{"id":8628,"date":"2016-04-06T11:58:58","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T10:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2024-11-26T09:28:59","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T09:28:59","slug":"where-to-stay-in-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome","title":{"rendered":"Where to Stay in Rome: How to Choose the Right Neighborhood for Your Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Deciding where to stay in Rome can be one of the most difficult aspects of visiting the Eternal City. There are 22 different <em>rioni<\/em>, or districts, of Rome. If that wasn\u2019t confusing enough, each <em>rione<\/em> contains\u00a0different neighborhoods that will change the feel and price of your stay. When deciding where to stay in Rome, it helps to know the defining characteristics of each one! From the hip <em>Trastevere<\/em> neighborhood to the charming Jewish quarter, there are places to stay in Rome\u00a0for everyone. Though there are a variety of ways to view the divisions of Rome\u2019s different neighborhoods, our guide will look at the city&#8217;s\u00a0<em>main<\/em>\u00a0neighborhoods in order to help you decide which one is best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/luxury-hotels-rome\">La Dolce Vita: 8 of the best luxury hotels in Rome<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Centro_Storico\" >Centro Storico<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Tridente_and_Via_Veneto\" >Tridente and Via Veneto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Jewish_Ghetto\" >Jewish Ghetto\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Stazione_Termini_and_Esquilino\" >Stazione Termini and Esquilino\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Monti\" >Monti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Celio\" >Celio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Aventine\" >Aventine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Testaccio\" >Testaccio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Trastevere\" >Trastevere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Flaminio_and_Parioli\" >Flaminio and Parioli<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/where-to-stay-in-rome\/#Vatican_City_and_Prati\" >Vatican City and Prati<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Centro_Storico\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Centro Storico<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_22575\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22575\" class=\"wp-image-22575 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trevi-fountain.jpg\" alt=\"Large ornate fountain surrounded by people\" width=\"1200\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trevi-fountain.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/trevi-fountain-768x540.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22575\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taking a late-night walk around Trevi fountain is a magical experience.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The <em>Centro Storico<\/em> is the historical center of Rome. Though the actual division lines are subject to interpretation, we consider it the area encompassing\u00a0Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. It is separated from the neighborhood around the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/spanish-steps-rome-italy\">Spanish Steps <\/a>(also technically part the <em>Centro Storico<\/em>) by style and price. The picturesque city center is home to most of the major sites that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findingtheuniverse.com\/2-day-rome-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first-time visitors to Rome<\/a> want to see. This means that it\u2019s also one of the most crowded and touristy districts in Rome &#8211; not to mention expensive! Still, it\u2019s hard to beat the convenience of leaving\u00a0your hotel and being smack in the middle of the city.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if:\u00a0y<span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">our Roman vacation dreams include walking right out of your hotel into the heart of Piazza Navona; you want to walk everywhere; you don\u2019t mind spending premium prices on accommodation and food. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">The<em> Centro Storico<\/em> is where\u00a0to stay in Rome if you\u2019re short on time, but still want to see all the main sites in Rome. Did we mention how beautiful the\u00a0Trevi fountain is at night? Now <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/9-surprising-facts-trevi-fountain-rome\">restored and better than ever<\/a>, enjoy it along with\u00a0Piazza Navona, the Pantheon and the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/spanish-steps-rome-italy\">Spanish Steps<\/a> on our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/welcome-rome-walking-tours\">Twilight City Stroll<\/a>. Guided by our local experts, this tour ends with a delicious gelato to welcome you to Rome!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tridente_and_Via_Veneto\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Tridente and Via Veneto<br \/>\n<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16936\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16936\" class=\"wp-image-16936 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Travel_to_Italy_Spanish_Steps.jpeg\" alt=\"Travel to Italy: Spanish Steps\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16936\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Another beautiful area to stay in Rome.