Travel guide · Italy
Rome: what to see and when to go
Rome layers almost 3,000 years of history into one walkable centre: ancient ruins, Baroque squares and fountains, and the Vatican, a separate state. Add some of Italy's best everyday food, from carbonara to pizza al taglio, and one visit is never enough.
What to see and do in Rome
Colosseum and Roman Forum
The amphitheatre, the Forum and the Palatine Hill, on one combined ticket with a timed entry.
Vatican Museums and St Peter's
The Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and the basilica's dome, with views over the city.
Pantheon, Trevi and Piazza Navona
The best-preserved Roman temple and the Baroque heart of the centre, all on foot.
Trastevere
Ivy-covered lanes and trattorias across the Tiber, liveliest in the evening.
Villa Borghese
A park with the Borghese Gallery's Bernini sculptures (booking required) and the Pincio terrace.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Feb.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr, 30 min | ≈ €150 · See flights |
| New York | 9 hr, 30 min | ≈ €520 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr, 45 min | ≈ €620 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr | ≈ €360 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr, 30 min | ≈ €800 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €420 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Italy
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- city · culture · food · nightlife
- How long to stay
- 3–4 days
- Where to stay
- Centro Storico or Monti to walk everywhere; Trastevere for evenings out; Prati, near the Vatican, for quieter nights.Find a place to stay in Rome
Plan your trip
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Rome and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Feb. Average highs range from 12° in January to 33° in July.
How many days do you need in Rome?
3 to 4 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Rome cost?
Accommodation runs at around €90 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €420 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr, 30 min.
Where should you stay in Rome?
Centro Storico or Monti to walk everywhere; Trastevere for evenings out; Prati, near the Vatican, for quieter nights.
