Looking at going to Rome for 3 days in January or February with her.
Any advice on good Hotels or areas to stay that won't break the bank?
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Thread: Rome City Break
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08-12-2017 03:57 PM #1
Rome City Break
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08-12-2017 05:07 PM #2
We went posh, if you can stretch to it the Hotel Lord Byron is in a very nice part of the city overlooking the Villa Borghese(big park just north of the centre) and the food is amazing. The standard room walk up prices can be ridiculous but there's plenty of offers on booking.com and the like where you can get a 4 night stay for two for £400ish. We stuffed our faces at breakfast and didn't have to eat again till 4. It's worth it to get a bit of luxury, especially if you're with the missus, you won't be disappointed. The 'budget' hotels around the spanish steps aren't that much cheaper, you're paying for the location.
Winter is a great time to go, we went in December and had a great three days.Last edited by hibsbollah; 08-12-2017 at 05:09 PM.
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08-12-2017 07:34 PM #4
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Just back from 5 nights stayed in a hotel called "the building hotel" was around £100 per night which included breakfast. It was a 10 minute walk from the Termini station.
It was a nice hotel Colosseium was 30min walk Trevi maybe bit less. There is an underground station 5mins away and it goes to main places.
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Flights not as cheap as I thought with Ryanair unless you want to travel without any bags at all. Didn't realise they'd stopped you taking a bag in the cabin.
I'll have a proper look at hotels next week whilst on work time
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08-12-2017 09:14 PM #6
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08-12-2017 09:38 PM #7
I went in May this year, I stayed in the San Lorenzo district, it's essentially the student district, accommodation and restaurants are half the price of the rest of the historic centre despite being only a 10-15 min walk away, i ate out several times in the area and some places were absolutely top notch for a fraction of the price of the main area. If you want some recommendations about where to go I'm happy to oblige.
It looks very run down, but so does most of Rome, there's a very very bohemian feel to the place and the youngsters gather around the main square in the area most night to share a beer or two and get the bongos/guitars out for a sing song. Personally I loved it though it may not be what everyone is after.
Fun fact: the beer of choice for young people in Rome is Tennents Double malt, or as you may know it- tennents super, no joke!!!
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Won't be drinking the purple tin myself though
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08-12-2017 10:06 PM #10
We went late Feb early March this year. Brilliant weather. Stayed in the Palladium near Termini Station. Accommodation fine for the price and a good breakfast selection. Brilliant city and not too busy that time of year. Roma Pass helps you jump many queues.
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09-12-2017 06:26 PM #12
This place is very good and reasonably priced - https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_...o.html?m=19904
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09-12-2017 11:16 PM #13
We stayed in a hotel near the main station. It was quite cheap and almost cheerful, but fine for the price. Great for main attractions. One word of warning ...... choose your eating places carefully. We were really disappointed with the quality of the restaurants we chose. Got the impression that a lot of the restaurants rested on the laurels of being in Italy’s capital and didn’t have to try too hard.
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We went to one place for lunch that we just happened upon and the ravioli I had was no better than the Heinz stuff from a can!
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10-12-2017 01:09 PM #16This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
They also have their own distinct pizza style from Naples.
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10-12-2017 05:19 PM #17
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The main proviso being not to eat at tourist restaurants but to go down side streets. Their bread is out of this world too.
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