Rome, Italy: Mini Guide
Caleb and I LOVE Rome! There is so much regional food, amazing, varied architecture and gorgeous surroundings!
The food is AMAZING, the wine and food is incredible, there is so much history and culture, and it’s beautiful! What more could you ask for?
Where To Stay:
When it comes to where to stay in Rome, we recommend Trastevere. Unlike some other sprawling European cities, Rome’s main attractions are concentrated in specific areas, making Trastevere an ideal base. This charming neighborhood offers a perfect blend of local vibes and proximity to major sites like the Vatican, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum.
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Trastevere’s cobblestone streets, lively piazzas, and hidden gems make it a destination in itself, so you can easily explore on foot without relying on public transportation.
Below, you’ll find some of our favorite stays in Trastevere, as well as a few that are on our “wish list” for the future. We’ve picked options that balance comfort with affordability, so you can save your euros for all the delicious food, wine, and unforgettable experiences Rome has to offer!
MID-BUDGET (OUR GO TO):
TANKARA SUITES
NIKIS COLLECTION
HOTEL TRASTEVERE
What to Do:
Rome has SO much to do. It’s ROME for crying out loud! Below we’ve linked to some of our favorite activities and also mentioned some things you MUST eat since we are huge foodies after all!
- This food tour is an absolute MUST. It’s the best we’ve ever done and we’ve done many! You get to go to the oldest wine cellar in Europe!
- This is such a cool tour of the Colosseum where you can actually go on the arena floor!
- Have a very unique cocktail at “Drink Kong” which is one of the top bars in the world (not Italian, but cool!)
- Eat an AMAZING Pistachio creme filled croissant at La Siciliana Romana
- Eat the best pizza in Rome at bonci pizzarium. It gets busy so go early!
- Eat a HUGE charcuterie board with a nice view at Pan E Salame.
- Have a delish dinner at Tonnarello.
- Learn to cook some Italian food so you can make it back at home!
- Visit the Vatican museum, Sistine Chapel, and St Peters Basilica all at once without the hassle with this skip-the-line ticket that we did!
Our Best Travel Resources:
Here are some of our best overall travel resources to make your trip better/easier! These apply to anywhere you visit in the world:
- Our ultimate Europe travel guide with EVERYTHING you need to know.
- Check out our master list of all the best activities we’ve done across the world.
- Check out our master list of hotels we’ve stayed at across the world!
- We save the most money on flights using this service.
- These are all the traveling essentials that we use and recommend!
- Our favorite platform to find tours – from bucket list items to cheaper admission to popular attractions.
- We score the cheapest deals on rental cars with this site.
- How we get free service in all the countries we travel to without wifi.
- Or, our favorite SIM card company if you don’t want to change phone service carriers.
- We love this pass for getting into swanky airport lounges for free. (CCC readers get 20-30% off yearly membership!)
If you use any of our tips, please tag us on Instagram @culturecravingcouple!
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