Italy’s thriving capital of nearly 3 million has something for everyone!

Over 5,000 years of history, art, food, and culture converge to offer a a truly thrilling experience.

Rome’s prime Mediterranean location means that she never truly experiences winter, making her a prime off-season destination.

We’ve listed our favorite sights and sounds of the Eternal City below:

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Places to See

Colosseum + Forum

The center of Roman politics, religion and commerce, the Roman Forum might just look like a heap of rocks to someone who isn’t familiar with the history. Spare yourself the boredom ( and the 5 Euro map from the panhandlers) and do a little bit of reading before your visit. Seeing the Arch of Titus in person will be more exciting if you know it’s significance in Jewish history and the remaining  pillars of the Temple of Vesta might actually make you giddy (probably not, but they are still well worth seeing).

Both attractions are included on a 24hour ticket which can be purchased at the entrance of either, however the lines outside the Colosseum are always long, so purchase yours at the Forum to save time.

Pro tip: be sure to act out the concert from the Lizzie McGuire movie while you’re in the Colosseum. No one will look at you strangely. Promise.

Trevi Fountain

Rumor has it that if you throw three coins from your left hand over your right shoulder into the Trevi, you’ll return to Rome! But if you only have one coin and you use the other hand, I’m pretty sure the magic will still work. Keep in mind that the money from the fountain is collected each night and donated to multiple Italian charities, and Romans consider the Trevi to be a work of art — so swimming will not be tolerated.  While this is disappointing news, just looking at Bernini’s wonder should be enough.

Pantheon

Meaning the “temple for all the gods” the Pantheon is one of Rome’s free attractions. You can take pictures inside (just don’t use flash) and be sure to pause for a moment in the pews near the front just to admire the building. The Pantheon boasts the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome, and if you go on a rainy day, the water will mist down through the oculus (the hole in the top).

Vatican City (museum, gardens, + Saint Peter’s Basilica)

Arrive early at the Vatican, as the lines to climb to the top of Saint Peter’s get long quite quickly. You can plan to spend a full day here, or split the basilica and museums into two trips, depending on how much time you have in the city. Make sure to get a picture with the Swiss Guards that watch over the entrances, and if you’re in town on a Wednesday you (and thousands of your closest friends) can go to an audience with Papa Francesco himself.

Area Sacra (aka the Cat Sanctuary)

Roman ruins + cats. How much better can it get? This is where Julius Caesar was really stabbed (not in the forum, as the guides will try to tell you) but it now function as a home for Roman kitties needing a home. While the actual adoption facility is only open 12-6, the felines can always be seen lounging around the ruins. Now if only they would make one for dogs…

Places to Stay

Coliseum Rooms

Small, clean, and run by friendly staff, the Coliseum Rooms are a right across from the Rome’s Metro A stop Manzoni. There are affordable restaurants nearby, and it serves as the perfect gateway to the city.

B&B Rome in Art

Clean, near Termini (Rome’s main train station), the metro, the main sights, and run by a gracious Italian hosts. What more could you ask for?

The Yellow

Even while nearing 9,000 reviews, The Yellow still maintains an 85 % rating on Hostelworld. This is because it’s clean, safe, and it’s location offers an excellent starting point to exploring Rome.

Places to Eat

Dolce Maniera

The best bakery in Rome. You can get a doughnut (ciambella) the size of your head for just a euro, and smaller doughnuts filled with Nutella or cream are only 30 cents. Located at 27 Via Barletta, it’s quite easy to get to from the Ottiviano metro stop on line A. They speak a little English, and will help you along, but you can say “Posso avere una ciambella, per favore” which means “May I have a doughnut, please.” When in doubt, just point and smile.

Insider’s Tips on Rome

Never buy anything from the men lurking around the major sights.
Whether it be a flower, sunglasses, or scarf, just say no. Sometimes a friendly vendor will insist he wants to give you a flower as a gift, then ask for “just a little something” after you accept it. They will be insistent, but you are perfectly within your rights to say no. It’s also actually illegal to purchase knockoff goods in Italy, so you are protecting yourself when you refuse.

Ask other tourists to take your photos.
This is a good rule to follow in most European cities. Is there an older couple nearby, or maybe another group of girlfriends? By asking them to take your group shots, you’ll avoid the tricksters who make money by “offering” to take a photo for you, then asking for money before they give you your camera back.

 

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