Rome
★★★★★
Hotel reviews
New Italian hotel offers five-star style without the stuffiness
The Rome Edition’s dining and entertainment, along with the unique design and international atmosphere, have redefined ideas of classic luxury.
- by Maria Pasquale
A not-so-brief history of the Colosseum for confused tourists (and vandals)
Long before modern-day tourists carved their initials and love notes on the walls of the Colosseum, spectators also etched their names on the monument’s surfaces.
- by Andrea Salcedo
Tourist apologises for Colosseum defacement, saying he ‘had no idea it was so ancient’
Italian authorities catch up with a tourist who was caught on film using his keys to etch his love for his girlfriend on a wall in Rome’s Colosseum.
- by Elisabetta Povoledo
Rome opens site of Julius Caesar’s murder to tourists for first time
With help from luxury jeweller Bulgari, a grouping of temples, including the site of one of the most famous murders in history, can be accessed by the public for the first time.
- by Frances D’Emilio
20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Rome
The Eternal City has a reputation as one gigantic tourist attraction, an open-air museum. That is not unfounded, but there are still novelties in store.
- by Ben Groundwater
Rome is one of Europe’s greenest cities. Here’s the perfect way to see it
A bike tour through parks and gardens offers a tantalising glimpse of ancient (and contemporary) citizens at work and play.
- by Justine Costigan
The best places to stay in Rome
From hipster hangouts with cutting-edge design to opulent palazzos draped in antiquity, Rome has accommodation to suit every style, taste and budget.
- by Maria Pasquale
The best times to visit Rome
From the quiet, calm winters to the sweltering vibrant summers and everything in between, this vivacious capital has activities to suit all travellers.
- by Maria Pasquale
Rome’s best places to eat and drink
Old mixes with new on every level and exciting trends emerge to maintain the Eternal City’s position as one of the world’s great food capitals.
- by Maria Pasquale