We've stayed at the outstanding B&B Armonio Al Opera many times in the Esquilino section on Via Viminale across the street from the Roma Opera House. It’s close to a metro line, but we walked there from the train station. If you're passionate about Renaissance art, linger longer in Florence. Rome. Level Contributor . On the second day, see Vatican City (St. Peter's, dome climb, tour the Vatican Museums). Travel expert Rick Steves, the guidebook writer, public radio and TV show host, offered Note: This busy plan is possible only if you reserve entry times for the Vatican Museums and the Colosseum in advance. We stayed there in 2016 and will return in May. I have to preface this by saying that all my travel … In the evening you might enjoy a sound-and-light show at the Forum and/or a colorful evening in Trastevere or the Monti district. NOTE: The rooms are quite small (I do not travel to sit in a room watching television) but impeccably clean and quiet. Nuns throughout Spain bake and sell specialty treats, like these almond cakes in Santiago de Compostela. By Rick Steves. We stayed at the Hotel Regno on the Via del Corso. Also in the Quirinale, and close to some others mentioned, Hotel Domus Romana. Still run by the family of the Count who built it as his home. Browse by destination . I would definitely stay there again. Rome Tourism Rome Accommodation Rome Bed and Breakfast Rome Holiday Rentals Rome Holiday Packages Rome Flights Rome Restaurants Rome Attractions Rome Shopping Rome Travel Forum Rome Photos Rome Map Rome Guide All Rome Hotels; Rome Hotel Deals; Last Minute Hotels in Rome; By Hotel Type Rome Motels; Rome Campgrounds; Rome Hostels; Business … In the afternoon do my Jewish Ghetto Walk, followed immediately by my Trastevere Walk (both walks are outlined in my Rome guidebooks and available as a free audio tour). It is centrally located, quite reasonable, provides breakfast and is near the Via Nationale (a major thoroughfare), the bus terminal and a number of churches, small and interesting shops, a Carrefour Express, etc. With a third day, add the Borghese Gallery (reservations required) and more sights. While the area around Termini Railway Station has a bit of a … I'll have a look .. :)). We usually like somewhere that is perhaps not quite in the thick of things (a little off the beaten path), the area around the train station has been suggested a few times .. thanks very kindly for any input!! She and Sabrina gave 5 star concierge service for a 2 star hotel. see our FAQ. We stayed at the Villa Spalletti Trivelli last year and it's fabulous. It is located between Via Nazionale and Basilica Santa Maria. It is all one needs for a basic Rome visitation. We enjoyed staying at the San Jouan guesthouse once. You can reach the Metro at Piazza Repubblica in less than five minutes on Via Nazionale and Stazione Termini is less than a ten minute walk. I just wanted to see the general consensus on TA about Rick Steves' Rome & Venice 2013 vs Italy 2013. It is very centrally located between the Pantheon and Spanish Steps. It's a showcase of Western civilization, with astonishingly ancient sights and a modern vibrancy. In 2010 we stayed at Hotel Aventino. My one stay (but not my last) in Rome was in an apartment just off Piazza Navona but down a quiet alley. Why waste your money on a more expensive hotel. Loved the location. Browse all 97,718 Rome topics » Rick Steves' audio tour for Rome attractions Watch this Topic. From what I have read people give his tours a high rating and some have taken multiple tours with his tour guides. Nubbyrose12. Save. Side-trip to Ostia Antica (closed Mon). We are Rick Steves' travelers and he suggests this street and this hotel. I would definitely stay in Trastavere neighborhood. You can walk to Spanish Steps, Pantheon, Nuvona, even Vatican city. It definitely has the feel of an authentic urban neighborhood, not overrun with tourists. I suggest the Monti neighborhood, I stayed at 95 Rooms in Rome in late October 2016. Not far from Via Nazionale where many buses run. We walked to the Borghese, Victor Emmanuel Monument, Colosseum, took the bus on the same block to the Vatican but walked back, walked to Piazza Navarro. If you go to ricksteves.com you can find those who have taken his tours and get their input. With smart planning you can pack a lot of sightseeing into your Roman visit, but there's no point in overloading your trip — with any luck, you'll keep coming back to Rome. Lovely staff, great room, immaculately clean and good breakfast. After several dozen visits, I still have a healthy list of excuses to return. Nothing bad happened, but I'm not inclined to stay in