Hi all: this forum is my go-to for international travel planning. It has been fabulous over the past several years! At 80, first real trip to Rome (1 day 15 years ago). Is upcoming in a 5 week trip Italy, Switzerland and short stays in Paris for the in and out via CDG. Husband and I like walking, our pretty fit, but knees are aging more each year. For neighborhoods I am wondering if either Navona Pantheon or Trastevere would be a good choice for short-term flat rental? Monti sounds too hilly and Prati, too far from the center.
Our travel interests center on history, architecture and culture. Recommendations for smaller museums and good (not fancy) places to eat are also appreciated.
I am pretty early on in this planning adventure, so will likely have quite a few more questions over the coming days/weeks. Thank you for all information!!
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23908 posts
We always stay in the Termini area. For a simply reason -- easy access to transit and easy to return to if lost. Nearly every bus and tram circles through Termini so if I need to get back I look for any bus with the overhead sign of Termini. The area does have some nice restaurants. Some people here think it is too commercial or busy but it is handy. We have stay in the area five or six times over the years so, for us, it is like going home. Try Hotel Sonya or Aberdeen. Wife says lattes are better st Sonya.
Posted by
United States
106 posts
We love the Piazza Navona area, and find it very convenient for walking just about anywhere. The flats here tend to be on the smaller side, we've found.
On our most recent trip to Rome, we stayed in a flat not far from the Pantheon and at first worried it would be too noisy but it was actually quite sedate. The flat we rented, through Air BnB was on Piazza Rondanini, and I would imagine any of the streets nearby would be a good choice. Very close to a few of the churches which have Caravaggio paintings in their chapels.
Favorite museum is the Borghese Gallery. If you can book tickets for a guided tour in English, through the official website, it is well worth it! Another museum we loved is Villa Farnese.
Happy planning!