Why Rome
Layers of history on every street, and some of Italy's best food.
Rome combines ancient ruins, Renaissance churches and everyday neighbourhood life in a centre compact enough to explore mostly on foot. The Vatican sits across the river, and it is worth planning around its opening hours and queues.
- Ancient Rome
- The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.
- The Vatican
- St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums.
- Piazzas and fountains
- The Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain.
- Food
- Trattorias, pizza al taglio and gelato across the city.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Rome, staying and getting around.
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- FlightsRoutes into Rome, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Rome that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Rome.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October.
- Getting around
- Walking in the centre, with metro, buses and trams.
- Suggested length
- Three to five days.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Rome.
- Centro Storico
- Around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, very central.
- Trastevere
- Cobbled lanes and restaurants across the river.
- Monti
- Close to the Colosseum, with independent shops and bars.
- Prati
- Near the Vatican, with wider streets and a calmer feel.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Rome.
Rome Fiumicino (FCO) is on the coast south-west of the city, linked to Roma Termini by the Leonardo Express train. Ciampino (CIA), used by many low-cost airlines, is closer to the south-east.
Walking in the centre, with metro, buses and trams.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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