Around Rome: The Eternal City

There is a ton of things to do in Rome. From walking through the city streets to touring the Vatican, you will never run out of things to do. Some of the must see sites besides the Colosseum and Roman Forum include Vatican City and the Sistine Chapel, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain. The chart below shows our recommended places to stay in Rome.

Recommended places to stay in Rome, Italy

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Hotel de Russie	This hotel is among the best in Rome. Just off the Piazza del Popolo, this 5 star hotel is luxurious and kid friendly.
The Hassler	This hotel is in the ultimate location: at the top of the Spanish Steps near all the designer shopping, guest rooms range from small single rooms to luxurious suites.
Hotel Eden	Extremely luxurious and expensive, this hotel near the Spanish Steps has housed some of the most famous people in the world.

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Hotel Columbia	A 3 star hotel that has been recently renovated. It is located near Termini Station so it is very convenient for Metro access.
Hotel dei Consoli	Located near the Vatican, this new hotel has comfortable rooms and elegant decor.
La Residenza Hotel	The guest rooms here are spacious and elegant. This hotel is located near Piazza Barberini.

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The Nicolas Inn	Located just off the Roman Forum. This Bed and Breakfast has friendly staff and is very Comfortable, Convenient, and Affordable.
Hotel Aphrodite	A three star hotel directly next to Termini Station has been recently renovated. For those who want easy access to the trains, this is a good choice.
Casa Banzo	Family owned Bed and Breakfast in the Spanish Steps area. The hotel was a 16th century palazzo.

The 'Must Sees' in Rome

As we mentioned, there is a lot to do in Rome. Vatican City itself can take a full day. The Sistine Chapel is a must see and the only way to get there is to walk through the long, but amazing Vatican Museum. There is nothing quite like seeing Michelangelo's famous paintings in the Sistine Chapel in person. Another famous Michelangelo work in the Vatican is his Pieta statue in St. Peter's Basilica. Another 'must see' area in Rome are the famous Spanish Steps. There are a lot of high end shops in the plaza at the bottom of the steps. The Pantheon and Trevi Fountain are relatively close to each other and can be visited on the same walk. The Pantheon is one of the oldest continuously used buildings in the world and it is also one of the oldest domed structures in the world. Be sure to come back to Trevi fountain and night and don't forget to throw in a coin to guarantee your return to Rome! As you can see, there is lots to see and do in Rome, don't be afraid to walk off the beaten path, you'll wind up having the most fun just exploring this wonderful city on foot.

Trevi Fountain