Rome's Best Location to Stay Finally Determined After Several Attempts.
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- After staying in Rome in more than 20 locations, This is by far the best area to stay when visiting Rome. Rome is a large city with a very large historical center. Typically just staying in the historcal center works best for most Italian cities but this is not true for Rome. It is best to stay in area that most things are accessible by walking. I have found the are of Torre Argentina is the best place to base your stay. Busses come by the square every few minutes and so many things are a short walk away. The Pantheon is just 300 meters away, Campo Dei Fiori is 350 meters away, The Jewish Ghetto is just 200 meters away, Piazza Navona is less than 500 meters away, Trevi Fountain is under 650 meters away and best of all Trastevere is just a short walk away. Trastevere has great food, nightlife and should not be missed on your visit to Rome.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Map Overview
2:40 Rome's best location
3:01 Torre Argentina
3:20 Pantheon
4:00 Jewish Ghetto
5:35 Trastevere
8:03 Capo dei Fiori
9:24 Piazza Navona
10:13 Trevi's Fountain
11:35 Spanish Steps
12:15 Vatican
13:45 Colosseum and Circus Maximus
15:04 Piazza Venezia
15:52 Best lookout of Roman Forum
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I love how you intermix the maps and the live shots. You have great commentary also.
Thank you.
I appreciate the comment.
I was about to say something similar.
Trastevere is a great place to stay. I’m 75 and had no problems walking to many historic sites from Trastevere. A taxi can whisk you to site further away. As a home base, we found wonderful restaurants and walked the neighborhood feeling safe and happy. We stayed at the Santa Maria Hotel. It was secure, quiet, and beautiful. I love Rome and hope to return to Trastevere.
I stayed at Santa Maria Hotel about 20 years ago. I was by there the other day and it is still a beautiful place. I love Trastevere as well!
This video is a must for anyone visiting Rome . the Birds Eye view of all the sites is the best way to plan your Rome adventure!
Thanks for the comment and the endorsement.
Thank You Sir, this was great information!
Glad you enjoyed it!
THANK YOU!!! Valuable advice! Gonna watch the other videos now!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time and making this detailed video using maps is such a huge help !!
Glad it was helpful!
What a great video with best recommendation and explanation!!! So helpful, and I do agree with you!!
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. And thanks for the comment.
This was an absolutely amazing video, extremely helpful information to have!! Thank you so much!!
I’m glad you liked it
Great video for those planning a trip to Rome! I love the way you explained it with the map overview.
I really appreciate the comment. I’m new to this stuff so the encouragement helps. Thanks.
This was the most comprehensive travel video I have ever seen. What a fabulous insight you have given everyone. Thank you so much for your time and effort.
I really appreciate your comment. If you make it to Rome please let me know what you think of the area. Having a great location in Rome will make your trip much more memorable
Great video. I walked with our group all over. You have put things and places in better perspective. Thank you. Much appreciated.
Sure, I am glad you liked it.
Wow! Great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it
I'm impressed with the details! Genius!
There are many good locations to stay in Rome, but I think the location I outlined gives the easiest opportunity to access the most sites with the least inconvenience. I appreciate you watching and your comment.
Excellent video! Loved the combination of map and video. Very helpful advice. Historic Rome is wonderfully walkable.
Glad you enjoyed it! Rome is a magical city
This video is remarkably well done. Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
This is an excellent video! Thank you so much!
Thank you. I created a few other videos that you should take a look at as well regarding different locations to base your trip out of it. Rome.
Great video. Thank you very much
Glad you liked it!
I just subscribed after seeing this video!! Wow!! I love all the tips!!!
Yay! Thank you!
really helpful tips, clear explanation, I will definitely follow your advice :)
I hope you have a great trip. Part of it is understanding what there is to see and do and the other how to get there. Staying in a central location makes the how much easier.
What an amazing video! Thank you!
I’m glad you liked it! Thanks for watching
Wow! I missed so much of this during my Rome visit. I also never found a great restaurant. Now, I have another reason to go again. Thank you for this GREAT, informative video!
There’s always an excuse to go back to Rome! Thanks for the comment
Great tour guide!
Glad it was helpful!
I liked the video, very informative and entertaining. You have a lot of information on Italy and I think it’s great you also speak the language.
Sure glad you enjoyed the video and found it informative and entertaining! I am still trying to get this editing and videoing down better.
Thank you. Useful video.
Glad it was helpful!. If you have any question let me know
Very helpful video. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
Great to hear!
Brilliant video, production is very creative .
Thank you very much!
AAA fantastic video to learn about Rome!!!!
Thanks, More to come!
