For over two millennia, Rome has been the centre of vibrant city life. Considering that there are approximately 2,700 years' worth of things to do in the Eternal City, narrowing it down can be a tough challenge. Despite the crowds throughout most of the year, don't overlook the big sites (they've been popular for 100s of years for a reason).
Rome buzzes whatever the season, so don't forget to book a boutique hotel for a quiet haven amongst the hubub. From Piazza Navona to the Colosseum, Rome is stunning and always worth (at least!) a weekend of your time.
The Boutique Hotel Crossing in Rome Best Boutique Hotels in Rome Picking a decent hotel in any stylish European capital might not present too much of a challenge, but you'll want your Roman stay to be perfect. Set in a private courtyard just a couple of minutes from the Spanish Steps, stay at Margutta 54 Luxury Suites for the indulgence of your own butler. The hotel was also a favourite of Federico Fellini, director of the Audrey Hepburn classic Roman Holiday. J.K. Place Roma is just about as stylish as boutique hotels come. 10 minutes from the Pantheon and the Spanish Steps, rooms come with iPod docking stations and rosewood canopy beds.
Babuino 181 - Another one of Rome's best Boutique Hotels Based in a seventeenth-century converted townhouse, Mario De' Fiori 37 comes complete with marble and mosaic bathrooms, combining old world charms with luxurious modern living. There's a knowledgeable concierge and Wi-Fi is, of course, as standard. For cosy intimacy in Rome's exclusive Navona neighbourhood, Gigli D'Oro Suite is situated in a fifteenth-century house complete with wooden beams and original paintings. Fully updated, rooms include designer baths, hydromassage rainforest showers, and colour therapy lighting. If you need to stay connected, laptops are provided (as well as cappuccino and fresh croissants). Bellissima! See our top Top boutique hotels in Rome - See all boutique hotels & design hotels in Rome