Which are the best areas to stay in Rome?

Question

Which are the best areas to stay in Rome?

Answer 1

i think if you're going for a holiday then trastevere is a good place, it's buzzy but also relaxed, one of the prettiest parts of rome, full of places to eat and drink and lovely piazzas...it's also central, a short tram ride or a short walk away from the centre, area of pza navona, pantheon etc., you basically cross the bridge and you're in the historic centre.

Also, i would say (and I live in rome) that the area around termini station isn't the best in the sense that it's not pretty, but it isn't as dangerous or dodgy as everyone makes out, yes there are people who beg there and there are always stories of pickpockets etc, but this is the same in large oarts of rome and other busy european cities, so whilst I wouldn't recommend it as the best or the safest/most relaxing area, it is central, well connected to everything (plus rome is not actually that big) and has got a lot of reasonably priced accommodation- not always available in rome- and it's really not that bad- I walk around there no probs you just have to be a bit awake!

Answer 2

I use the venere.com site for booking hotels here in Italy. There are over 500 hotels for Rome in their database. You can use a map to sort for a particular district in the city you're interested in and then sort by price, guest rating,... http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/#o=defa... The site has a lot of reviews by previous guests to get an idea of what to expect from the area, the hotel, and the staff.

Any of the central districts in Rome are convenient for sightseeing. The area around the Roma Termini train station is cheaper, but a little further from the sites. It is still walkable though, and there are good public transportation connections.

The Trevi, Colosseo Foro Romano, Pantheon, Navonna, and Piazza di Spagna districts, as shown on the venere map, are all within easy walking distance of all the major sights.

If you're looking for cheap and close to the attractions in Rome, a good option may be the Hotel Romano http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/kolosse... It's very close to the Forum & Colosseum and within walking distance of two metro stops and the Termini train station.

If you're looking for something a little more upscale, the Hotel Regno and Hotel Cesari, both located between the Pantheon Trevi Fountain, are very good. Hotel Regno is a particularly good bargain. http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/fontana... http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/pantheo...

The Capo d'Africa near the Colosseum is very nice, but may be more expensive than what you're looking for. It depends on what you consider affordable and exactly when you're going. http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/kolosse...

A good option for public transportation in Rome is the Roma Pass http://www.romapass.it/english/lecard.ht... It includes free access to the underground, the bus system, some trains for a three day period and includes maps of the transportation. You also get free admission to a couple of attractions and discounts to others.

Answer 3

Rome is an enormous “village”, made up of “village boroughs”, all very close knit and friendly. I’ll  just give you the standard “Security scan” (I could even mail you the “red areas” which it is advisable to avoid). Basically you can stay anywhere within the city walls, but I’d avoid the area around the Railway station (Termini). To the positives you should add “Trastevere” and “Prati” left and right of the Vatican (all OK). Then the city spreads out along the “Consular” roads, clockwise, the Flaminio (all OK), Salario (all OK), Nomentano (all OK), Tiburtino (be choosy), Casilino (avoid most), Prenestino (be choosy), Appio (all OK), Ardeatino (all OK), Laurentino (all OK xcept the “38 area), Pontino (all OK), Colombo (new all OK), Ostiense (all OK), Portuense (all OK), Aurelio (all OK), Boccea (new, be choosy), Cassia (all OK). There are obviously modern boroughs in between, but no Roman would know them by name. There are also other “modern” creations like the EUR (Mussolini’s showcase all OK). You could even go to the outer boroughs and satellite towns that dot the Roman countryside, all well served with trains, metro (tube) and busses (all OK - avoid the ones with the name "Tor" - can be risky).

Where to live ? Are you just a visiting tourist? Conley gave you his usually reliable tips. Are you planning to stay longer? Depends on your tastes and purse. Rome is one of the most expensive cities in Italy, but not more than the other capitals. London is even more expensive. I wouldn’t choose before having stayed at least 3-4 days, preferably in the Town Centre. Take a B/B or a short term apartment from one of the Web based agencies (I’ll quote one), then choose your ideal on the spot, maybe with the aid of a local and the "Porta Portese" paper.

ps you can see the red areas (higher crime rate) in my article (sorry it's  in  Italian) from the Security Journal - don't panic, all big cities have such maps. "Normal" Romans take it in their stride, but it's useful for tourists.

Answer 4

Try and stay in the "Termini" area, as this is where the Metro Station,(LineaA, red line, LineaB, blue line), Bus Station and Main Rail Station are located, and the Coleseum is a 5min stroll, Santa Maria Maggiori is only appx 500mts, and lots of shops, bars and restaurants.

Answer 5

Any place inside the Aurelian wall is pretty safe.  I have only stayed in one hotel, so I can only recommend one :).  Albergo della Lunetta, it is modest, but clean and comfortable and close to lots of good food and places to see.

Answer 6

you can stay near the vatican or by the spanish steps or piazza navona areas.  they are very charming neighborhoods from which it's easy to get around.

there are many other areas but these are good starts....also, depends on your budget.  i have stayed all over rome many times...

try

http://tripadvisor.com for reviews & pricing

Answer 7

The only places to avoid, really, are the hotels near Termini station - it's not so much the area as the people who frequent the area . . . . lots of immigrant beggars and thieves. Be very careful if you have to go to Termini or to the Bus station adjacent - too many gypsies looking for unsuspecting tourists who they very easily rob without you noticing.

Answer 8

hi, i leave in rome, termini is the principal station,but the zone is not very good for people.

i suggest you to stay in Ottaviano,near the metropolitan A.