Great info very useful thank you
Glad you liked it
Well done! I’m heading to Rome in December. Lots of good pointers!
Have fun! I’m coming out with a new video in the next day or so that you should check out. It’s about how you should spend your first day in Rome. If you watch it, let me know what you think.
Thank you very much for the Video.
You bet
Thanks for posting this. As luck has it, we booked a BandB across the street from the Pantheon. Will be going as first timers this May. Very excited !
Hope you enjoy it! You are just down the street from Largo Argentina. Be sure to visit the lessre know sites like Campo dei Fiori especially the Forno located on the corner they have great sandwiches. Also near by is the Jewish Ghetto that should not be missed..
Your video is incredible. I really felt like l was there. Thank you so much. I love the live videos with the map. I’ve never seen anyone do that before. Awesome.
I really appreciate your kind words.
Heading back to Italy in a few months. Stayed near termini last time and it was ok location. This vid just made me change my location idea for home base for a week. Booking very soon. Thanks for making this, great information. ✌
I really hope you like it. Here is alink to a map I made of the area.www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1NAr188dMIlFzlvDWTL2s57SQow3wHok&usp=sharing
Excelent channel, godsent, subscribed
Will see most of videos
Thanks, I'm just getting started! I have some very helpful videos in the works
A brilliant summary of logic and experience moulded into a thought out reason while one can decide the best combination of access to the glories of this most special city in the world!!! Bravo kind sir for your holding our hand to make the right decision!!!! Also loved your use of technology to guide us!
Very nice compliment I appreciate it.
Great video... I stayed very close to Piazza del Popolo and found most of the attractions within walking distance.
Nice area and the metro is close by. Great park there also. Next time try the area nears torre Argentina and let me know what you think
Thanks for the advice. I have been to Rome 6 times and always stay near villa Borghese didn't know some of these areas you mentioned. I will try it on my next visit.
Villa Borghese is a beautiful park and the nearby Piazza del Popolo and Spanish Steps are nice areas but I think next time if you try southwest closer to Campo dei Fiori you will like it. If you are looking for a best overall neighborhood since you have seen most of the sight I would recommend Trastevere near Piazza di Santa Maria.
@@rozierroama yes I will do that sounds interesting. thanks.
Very helpful video!
Thanks. I hope it helps on you next visit
Definitely saving this for a future Rome trip. I’ve wanted to go soo bad.
Many people only visit Rome 1 time so best to make the most of the time you have
Thank you for the excellent video. We stayed at a hotel next to the Palazzo Montecitorio (Chamber of Deputies). It was nice and clean with good service and convenient enough to get around.
Thanks for watching. Sounds like you stayed just a bit north of Torre Argentina. Rome is a great city! I am working on a video about Trastevere and it being the best place to base from for returning visitors.
The best explained video I’ve ever seen, would love to watch more of your videos explained with maps if you have any of other major cities in Italy like Florence etc…
I am working on a few and I hope they are even better. Trying to make each video just a little better than the last.
Now I so want to see the City again! I loved the weekly market on the street outside our hotel (a few blocks from Snta Maria Maggiore), and the corner fountain, always flowing, I imagined for 2000 years. Who knows, as the fountains in Herculaneum were also flowing, that rainy January.
Thanks for sharing. It is a magical city!
A very good video! Beautiful, informative and entertaining. 💙
Thanks for watching. Rome is a complicated city that takes bit of time to understand. I love the city and hope my videos help. Thanks also for the comment.
@@rozierroama I think they do help. And for what it's worth I endorse the advice you have given. I used to live in Rome and when someone came and visit the town I took them to Trevi's Fountain, the Pantheon (through Piazza di Pietra), St. Luigi dei Francesi (church, to see the Caravaggio's), St. Augustin Church (again for the Caravaggio's), Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori and then Largo di Torre Argentina, the Jewish Ghetto ( I adored the video about it and the Forno Limentani, the bakery. How I crave for one of those pizza di Beridde!) and finally Trastevere. As you can see it perfectly overlaps with what you suggested. 😉
Sounds like you know your way around. I appreciate your comments.
@@rozierroama Thank you. You know it better than me and would be a good tour guide. Keep up the good work ✌
Love upur videos tks a lot
I appreciate the kind comment
Locondo Barberini , and Hotel Imperiale with its Metro nearby are also good choices
Being close to the metro can be a big plus. I prefer to stay closer to Trastevere and the Tiber river as I spend most evenings there. The biggest advantage to Barberini is the Metro with its connections to Vatican, colosseum, Spanish steps, Aqueduct Park, Circus Maximus. You almost have me convinced but I like Trastevere and the river too much. Sounds like both are good options.
