We created this guide in collaboration with Alexandra Turney, a British expat and travel writer who has been living in Rome, Italy since 2013. Map of Rome You can buy the Official Map of the City of Rome in all Tourist Infopoints at the cost of € 1.50 each. A 10 minutes’ walk towards the University La Sapienza brings you to San Lorenzo, an area filled with university students, tourists, and local romans.Source: Alexandr Medvedkov / shutterstockLocated west of River Tiber and south of Vatican City, the neighborhood of Traverse is noted for its cobbled lanes, historic structures, century-old church buildings, and a bohemian vibe. If you are on a limited time and wish to make the most out of your trip, this is the place to stay. Piazza di Spagna is the main attraction in Tridente and is frequented by locals and tourists alike. St. Peter’s Square is your gateway to the ‘City State,” the venue of several masses, especially during religious holidays such as Christmas.
While at it, visit Campo de’ Flori, a bustling food market in the morning and filled with entertainment in the evening.Source: prochasson frederic / shutterstockThe main railway station, Termini connects Rome to all significant Italian cities as well as to the rest of Europe. Neighborhoods in Rome Near Vatican City— If you just want a quick, tasty sandwich before or after your Vatican safari, Duecento Gradi ★★, is a topnotch panino joint with lots of yummy choices, right across from the Vatican walls at Piazza Risorgimento 3 (tel. Centro Storico.
A haven of tranquility compared to the rest of the busy city, the Jewish Ghetto welcomes you to an enriching Jewish experience in the heart of Rome.Another highly upscale neighborhood in Rome, Tridente is named after the three straight lanes that depart from Piazza del Popolo and form three roads namely Via di Ripetta, Via del Babuino, and Via del Corso. Here are 10 neighborhoods to explore in Rome, some of which are already popular with tourists and others that are lesser known but worth a visit. Alexandra has served as the local expert for this post by choosing and describing the best areas to stay in Rome. One of the most historic districts in Rome, Centro Storico is extremely popular and is humming with local and international tourists. Also known as the Roman Ghetto or the Ghetto of Rome, this area is one of the oldest and the most culturally rich neighborhoods in the city. Today, the area is buzzing with life and grandeur.
Other important attractions around the area include the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, Basilica of Saint John the Lateran, and Capitoline Museums.