Discover Rome’s 200 best spots for a Couples' trip

Trevi Fountain

★ 4.7 · 519,201 reviews

Discover Rome's largest Baroque fountain, tucked into a small piazza where three streets meet. Watch Oceanus's shell chariot and sea-horses roar with water, then toss a coin over your shoulder for a promised return to Rome.

Giardino degli Aranci

★ 4.7 · 25,923 reviews

Discover the Giardino degli Aranci, Rome's quiet garden retreat atop Aventine Hill. Wander among the orange trees planted by Dominican monks and watch the sun set over St Peter's dome before peeking through the famous keyhole nearby.

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

★ 4.8 · 14,633 reviews

Step into Piazza Navona and stand before Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi. Circle the rock base to spot the four muscular river gods, the towering obelisk, and the Nile figure famously shielding its face from Borromini's church across the square.

Trastevere

Wander across the Tiber into Trastevere, Rome's ivy-draped, cobbled quarter. Stroll narrow ochre lanes to Santa Maria's piazza, then linger over a long trattoria dinner as the neighborhood comes alive after dark.

RoYaL Art Cafè

★ 4.7 · 24,081 reviews

Discover RoYaL Art Cafè, a rooftop restaurant and lounge facing the Colosseum. Settle in for dinner with sweeping views of the ancient landmark, then let the evening unfold into Rome's lively after-dinner scene.

Galleria Borghese

★ 4.6 · 30,270 reviews

Step into Cardinal Borghese's 17th-century villa for a two-hour window with one of the finest small art collections anywhere. See Bernini's Apollo and Daphne and David up close, alongside Caravaggios, beneath frescoed, gilded ceilings.

Piazza Navona

★ 4.7 · 217,015 reviews

Step into Piazza Navona, Rome's grandest Baroque stage. Wander past street artists and Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, then settle in at a café to watch the square come alive by evening.

Spanish Steps

★ 4.6 · 111,240 reviews

Discover the Spanish Steps, Rome's grand 18th-century stairway between Piazza di Spagna and Trinità dei Monti. Climb the terraced staircase for classic photo views, then linger by the Barcaccia fountain below where visitors gather since sitting on the steps is banned.

Pantheon

★ 4.8 · 285,258 reviews

Step inside the Pantheon, the best-preserved building of ancient Rome. Stand beneath the massive concrete dome and watch light pour through the open oculus, shifting with the time of day.

Colosseum

★ 4.8 · 503,734 reviews

Step into the Colosseum, Rome's monumental arena for gladiatorial combat. Walk the ring of ancient arches and, with the right ticket, descend into the underground hypogeum or stand on the arena floor itself.

National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia

★ 4.7 · 4,511 reviews

Step into Villa Giulia, a Renaissance pope's country retreat turned home to the world's finest Etruscan collection. Marvel at the terracotta Sarcophagus of the Spouses, browse centuries of bronzes, jewelry, and tomb goods, then wander the villa's quiet courtyards and gardens.

Teatro dell'Opera di Roma

★ 4.7 · 6,023 reviews

Step inside Rome's principal opera house for a formal evening of world-class performance. Take in the ornate boxes and tiered seating as opera or ballet unfolds on stage in the heart of the city.

Il Giardino Bar

★ 4.3 · 6 reviews

Discover Il Giardino Bar, perched atop Hotel Eden with panoramic views across Rome. Enjoy attentive five-star service over a celebratory cocktail or splurge dinner, savoring the skyline as much as the plate in front of you.

La Terrazza

★ 4.5 · 518 reviews

Discover La Terrazza, the rooftop restaurant atop Hotel Eden. Savor experimental dishes like tobacco-infused pasta and reworked tiramisu while taking in dramatic panoramic views over Rome's skyline.

SETTIMO PANORAMIC FLAVOURS OF ROME

★ 4.5 · 392 reviews

Discover SETTIMO, a rooftop restaurant built around Rome's most memorable views. Settle in at a balcony table for dishes like the Tortellone, paired with wine, for a special-occasion evening where the scenery and setting take center stage.

Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere

★ 4.8 · 23,169 reviews

Step into one of Rome's oldest churches, right on Trastevere's liveliest square. Admire the glittering gold mosaics on the façade and apse before settling in at a café-lined fountain outside.

Ponte Sant'Angelo

Walk across Ponte Sant'Angelo, one of Rome's oldest river crossings still standing on its ancient Roman foundations. Pass beneath Bernini's ten Baroque angel statues, each bearing a symbol of the Passion, while framing Castel Sant'Angelo and St. Peter's dome for a classic sunset photo.

Saint Peter's Square

Step into Bernini's vast elliptical piazza, framed by two sweeping colonnades of over 280 columns reaching out like welcoming arms. Stand by the central Egyptian obelisk, watch for papal appearances, and time your visit early or late for the best light and fewer crowds.

Saint Peter’s Basilica

★ 4.8 · 182,291 reviews

Step into Saint Peter's Basilica, the largest church in Christendom. Marvel at Michelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's towering bronze baldachin, then climb the dome for a sweeping view over Rome's rooftops.

Imàgo

★ 4.6 · 453 reviews

Discover Imàgo, the Michelin-starred rooftop above the Spanish Steps. Savor a tasting menu over Rome's rooftops, with evening slots timed to catch the city's best light for your special occasion.

Il Pagliaccio

★ 4.3 · 578 reviews

Discover Il Pagliaccio, a two-Michelin-star table in Rome's historic centre. Settle in for an evening tasting menu that pushes boundaries beyond classic Roman fare, backed by attentive service and a kitchen unafraid to take risks.

Castel Sant'Angelo

★ 4.7 · 110,399 reviews

Explore Castel Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's mausoleum turned papal fortress and prison. Wander ancient masonry and Renaissance apartments, trace the secret passage to the Vatican, and finish on the rooftop terrace for views over the Tiber and St. Peter's dome.

Gigi Rigolatto Roma

★ 4.4 · 491 reviews

Discover Gigi Rigolatto Roma, a rooftop restaurant perched near the Pantheon. Settle in for Italian cooking that matches the sweeping views over Rome's historic centre, with attentive service and a sunset over the rooftops to close out your evening.

Aroma

★ 4.1 · 1,609 reviews

Discover Aroma, Rome's Michelin-starred rooftop perched with a direct view of the Colosseum. Settle in for a memorable milestone dinner, savoring that unmatched outlook while keeping expectations for the cooking a touch more tempered.

Trevi Fountain and Underground Guided Tour

★ 4.3 · 2,033 reviews

Discover the Trevi Fountain beyond the postcard photo. Join a guided visit above the Baroque masterpiece, then descend into the ancient Roman aqueduct and ruins hidden beneath it.

Capitoline Museums

★ 4.7 · 18,878 reviews

Step into the world's oldest public museum atop Michelangelo's Piazza del Campidoglio. See the iconic Capitoline Wolf, colossal fragments of Constantine, and the original bronze Marcus Aurelius across two palaces linked by an underground gallery.

Colosseum Sunset Tour with Entry

★ 4.5 · 1,521 reviews

Step inside the Colosseum as the evening light turns its stone walls gold. Explore the arena on a focused 90-minute visit, timed near sunset for thinner crowds and standout photos.

Le Jardin

★ 4.5 · 1,172 reviews

Discover Le Jardin, the leafy courtyard restaurant tucked inside Hotel de Russie near the Spanish Steps. Settle in among the greenery for breakfast or a coffee break, and if you're staying for a meal, try the burrata or truffle dishes locals rave about.

Zuma Rome

★ 4.4 · 5,007 reviews

Discover Zuma Rome, the glamorous Japanese-influenced dining room near Piazza del Popolo. Sip through a lively rosé brunch of shareable dishes while soaking in the fashionable, design-forward scene and international crowd.

Villa Borghese

★ 4.6 · 95,371 reviews

Discover Villa Borghese, Rome's grand 17th-century park. Wander shaded avenues, row across the boating lake, take in the view from Pincio Terrace, and step inside the Galleria Borghese's art collection.