Any hotel suggestions that are not super expensive in area you like?
My stay in 2021 was at a hotel just at the exit of the Termini station. Being right next to the main bus park, I found it very convenient for buses as well as the metro.
It is very convenient but if you stay closer to the Tiber you won’t need to rely on as much making your stay even better in my opinion
love ya input mate heading there in july
I hope you can make it. I have several videos about other locations you should check out
Agree completely - stayed in Rome a number of times, and staying by Torre Argentina was the most convenient place I've stayed.
I appreciate the comment. I’m currently making a video about Trastevere. Have you ever stayed there?
My first time in Rome was in May 13 2023. I stayed in the Lh Royal Suites Terrace near the Largo di Torre Argentina archaeological site. It was very close to the pantheon and piazza Navona. It’s also near the taxi and bus stands. Very convenient location.
When I first booked an airbnb next to Largo Argentina I did not think too much of the area when I first arrived but soon discovered all the things so close I as I got to know it. Thanks for the comment
Thank you for your video. I am planning my first trip to Italy and your video was invaluable!
Glad to hear. Any question? Happy to help is I can.
@@rozierroama if I stayed in Trastevere for a more quiet environment will there be a way to get to central part quick (taxi buses or Uber)? Also I would love to know the most economical way to draw Euros from ATMs in Rome if I have debit cards from American banks ? Thank you!
Many of the bank ATMs do not charge a fee so I try to only withdraw from bank ATMs. Also use google to find ATM near you and ready reviews from other users.. 90% of all stores and restaurants accept ATM with no mark up so you do not need as much cash on hand as you used to.
Trastevere is a great neighborhood to stay in but try to stay within a couple hundred meters of the Tiber. I personally try to stay close to Piazza Santa Maria. Just out on the main road there are Taxis and along the river many buses heading to the station or to the Vatican. You will end up walking a bit more staying in Trastevere but it is a good trade off. It is still easy to walk across the river to most of the sights.
@@rozierroama thank you
Thank you! I was looking for lodging in the Trastevere and Monti area for an end of June visit but I couldn't find anything that wasn't either booked or reasonably affordable until I watched your video suggesting a new location. I found what I hope to be a great place next to Piazza dei Cenci / Ponte Garibaldi for an easy walk to Trastervere, in addition to all the other sites.
Great to hear have a great time
Great video, we stayed in Termini area last April, and make daily trek to to Navona, Trevi, Spagna, etc. You are right, long walk and some of the area we pass is not lively. But Termini area itself is safe and lively, just no great dinings. I’ve never been to Travestere and will surely hit the dining spots there next time.
Next time if you make it over to Trastevere you will be glad you did!
Now that I am older, I can understand your advice. I have visited Rome about 5 times. I was much younger than I am now and enjoyed walking all over the city and just stumbling onto different piazzas and people watching. Now that I am older and have a bad knee, I can relate to the recommendation you offered. Either way, Rome is just a beautiful city that is full of life. I want to go back.
Thanks for sharing! Walking is a big part of getting around in Rome. Before you know it you have walked 20,000 steps! Check out my new video is you get a chance.czcams.com/video/qmrRUNZ81rU/video.html
This is a fantastic video.
Glad you enjoyed it
That was really great! I loved the views on the map and then going to the locations to see what it looks like in reality! I don't know the Jewish Quarter and more to the southeast of Piazza Navona, but you've given me a lot of new ideas for my next trip! The University of WA has had a location at Campo deli Fiori since before 1986 when I studied there. I have been back several times and love that city because there is something new around every corner! Thanks for the memories and future ones I want to make with your suggestions!
That is great. If you do visit the Jewish Ghetto there is a Jewish bakery that has been selling pastries for over 300 years and worth a visit. I’m glad you liked the video
@@rozierroama I love a great bakery, not to mention an artisianal gelato a day is required while on vacation!
They sell something they call pizza but not to be confused with Italian pizza. Be sure to try it. They open early but the pizza is usually not ready until about 9am. Also it is closed on Saturdays. One last thing there is no sign in front of the store, just look for the line and that will be the place.
They say it takes more than one lifetime to see Rome.
Have been to Rome a handful of times.
Have really enjoyed stays near piazza navona & in trastevre. But I a do agree with our reporter here -Argentine is a great locale.
I personally stay in Trastevere often as I love the neighborhood but I know Rome well so it is easy for me to get to things. For the first time visitor I think Torre Argentina/ Campo dei Fiori makes most sense. Thanks for the comment.