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though technically part of Rome\u2019s historic city center, the <em>Tridente<\/em> neighborhood is quite noticeably among the most upscale areas of Rome. <em>Tridente<\/em> is filled with designer boutiques and 4\/5 star\u00a0hotels, but also the beautiful <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/spanish-steps-rome-italy\">Spanish Steps<\/a>, <em>Trinit\u00e0 dei Monti<\/em> church and the Medici Villa. Nearby <em>Via Veneto <\/em>is another upscale place to stay in Rome. It\u00a0was <em>the<\/em> hotspot in the\u00a01950s and &#8217;60s, filled with celebrities, politicians, film stars, paparazzi, and various other hangers-on. It&#8217;s lost some of its allure since then,\u00a0with\u00a0more businessme<\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">n\u00a0than\u00a0cameramen, but you can still find elegant restaurants and luxury hotels\u00a0here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Stay here if: you want to be centrally located and\u00a0classy; price isn\u2019t a problem for you; you\u2019re planning on doing some serious luxury shopping; you\u2019ve always dreamed of walking with Roman VIPs on your Roman vacation; you want to stay in a luxury hotel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewish_Ghetto\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Jewish Ghetto\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_22589\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22589\" class=\"wp-image-22589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Jewish-Ghetto.jpg\" alt=\"large fountain in middle of italian street\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Jewish-Ghetto.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Jewish-Ghetto-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The old Jewish Ghetto is a mosaic of ancient gems with the nuances of the modern day. Photo by Anthony Majanlahti<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though the Jewish Quarter was originally created to keep the Jewish community in, the neighborhood is now a beautiful and thriving testament to the history and influence of Europe&#8217;s oldest Jewish community. Tucked into the heart of the city, right next to the <em>Centro Storico<\/em>, the old Ghetto is a charming district that still feels true to its ancient roots.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With wonderfully crooked\u00a0streets and a lovely old town atmosphere, the Jewish Ghetto runs from Piazza Venezia to the Tiber River. Attractions inside it include the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/campo-de-fiori-rome\"><em>Campo de&#8217; Fiori<\/em> <\/a>market, Piazza Farnese, and ancient ruins like the <em>Teatro Marcello<\/em>, or &#8220;Jewish Colosseum&#8221;. Be sure to see the Great\u00a0Synagogue and\u00a0the <em>Bocca della Verit\u00e0<\/em>, or the Mouth of Truth. It\u2019s said that the stone mouth will bite off the hand of anyone not telling the truth. <em>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/the-jewish-ghetto-rome-a-visitors-guide\">Visitor&#8217;s Guide to Rome&#8217;s\u00a0Jewish Ghetto<\/a> for more ideas on what to see.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Stay here if: you want to stay centrally located; you want the history and atmosphere of Piazza Navona, but prefer to avoid the large crowds; you appreciate great dining*; you want a more authentic Roman experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">*The old Jewish Ghetto is one of the culinary gems of Europe and a great place to stay in Rome for Gastronomic travelers. Read our guide to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/why-jewish-food-needs-to-be-on-your-list-of-what-to-eat-in-rome\">Rome\u2019s Jewish food<\/a>\u00a0to get an idea of the delicacies that\u00a0originated in the\u00a0old Ghetto.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stazione_Termini_and_Esquilino\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stazione Termini and Esquilino\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hundreds of people come in and out of the Stazione Termini per day, making the area a hodgepodge of tourists, immigrants, and frequent travelers. Photo by hakzelf (flickr)<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The prime advantage of staying in the area surrounding Rome\u2019s <em>Termini<\/em> station is that it&#8217;s packed with a plethora of inexpensive hotel options.\u00a0The area isn\u2019t especially\u00a0beautiful and there\u2019s not much to see from a tourism perspective, but it&#8217;s relatively calm, inexpensive, and safe. It&#8217;s also where to stay in Rome for those who need to move quickly and\/or often, either via train or metro. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Spreading around <em>Termini<\/em> is <em>Esquilino<\/em>, Rome\u2019s immigrant district par excellence. Here you\u2019ll find hawkers, food shops with delicacies from all over the world, and the large, Chinatown-esque <em>Esquilino<\/em> market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: you want solid accommodation at a good price;\u00a0you don\u2019t mind staying outside the\u00a0city center; you&#8217;re staying in Rome but have an early-morning train connection to another city; you aren&#8217;t interested in staying out late; you want to be close to the sights in <em>Monti<\/em> but enjoy a better price. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Filled with low-cost hotels and B&amp;B\u2019s, this is where to stay in Rome\u00a0for budget travelers who don\u2019t mind taking a short metro ride into the city center for sightseeing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monti\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Monti<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15432\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15432\" class=\"wp-image-15432 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/The-Basilica-di-Santa-Maria-Maggiore.jpg\" alt=\"The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore\" width=\"1024\" height=\"638\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is a very nice part of Rome. Filled with Italian ambiance, but without all of Rome&#8217;s chaos.