It's been centuries since this gorgeous tumble of ancient and Renaissance buildings ruled the world, but Rome still captivates in a way few cities elsewhere can. Today, we come here as much for the cacio pepe in Testaccio and to wander the lanes of Monti, as we do the Pantheon which is as impressive on your first visit as it is your 30th. Doesn't hurt, either, that the cocktail bars now give Paris's a run for their Euro.
Gentl and Hyers
Rome Travel Guide
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Top 10 Hotels in Rome: Readers’ Choice Awards 2022
Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels in the Eternal City.
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38 Best Hotels in Rome
Our favorite places to stay in the Eternal City.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- First In: Hotel d'Inghilterra, Rome$$$ | Italy, Roma, Via Bocca di Leone 14Read full reviewA winningly intimate oasis amidst Rome's overwhelming tourist bustle.
Gold List - Palazzo Talìa$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via del Nazareno, 25Read full reviewRenaissance Roman glamor meets Hollywood glitz at this gorgeous palazzo.
- The First Musica$$$ | Italy, Rome, Lungotevere dei Mellini, 26Read full reviewFor those who work hard and play hard–you'll appreciate both the big, modernist artworks in the rooms by day, and the DJ sets in the lobby by night.
Readers Choice Awards - Villa Spalletti Trivelli$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Piacenza, 4Read full reviewA villa that feels like your very own, and smack dab in the middle of Rome to boot.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - J. K. Place Roma$$ | Italy, Rome, Via di Monte d'Oro, 30Read full reviewA seriously stylish option in Rome's Borghese neighborhood, with off-the-scale-chic guests and personally monogrammed pillows.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza della Repubblica, 47Read full reviewA luxury retreat in the center of Rome.Readers Choice Awards
- The Fifteen Keys Hotel$ | Italy, Rome, Via Urbana, 6Read full reviewSmart, stylish and right in one of Rome’s buzziest areas—what more could you want? It’s the ideal place to slink home to after a day exploring the city.Readers Choice Awards
Hot List - InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace Hotel, an IHG Hotel$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Vittorio Veneto, 62Read full reviewA striking location in a grand Renaissance Revival palazzo; the former American Embassy LibraryReaders Choice Awards
- Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101Read full reviewGrand and opulent, the famed Rome Cavalieri is a true urban resort with knockout views and a plethora of amenities.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Hassler Roma$$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza della Trinità dei Monti, 6Read full reviewAn old classic in a picture-perfect location at the top of the Spanish Steps.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - The First Roma Arte$$ | Italy, Rome, Via del Vantaggio, 14Read full reviewA unique Roman bolthole for those who like their hotels to be as fabulous as the city they're visiting.Readers Choice Awards
- Hotel de Russie, A Rocco Forte Hotel$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via del Babuino, 9Read full reviewEverything a beautiful hotel should be, and filled with the most glamorous guests imaginable.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - Palazzo Roma$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via del Corso, 337Read full reviewThis storied stunner just may be the jewel in Rome's crownHot List
- Bulgari Hotel Roma: First In$$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 17Read full reviewThe luxury giant lands in its hometown with a new standard for high end craftsmanship, style, and luxuryHot List
- Palazzo Ripetta$$$ | Italy, Rome, Via di Ripetta 231Read full reviewA visual treat of pattern and color—and one of Rome's few remaining independent five-star hotelsReaders Choice Awards
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The Best Things to Do in Rome
- 4 Best Day Trips from RomeThe Lazio and Umbria regions contain artistic and culinary treasures worthy of a day trip or long weekend.
- 22 Best Things to Do in RomeThe full spectrum of experiences the Italian capital has to offer.
- 19 Best Tours in RomeThe city's best tours bring history to life and offer insider access to the local scenes.
- 10 Best Things to Do in Rome with KidsIt's not all espressos and aperetivo hours. Rome has plenty to do with little ones.
- 14 Best Places for Shopping in RomeRome has everything for everyone, which means the streets are lined with store fronts of every kind and flavor. Whether made-to-measure or easy fix, we've got you covered.
Editor Recommendations
- Palazzo SpadaItaly, Rome, Piazza Capo di Ferro, 13Read full reviewBlissfully uncrowded, and home to a rich art collection of Renaissance and Baroque masters
- Case Romane del Celio in RomeItaly, Rome, Clivo di ScauroRead full reviewUnderground beneath Rome's Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- Quartiere San LorenzoItaly, Rome, San LorenzoRead full reviewFor a cheap-ish night out in a gritty but very cool neighborhood.