We just returned from Rome four days ago (September 19th). The point of your message is right on point. We stayed 1/2 block north of Piazza Navona at Gigli d'Oro Suites. Great location. We walked everywhere from that location for five days. No taxi's or buses. Nice video.
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It's really excellent. I've stayed in a hotel in Pantheon Square. While we picked up a bus in Argentine Square, little did we know whatled beyond. Thanks
So true, without a birds eye view you would never know all that is just steps away.
I have been going to Rome for years and always stay at the Hotel Accademia because it is just a few feet away from the Trevi Fountain and Via de Tritoni. Short walk to the Barberini metro and Spanish steps. Lots of good restaurants and shops.
That is a.very nice area with the added convenience of the Metro close by. I personally like being closer to the river and Trastevere. Thanks for the comment.
Here is a link to a blog post you may find interesting. rozierroama.com/blog/best-location-to-stay-in-rome
First trip to Rome next year. This has been VERY handy for my planning.
Great to hear. If you have any questions, just let me know.
I am planning a trip to Italy this summer. We are doing a cruise that starts near Rome so we are flying into Rome early see a bit of the city prior to the cruise, and I just stumbled on to your you tube channel. I really am enjoying it and I love your practical advice! Can you recommend a hotel near Torre Argentina that you stayed at or that you know is a good one? I plan to watch more videos.
If you are looking for a hotel I would look at the google reviews. I typically stay in AirBnb's. I hope you have a great trip!
Great and practical video! 40+ years ago, when I was a grad student in Rome, I stayed way outside of the downtown. 1 hour by bus from the Vatican City. Very slow and annoying commute, buses were always packed. What was worse, there was a bus drivers’ strike like half of the time. Then what! I haven’t been back ever since, so I can’t tell if strikes are still a daily occurence. If they are, one more thing to consider when picking up a place to stay.
The last time I stayed over by the Vatican was during the G 20 summit about a year or so ago and everything shut down buses and metro for three or four days. Taxis were so busy was hard to get a taxi so we had to walk everywhere. It was a pain. Strikes do happen I do not think it is as often as it used to be, but they do still happen.
Your video made a lot of sense. Kindly recommend which hotel or Airbnb to stay near Largo Argentina, thank you
here is an Airbnb that we have stayed at more then once that we really liked.www.airbnb.com/rooms/14768240?source_impression_id=p3_1695568479_waPbDyF8PlBh1roV
There are lots of great options on airbnb in the area.
I booked for Monti near Trajan’s column. Seems to be a good spot.
If you are over by Trajan's column you are not far from Large di Torre Argentina. Nice area!
Largo Argentina area is just OK for hotel selection. I find the area of Monti, including Via Nazionale and Via Cavour has nice, affordable hotels, along with the night life around Via del Boschetto. It is perfectly safe at night, and far enough away from the train station that one doesn't even know it's there. On the way to the church of San Clemente from Santa Maria Maggiore, also has affordable places to stay.
My wife and I stayed on the via nationals, 13 minutes to trevie fountain by foot. We will be staying there again in 13 days. Great location.
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Lots of good shopping along Via Nazionale. Nice area. Sometimes we like just being close to what we are familiar with. Next time if you are up for an adventure try staying closer to the Tiber River and Trastevere. Enjo your stay in Rome.
Thanks for the suggestion, I have lived there. Went to school there. Familiar with all the different areas. Now thinking about renting in Ostia to be near the beach.@@rozierroama
@@rozierroama we are staying at the Exe grand palace for our second time. We love it. 13 minutes from trevie , and 13 minutes from the colosseum. Thanks for the video, can’t wait to get there. Viva Italia!
Listen…ignore the haters or the complainers, people who see life through a negative lens will always have something critical to say. Keep your videos authentically you. Thank you for your video, it was extremely informative and helpful in planning our trip to Rome. I’m sure there are many beautiful places to stay in Rome, each with their own beauty and each servicing a certain type of person/trip. Your video fit the bill for us. 🙌🏻
I appreciate the comments. I am working on an updated video to show more about the area of Torre Argentina and Campo Dei Fiori.
We need a video on Piazzale Socrate-thanks for your insights
Is there something special about the piazza that you can share? I know it offers a good view of the Vatican
@@rozierroama just a good start to the best overlooks in Rome
This is a really great video from someone that is obviously experienced, so much great information. My wife and I stayed for 10 days over near the Vatican and you are right it feels disconnected from the touristy areas and that wasn't our intention, however it made all the difference in our stay. We loved not seeing so many tourists and eating where their as mostly locals. The cost of eating was a little cheaper, less crowded, and a lot more opportunities to practice Italian. It is not for couples that don't want to get 10K - 20K steps in a day though :). Thanks great job!