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The oldest <em>rione<\/em> of Rome, <em>Monti<\/em> was the red-light district of the ancient city. Today it\u2019s anything but. <em>Monti<\/em> is a splendid little neighborhood just outside of the slightly grittier <em>Termini.<\/em>\u00a0It&#8217;s filled with traditional mom-and-pop-style <em>trattorie<\/em> and top-notch clothing boutiques. Here you\u2019ll find the Basilica of <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/basilica-di-santa-maria-maggiore\">Santa Maria Maggiore<\/a> (one of the\u00a0most<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/the-most-jaw-dropping-churches-in-rome-that-arent-called-st-peters-a-pilgrimage-to-rome-guide\">\u00a0jaw-dropping churches in Rome<\/a>), the National Museum of Rome, the <em>Colle Oppio<\/em> Park and on the same hill, the opulent <em>Domus Aurea<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>If you want to visit some of Rome\u2019s most awe-inspiring churches with an expert guide and private transport, check out our<a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/major-basilicas-of-rome-tour\"> Major Basilicas of Rome Tour <\/a>\u2013 a guaranteed trip highlight for any pilgrim or art lover.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: You\u2019re interested in ancient Roman history; you want to shop for <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/how-to\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\">Italian clothes<\/a>, shoes or handbags in unique, independent boutiques;\u00a0you\u2019d like a suburban atmosphere; you want to explore the nearby Appian Way (Our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/best-attractions-in-rome-appian-way\">complete guide to visiting the Appian Way <\/a>will help you!); you want a bit of nightlife, but nothing too crazy; you\u2019re looking for a friendly, village atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celio\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Celio<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13619\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13619\" class=\"wp-image-13619 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Walks-20181109-Rome-Premium-Colosseum-16x9-0001-e1732515674399.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13619\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ll love taking an early morning walk around this magnificent monument.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Just southwest of <em>Monti<\/em> is the residential neighborhood of <em>Celio\u00a0<\/em>with the imposing <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/visiting-the-colosseum-rome-italy\">Colosseum<\/a> sitting at its\u00a0heart. The area around the\u00a0Colosseum and Constantine\u2019s Arch is touristy and chaotic during the day, but nighttime offers one of the most impressive views of the ancient amphitheater. Though there aren\u2019t many hotels to choose from in <em>Monti<\/em> or <em>Celio<\/em>, this only adds to the residential feel. Though the\u00a0Colosseum, <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/roman-forum-rome-italy\">Roman Forum<\/a>, Circus Maximus and <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/palatine-hill-attractions\">Palatine Hill<\/a> dominate this district, be sure to also visit the beautiful Basilica of Saint John the Lateran (<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/the-most-jaw-dropping-churches-in-rome-that-arent-called-st-peters-a-pilgrimage-to-rome-guide\">the official cathedral of Rome<\/a>) during your stay. Let local experts give you a tour of\u00a0ancient Rome (that&#8217;s the\u00a0Colosseum, Roman Forum, and the Palatine Hill) with express passes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours#\">Premium Colosseum Tour<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: You\u2019re interested in experiencing a more suburban Rome; you have already seen the historic city center sites and want to tour the\u00a0Colosseum and <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/roman-forum-rome-italy\">Roman Forum<\/a>; you don\u2019t need to be close to the Vatican; you\u2019re fascinated by Roman ruins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aventine\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Aventine<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_16425\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-16425\" class=\"wp-image-16425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/xcaracalla-baths-overall1.jpg.pagespeed.ic_.yU1wDkOCv-.jpg\" alt=\"ancient roman ruins with arches\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-16425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The second largest public baths in ancient Rome, it&#8217;s said that the design of the Caracalla Baths even inspired the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City. Photo by Teldridge<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It can be hard to distinguish where <em>Celio<\/em> ends and <em>Aventine<\/em> begins, the two are so near and so similar. <em>Aventine<\/em> is a bit further away from any \u201cmajor\u201d sights (at least a 15-minute walk) and its size and location mean there are few hotels to choose from, but the greenery and hidden gems make it one of the loveliest districts of Rome. Tour the baths of Caracalla, the Rose Garden, and the famous &#8220;Knights of Malta Keyhole,&#8221; an unassuming keyhole in an unassuming gate which gives anyone who peers through it a spectacular view.