We fly into Rome March 12 early morning. First visit. No car. Want to visit the classic historic sites and Vatican City. Friends recommend staying in the Centro Storico district. Looking for hotel recommendations - $250 night or under - March 12-17.
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https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/italy-hotel
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/italy/rome-hotels-hotel-lunetta-or-hotel-damaso