If you go back give Trastevere a try. Thanks for watching
We always stay in Prati. Easy access to metro. Also the SIT bus stops near we’re we always stay and we love the restaurants in the area
@ArcheryGeek is the area you stayed at known as Prati? We have older folks going with us, so are there bus/metro options from where you stayed to the top sights? Trying to avoid the tourist crowds and practice my Italian :-)
@@allisonwilliams3512 parati, yes. I stayed near the Tiber, closest landmark would be one of Rome’s best kept secrets ~ gelateria la romana you can find it on google maps. The subway is not convenient for elderly but buses are easy to get to, I didn’t take them and walked everywhere. The walk to the Vatican is very nice through shopping district. In my opinion this area is for enjoying Rome from arms length and maybe for people that love to enjoy walking and exploring. Hope that helps
You may be right for a shorter visit or a first visit but I spent a month near Trastavere station last year and it was great. Less easy access to the Centre but... opened up the whole Testaccio area and Marconi plus Trastevere. This year, i am presently staying near San Paolo metro. Really easy access by metro and this time, Garbatella. Were I to come again, i would try to find in Garbatella. But first time, centro all the way, as you say.
Thanks for all the added suggestions. It is fun to explore Rome and the best way to do that is change up the areas you stay in. I think the best location for ease of getting to everything is the Largo Argentina area but like you said there are other great areas. I find myself staying more often in Trastevere near Santa Maria. Just curious what do you like best about Testacio area? I get that there are some very good restaurants there but it is not as walker friendly and Trastevere, and lacks its charm. What am I missing?
@@rozierroama The "Mercato Nuovo" is really neat and near Mt Testaccio there is a "semi-buried" area with one or two restaurants that look like a throw back to 1940's, haunting. Yesterday discovered Basilica San Bosco area (it features in the background of '40's-50's movies). The church and surrounding apt. buildings all match in 1930's facist (rational) architecture? (Must look it up). Fascinating. And then down Viale Giulia Agricola to Parco dei Acquadotti. Beautiful. But you are quite right in your choice of a central location. I just like to explore.. mostly based on movies and books. Ciao.
Another great guide! I can’t believe that you’ve been back so many times. Crazy. I’ve been back once. Did you get my text?
No text my number changed. I’ll send you a text
Lots of great tips there... I stayed around the corner from Campo de Fiori a few years ago with my family and walked everywhere, but disappointed that we missed all around Torre Argentina! Can 100% vouch for this being the best place to try to stay as apart from one day when it was raining terribly and we needed to get on a hop on hop off bus (wouldn't recommend it) it was really manageable, even for me who isn't the fittest person, all flat and it's just distance really. and it's worth walking as all of a sudden, you turn a corner and then there's ruins that you didn't know about! We were booked in to stay across the river from Castel San Angelo this year (but didn't make it) and would recommend that area as a good compromise between walking to the Vatican and also being within very short walking distance to Piazza Navona and then all the other places that are so worth walking to...
Thanks for the comment. The reason I like the areas so much is because it allows me to visit in Trastevere in the evenings, and everything else is not too far for the most part. The only real downside is the metro is not easily accessible. Since buses are readily available at Torre Argentina that makes it convenient. There are lots of good places to stay in Rome, but this just happens to be my personal favorite.
@@rozierroama yep, 3-4 days in Rome and we didn't really need to use a bus or Metro once because we were staying so central. It was so easy to walk around being so flat... Some of the best food I had was at Campo de Fiori, Virgilio's... We ate there every dinner and breakfast...
I'll have to give it a try@@chelakkthewookiee
Thank you for this amazing video! I was about to give up planning my group trip to a Rome before seeing this! Researching the neighborhoods and transport is very confusing and you have given me the solid foundation I was looking for. After days of research, your videos have been the most helpful! What hotels do you recommend in the Largo Argentina area? Grazie mille!
Glad you enjoyed it! Planning is half the fun. Rome is a big city but with some planning your trip will go much smoother! Any questions just let me know. Happy to help.
@@rozierroama having trouble finding hotels/airbnbs near Torre Argentina with sound reviews and for Airbnb need 2 bathrooms since we will be a party of 5 guests. Any accommodation recommendations?
This is absolutely spot-on advice on where to stay in Rome. I have been to Rome many, many times both for business and pleasure. I have given similar advice to others who are going to Rome for the first time.
Another point I like to make is that there is so much to see and do in Rome, that the more time you spend there, the better.
