I am visiting Rome, what will be the central place to book a hotel.?

Question

So that for most of the major attractions I wont have to travel long distances.

Answer 1

Just stay anywhere between the railway station Termini and the Vaican City. Rome is, for tourists at least, extremely compact and the distances between sights are very small.

Answer 2

I stayed at the Grand Hotel Palatino on Via Cavour last June. A tabbacaio (like a small drug store) and a bookstore were on the corner, and it was only about a 5 minute walk from the hotel to the coliseum--it is VERY centrally located. I would recommend it to anyone--very helpful staff (they all speak English, don't worry), and the food is actually good! You know how some hotels have sub-par food? Well, this hotel excels in the food department! It is wonderful! You'll love it if you choose it!

Here's its website:

http://www.hotelpalatino.com/

Buona fortuna!

***Note: Almost every Italian hotel room is going to be much smaller than a typical American MOTEL room, much less a hotel room! The beds (for our tour group, at least) were not queen-sized, but twin--so don't expect the Marriott where rooms are concerned, but it's certainly no Holiday Inn!

Answer 3

I stayed at great hotel when i was in Rome, Cicerone Hotel.  It's in walking distance to the Vatican, spanish steps, the Pantheon,Trivoli fountain...I was able to walk to everything that I wanted to see and the service that I recieved was beyond great!

Make sure to visit the hotel bar, as Aldo the bartender is just fantastic!  I had drinks there almost every night,it was always entertaining and I met some great people.

Answer 4

Don't stay too close to the train station (Termini). That is where all the beggars and pick pockets hang out.  Either stay near the Vatican or in the center of the city.  I stayed in the Hotel Regno a few years ago.  That was a great location.

Answer 5

I second the Grand Hotel Palatino. I stayed there as well and walked to all attractions. They have a good breakfast spread in the morning as well with things like bacon ,eggs,croissants,danish,croissants,fruit... juice and coffee. The hotel can also arrange for airport pick-up and return for you as well.