Guidebook for Roma
Arts & Culture
One of the most visited museums in the world. How can you not visit this museum when in Rome.
1756 locals recommend
Vatican Museums
One of the most visited museums in the world. How can you not visit this museum when in Rome.
Borghese Gallery and Museum
5 Piazzale Scipione BorgheseA must see, but remember, you need to book first!
Food Scene
Located 200 meters from our apartment, this typical Roman restaurant is recommended for great meals.
6 locals recommend
La Rustichella
1/A Via Angelo EmoLocated 200 meters from our apartment, this typical Roman restaurant is recommended for great meals.
Great and reasonably priced restaurant near the Vatican. If you go, you must try out their pizzas!
82 locals recommend
Giacomelli
25 Via Emilio Faà di BrunoGreat and reasonably priced restaurant near the Vatican. If you go, you must try out their pizzas!
Top pizza parlour for take away pizza. Just 200 meters from our apartment
176 locals recommend
Bonci Pizzarium
43 Via della MeloriaTop pizza parlour for take away pizza. Just 200 meters from our apartment
For top ice cream, look no further than this place. You will be guaranteed fresh ice cream.
44 locals recommend
Gelateria Millennium
2a Piazza Santa Maria delle GrazieFor top ice cream, look no further than this place. You will be guaranteed fresh ice cream.
Located 50 meters from our house. This small restaurant has a vast selection of main Italian courses
21 locals recommend
Sora Lia
440 Via Anastasio IILocated 50 meters from our house. This small restaurant has a vast selection of main Italian courses
Ristorante Pizzeria Falcone
53 Via della MeloriaFish restaurant for those who love fish!
This bar is a must if you wish to have breakfast. Large selection of croissants and coffee and drinks
Motor Cafè
404 Via Anastasio IIThis bar is a must if you wish to have breakfast. Large selection of croissants and coffee and drinks
Eataly incontra Gruppo Ethos
41 Piazza della RepubblicaFreshly produced Italian food
Fancy Chinese or Japanese? This restaurant offers both at affordable prices
6 locals recommend
New Town
15 Via della MeloriaFancy Chinese or Japanese? This restaurant offers both at affordable prices
Trattoria Micci
55 A/B Via Andrea DoriaItalian restaurant with classic Roman dishes
Considered, by many Romans, to be the best coffee in town
259 locals recommend
Sant' Eustachio Il Caffè
82 Piazza di S. EustachioConsidered, by many Romans, to be the best coffee in town
McDonald's
199 Viale Giulio CesareIf you feel like some fast food...
Burger King
50 Via OstienseIf you fancy some fast food...
Thai J
38 Circonvallazione TrionfaleChinese and Japanese cuisine if you want to get away from Italian food
T-Bone Station
29 Via Francesco CrispiAmerican style food offering hamburgers, onion rings etc.
French bistrot offering croissants, baguettes and traditional French cuisine.
10 locals recommend
Le Carré Français
30 Via Vittoria ColonnaFrench bistrot offering croissants, baguettes and traditional French cuisine.
La Ruota
25/c Via Angelo EmoTop pizza and Italian food at reasonable prices.
Great place for breakfast and to eat out. Pastries are also available
84 locals recommend
La Fiorentina
20-22 Via Andrea DoriaGreat place for breakfast and to eat out. Pastries are also available
Feel like a late night croissant and any other pastry. This place is open until late for those with a sweet tooth. Freshly made
8 locals recommend
Cornetteria
25 Via Angelo EmoFeel like a late night croissant and any other pastry. This place is open until late for those with a sweet tooth. Freshly made
Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you madly in love with tiramisu? Considered the kings of tiramisu in Rome
20 locals recommend
POMPI
43 Piazza del RisorgimentoDo you have a sweet tooth? Are you madly in love with tiramisu? Considered the kings of tiramisu in Rome
Cool pastries and cannolis. Clean and wonderful bar to chill out.
19 locals recommend
The Pasticceria Siciliana
93 Via CiproCool pastries and cannolis. Clean and wonderful bar to chill out.
Sightseeing
St. Peter's Square
Piazza San PietroArguably the most visited church in the world. Breathtaking
Colosseum
1 Piazza del ColosseoIf you come to Rome, it's a must!
One of the best squares to visit in Rome, complete with famous monuments and fountains.
1722 locals recommend
Piazza Navona
Piazza NavonaOne of the best squares to visit in Rome, complete with famous monuments and fountains.
