B&B Hotels hotels in Ostia Antica, Rome

Ostia is known for being walkable and relaxing with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Many visitors come to bask in its beautiful outdoor settings, namely the sea and beaches. Hotels in Ostia provide a good starting point for sightseeing in and around the Rome area.

Sightseeing around Ostia

The area's storied past is told through the historic sites and ruins. Sights like Museo Nazionale delle Arti e Tradizioni Popolari, Museum of Roman Civilization, and Montemartini Museum offer insight into the local culture. Swing by Castello di Giulio II, Ostia Antica, and Roman Ruins of Ostia Antica to learn about local history. Palazzo della Civilta Italiana, Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, and Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls are some local landmarks. Bring the family to Cinecitta World, Hydromania, and Mediterraneum Aquarium Rome.

Popular activities in the area include shopping, camping, and swimming. Macchiagrande Oasis, Villa Doria Pamphili, or Passeggiata del Gianicolo are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Surround yourself with nature at Villa Chigi Park. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Parco Leonardo, da Vinci Market Central, and Castel Romano Outlet. Parco de' Medici Golf Club, Euroma2, and PalaLottomatica are other spots for some local fun.

Some of the area's most popular sights are St. Peter's Basilica, Roman Forum, and Circus Maximus. Biomedical Campus Rome, White Gallery, and Zoomarine are other must-sees.

Getting around Ostia

To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Rome Acilia Station is the closet train station, but Rome Castel Fusano Station and Rome Casal Bernocchi - Centro Giano Station are also nearby.

At 5.6 miles (9.1 km), Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) is the closest major airport to Ostia. You can also fly in and out of Rome (CIA-Ciampino), which is located 13.3 miles (21.4 km) away.