- MAXXI RomeItaly, Rome, Via Guido Reni, 4ARead full reviewA contemporary art museum where the building itself, designed by Zaha Hadid, is just as much on display as parts of the rotating collection.
- Baths of CaracallaItaly, Rome, Viale delle Terme di CaracallaRead full reviewThe Baths of Caracalla were a massive public bathing complex built in the 3rd century and now used as a performance space for Rome's Opera company.
- Jubilee ChurchItaly, Rome, Piazza Largo Terzo Millennio, 8, Via Francesco Tovaglieri, 194Read full reviewModern architecture lovers will find this church immensely interesting, as will people who have visited Rome many times and are eager to get outside the center to see less touristy neighborhoods.
- Capitoline MuseumsItaly, Rome, Piazza del Campidoglio, 1Read full reviewThanks to its collection of ancient sculpture and proximity to Rome's main archeological attractions, the Capitoline Museums are a logical place to stop after visiting the Roman Forum and Colosseum.
- Galleria Doria PamphiljItaly, Rome, Via del Corso 305Read full reviewThis museum houses Rome's largest private collection, a trove assembled by the Doria, Pamphilj, Landi, and Aldobrandini families and brought together through marriage.
- Ancient Pharmacy of Santa Maria della ScalaItaly, Rome, Piazza della Scala, 23Read full reviewThe oldest pharmacy in Europe offers a great tour that's off the usual tourist track.
- Vicus CaprariusItaly, Rome, Vicolo del Puttarello, 25Read full reviewGo beneath the Trevi district to see how the richest Romans lived.
- AricciaItaly, Ariccia,Read full reviewFor centuries, Ariccia has been a refuge for artists who came to these hills for inspiration.
- FrascatiItaly, Frascati,Read full reviewA trip to this tiny town is a great (and easy) activity to escape the summer heat of Rome.
- Collegiata di San TommasoItaly, Castel Gandolfo, Piazza della Libertà, 12Read full reviewA great spot for reflection and to appreciate the genius that is Bernini.
- Levante BeachItaly , Sperlonga,Read full reviewThis is one of the nicest beaches on the Italian west coast.
Cacio E Pepe Is the One Dish You Must Have in Rome, Italy
Cacio e Pepe means "cheese and pepper". The dish consists of pecorino - a hard, sheep's milk cheese - black pepper, and any of the long noodle pasta like tagliolini, bucatini, or spaghetti. You can find the specialty just about anywhere in Rome and it might even turn up in a parmesan cheese bowl.
The Best Places to Eat & Drink in Rome
- 42 Best Restaurants in RomeWe’ve got the lowdown on where to eat and drink in the Eternal City.
- 20 Best Bars in RomeIt's not just about getting a drink (or two, or...).
- 11 Best Gelato Shops in RomeIf you didn't get a cup or cone from this list, did you even really visit Rome?
- A Beginner's Guide to Italian Aperitivi Cocktails and Where to Try ThemFrom Campari in Turin to Select Aperitivo in Venice.
- 19 Best Spots for Aperitivo in RomeEarly evening cocktail with light pre-dinner bites? Si, grazie. From cozy wine bars to neighborhood locals, we’ve rounded up the best places in Rome for your 5pm pick-me-up.
- Best Pizza in RomeFrom rectangular slices for snacking to thin-crust personal pies.
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Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- AltoItaly, Rome, Via Pietro Cossa, 1On the rooftop of The First Musica hotel, Alto is a sprawling modern space with a classic Italian cocktail list and over 200 wine labels.
- Hotel Locarno BarItaly, Rome, Via della Penna, 22Promising the kind of iconic Roman afternoon you've been dreaming of since you bought your flights.
- Drink KongItaly, Rome, Piazza di S. Martino Ai Monti, 8An otherworldly experience of moody lighting, strong drinks and Mexican-Japanese culture… in Italy.
- Cielo BarItaly, Rome, Via Sistina, 69Beautiful cocktails, beautiful people, in a very beautiful place.
- Cul de Sac$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza di Pasquino, 73Wine, cheese, and people watching in a relaxed neighborhood spot.
- The Factory$$ | Italy, Rome, Piazza dei Condottieri, 40Cool-but-grungy craft beer hall that turns the charm—and the obsessiveness—up a notch.
- La Punta Expendio de Agave$$ | Italy, Rome, Via Santa Cecilia, 8La Punta's owner lives between Rome and Oaxaca, perfecting his list of Mexican cocktails—a feat he's clearly accomplished with this tequila and mezcal bar.
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