that area again. With that in mind, here are my recommended priorities: Some people actually "do" Rome in a day. ©2020 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy. http://www.hotelnavona.com/hotel-navona-rome-city-centre.htm, We had a great stay at Hotel Rafaello during our time in Rome. If you buy the Rome and Venice books you will have a lot of duplicate information on general info. Advice on planning your time and avoiding lines Getting around Rome by Metro, bus, bike, and taxi; Basic tips on shopping, nightlife, managing money, … Very little city noise but we had the pleasure of walking through Piazza Navona multiple times a day. Report inappropriate content . On subsequent trips, I stayed closed to the Pantheon because most activities were in or close to the Centro Storico area of Rome. In Vatican City, visit St. Peter's Basilica, dome climb, and tour the Vatican Museums. Location can't be beat. Save. Report inappropriate content . We loved the location! The staff is very friendly and helpful. Ask for a room overlooking the courtyard as rooms overlooking the side street can get noisy. 21,347 posts. Worth a look. RICK STEVES' EUROPE offers a fresh perspective on the best travel advice, including where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. We always send an email directly with our request for a booking and we get an answer back in 24 hours or less. btgm. An old palazzo up near the Quirinal. Initially on the first night, her unbelievable prompt for … Staff--Alberta was away during our stay, but Pina (who speaks little English) and her daughter Flaviola (spelling could be wrong, sorry) (Flaviola speaks … My Account. The staff was warm and helpful, the breakfasts were perfect and the rooms were clean and nicely furnished. 41 reviews. We, too, saw the info about this hotel in Rick Steves book, and it did not disappoint. Walkable from the train station, longish walk to the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps. Do the "Caesar Shuffle" from the Colosseum to the Forum, Capitoline Museums, Victor Emmanuel Monument viewpoint, and Pantheon. A year or so ago, I stood at the Hotel Seiler (Via Firenze 48 Rome). How to choose? 34 helpful votes. Here (from left) guides Ben, Francesca, Trish, … I stayed at Parco dei Principi. I was able to walk to the Colosseum. It’s an amazing pool of talent, passion, and travel savvy. Thanks again for the help, what a wonderful website this is!! Taxi back to Campo de' Fiori for dinner, then finish your day lacing together all the famous floodlit spots (following my guidebooks' Heart of Rome Walk — also available as a free audio tour). http://www.hotelraffaello.it/en/. Rick Steves does have "Family Friendly" and "My Way" tours that might be worth a look. https://villaspalletti.it/en/. We really could walk every where and the bus on the block took us when we were tired. Start at 8:30 at the Colosseum. Rome is a great one-week getaway. But, the magnificent location, the price (breakfast is included in many cases) and the helpful staff at the desk (they will help you plan day trips) is well worth the bit of climbing. Check it out and see what you think. We mainly just use our hotel room as a place to sleep as we are out sightseeing most of the day. In 2012 we stayed at hotel Smeraldo at the Campo di Fiori. San Clemente... Level Contributor . Hotel Alimandi( AKA Hotel Museo) on Via Tunisi is a nice smaller hotel just steps away from the Vatican Museum. We were able to walk to the Spanish Steps in about 10-15 minutes, and found great restaurants about 5 minutes away on main streets. I've visited Rome 3 times, and each time, I picked lodging that was centrally located to the majority of things I planned to see and do. First trip I stayed at an apartment rental in Monti because I was visiting a lot of the ancient Roman sites (Colosseum, Forum, train to Ostia Antica, etc.). Enjoy dinner in Trastevere. Gene Openshaw is the co-author of the Rick Steves Rome guidebook. Close to the metro and Termini, numerous restaurants nearby. 