Rome

A curated guide to Rome, Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Galleria Colonna 4.9★ (3,000 reviews) · Art museum
  2. Roman Forum 4.8★ (145,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  3. Pantheon 4.8★ (282,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  4. Colosseum 4.8★ (497,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Trevi Fountain 4.7★ (513,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  6. Sistine Chapel 4.7★ (94,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Capitoline Museums 4.7★ (19,000 reviews) · Art museum
  8. Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali 4.7★ (9,000 reviews) · Museum

Where to eat

  1. Tonnarello San Pietro 4.8★ (9,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  2. Ristoro Della Salute 4.8★ (27,000 reviews) · Italian
  3. CiPASSO 4.8★ (5,000 reviews) · Italian
  4. Camillo a Piazza Navona 4.8★ (10,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  5. Caffè Delle Commari 4.8★ (15,000 reviews) · Restaurant
  6. Pane e Salame 4.8★ (8,000 reviews) · Italian
  7. Achille Al Pantheon di Habana 4.8★ (18,000 reviews) · Italian
  8. Nerone 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · Italian

Where to drink

  1. Caffè Antica Roma 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Espresso bar
  2. The Race Club 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  3. Bar San Calisto 4.5★ (5,000 reviews) · Bar
  4. Drink Kong 4.3★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Salotto42 4.1★ (2,000 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. Hotel Artemide 4.8★ (1,980 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  2. The St. Regis Rome 4.7★ (2,016 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel 4.6★ (5,578 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  4. Hotel Albergo del Senato 4.8★ (1,503 reviews) · 3-star hotel
  5. DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti 4.6★ (1,218 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Rome?

With 23 notable sights and 25 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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