My other tip is that there is a different rhythm to Rome, and just hanging out and having a leisurely lunch is a big part of the experience. I recommend getting up early and doing specific sightseeing in the morning. This way you avoid the crowds, and heat in the summer. I like to concentrate on one area a day, and I think of the Pantheon or the area you describe as being like the spoke of a wheel.
Then lunch without having to wait for tables, then strolling around, having gelato, then back to hotel for a very important siesta, and then out again in the evening such as being in Piazza Navona at night.
I also like the area just to the west of Piazza Navona, near the Chiostro del Bramante, but thats not as central as Torre Argentina.
I enjoyed your video very much.
Thanks for sharing. Rome is a special city that should not just be seen but also enjoyed.
I've lived and worked in Florence for the past 34 years, and I used to train down to Rome two or three times a year (Rome is the centre of the universe-Copernicus was wrong!!). Your summations are excellent!!!! A Roma c'è movimento (and some of the greatest works of art)!!!
That means a lot coming from you. I appreciate the comment.
Leaving tomorrow for Rome (then after 10 days heading to Malta) by coincidence, we are staying 150 meters from your "ground Zero" at Casa Santa Lucia Filippini. Thanks for the tips, I will have access to my cell and can research many of these sites later this week. Thanks
Have a great trip!
Awesome video I am planning a trip to Rome for September snd I am trying to find a great location for solo travel. I Aldo intend to
Make day trips yo Venice, Florence snd the Amalfi Coadt on the italia train
I will be so fun. better to spend night in Florence and day trip from there to Venice. With high speed rail Naples is easy day trip. Florence makes a great base for day trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Luca, Pisa, Bologna, Verona, Have a great time.
Hi, I am a female solo traveller and was in Rome for four days last October. I stayed at the Albergo Ottocento on Via del Cappuccini, close to Piazza Barberini. I loved this hotel, particularly the very helpful staff. The location is on a side street, close to the Metro, many bus stops, the Spanish Steps, the Via Veneto and the Fontana di Trevi. I bought a 3 day ticket on the hop on one of the hop off buses and after doing the circuit I used it as transportation to get to destinations further away, such as Vatican City. But I walked to the Roman Forum and the Colosseum from my hotel. Rome is a wonderful city for walking as there is something interesting around every corner. So leave plenty of time to explore. When it comes to Florence, a day trip is simply not enough. I suggest spending at least two days. Prebook your tickets to the Uffizi and the Accademia, otherwise you will wait in line for hours. On my 2016 visit I stayed at the Grand Hotel Minerva, Piazza Santa Maria Novella, which is just a block from the railway station, and very historic. They were doing renovations at the time and I got an older room with a superb view of the Duomo. I hope you have a wonderful time in Italy.
I loved your video. Rome can be very confusing and hard to find your way around as it is such an ancient city. Your video gives a really good over view of where everything is in relation to each other.
Admittedly I was rather young when I was last there but my experience is it is a very walkable city as there is always something interesting to see and just going exploring with not destination in mind will open you up to seeing so many beautiful buildings.
In some cities you are constantly aware of the traffic and the noise for cars and trucks. I don't think that is the case for Rome as so many of the roads in the old area are very narrow. Which makes it so much more pleasant to walk around than other cities of the same size.
I lived for a short time out towards where the Olympics had been held. It was an easy bus ride in towards the Vatican where I could change to the metro if I wanted to but to be honest because I had very little money I more often than not walked it. It was also because this was before internet or smart phones and that was easier than trying to work out when the next bus was coming along.
Living outside of the old part of town meant food was cheaper and the locals were willing to help me with my Italian.
So all I'm saying is you don't have to stay right in the city centre to enjoy your time in Roma. Though if you only have a couple of days to see "everything" you might want to be closer than I was. Just remember it's not possible to see everything in one trip and if you are like me you will fall in love with the city and want to come back.
Very well said! Thank you for sharing.
what are good AIRBnBs to stay at?
New subscriber here,very informative vlog ,especially if you go to Rome for first time,is the argentina area far from the station?thanks for your vlogs
A bit far to walk, about 2 kilometers, maybe a little more. Best to take bus 64 from the station and it will drop you off there. 64 is a popular bus and runs about every 10 minutes. A taxi can get you there for about 12 euros fairly fast. I did not mention this in the video, or maybe I did? There is a GREAT pizza by the slice place at the square called Pizza Florida. In my opinion it is one of the pest pizza talio places in Rome so be sure to stop there when you get to the square. You will not regret it! One more thing the square is also now a cat colony so you can eat pizza and check out all the cats below in the ruins.
🎉I’m so grateful to have happened upon your video this morning…I am feverishly planning a quickly decided trip to Rome. I hope I can find a nice place to stay near Torre Argentina! Do you have any hotel or air bnb rentals in this area?