956 posts. Both Rick Steves and Odyssey seem to “pull out” between 8-8:30 on most days, earlier if there is need to be somewhere to beat the crowds. Rick Steves' Europe. We stayed at the Hotel Navona, one block away from Piazza Navona and loved it. Terms of Service | Privacy. The staff are all wonderful to work with, they work hard to honor your request for a quiet room, and the breakfast is very good. Tour Account › Travel Forum › Home / Explore Europe / Italy / Cinque Terre; Vernazza; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Share. We enjoyed that hotel, but it was just a little further out than we would have liked. Great breakfast, nice clean rooms, elevator. Re: Rick Steves Tour Experience? It’s in an intesting neighborhood. On the first day, do the "Caesar Shuffle" from the Colosseum (book ahead) to the Forum, then over Capitoline Hill (visiting the Capitoline Museums), and on to the Pantheon. If you're looking at Centro Storico hotels, I highly recommend Albergo Santa Chiara. I agree with bvlenci on the kid thing. One of the wonderful things about Italy's older cities is that you can be in the center of things but on a quiet alley with little traffic or noise. In the morning, visit the National Museum of Rome and the nearby Baths of Diocletian. It was a nice location. She and Sabrina gave 5 star concierge service for a 2 star hotel. Level Contributor . Re: Question on Rick Steves Guidebooks . This one is clean, has an unbeatable location and an excellent front desk staff. You choose — Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, Appian Way with catacombs, E.U.R., Testaccio sights, a food tour, shopping, Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Castel Sant'Angelo, or more time at the Vatican. I'm usually pretty decisive with this kind of thing but can't what to do! It is all one needs for a basic Rome visitation. It is in a great location - just minutes from the Trevi fountain, Spanish Steps and Parthanon. Having a room in a central location makes a big difference. To help you get started, I've listed my top picks for where to go in Italy, and my plan for your best three-week trip. Of course, not everyone has jobs or lifestyles that allow a three-week trip, so make a plan, prioritizing according to your interests and tastes. 7 years ago . Rome is magnificent and overwhelming at the same time. Exploring Italy's hill towns … We liked that one for walkability from Termini and most attractions, protected inner courtyard, decent breakfast, generous room size (for Italy), cleanliness, small market right across the street, etc. Parris. You choose — Hadrian's Villa near Tivoli, Appian Way with catacombs, E.U.R., Testaccio sights, a food tour, shopping, Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Castel Sant'Angelo, or more time at the Vatican. Walkable from the train station, longish walk to the Coliseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps. The other place we have stayed is within walking distance of the main train station, near Santa Maria Maggiore. It was very nice and in a quiet neighborhood. Unfortunately, that hotel was my least favorite experience. We have stayed at Hotel Fontanella Borghese many times and have always been pleased. Gene Openshaw is the co-author of the Rick Steves Rome guidebook. This one is clean, has an unbeatable location and an excellent front desk staff. 104 … Congrats on your upcoming trip to Rome, Joanne! :). The Ristonrante Al Amatriciana is located downstairs and it's one of our favorite restaurants in Roma. Easy access to get to everything, walking or the Metro, or the buses. We are Rick Steves' travelers and he suggests this street and this hotel. So much to see, so little time. Where to stay in Termini & Esquilino. Illinois. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, As you peel through its fascinating and jumbled layers, you'll find the marble ruins of ancient times, tangled streets of the medieval world, early Christian churches, grand Renaissance buildings and statues, Baroque fountains and facades, 21st-century … Rick Steves' audio tour for Rome attractions - Rome Forum. 24. San Antonio, Texas. On my recent visit to Rome, I talked to several Romans who, on a daily basis, interact with visitors (and specifically Rick Steves guidebook readers and tour members): hotel owners, local tour guides, restauranteurs, and so on. With more than 600 Rick Steves tours a year, we have guides working all over Europe all the time. It definitely has the feel of an authentic urban neighborhood, not overrun with tourists. Now onto what is great about the Paba. Spend the late afternoon doing my guidebooks' Heart of Rome Walk (also available as a free audio tour). I became dependent upon Nadine. Initially on the first night, her unbelievable prompt for … I'm not a fan of trading location for (a lower) price. Also not far from the Cippro subway station and walking distance to all of the Vatican City sights. Why waste your money on a more expensive hotel. 