Rome
Italy
Overview
The Eternal City layers 2,800 years of Western civilization, from the Colosseum to the Vatican, with la dolce vita unfolding at every cobblestoned corner.
Cost of Travel
Daily budget guide for Rome — what you can expect to spend per person including accommodation, meals, transport, and activities.
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Explore Rome
Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.
Pantheon
Iconic temple built circa 118 to 125 A.D. with a dome & Renaissance tombs, including Raphael's.
Saint Peter’s Basilica
Late Renaissance church by architects including Michelangelo & holding up to 20,000 worshippers.
Roman Forum
Vast excavated area of Roman temples, squares & government buildings, some dating back 2,000 years.
Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi
Classical 17th-century fountain, a homage to 4 rivers, featuring a Roman obelisk topped by a dove.
Trevi Fountain
Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.
Where to Stay
Hotel de Russie
A Rocco Forte hotel between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps, with a legendary secret garden and Stravinskij Bar.
Hotel Raphael
An ivy-covered boutique hotel steps from Piazza Navona with a panoramic rooftop terrace and art-filled interiors.
Where to Eat
La Pergola
Italian
Rome's only three-Michelin-star restaurant, perched atop Monte Mario at the Rome Cavalieri hotel with sweeping city views.
Roscioli
Roman
Part bakery, part deli, part restaurant — this Trastevere institution serves superlative cacio e pepe and curates an exceptional wine cellar.
Travel Tips
- Book skip-the-line tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican — queues can exceed 3 hours
- Dress code for churches: cover shoulders and knees
- Avoid tourist trap restaurants near major sights — walk a few blocks for better food
- The best gelato shops display natural colors, not neon
- Dinner reservations are essential at popular restaurants
- Sunday is quiet — many shops close but churches are open
Getting There & Around
Rome has two main metro lines (A and B) with elevators at most Line B stations. Buses cover the city widely and are accessible. Walking is the best way to experience the centro storico. Taxis are metered; Uber operates in a limited capacity. The Roma Pass covers transport and museum entries.
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