Frequently Asked Questions
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT ROME?
Rome is beautiful year-round but the summer months are by far the most popular and are therefore the most crowded season for visiting. The high season used to be June, July and August but the recent trend has been to start raising prices from Easter onwards so the cheapest and least crowded time to visit is just after New Years and on until Easter. September, October and November are also great months to visit because the warm weather tends to stick around but the crowds thin out. Check out Rome's weather forecast here.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO GET FROM THE AIRPORT TO MY HOTEL/B&B?
Rome's official taxis have set-rates from Fiumicino and Ciampino airports to the city center and that is one option, but we would also suggest choosing a reliable shuttle service such as Rome Airport Shuttle.
SHOULD WE RENT A CAR IN ROME?
Traffic in Rome can be daunting and finding a parking spot could have you wasting precious sightseeing time on needless frustration. We would suggest sticking with public transportation for the duration of your stay in Rome and renting a car only if you are planning to spend a lot of time visiting small towns outside of Rome. You can find out more about Rome's bus and metro system here.
DO YOU HAVE ANY RESTAURANT RECOMMENDATIONS?
Not only are we passionate about travelling, but we are quite enthusiastic about great Italian food as well! Some of our favorite restaurants in the city are:
"Il Corallo" at Via del Corallo #10/11 (near Piazza Navona) We highly recommed the traditional Roman pastas and pizzas!
"I Butteri" at Viale Regina Margherita #180 (off Via Nomentana) The best steaks in Rome!
"Santo Padre" at Via Collina #18 (near Porta Pia) Check out their great antipasti!
DO YOU HAVE ANY B+B RECOMMENDATIONS?
1. Studio Apartment Tritone Located in the city center near Piazza Barberini, within walking distance of the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain!
2. Eva's Rooms B+B Located near the Spanish Steps.
DO YOU HAVE ANY HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS?
1. Hotel Duca D'Alba (ask for Angelo) Located near the Colosseum.
2. Hotel Medici (ask for Giorgio) Located near the Colosseum.
3. Hotel Byron Located near the Colosseum.
4. Hotel Claron (ask for Simona) Located near the Colosseum.
5. Hotel Homs (ask for Gildo) Located near the Spanish Steps.
6. Grand Hotel Olympic Located near the main Termini Station.
7. Hotel Forum Located near the Colosseum.
WHAT ARE SOME GOOD DAY TRIPS TO TAKE FROM ROME?
Tivoli, Villa d'Este, Hadrians Villa and Ostia Antica are all great places to visit just outside of Rome. Ask us about our custom 1/2 day tours!