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Top hotels in Rome

Estimated price for 1 night / 2 adults
Hotel Quirinale
Hotel Quirinale
4 out of 5
Via Nazionale 7, Rome, RM
€84
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20

Located in Repubblica, this family-friendly Rome hotel is steps away from Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Via Nazionale and Via XX Settembre. Via Veneto and Basilica ...

4.2/5Very Good! (4,343 reviews)

"The property has the old/antique atmosphere while keeping its cleanness."…"

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2019

Hotel Quirinale
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
5 out of 5
Piazza Dei Cinquecento, 90, Rome
€186
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20

Located in Esquilino, this hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Circus Maximus. Rome Termini Station is only a 3-minute walk and Repubblica - Opera House Station is ...

4.5/5Wonderful! (835 reviews)

"Excellent service, close to train station Spacious room Well equipped amenities"…"

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2019

NH Collection Roma Palazzo Cinquecento
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
4 out of 5
Via Principe Amedeo 5/B, Rome, RM
€83
per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7

Located in Rome City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Baths of Diocletian, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and Palace of Expositions. Repubblica ...

4.3/5Excellent! (1,252 reviews)

"Helpful friendly staff. Great location near Termini train station, and many sites within walking distance."…"

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2019

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

Popular things to do in Rome

Trevi Fountain
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Trevi Fountain

4.5/5(1,774 reviews)

Rome is a city abundant in world-class water features, but none more stunning, or more famous, than the Trevi Fountain.

Spanish Steps
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Spanish Steps

4.5/5(1,541 reviews)

A monumental stairway with a monumental past, the Spanish Steps are literally and figuratively at the heart of Rome.

St. Peter's Basilica
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St. Peter's Basilica

4.5/5(1,477 reviews)

Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.

Pantheon
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Pantheon

4.5/5(1,496 reviews)

One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture.

Piazza Navona
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Piazza Navona

4.5/5(1,376 reviews)

The old papal buildings have altered little over the centuries, but still act as an open-air hub for cafés and street entertainers. 

Vatican Museums
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Vatican Museums

4.5/5(1,256 reviews)

Forget the Louvre, the Met or the Hermitage, some of the world’s greatest collections of art can be found in the Vatican Museums.

Top activities in Rome

Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Tour
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Faster Than Skip-the-Line: Vatican, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Tour

€67

You may wonder what it feels like to be a VIP in the Vatican. You'll ignore the lines and slip through our Private Partner Entrance, courtesy of our official partner status. Our VIP door allows us to shave hours off the usual waiting time during peak season.

Skip-the-line: Colosseum & Forum Tour with Special Gladiator’s Gate & Arena Floor Access
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Skip-the-line: Colosseum & Forum Tour with Special Gladiator’s Gate & Arena Floor Access

€62

Stand in the spot where gladiators once clashed swords and battles raged before throngs of spectators as you visit the mighty Colosseum and get special access to the arena floor. Afterward, learn what daily life was like in ancient Rome as you walk in the footsteps of everyday citizens among the ruins of the Roman Forum.

Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Rome Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

€22

Explore all the major sights of Rome on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus that gives you 360-degree views of the Italian capital's ancient charms. Enjoy unlimited rides within the validity of your pass, stopping at world-famous attractions including the Colosseum, the Vatican, St Peter's Basilica, and the Trevi Fountain.

Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry
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Skip the Line: Vatican Museums Tickets with Hosted Entry

€28

Get fast access to the most famous art and sculpture in the world with skip-the-line escorted entrance tickets to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Meet the ticket coordinator at the meeting point 15 minutes before your scheduled entrance time to check in.

Skip-the-Line: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Ticket
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Skip-the-Line: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Ticket

€22

Travel back to an era of violence and grandeur at the Colosseum, a symbol of the strength of the Roman Empire. Bypass the lines to save time, and then imagine what life was like in the Rome of 80 AD as you roam the once-bustling Forum and the palatial ruins atop Palatine Hill.

Sistine Chapel Skip The Line Ticket
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Sistine Chapel Skip The Line Ticket

€38

Visit: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City Italy Vatican Museum Duration: 30 minutes Visit: Sistine Chapel, Citta del Vaticano 1, 00120 Vatican City Italy Sistine Chapel Duration: 30 minutes

Reviews of Rome

4.7

Top Destination

5 - Excellent
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 29, 2019

Loved Rome one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited. Amazing buildings food and churches. Visiting so close to Christmas was amazing to go tour church nativity around the city spectacular!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 28, 2019

Mesmerising city of history, religion & food

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 27, 2019

Loved Rome. So much history to see and learn about.We visited the Trastevere area of Rome. Two tour guides recommended this area, separately from one another - one of them lived there. Great for stalls and a beer/wine/coffee!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Dec 26, 2019

Needs public toilets around the city! Terrible time finding any! With Rome, especially the historical part of it, being such a msjor tourists spot, ir should be investing in public toilets!

5/5 - Excellent

Rachael

Dec 26, 2019

Absolutely Loved this place!! Will visit again! One piece of advice though keep your bags and money safe as I was on the underground metro and almost got Robbed she managed to open my bag but I caught her out before she took anything 

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 21, 2019

Loved all the major attractions, Rome is a very busy town but in December it was fairly quiet... not as many tourists which was nice.

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