Stay in the real Rome
With a spot in the residential neighbourhood of Trieste Salario on the northern side of the city, a stay at C-hotels Fiume will have you living – and eating – like a local. Outside the touristy city centre, you’ll have your pick of bars and restaurants favoured by the natives, so expect to eat well here. The hotel itself has got a breakfast buffet that deals in hot and cold dishes – including freshly baked croissants and brioche – while the lobby bar is a great spot for a relaxing tipple.
As for the quintessential city break sightseeing, you’ll have access to great public transport links here, so getting around will be a cinch. Hop on the nearby metro and you can be at the Colosseum in less than 20 minutes, while Vatican City is about 40 minutes away by bus, with a stop just three minutes’ walk from the hotel. You can even reach a couple of the sights on foot if you don’t mind stretching your legs – the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps are both within about a half an hours’ stroll.
There’s plenty to see and do closer to home as well. The landscaped gardens of Villa Borghese – home to its fair share of sculptures, fountains, and even a world-famous art gallery – are just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Stroll along the pretty, tree-lined paths or grab a spot on a bench and just watch the world go by with a freshly brewed coffee from a nearby café – pure bliss.
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Find out more about Greater Rome
Nestled around the iconic centre, it includes neighbourhoods like Tivoli, Frascati, and Ostia, each with unique attractions. Tivoli offers ancient wonders like Villa Adriana and the enchanting fountains of Villa d’Este. Frascati, part of the Castelli Romani hills, is renowned for its wine and idyllic countryside – book onto a wine tour and taste the local drop at rustic vineyards. Closer to the coast, Ostia boasts golden beaches and the ancient ruins of Ostia Antica, a well-preserved Roman harbour town. Back towards Rome, suburban spots like EUR blend sleek modern architecture with serene lakeside parks, and you can discover another side of Rome in Garbatella Storica, one of the most unique corners of the city, with less tourist queues.
Dining in Greater Rome is an adventure in regional flavours. From rustic trattorias serving porchetta in Ariccia, to seaside restaurants dishing up fresh seafood in Fiumicino, every meal tells a story. Pair your dishes with local wines, especially when you’re in Frascati – bellisimo! Greater Rome offers a quieter, more relaxed pace than the bustling centre, with plenty of nature reserves, charming villages, and easy train connections to central Rome. It’s perfect for balancing the eternal city’s grandeur with authentic, everyday Italian life. Explore its diversity, fall in love with Rome’s broader embrace, and most importantly, when in Rome… do what the Romans do!