The A-List

From the must-do icons to the experiences that make the trip, these are the best things to do in Rome.

These are Urban List's picks on the Airbnbs worth bookmarking for your next Italian escape.

From cobblestone lanes buzzing late into the night to quieter, leafy pockets that feel a world away from the crowds, each neighbourhood in Rome offers a completely different way to experience the city. So we’ve broken it down by neighbourhood to help you find the right fit. 

Your ultimate guide to eating, exploring and staying safe in Rome as a solo traveller.

Rome and pasta go hand in hand, and once you’re here, it doesn’t take long to see why.

Rome does coffee differently—and that’s exactly why it’s worth embracing. 

If you’re on the hunt for the best pizza in Rome, you’ll quickly realise there’s more than one way to do it here. 

In a city where ancient history meets modern indulgence, Rome’s top stays deliver everything from rooftop views over terracotta rooftops to marble-clad suites just steps from iconic landmarks. Here are the best luxury hotels in Rome to bookmark for your 2026 Italian escape.

From design-led boutiques and heritage palazzos to polished modern spots and well-located crowd-pleasers, the hotel options in Rome are as layered as the city itself.

From historic markets and island hopping, to saintly sweets and ruin exploration.

Rome might not be short on iconic landmarks, but seeing the city from above hits differently. 

Rome is essentially one giant museum—but the real magic often happens behind closed doors. 

Rome’s markets offer a different way to experience the city—less staged, more local and often far more revealing than any restaurant reservation. 

From long, leisurely lunches to late-night plates of pasta, these are the best restaurants in Rome right now.

If it’s your first time in Rome, the Vatican is one of those places you can’t skip—but it’s also one of the easiest to get wrong.

However you want to spend your day, these are the best day trips from Rome worth adding to your 2026 plans.

These are the gelaterias to add to your Rome hit list.

If there’s one city that tickles every tastebud, it’s Palermo.