\u00a0<em>Aventine<\/em> also happens to have some of the nicest houses in Rome, so if you want to see how Rome&#8217;s wealthiest live, this is a good spot for a bit of real estate gazing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>You can see some of Aventine&#8217;s most unexpected\u00a0local attractions on our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours\/hidden-gems-rome-driving-tour\">Rome as a Local Tour<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: You want something even quieter than the suburban neighborhood of <em>Celio<\/em>; you like to step \u201coff the beaten path\u201d; you want to escape the tourists; you don\u2019t need much nightlife; you\u2019re hoping the romance of Rome will spur a civil marriage in the tiny <em>Santa Maria in Tempulo<\/em> church nearby; you want to go jogging along the tree-lined road of the Baths of Caracalla; you don\u2019t mind being a bit outside of the action.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testaccio\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Testaccio<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_22584\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22584\" class=\"wp-image-22584 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0428.jpg\" alt=\"people looking at woman pointing to a sign\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0428.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Devour_Rome_Testaccio_May-24_0428-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22584\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Staying in Testaccio means you&#8217;ll be able to visit local markets to get a feel for how locals live.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>Testaccio<\/em>, on the outskirts of Rome, is more modern, more classically urban\u00a0and by far the liveliest of all Rome\u2019s <em>rioni<\/em>. With a buzzing nightlife, it\u2019s also one of the least touristy districts in Rome. Actually, the neighborhood is built on a hill created from an ancient Romans landfill, but today it\u2019s one of the most authentic glimpses into real-life Rome. The <em>rione<\/em> is also connected to Rome\u2019s main attractions by metro or bus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: You\u2019re looking for a completely non-touristic side of Rome; you want something a bit more modern; you want to stay outside of the city center but in a safe <em>rione<\/em>; you want to save a load of money and still have nice accommodation; you don\u2019t mind taking public transportation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With frequent buses and the metro, Testaccio is connected to the <em>Centro Storico,<\/em> <em>Colosseum<\/em>, or <em>Trastevere<\/em> by just a 5 to 15-minute ride depending on where you&#8217;re going and what the traffic is like. It&#8217;s where to stay in Rome\u00a0for visitors who want to enjoy\u00a0authentic Roman nightlife at its most vibrant.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trastevere\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Trastevere<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_21899\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-21899\" class=\"wp-image-21899 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people exploring Trastevere neighborhood.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Devour_Rome_Trastevere_1140-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-21899\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Trastevere neighborhood is known for its picturesque squares and quaint streets.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On the other side of the Tiber River is the hip <em>Trastevere<\/em>, which\u00a0takes its name from being on the other side of the Tiber (or <em>Tevere<\/em>, in Italian) from central Rome. One of the most popular and visited<em> rioni<\/em> in Rome, <em>Trastevere<\/em> is filled with great shops, restaurants, and spots for a nighttime <em><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/italian-aperitivo\">aperitivo<\/a><\/em>. In fact, the neighborhood boasts some of the best nightlife in Rome. During the day, stay in the neighborhood with a visit to the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/the-most-jaw-dropping-churches-in-rome-that-arent-called-st-peters-a-pilgrimage-to-rome-guide\">Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere<\/a><\/em>, the <em>Museo di Roma<\/em>, the Botanical Garden and the <em>Gianicolo<\/em>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: Your idea of a perfect neighborhood is offbeat and a bit bohemian; you\u2019re coming for the nightlife; you don&#8217;t mind hipsters; you don\u2019t mind a bit of noise at night; you want to explore the tiny streets and stone alleyways in a lively atmosphere.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flaminio_and_Parioli\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Flaminio and Parioli<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_2000\" style=\"width: 1010px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2000\" class=\"wp-image-2000 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Villa-Borghese-Pinciana-Pincian-Hill-Rome-Italy-high-dynamic-range-HDR.jpg\" alt=\"Parks in Rome: Villa Borghese\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Villa-Borghese-Pinciana-Pincian-Hill-Rome-Italy-high-dynamic-range-HDR.