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Where to Find Rome Italy Accomodations

Where should I stay in Rome?

The answer to this depends firstly on why you are here. If it is for a very specific reason, then you will want to stay in that location or within easy access to that location via public transport. If you visit is to generally enjoy all the major sites ( Vatican, Colosseum, Spanish Steps, P. Navona, Trastevere, etc), then you want to be either in the Historic Centre, or, to save a little money or have a little more space, just outside it. Often there are Rome, Italy accommodations that seem to be the same price both in the Historic Centre, and just outside. But this isn't the case. Generally, if prices seem the same, the volume of space you get for your money is much smaller in the centre. However, many people contend that Rome, Italy accommodations in the very centre are both a key part of their enjoyment of Rome, and avoid any travel time.

Rome, Italy Accommodations for archaeology buffs – Colosseum, Roman Forum

The area around the Colosseum and the Roman Forum is crammed with archeological sights, and the visitor is cheek-by-jowl with reminders of the Emperors and ancient Rome.

The area is conveniently placed for public transport, with a Metro station right opposite the Colosseum, and is only a short distance from Stazione Termini. It's possible to walk into the Centro Storico or the shopping area of Via del Corso; there are also plenty of buses. Note that the main road past the Colosseum and Forum is pedestrianised on Sundays.

Rome, Italy Accommodations for Romantics – Centro Storico

The Centro Storico is the name given to the area of winding medieval streets over the area known as the Campo Marzo, which the ancient Romans used for military exercises. This is where you'll find Rome 's most beautiful piazzas and fountains, including Piazza Navona. This area of Rome is packed with restaurants and bars, and is a lovely place to wander at any time of day or night. Piazza Navona and Campo dei' Fiori are both busy; popular with tourists as well as Romans, but within a few streets you will find a more tranquil brand of charm. If you want to wander back to your hotel on foot, clutching a bunch of roses, this is the area to choose.

The Metro doesn't pass very close to Piazza Navona; the nearest stop is Spagna, about 20 minutes walk away. The area is served by buses, which are quite easy to use. However, if you're arriving at Stazione Termini with heavy luggage, a taxi is probably the best way to reach your hotel.

Rome, Italy Accommodations for Cosmopolitan shopoholics – Spanish Steps

Via del Corso is Rome 's equivalent to London 's Oxford Street ; the ancient street is the city's busiest shopping thoroughfare. The area between Via del Corso and the Spanish Steps (in the Piazza di Spagna) is cosmopolitan and buzzing; narrow streets lined with expensive cafes and exclusive boutiques. Close to the Spanish Steps are the park of the Villa Borghese, attractive Piazza del Popolo, the legendary Fontana di Trevi and the pretty artists' lane, Via Margutta.

The Metro station at the Spanish Steps, Spagna, is three stops from Termini on Linea A. Via del Corso is served by a number of buses, and most of the city is in walking distance (the Pantheon is just a few streets away).

Rome, Italy Accommodations for Travelers –Stazione Termini

Stazione Termini is Rome 's main train station. The express train from Fiumicino (Leonardo da Vinci) Airport arrives here, as do the budget airline buses from Ciampino Airport. Rome 's two Metro lines intersect here, and so do most bus routes, day and night. So for a mobility point of view it's ideal. It's a convenient option - particularly if your time in Rome is short - you can arrive and depart without fuss. If you're staying longer but planning days out of the city, it's also handy.

The downside is that the area closest to Termini isn't great. There's not a lot of charm, and parts of the area are rather seedy. It's still pretty safe, but you won't get the same atmosphere or views as you would in less accessible but more historic areas. This is the area where most tourists stay, and hotels may be rather anonymous, but they are used to international tourists and should be efficient. As long as your hotel is on the Centro Storico side of Termini, the location is not bad for sightseeing. Via Cavour will take you straight to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, while Via Nazionale is good for shopping and the Metro, and runs into the heart of town. The Teatro dell'Opera, Rome 's opera house, lies just off Via Nazionale (Repubblica Metro).