| Rome is divided in two by the River Tiber. The city is | | | | metro station. |
| more commonly divided up into different areas for | | | | Rome hotels near the Vatican... |
| example to the left of the river lies the Vatican and the | | | | If you want to stay near the Vatican you'll have to |
| Trastevere, while the 'Centro Storico' historical centre, | | | | book your accommodation well in advance as the |
| Termini, Repubblica, Porta Pia, the Colosseum and the | | | | Vatican is a year round mecca for pilgrims. And |
| Univerisity area are some of the more popular areas | | | | although it's always a busy area it's relatively quiet at |
| on the right of the river. | | | | night compared with other parts of the city centre. |
| The one thing to remember about booking a hotel in | | | | There are many Rome hotels within walking distance |
| Rome is that no matter where you choose to stay | | | | of the Vatican. |
| you'll never be convenient to all attractions, unless that | | | | Other Rome hotels... |
| is, you love walking. Of course this is the best way to | | | | There are lots of Rome hotels scattered outside the |
| see the city, but do remember to wear flat shoes (lots | | | | city centre which are perfect if you prefer to be apart |
| of cobbled streets!) and find yourself a really good | | | | from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. You can |
| street map. Actually you'll have no choice but to walk | | | | choose from hotels in the city suburbs like EUR (9km |
| in the historical centre of the city as cars are not | | | | from city) and Nuovo Salario (25 minutes from city |
| allowed (unless they have a valid permit). | | | | centre) or even the coastal destination of Ostia (about |
| Rome hotels near Termini... | | | | half an hour west of Rome). |
| If you're not up for that much walking, you should base | | | | With such a good transport network (made up of |
| yourself near Termini Station (Stazione Termini). | | | | buses and the metro) you won't need a car in this city, |
| Termini Station is the main railway and metro station in | | | | but if you do hire a car to discover the wonderful |
| the city. From here you can get a train connection to | | | | Lazio region you'll want to be located close to Rome's |
| almost any city in Italy. This station is also the point at | | | | Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA), the major |
| where the red metro Line A and blue metro Line B | | | | motorway which orbits the city. There are also some |
| meet, as Rome has only two metro lines which cross | | | | Rome hotels located within a few minutes drive of this |
| the city in the shape of an 'X'. From Termini Station | | | | ring road. |
| you can take the red Line A over to the Vatican, the | | | | Rome is a year round destination so it's important to |
| Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain or to the Basilica de | | | | book your hotel well in advance especially if you're |
| San Giovanni in Laterano. Or you can take the blue | | | | coming for a major religious festival (Easter or |
| Line B to the Colosseum or Circo Massimo. | | | | Christmas). The months of July and August can be |
| More city centre hotels in Rome... | | | | uncomfortably hot, which can make visiting attractions |
| There are lots of hotels in the historical centre of | | | | and queuing in the heat a chore. It's also worth bearing |
| Rome close to top attractions. There are Rome hotels | | | | in mind that if you do decide to come in August, |
| close to the Trevi Fountain and a short walk of the | | | | especially around the 15th - don't be surprised if you |
| world famous Colosseum and if you want to be | | | | see a lot of shops and restaurants closed - particularly |
| based close to the Pantheon, right in the heart of the | | | | if you're staying outside the historic centre. This is an |
| historical centre, there are actually some Rome hotels | | | | annual holiday (the Romans call it Ferragosto) where |
| which actually occupy the same piazza (square) as | | | | the local people close their businesses and go on |
| the temple! | | | | holidays to the coast, as the city can be very hot |
| If you're only a short while in the city and want to | | | | during this period. |
| make the most of it then choose a hotel in the Centro | | | | And if you're hiring a car (check out our sister website |
| Storico (Historic centre) which is the heart of the city. | | | | for Car Hire Rome) it's advisable to check with your |
| The Pantheon can be found in the historic centre of | | | | accommodation first with regards to parking. Onsite |
| the city in the Piazza della Rotonda. There are lots of | | | | parking and even street parking is very rare but most |
| lovely winding streets and piazzas to explore in this | | | | Rome hotels will be able to direct you to a private |
| ancient part of the city like Piazza Navona and Campo | | | | garage close by. |
| de Fiori. | | | | Hotels in Rome range from 1 star to 5 star. If you're |
| Other well located Rome hotels can be found close to | | | | looking for cheap hotels in Rome, choose a 1 or 2 star |
| Porta Pia, north of Termini Station. Porta Pia has | | | | hotel and try to locate your hotel outside the historic |
| excellent bus connections with the city centre. | | | | city centre. |
| For shopping why not choose one of the Rome hotels | | | | Visit our Rome hotels page now and find one that |
| located in a prime location on a street called Via | | | | suits your taste and budget. |
| Nazionale and is just a short walk from Repubblica | | | | Hope this helps you to choose the perfect Rome hotel. |