Rome is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Rome works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Rome, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 12 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 3 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Rome, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Rome starts at around €64 per night, with a typical rate near €196 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Hotel Viminale, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 2107 reviews, from €192 per night; Hotel Martis Palace, 4-star, guest rating 10 from 621 reviews, from €399 per night; Palazzo Ripetta, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 449 reviews, from €477 per night; Umiltà 36 - Preferred Hotels & Resorts, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 2691 reviews, from €578 per night; Hotel Barocco, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1976 reviews, from €278 per night.
Day trips & routes: Ciampino — about 17 km, 36m drive; Naples — about 228 km, 2h 37m drive; Florence — about 273 km, 3h 14m drive. Fastest option is Ciampino: 36m by car.
Rome: what to know
Things to see: "Rome: Colosseum Photoshoot, Private & Custom Experience", rated 5 from 196 reviews, from €45; "Ponza, boat trip on board the Zannone 1954", rated 5 from 189 reviews, from €1200; "Pizza and Gelato Making Experience with Fine Italian Wine in Rome", rated 5 from 179 reviews, from €99; "Rome: 3 Hours Private/Group Golf cart Tour with hotel pickup", rated 5 from 170 reviews, from €55; "Pasta and Tiramisu Making Class with Fine Italian Wine in Rome", rated 5 from 165 reviews, from €99.
Where to eat: "Tonnarello", Italian/Romana, rated 4.7 (41491 reviews); "Cipasso", Italian/Mediterranean, rated 4.9 (4297 reviews); "Zuma Rome", Japanese/Seafood, rated 3.8 (2478 reviews); "DOC EnoBistrot - Cucina & Vineria"; "Ad Hoc Ristorante - Piazza del Popolo". Top-rated: "Cipasso" at 4.9.
Rome has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 3 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Rome is around €196, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Rome you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 3 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Italy, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