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/Villa-Borghese-Pinciana-Pincian-Hill-Rome-Italy-high-dynamic-range-HDR-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2000\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Finding green space in the center of Rome really isn&#8217;t that difficult \u2014 just head to Villa Borghese.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though neither <em>Flaminio<\/em> nor <em>Parioli<\/em> is centrally located, they are by far the most elegant neighborhoods of Rome. As residential areas, they are both filled with magnificent villas, museums, and fancy restaurants. In <em>Flaminio<\/em>, you\u2019ll find the MAXXI Art Gallery, designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid, and the Flaminio Stadium. <em>Parioli<\/em>, on the other hand, is nestled around\u00a0the gorgeous (and massive) Villa Borghese gardens. Inhabited by wealthy Romans, politicians and more than a few foreign embassies, this upper-class area is also one of the safest in the city. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/borghese-week-2014\">Villa Borghese<\/a>, Villa Ada, <em>Ponte Milvio<\/em> and the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art (GNAM). If you want to know more about modern art in Italy, you can read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/modern-art-in-italy\">blog about Italy&#8217;s modern art scene<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though most visitors only take a quick walk through the Borghese Gardens, art lovers will relish a peek inside to see masterworks by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Bernini on our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/rome-tours#\">Borghese Gallery Tour<\/a>.\u00a0With pre-booked tickets and an expert guide, you\u2019ll explore the masterpieces of the Borghese Gallery, rarely seen by visitors to Rome.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Stay here if: you want a tranquil atmosphere; your idea of a Roman vacation includes long strolls in enormous gardens and along\u00a0clean, tree-lined avenues; you want to ogle the beautiful <em>palazzi <\/em>and other residential buildings of the neighborhood; you\u2019re traveling with kids who love parks and a slower pace; you love modern art; you plan on frequenting fashionable bars and restaurants; you want to rub\u00a0shoulders\u00a0with the Italian jet set.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vatican_City_and_Prati\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Vatican City and Prati<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_12184\" style=\"width: 2058px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12184\" class=\"wp-image-12184 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Basilica-Vatican-City-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Basilica-Vatican-City-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Basilica-Vatican-City-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Basilica-Vatican-City-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica in Vatican City<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Though the Vatican City is technically an entirely separate city-state from Rome, it\u2019s actually just across the Tiber\u00a0from Rome\u2019s city center and it&#8217;s where to stay in Rome if you want to divide your time between\u00a0exploring both Rome and the Vatican. The <em>Borgo<\/em> district, the area surrounding St. Peter\u2019s Cathedral and the Vatican Museums, can be too touristy, but\u00a0The <em>Prati<\/em> district to the east is a completely different story. Built relatively late in the city&#8217;s history, the wide boulevards and straight roads are much more organized than the small, chaotic streets of Rome. With fewer souvenir shops and more dining, <em>Prati<\/em> has reasonable hotel prices as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Besides St. Peter\u2019s Basilica, visitors who stay in this area of Rome can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/visiting-vatican-museums\">Vatican Museums<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/top-attractions\/visiting-sistine-chapel\">Sistine Chapel<\/a>, Vatican gardens, Castel San\u2019Angelo, Cortile del Belvedere and hundreds of gorgeous, historic chapels, churches, and basilicas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Stay here if: You want to primarily explore the Vatican City; Prati\u2019s well-organized streets appeal to your sense of order; you don\u2019t mind the crowds; you want to focus your sightseeing on the Vatican and Rome\u2019s city center, rather than the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/best-attractions-in-rome-appian-way\">via Appia Antica<\/a><\/em> or contemporary art museums on the other side of town; you want to explore Rome\u2019s Catholic heritage; you want to arrive early for an audience with the pope (Read <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/pope-francis\">our post on Pope Francis<\/a> to learn how to have an audience with the Pope); you want an affordable hotel. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><i style=\"color: #000000;\">For those traveling with kids or short on time, get an early entrance ticket to the Sistine Chapel and an express entrance to\u00a0St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica with\u00a0our new<\/i><a style=\"color: #000000; font-style: italic;\" href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/vatican-tours\/sistine-chapel-tickets-express-tour\">\u00a0Sistine Chapel Express Service Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/rome\/food-of-lazio-and-rome-italy\">The Best Food to Eat in Rome<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding where to stay in Rome can be one of the most difficult aspects of visiting the Eternal City. 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