Visit Rome and the Vatican choosing a central accommodation

Rome is known, is a wonderful Italian city. Visiting Rome can take a long time especially for those not very practical in the city sometimes scattered. Here, for those short on time, it is crucial to choose an accommodation for the night, in a strictly central. Termini accommodation Rome or a Vatican B&B is a good starting point for your short visit in the capital. If you choose a B&B Rome Termini move made easy. From Termini Station area is also within easy reach on foot the most important monuments of the city. From the nearby Piazza della Repubblica (served by the line) along Via Nazionale to get to Venice Square and the imposing Victorian houses several exhibitions and events throughout the year. Leaving behind the Victorian you are in front of Via del Corso, full of shops and tourists distracted by the thousand windows. Via the course through the center of Rome. From here you can stop in Via Condotti, one of the historic streets of Rome, frequented by the atmosphere and the jaws of present high level. On Via Condotti overlooking Piazza di Spagna, with its famous staircase often stop for weary tourists. A brief stop in the Barcaccia fountain in the center of Piazza di Spagna and then straight to Piazza del Popolo Via del Babuino. At the center of the square stands the Obelisco Flaminio high as 24 meters. Piazza del Popolo at the base of the Pincio, one of the green areas of Rome and most appreciated by the Romans themselves in search of calm and tranquility from the terrace you can admire the Pincio Rome and there are many tourists who go up there for very watch the sunset. Here you can visit one of Rome's historic churches, Santa Maria del Popolo. Going through Via del Corso and Piazza Colonna left to our right follow signs to the Pantheon, the temple dedicated first of all (from the greek pan and Theon) and then used as a Christian church and as a tomb for the King of Italy. Pantheon Piazza Navona it takes a moment. The atmosphere of the square is named after the ancient purpose. The square was filled with water used by the Romans as a place to simulate a possible naval battle with the enemy. The atmosphere of this square at night is wonderful and there are many places where to stop and dine. Your B & B is not far and is still easily accessible with numerous means that the historic center of Rome offers. A second day in the capital can be dedicated to begin at the Colosseum, the Roman amphitheater often icon of the capital. From here it is easy to reach by metro the other side of the Tiber. Exit at Ottaviano you're already near the Vatican City and the majestic St. Peter's Basilica. Bernini's colonnade of St. Peter seems to envelop anyone who comes inside. Indeed it seems that the purpose of this column was right to embrace, to open up the faithful and the city of Rome, overlooking the basilica by way of conciliation. After visiting St. Peter's your direction will be that of the Vatican Museums which arise within the Vatican walls. You will be stunned by the famous Sistine Chapel, home of the conclave. Trastevere at sunset awaits you through the narrow streets filled with crowded rooms. There seems to breathe another Rome. Finally, after dinner, a stroll along the river before returning to your b&b and again, keeping the eyes, angles and moments of a city you will soon want to relive.

Eat and drink in Rome

In Rome you do not have to miss the famous ‘pizza al taglio’: basically in Rome you can live with it! And it will help you a lot to save monay expecially if you are a traveller on a budget.

Attention: the most fancy places are usually tourist traps. We suggest to get lost in the narrow streets away form the big crowded ones. You should not pay more then 2 euros for a delicious crusty walking pizza…

If saving is your travelling philosophy, you can also drink your water from the public fountains that are spread all over.

And after pizza?? You need to end with a fantastic ice cream!

For an excellent one try Giolitti’s (Via Uffici del Vicario, 40, ph: 06 6991243; www.giolitti.it) that since 1900 has been serving savoury ice creams behind all expectations. It’s not in every guide... only Romans know!! Basically till now you should have spent not more then 5 euros!!! Quite good news for backpackers, or also families with children travelling on a budget!! Right??

But the best tips are the following: dinner out in Rome!!

The San Lorenzo and Trastevere neighbourhoods are both renowned for reasonably priced Roman-Style cooking. If you have a lodging there it will also be easy to get around: otherwise there are plenty of guest houses or family B&& (bed and breakfast, in Italy are also called pensioni or family guest house) available in many websites, among the others you can try Flashbooking.com which allows to book directly online providing you with the BB maps and directions and contacts as well. Very useful! We suggest you chose your BandB according to the location and if you get your accommodation in Trastevere be sure you will be in the most traditional, buzzing and authentic area of Rome!

There are very few things Romans will line up for. One of these is “da Baffetto” near Piazza Navona, more exactly in Via del Governo Vecchio,14;ph. 066861617). After 9 pm prepare to wait quite a lot because they do not take reservations but pizza is fabulous!!

For tradition Roman dishes there is also “Trattoria da Francesco” in Piazza del Fico, 29 (ph: 06 6864009) hidden in a cosy square that serves as a private garden. If this is not enough and you are planning to stay in Rome for few nights, consider a visit to Alfredo alla Scrofa and try the specialty: ‘Fettuccine’ (Via della Scrofa, 104)

For a little more expensive but trendy place (which is pizzeria, restaurant, wine-bar, ‘cheeserie’ all together is ‘Gusto in Piazza Augusto Imperatore, 9; ph: 06 32262 73; open every day from 10 in the morning until 2 in the night).

This article was written by Michele De Capitani with support from guest house Rome. For any information, please visit camping in Rome or for travel insurance visit B&B in Rome.