Where to Stay in Rome

Rome is a popular destination. Wherever you decide to stay, book early!!

Trastevere

Wander down Trastevere's narrow, cobbled streets lined with gold and terracotta-hued houses. During the day, it’s quiet while the tourists are off visiting the Vatican and Colosseum. Most of Rome’s must-see sights are walkable within 20 to 40 minutes. There's no metro stop in Trastevere, so the best way to get around is by walking or bus.

At night, Trastevere comes alive. Tourists and locals crowd the streets, heading to some of Rome’s best pubs, cafes and restaurants. If your ideal holiday includes nights out sipping spritz and dining alfresco in cobblestone courtyards, consider Trastevere!

Centro Storico

The Centro Storico is the historic heart of Rome; many tours are focused on this area, which includes Piazza Navone, the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps. There is something magical about getting lost in the tangle of Centro Storico’s narrow streets.

The benefit of staying here is its proximity to pretty much everything! But that is also the downside. Centro Storico is almost always crowded. And because of its popularity, hotel prices tend to be higher.

Rome’s metro doesn’t reach large portions of this area, so arriving at your hotel is more of a challenge: a cab ride is more expensive, or you may find yourself dragging your suitcase down cobblestone streets.

Prati

Prati is my favourite area to stay in Rome. Most tourists stay in Rome’s historic center, Centro Storico, close to the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. While Rome’s famous sights aren’t far, the main downside of staying in Prati is that it adds time to your walk (10-15 minutes). But the Ottaviano and Cipro metro stops help make sightseeing and getting to the airport easy.

Prati is an upscale neighbourhood in Rome. As a solo traveller, I felt safe, even at night. It has wide boulevards, wonderful century-old apartment buildings and cafes. I loved alfresco dining at the small side street restaurants, shopping at local markets, plus the proximity to the Vatican.

There are fewer hotels, but there are some more affordable accommodation options, including staying at a monastery.