8. There were no children, but if there were, they would not have liked it at all. One of the two rooms had a much nicer bathroom than the other, and like Rick Steves said, the beds are a bit firm. They also have a sister hotel closer to the Pantheon called Hotel Due Torri. Its sights can keep even the most fidgety traveler well entertained for a week. (photo: Rick Steves) Once, while traveling in the 1970s, the youth hostel where I had planned to stay was full, and the staff directed me to a nearby convent instead. The rooms are extremely clean, spacious, and the owner Paolo is most helpful. The core of this book is six self-guided walks and tours that zero in on Rome's greatest sights and neighborhoods; the rest of the book is a traveler's tool kit: Practicalities. Additionally - as many hotels in Europe, one has to climb up (with baggage) a flight of steps to check-in, etc. For me, touring with Reid and Trish is a good chance to get in on the social end of things. Visit the Borghese Gallery (reservation required) and the churches I group as the key elements of "Pilgrims' Rome": San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore, and San Clemente. 8 years ago. Free stuff including Rick Steves Rome guidebook, Italian phrase book, map, moneybelt and earplugs; Guaranteed tour price, locked in the moment you make your deposit; Optional single supplements — this tour has a limited number of private rooms for solo travelers for an additional fee ; Tour alum discount of $50 for each tour you've taken prior to 2015; 50% discount on a consulting appointment with our in … Then explore the Forum, hike over Capitoline Hill, and cap your "Caesar Shuffle" with a Pantheon visit. 20 helpful votes. Summer travel can be crowded, hot and expensive, especially in Europe, where it's peak tourist season. Crazy as that sounds, if all you have is a day, it's one of the most exciting days Europe has to offer. Cinque Terre Tucked between Genoa and Pisa, along a mountainous and seductive six-mile stretch of the Italian Riviera, lie the Cinque Terre — five (cinque) traffic-free villages carving a good life out of difficult terrain. Rick steves recommends it but I can't find any iformation about it on tripadvisor or anywhere else on the net. They have their own digital communication portal and are constantly rendezvousing, sharing ideas, lessons, and having fun. Not far from Via Nazionale where many buses run. After a siesta, add some sightseeing to suit your interest. I'll cast another vote for Hotel Regno. This topic has been automatically closed due to a period of inactivity. In the evening, you could repeat my guidebooks' "Heart of Rome" walk from Campo de' Fiori to the Spanish Steps to enjoy the after-dark scene. 16 reviews. For last month's last night in Rome, I stayed at a hotel close to Termini because I wanted to visit some of the museums and churches over in the Esquiline area. The web site is www.fontanellaborghese.com. There is a Rick Steves website and under each individual tour are itineraries,reviews and a travel forum where there are tour reports. We’ve done 5 Rick Steves tours, 2 Viking river cruises and 1 Odyssey Unlimited tour, after traveling on our own. He also speaks English fluent English as his mother is from England. An excellent breakfast with a view of St Peter's dome. The money saved is usually spent in transportation back to where you are sightseeing and the frustration of being on buses/subways instead of exploring. Rick Steves shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture. - Where would you recommend staying in Italy for these cities: -Rome -Florence -Venice I have a Rick Steves guidebook, but there are so many options, it is hard to know which area to choose! We have stayed there 4 times since 2002. The separate … Report inappropriate content . Browse forums; All. I became dependent upon Nadine. Hi, I'm traveling to Rome in June and would like to have a feedback on the Convent Suore di S.Elisabetta (Via dell'Olmata, 9). Spend the early evening shopping and enjoying the local passeggiata by doing what I call the "Dolce Vita Stroll" along Via del Corso (start at Piazza del Popolo and end up at Piazza Venezia for great sunset views). 395 posts. ©2020 Rick Steves' Europe, Inc. | In this case, you have to climb up the stairs, climb down them again, cross a small courtyard and then climb another set of stairs to get to the elevator bank (good practice if you are going to Venice). The neighborhood and very quiet and safe. Lots of cute restaurants and shops near by. We were also very well situated for walking, taxi and bus to just about anything in Rome. Each village fills a ravine with a … It is the St. Elisabetta convent-great price and nice basic rooms, good breakfast, roof top relaxing area, byob. Thanks bunches! In Rick Steves Pocket Rome you'll find only the best of Rome — admittedly a tough call! 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