- •Take breaks during hot summer afternoons - siesta like locals