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: San Lorenzo Loft – 9.8 Expedia.com score, 203 EUR per night
- Hotel: Hotel Santa Prassede – 9.8 Expedia.com score, 186 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: Rhea Silvia Luxury Navona – 9.8 Expedia.com score, 380 EUR per night
- Close to Di Trevi: Via Veneto Luxury Suites – 10.0 Expedia.com score, 244 EUR per night
- Close to Castel Sant’Angelo: Domus Giulia – 9.8 Expedia.com score, 201 EUR per night
- Close to the Colosseum: Hotel Santa Prassede – 9.8 Expedia.com score, 206 EUR per night