I do not personally have any Airbnb but here is a great one if available for your dates.www.airbnb.com/rooms/14768240?source_impression_id=p3_1692914017_JcEBctBZGtGfQ0xP
This place is perfect! Enjoy your trip to Rome!
We recently stayed at the Hotel Nazionale in Rome. Near the Pantheon, and next door to the best gelato in Rome- Giolliti 🍦 😋
Funny, that’s my wife’s favorite gelato place too. She loves the dark chocolate and cherry.
Excellent video! Any hotels nearby that you can recommend by name?
I usually stay in an airbnb. A nice hotel not far is Hotel Ponte Sisto. Closer to the river but very nice.
Great video with awesome recommendations! I'm heading to Rome in four weeks. I made reservations at Hotel Quirinale but open to stay in Torre Argentina area. How can I find names of hotels in the Torre Argentina area? Any recommendations? Thanks so much!
Check out also Airbnb and search the area near Torre Argentina to Campo dei Fiori area also don't rule out Trastevere. I am working on a video about that now. If you do stay in Trastevere best to stay not to far from the Tiber River.
Wife and i planning Italy in 2026, your videos are very informative. Especially the Google maps accompaniment. Thank you!
Lots of planning to do between now and then. Remember book your hotels and Airbnb early if you are going during peak season. You’ll save a lot of money on your place and you’ll have the best selection by booking 4 to 6 months in advance if you’re going off-season, you can just kind of fly by the city of your pants in December, January and February no need to book early. I like booking just a few days in advance as you often get good discounts for last minute but that’s not the case during high season. I hope you have a great trip.
Loved this explanatory video very much. Very informative in a very special way. What kind of program do you use? Ut's awesome
I really appreciate the comment . I used Google Earth
@@rozierroama oh really. Is that a special pack or just the regular google earth? And keep up that great reviews
Just the regular
We’ve been to Roma 31 times twice every year. Our friend owns an apartment on the via pettinari. Which is right near this area. Rome is home.
Rome is special for sure! Lucky to have a great connection, nice friend
@@rozierroama watched your CZcams Largo Argentina is extremely central for the ghetto bus connections. Can get to testaccio trastevere anywhere. Circo massimo Even the 280 bus for stadio olimpico to see AS Roma. The 280 goes everywhere it seems
Makes sense, I have always stayed near Termini Station, but the only plus side is getting to your hotel room fast after a long flight…
With the flat rate taxi service from the airport for €50. The taxi will take you to any hotel in the city so next time venture out a bit from Termini. Thanks for the comment and watching.
I'm staying at the Piazza Navona. Thanks for letting me know Campo Di Fiori closes about 2:00.
Enjoy your stay! At some point be sure to visit Trastevere while you are there.
We stayed at Navona Palace last May….fantastic location.. we walked everywhere… Cybo Osteria best spaghetti with meat and very nice waiters…
Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this. What advice/suggestion you have as far as location goes for a solo female traveller in Rome? Thanks again.
Other than pickpockets and theft Rome is a very safe city. I would suggest not staying in the Termini area. All the areas around Largo Argentina, pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo De' Fiori area all very safe and easy to get around, Trastevere can be a good area too if you do not mind walking a bit more. Try to take taxis if you can, and only get in official taxis the ones that are white and say taxi on top. Also a good app to have for taxis is FREENOW. If you are in one of the areas I mentioned you will not need a taxi very often. Metro and bus can be OK but not if you have luggage with you. Have a great time! Happy Thanksgiving.
@@rozierroama Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I'll keep all these points in mind and will follow your advice. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well 😊
Agree 100%
Thanks for commenting. I am working ona video now about the best location for returning visitors to Rome. It is just across the river in Trastevere.
Your video is very helpful always starting from the same square “home base”. Would love to know if you prefer a hotel or Airbnb in the area? Is it easy to bike around Rome? Or easier to walk and bus? TY!
Both are good options. I personally like Airbnb as I like having a kitchen and eating some meals at home. There are several good options in the area to choose from if you book early. Riding a bike on the streets of Rome can be intimidating. Drivers are pretty aggressive in Rome. I find walking, bus and metro work best for me.
I've been to Rome a few times. We know a Chinese immigrant who is going to Rome with her daughter. We just met for lunch and talked about Rome.
In China they don't study Chinese or Western history. Everything in the trip will be new. We discussed hotels and "how much can you see in the time you're there"
I just sent her this video. I hope she finds it as good as I do! You show the relation of the areas very well.
I hope the video helps!
Excellent information!!
