Where to stay in Rome: best districts for couples, families or friends

Finding the right hotel is the best starting point in organizing an unforgettable holiday, but it's not always easy, and in a large city full of things to do and see, finding your way around can be complicated.

While looking for the best place to stay in Rome keep in mind that the historic center is quite extensive and of course you will find fabulous hotels with magnificent views of the most important monuments, but if your budget is limited it's better to move a little further away from the major tourist spots.

You'll find you'll always have everything at your fingertips anyway, in a city full of life where getting bored is impossible, and maybe even an excuse to take wonderful walks to discover the most suggestive hidden corners.

A timeless city, magnificent and always able to excite. Rome seems made for lovers, indeed one of the experiences not to be missed is to throw three coins into the Trevi Fountain: one to return to Rome, one to find love and one to get married.

The best neighborhood where to sleep in Rome as a couple is Campo Marzio, where is located Piazza del Popolo, one of the most famous squares in the city. With the famous trident of streets, this area is among the most visited, but there is also the Lungotevere riverfront nearby, for a romantic walk hand in hand.

Above the square are the gorgeous gardens of Villa Borghese. Its avenues, fountains, statues and temples make it an enchanted place, while the famous terrace, the Pincio, offers an extraordinary panoramic view of the city from which to enjoy breathtaking sunsets that make you heart beat faster.

For a romantic stay in Rome Holiday House Belle Arti is the best choice.

More info about Holiday House Belle Arti❯

If you are traveling with friends and you are looking for pubs, bars, or you want to have fun tasting all the delights of Roman street-food, Rione Monti is the place for you.
During the day you will have the major monuments close at hand, such as the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Pantheon, but also the shopping districts, authentic vintage shops or street markets. By night, informal bars and restaurants await you, scattered throughout the neighborhood, albeit the heart of this area seems to be Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, which in the evening comes alive with tourists and locals.
A perfect hotel for your group of friends? Sant'Erasmo Suite, a short walk from the famous basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano. More info about Sant'Erasmo Suite❯

Rome is a family-friendly city, but the neighborhood that probably best satisfies the tastes of adults, children and teenagers is Trastevere.

Its characteristic alleys are perfect for relaxing walks, without necessarily being surrounded by the crowds of the historic centre. Trastevere is also full of art treasures, starting with the most famous one, the basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere. The botanical garden is also a must-see, and a wonderful experience for adults and children- So is Villa Doria Pamphili, which has one of the largest green areas in Rome.

Teen-agers will certainly love being in a neighborhood that attracts many young people, thanks also to its excellent small restaurants, cafés and bohemian atmosphere.

Public transport, more bus than metro, will allow you to easily reach all the other beauties of Rome; anyway the historic center is a stone's throw away, on the other bank of the river.

If you have chosen Trastevere to sleep in Rome with your family, check Trastevere Rome's Heart charming apartment 8.

More info about Trastevere Rome's Heart charming appartment 8❯

If you travel by plane you will probably land at Rome Fiumicino airport. From here, reaching the center is easy. The Leonardo Express train leaves every fifteen minutes and in half an hour takes you to the main station, Roma Termini, for a cost of €15. Here you will find metro, buses and taxis to reach every other part of the city. It takes twice as long, but costs about half the price, the regional train to and from Roma Ostiense station.

The connection from the second airport, Rome Ciampino, is faster and cheaper, but it is not direct. A shuttle connects the airport to Ciampino city, from where you can reach the center by regional train. The journey takes about thirty minutes in total.

In both cases, a taxi ride from the airport to the center costs around €50 and takes more or less an hour from Fiumicino, half an hour from Ciampino.

You can go back to Rome a thousand times and every time fall in love with this city that has gone through history, enriching its heritage of beauty and culture more and more. However, if you are in Rome for the first time, and maybe you don't have much time, there are some places that you absolutely cannot miss.

The archaeological complex that includes the Colosseum and the Imperial Forums may seem an obvious choice, yet the magic of these ruins is truly unrivaled.

St. Peter's Square, with the awesome colonnade, the huge church and the famous dome that defines the skyline of the entire city, and the Vatican Museums is among the greatest expressions of Italian art. Not to be missed.

The Spanish Steps attract tourists from all over the world. It acts as a backdrop to one of the many fountains in Rome, fondly called Barcaccia, a very famous artwork by Bernini. The scenographic effect here is always guaranteed.

The Trevi Fountain needs no introduction, always very crowded and yet wonderful, imposing and romantic.

Last but not least, Piazza Navona, with its particular very elongated rectangular shape, is among the most famous in Rome. It stands on the ancient Domitian Stadium but in its current appearance it is an immense Baroque masterpiece.