Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Where to Stay
NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR
AGAINST
Not cheap and has few budget
options; restaurants tend to be
touristy.
Close to major sights such as Colosseum, Roman Forum
and Capitoline Museums; quiet at night.
ANCIENT ROME
Most atmospheric part of Rome with everything on your
doorstep - Pantheon, Piazza Navona, restaurants, bars
and shops.
Most expensive part of town;
few budget options; can be
noisy.
CENTRO STORICO
Good for Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and designer
shopping; excellent midrange to top-end options; good
transport links.
Decidedly upmarket area with
prices to match; subdued after
dark.
TRIDENTE, TREVI
& THE QUIRINALE
Near St Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums; decent
range of accommodation; some excellent shops and res-
taurants; on the metro.
Expensive near St Peter's; not
much nightlife; sells out quickly
for religious holidays.
VATICAN CITY,
BORGO & PRATI
MONTI,
ESQUILINO & SAN
LORENZO
Lots of budget accommodation around Stazione Termini;
some top eating options in Monti and good nightlife in
San Lorenzo; good transport links.
Some dodgy streets in Termini
area, which is not Rome's most
characterful.
Gorgeous, atmospheric area; party vibe with hundreds of
bars, cafes, restaurants and trattorias; some interesting
sights.
Very noisy, particularly on sum-
mer nights; expensive; hotel
rooms often small.
TRASTEVERE &
GIANICOLO
More authentic than many central areas, with good eating
and drinking options; Aventino is a quiet, romantic area,
Testaccio a top nightlife district.
Few options available and away
from San Giovanni not many big
sights.
SAN GIOVANNI TO
TESTACCIO
Few sights; disused factories
give an industrial feel that's not
for everyone.
SOUTHERN ROME
Trendy area with cool clubs and bars; on metro line B.
VILLA BORGHESE
& NORTHERN
ROME
Largely residential area good for the Auditorium and
some top museums; generally quiet after dark.
Out of the centre; few budget
choices.
Ancient Rome
HOTEL NERVA€€
ful and family-run, the Nerva is tucked away on a narrow road behind the Imperial For-
ums. A small place, it manages to squeeze 22 carpeted rooms onto its three floors as well
HOTEL