Two Questions:
1. Do you have a “best” hotel recommendation in the Argentina area?
2. Do you have a best “see Rome” in a few days series?
Thanks! We usually sta yin AirBnB's but I would just check Google reviews to decide on a hotel. I do have a very good 2 day itinerary video I made you may want to check out. I think it will be very helpful for youczcams.com/video/oufHnoNMhbk/video.html.
Thanks for the info, I’m planning my trip for April, I’ll use your videos to help me plan. How many days do I need for my first time in Rome?
Thank you
It really depends on how many days total and other cities you are wanting to visit. I think you can see most of Rome's highlights in 3 nights and 2 full days.That gives you really 3 days, afternoon/evning day of arrival and the morning you depart. You can see a lot in that amount of time. Italy has so many great places to visit, Florence, Naples, Sorento, Sienna, Verona. Have a great trip
@@rozierroama I’ll have about 15 days, I want to see as much as I can, Florence, and Venice of course, and maybe Naples and the amalfi coast.
Thank you for the response
Any suggestions for safe hotels for the location you are showing in Rome. How far is the train station? I want to toke day trips yo Florence, Venice but I want to return yo Rome bc I’m really afraid of getting lost far away from Rome
The area of Torre Argentina is about 2 miles from the train station but you can grab a taxi for about 10 euros from there to the station or take the bus. About 10 to 15 minutes. May I suggest you stay in Florence for 2 nights. Leave Rome in the early morning with an overnight bag and head to Florence. The first day spend in Florence (It is a small easy to get around city) It is only 1.5 hours from Rome on high speed rail. The next morning head out to Venice for the day and then back to Florence for the second night. Venice is 2.5 hours from Florence and will be much easier as a day trip plus you will love Florence and for sure and you will be happy you have a more time there. Rome is great but it is a big city and can be a bit overwhelming. I am not sure how much time you have but 3 days in Rome is about right. About hotel I usually stay in Airbnb. You should be able to find one near there. One last thing the area is safe even at night just be careful on public transportation for pickpocketers. Best to take Taxi if you have luggage.
Completely agree! Went a year ago to Rome for the first time stayed on the jewish guetto just across the street from the liceo. best experience ever, in a month i'll return and stay in the same area
Rome is such a great city it is hard to have a bad time from any location but with a great location it just get better!
I’d really like to stay in an air b n b that is very close to one of the stops on the hop on hop off bus. Can you recommend areas to stay near one of those stops? Great video btw!
I would pick either the are near Largo Argentina or Monti. Both are great. Hop on off bus goes by both. Look for the best Airbnb in these areas. Have a great time.
Largo di Torre Argentina (The Cat Shelter) is a great hub for visitors to the City. If your hotel has a rooftop terrace it's a great vantage point to plan places of interest for each day of your visit.
Rooftop terraces in Rome are awesome and yeah they make a great place to relax, plan and just take it in
Hi there! Just found your channel today and subscribed. I was in a cruise stop in Rome last year and threw a coin in the Trevi and now I’m going back in June 2024. This video was so informative for me. One question though. What is your absolutely top hotel (or Airbnb) to stay in for 5 nights? I prefer a higher end hotel. Any info would be so greatly appreciated
Welcome aboard! we usually stay in Airbnb. This is one of our favorites. It books out several months in advance so if it is available for your dates it is a good one.
www.airbnb.com/rooms/14768240?adults=2&check_in=2024-06-02&check_out=2024-06-10&source_impression_id=p3_1697437939_ZYrjekDuS7aV5rBi&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=aa16cc23-8c7a-476f-b8d5-d97b49eb2dd8
not sure your budget but I hear this one is great though I have never stayed here.
www.airbnb.com/rooms/52708895?adults=2&check_in=2024-06-02&check_out=2024-06-10&source_impression_id=p3_1697438736_4bzAZvcWwAooDDC0&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=ab4cf740-a14f-4459-8280-f236419700a4
We’re regularly go to Rome, and over the years we have figured out that we prefer staying on the lower part of Via Cavour, mainly because we enjoy walking back via the forum, it’s so spectacular by night.
I love the Imperial Forum. Yah if you stay on the west end of Via Cavour it does have the advantage of that and access to the metro is just down the street. Have you stayed in the Trastevere area yet?.
@@rozierroama We haven't stayed in Trastevere, we have visited it several times by day and night. Trastevere is a really nice district.
Great city , stayed in the Prati for 5 nights - loved it. When I was in Amsterdam we hit a restaurant were most of the staff is from Roma - we told them how much we loved their city , he thanked us. Great people , great food , great history , terrible parking!
thanks for sharing