Albergo Santa Chiara
This holiday includes:
Hotel
Flights
(You may add more to your package on the following pages)
- A truly historic building, famed for its wine trade, converted with contemporary design
- Experience a warm, sociable environment in this characterful hotel
A stay in a historic property.
The history of the Albergo Santa Chiara begins in 1839, when a fiaschetteria - a sort of wine shop, was transformed into a small inn. Modest rooms are distributed across three adjoining buildings, one of which is host to the Saint Catherine from Siena chapel, whilst the old lobby is now a theatre. There’s a lovely open-air bar overlooking piazza Minerva, where conversations easily strike up, in this impeccably run hotel that has been in the same family for nearly a century. The rooms are spacious, offering both classic and contemporary design. You will find this is a friendly, relaxed hotel that will make you feel right at home.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Breakfast room
Find out more about Historic Centre
Of all the districts in the Italian capital, the centre will give you the best idea of the fascinating history of this city. Stretching from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia, and from the east bank of the Tiber up to Piazza di Spagna, the Historic Centre – or Centro Storico – of Rome is a treasure trove of history, art, and culture, where every street feels like stepping into a postcard. The Imperial Forums, the countless churches, the Renaissance buildings and the narrow, winding streets, the squares and the monuments – the centre has the very best of what Rome has to offer.
Anchored by iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Piazza Venezia, this area is a living museum. Marvel at the Pantheon’s architectural brilliance, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain for good luck, or people-watch in the lively Piazza Navona. Being like a huge, living museum, the Historic Centre was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1980, and is bordered by the Aurelian and Gianicolense walls.
Beyond the immediate attractions, a leisurely stroll will lead you to the Vatican City or the Trastevere district with its cobblestone charm. Shopaholics can head to Via del Corso for Italian fashion, while foodies rejoice in trattorias offering everything from creamy carbonara to heavenly gelato. By day, explore ancient ruins and baroque masterpieces; by night, enjoy rooftop aperitivos with views of the Eternal City. Rome’s Historic Centre isn’t just a neighbourhood; it’s an experience waiting to inspire you. Are you not entertained?