If you want to be close to the Colosseum and the Imperial heart of Rome, then the Celio district will be a good place to start looking for accommodation. As well as the Colosseum, this area has the green expanses of the Villa Celimontana City Park and the Park deli Scipioni - which create an opportunity to get a bit of peace and a surprisingly residential feel so close to some of Rome’s main attractions. But it’s also known for the buzzing cafes, bars, restaurants and shops of the Via di S. Giovanni in Laterno. And our Guru’s recommendations for the 3 best hotels in Celio are close to both.
Celio isn’t one of the most prestigious addresses in town, those are the next suburbs over, where you’ll find the high end boutiques and Michelin starred restaurants. But it is clean and safe and well loved by the Romans who live there.
As well as the Colosseum and the Villa Celimontana, Celio and the Caelian hill - which is one of Rome’s famed seven hills, are where you’ll find the Arch of Constantine, the Basilican of San Clemente, the Basilica of Santi Quattro Coronati and the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo. Unless you have been studying Rome’s churches, these ancient places of worship might not ring a bell for you now, but they’re definitely very noteworthy in amongst a city of noteworthy churches. But it’s not just the sights right on your doorstep that make the best hotels in Celio some of the best places to stay in Rome, it’s also your proximity to Rome’s other treasures…
For a great view
- Capo d'Africa is a sleek, contemporary hotel with a gorgeous roof terrace directly overlooking the Colosseum. Not only are you right in the heart of things, you're staying somewhere stylish. It also has an excellent gym, restaurant and bar. The ideal urban retreat.
- The Palazzo Manfredi has just 16 luxurious rooms, suites and apartments, many of which have incredible views onto the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. The Palazzo also has as an excellent rooftop restaurant with truely amazingly unforgettable views.
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