Close to Piazza Navona, this place is recommended just to see the sheer beauty
1342 locals recommend
Pantheon
Piazza della RotondaClose to Piazza Navona, this place is recommended just to see the sheer beauty
Not much of an introduction to be given. Probably the most famous fountain in the world
1461 locals recommend
Trevi Fountain
Piazza di TreviNot much of an introduction to be given. Probably the most famous fountain in the world
Boutique shopping, aperitif during your long day out, this square oozes quality
1307 locals recommend
Spanish Steps
Piazza di SpagnaBoutique shopping, aperitif during your long day out, this square oozes quality
Be part of Rome 2000 years ago. Walk along this street where you can see the beautiful ruins
422 locals recommend
Roman Forum
5/6 Via della Salara VecchiaBe part of Rome 2000 years ago. Walk along this street where you can see the beautiful ruins
Via del Corso
Via del CorsoShopping street with all big brand names
Located in front of Saint Peter's square, this castle is a must see
1219 locals recommend
Castel Sant'Angelo
50 Lungotevere CastelloLocated in front of Saint Peter's square, this castle is a must see
Come and visit the presidential palace in Rome. It will blow your breath away
98 locals recommend
Quirinal Palace
Piazza del QuirinaleCome and visit the presidential palace in Rome. It will blow your breath away
Walk through this neighbourhood to enjoy the small side streets that Rome is famous for
267 locals recommend
Tiber Island
Walk through this neighbourhood to enjoy the small side streets that Rome is famous for
The mouth of truth. One of the must see monuments of Rome. Be careful, the myth says that if you tell a lie, the mouth will cut your hand off
248 locals recommend
Mouth of Truth
18 Piazza della Bocca della VeritàThe mouth of truth. One of the must see monuments of Rome. Be careful, the myth says that if you tell a lie, the mouth will cut your hand off
Saint Paul, the second biggest and most important church in Rome after Saint Peter's
217 locals recommend
Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
1a Piazzale San PaoloSaint Paul, the second biggest and most important church in Rome after Saint Peter's
San John in Lateran. Considered to be the third most important church after Saint Peter's and Saint Paul
806 locals recommend
Archbasilica of St. John Lateran
4 Piazza di S. Giovanni in LateranoSan John in Lateran. Considered to be the third most important church after Saint Peter's and Saint Paul
The Roman night scene. This area is full of bars, restaurants and nighclubs to have a great night out.
1330 locals recommend
Trastevere
The Roman night scene. This area is full of bars, restaurants and nighclubs to have a great night out.
This square is full of pubs and bars if you fancy having a beer or two
787 locals recommend
Campo de' Fiori
Campo de' FioriThis square is full of pubs and bars if you fancy having a beer or two
Via Veneto
Via Vittorio VenetoSample the 'dolce vita' on this street
Santa Maria Maggiore
A church which is definitely worth the hassle
Visit an old Roman port. Easy to reach by taking the blue line underground to Ostiense, then the Roma-Lido train and getting off at 'Ostia Lido'
215 locals recommend
Ostia Antica
Visit an old Roman port. Easy to reach by taking the blue line underground to Ostiense, then the Roma-Lido train and getting off at 'Ostia Lido'
Parks & Nature
Move away from the hectic traffic in Rome and take advantage of this wonderful park located in the heart of Rome
2099 locals recommend
Villa Borghese
Piazzale Napoleone IMove away from the hectic traffic in Rome and take advantage of this wonderful park located in the heart of Rome
Pincio Promenade
Viale Gabriele D'AnnunzioThis hill gives you the perfect panorama of Rome. A must!
Essentials
Supermarket located 300 meters from our house and OPEN 24 HOURS!
201 locals recommend
Carrefour Market - Supermarket
13 Piazzale degli EroiSupermarket located 300 meters from our house and OPEN 24 HOURS!
Farmacia Cipro
33 Viale degli AmmiragliPharmacy located 50 meters from our apartment. Open 24 hours
CONAD
41852 Via BuonarrotiSmall supermarket for all your basic daily needs
iVeganEAT!
125 Via Angelo EmoFor those of you who are vegans. Located just in front of the building.
Shopping
Via Cola di Rienzo
Via Cola di RienzoShopping street with all large brands
Via Candia
Via CandiaSmall shopping street for clothes and souvenirs
Sample the real Italian market atmosphere. Here you can find genuine food products to take back home
111 locals recommend
Mercato Trionfale
Via Andrea DoriaSample the real Italian market atmosphere. Here you can find genuine food products to take back home
A short ride (about 45mins) away from Rome, this outlet includes all designer brand names at lower prices
217 locals recommend
Castel Romano Designer Outlet
64 Via del Ponte di Piscina CupaA short ride (about 45mins) away from Rome, this outlet includes all designer brand names at lower prices
Shopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
109 locals recommend
Porta di Roma Shopping Mall
201 Via Alberto LionelloShopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
Shopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
52 locals recommend
RomaEst Shopping Center
Via CollatinaShopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
Shopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
204 locals recommend
Euroma 2
83 Viale dell'Oceano PacificoShopping mall which can be reached by train. It has all the high street shops under one roof.
Entertainment & Activities
The stadium offers more than rugby and football matches. The surrounding area is worth a visit
323 locals recommend
Stadio Olimpico
2 Viale dei GladiatoriThe stadium offers more than rugby and football matches. The surrounding area is worth a visit
Rome's zoo. If you aren't sure what to do with kids, they will enjoy this day out
222 locals recommend
Bioparco Di Roma Zoo
1 Viale del Giardino ZoologicoRome's zoo. If you aren't sure what to do with kids, they will enjoy this day out
A must if you have kids. They will enjoy this small version of a city dedicated to children.
104 locals recommend
Explora - Il Museo Dei Bambini
80/86 Via FlaminiaA must if you have kids. They will enjoy this small version of a city dedicated to children.
Cinecittà World
Via Irina AlbertiA theme park for a day out with the family
A fun day out with the family. Watch a dolphin performance show and other performances
221 locals recommend
Zoomarine
Via dei RomagnoliA fun day out with the family. Watch a dolphin performance show and other performances
Multisala Barberini
24 P.za BarberiniFilms in original language if you wish to go to the cinema.
City Sightseeing
147 Via Quattro NovembreGet info about hop on hop off buses from their main office here