Destination
Rome, Italy
Two thousand years of history stacked on top of itself, from the Colosseum to the Vatican, broken up by carbonara and gelato.
Trips to Rome from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- April: Easter week brings huge pilgrim crowds to the Vatican
- October: Ottobrata romana: warm golden October days with thinner crowds
July, August: Heat above 35°C, the heaviest crowds and many local businesses closed in August
Where to stay in Rome
- Centro Storico (Pantheon / Navona): Sleep among the fountains and piazzas; everything is on foot.
- Trastevere: Cobbled lanes, trattorias and nightlife across the river.
- Monti: Boutique, bohemian and a ten-minute walk from the Colosseum.
- Prati: Leafy and quieter, next to the Vatican Museums.
- Spanish Steps / Tridente: Designer shopping and the grand hotels.
What to do in Rome
- Walk the Colosseum and the Roman Forum
- See the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican Museums
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain
- Eat cacio e pepe in Trastevere
- Climb St Peter's dome for the view
- Day trip to Tivoli's Villa d'Este
Good to know
| Airports | Rome Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) (FCO), Rome Ciampino (CIA) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | city, history, culture, food, romantic |
Questions about Rome
When is the best time to visit Rome?
April, May, June, September and October. July, August: Heat above 35°C, the heaviest crowds and many local businesses closed in August
Do US citizens need a passport for Rome?
Yes. Rome is in Italy; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Rome on the ground?
Rome is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.