Ah, Rome! It’s one of the most visited cities in the world and it’s almost always full of people. But if you go during late spring or summer when the sun rises between 5 and 6 am – do get up early, you’re in for a treat!
So let’s see how the Eternal city looks like without the crowds:
Table of Contents
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #1: The Spanish Steps
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #2: Fontana di Trevi
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #3: The Pantheon
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #4: The Colosseum
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #5: Villa Borghese
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #6: Trastevere
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #7: Castel Sant’Angelo
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #8: Giardino degli Aranci
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #9: Giardino Storico di Sant’ Alessio – Gardens
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #10: Giardino Storico di Sant’ Alessio – Viewpoint
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #11: The Pyramid (Piramide)
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #12: Terrazza del Pincio
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #13: Sant’Andrea della Valle
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #14: Forum Boarium
Rome Highlight at Sunrise #15: Termini
So what do you think, which one would you most like to see at sunrise? 🙂
Where to Stay in Rome
If you’re visiting Rome on a budget
One of the best areas to stay in Rome on a budget, but still not spend a huge chunk of time travelling, is to stay close to Termini metro station – it’s where the two metro lines in Rome go and there are many, many restaurants, supermarkets and smaller shops nearby! Here are a few suggestions where to stay in Rome near Termini:
- Apartments: Il Pretoriano – 8.8 Booking.com score, 85 EUR per night
- Hotel: Hotel Di Rienzo – 8.1 Booking.com score, 65 EUR per night
If you want to be in the city center
Well, even though the city center is quite large, here are a few recommendations where to stay in Rome that are close to some popular attractions (bear in mind that you need to book these well in advance!):
- Close to the Pantheon: Juno Pantheon – 8.6 Booking.com score, 125 EUR per night
- Close to Di Trevi: Trevi Palace Hotel – 8.9 Booking.com score, 160 EUR per night
- Close to Castel Sant’Angelo: Hotel Sant’Angelo – 8.3 Booking.com score, 112 EUR per night
- Close to the Colosseum: Colosseo Apartments and Rooms – 8.7 Booking.com score, 96 EUR per night
