Rome Travel Stories

Jan 6, 2026 • 11 min read

Some of Rome's best things to see and do can be experienced for free. Here's how.

Jan 6, 2026 • 6 min read

Rome has so much history and art to showcase that it requires about 250 dedicated institutions – start with these 8 of the top museums in Rome.

Nov 17, 2025 • 12 min read

It's nearly impossible to log all Rome has to offer in a single trip. Let this list be your starting point to enjoying every inch of the city.

Nov 14, 2025 • 9 min read

Rome is a sensory overload in the best way but that can also make it overwhelming for first-time visitors. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Nov 14, 2025 • 10 min read

A trip to Rome is as much about lapping up the dolce vita as gorging on art and culture. Here's a look at the city's top neighborhoods.

Sep 13, 2025 • 12 min read

You want to visit Rome, but you don't want to contribute to the potential for overtourism in the Eternal City? Here's how to experience Rome sustainably.

Jun 21, 2025 • 5 min read

Follow the Via Appia Antica, an ancient road in Rome, with this guide.

Jun 17, 2025 • 7 min read

Discover Rome with ease using this comprehensive guide to transportation and tickets.

Jun 10, 2025 • 12 min read

Whether it’s your first trip to Italy or you're coming back for more, we have the right itinerary for you.

May 30, 2025 • 5 min read

There’s no need for the Eternal City to leave you eternally broke. The city offers myriad ways to enjoy your time while saving money.

May 26, 2025 • 7 min read

While most of the time, traveling to Rome means seeing historical monuments, don't sleep on the city's incredible park system. Here are 12 you can't miss.

Apr 28, 2025 • 7 min read

Here's what to expect when visiting Rome during this rare event.

Mar 27, 2024 • 5 min read

Want to travel from Rome to Tuscany on a day trip? Lonely Planet writer, Paula Hardy, tells you how to make that happen.

Jan 3, 2024 • 4 min read

Discover architectural jewelry, local design, vintage finds, and tiny treasures in Rome's independent shops and markets.

May 30, 2023 • 5 min read

From the Colosseum to the catacombs, and sprawling parks to virtual time travel, Rome promises a memorable trip for the whole family.

Oct 24, 2022 • 3 min read

Writer Marcia DeSanctis shares photos from a recent trip to Rome, highlighting the best places to eat, drink & sleep in.

Sep 7, 2022 • 8 min read

Writer Matthew Webster returns from working remotely in Rome with advice on the best ways to experience the city.

Jun 15, 2022 • 6 min read

Lonely Planet writer Kevin Raub got an exclusive tour of the Vatican Museums, even opening the door to the Sistine Chapel. But there are plenty of ways to…

May 18, 2022 • 6 min read

Thought you couldn’t enjoy Rome as a vegan? These 12 restaurants, cafes and sweetshops may change your mind.

Apr 5, 2022 • 11 min read

It can be maddeningly tricky to choose between Paris and Rome, two of the great European capitals. But which is better? We've done the sparring for you.

Sep 18, 2020 • 5 min read

Call it the Instagram effect: some sites are more impressive in person than they seem to be in pics, and others fail to live up to their billing.

Sep 1, 2020 • 7 min read

The memory of a meal can linger long after you return home from a trip, especially when you're grounded from international travel by a global pandemic.