Discover Monti’s 41 best spots for your trip in Rome

Mercati di Traiano Museo dei Fori Imperiali

★ 4.7 · 9,619 reviews

Step inside Trajan's Market, widely considered the world's first shopping mall. Walk through genuine 2nd-century brick vaults and shop fronts, following ancient ramps and passageways with sweeping views over the excavated Imperial Fora below.

Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major

★ 4.8 · 56,840 reviews

Step inside one of Rome's four great papal basilicas, near Termini station. See some of the city's oldest Christian mosaics beneath a coffered ceiling reputedly gilded with gold from the Americas, and visit the tomb of Pope Francis.

La Licata

★ 4.5 · 5,574 reviews

Discover La Licata, a Monti favorite tucked on Via dei Serpenti. Settle into the small, buzzing room for a genuine weekend brunch or a proper dinner, served up by fast, funny staff.

Drink Kong

★ 4.3 · 2,351 reviews

Discover Drink Kong, one of the world's 50 best bars tucked into Rome's Monti neighbourhood. Sip your way through a creative, ever-expanding cocktail menu inside a bold, modern space built for pushing Rome's bar scene forward.

Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano

★ 4.8 · 33,823 reviews

Step into Rome's true cathedral, the Pope's own church that quietly outranks St. Peter's. Wander Borromini's Baroque interior beneath a facade of colossal statues, then visit the nearby Holy Stairs, all without the Vatican-sized crowds.

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.

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.

Palazzo delle Esposizioni

★ 4.5 · 7,568 reviews

Explore Palazzo delle Esposizioni, Rome's grand 19th-century exhibition hall on Via Nazionale. Wander through its Neoclassical interior to see whatever major art, photography, or design show is currently rotating through.

Colle Oppio and Terme di Traiano Park

★ 4.2 · 4,951 reviews

Explore Colle Oppio, a green hilltop park rising just above the Colosseum. Wander shaded paths past the exposed ruins of Trajan's Baths and Nero's buried Domus Aurea, pause at the drinking fountains, and watch for the resident cats.

Monti

Wander into Monti, Rome's oldest and most village-like rione, just steps behind the Colosseum. Browse independent vintage shops on Via del Boschetto and Via dei Serpenti, then unwind with locals at Piazza della Madonna dei Monti's fountain over evening wine.

Fatamorgana Monti

★ 4.4 · 1,913 reviews

Discover Fatamorgana Monti, a gelato shop that breaks from the classic Roman mold. Taste inventive, less-sweet flavor combinations on Piazza degli Zingari while exploring the trendy Monti neighbourhood.

Trajan's Column

★ 4.8 · 5,059 reviews

Stand before Trajan's Column in the heart of ancient Rome. Trace the spiraling relief of roughly 155 carved scenes from bottom to top, reading Trajan's Dacian campaigns like an ancient comic strip.

Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli

★ 4.7 · 18,391 reviews

Step into the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli, tucked just uphill from the Colosseum crowds. See the relic chains said to have bound Saint Peter, then stand before Michelangelo's powerful Moses sculpture.

Blackmarket Hall - Rione Monti

★ 4.5 · 3,589 reviews

Discover Blackmarket Hall, a buzzy Monti favorite tucked around a charming courtyard. Settle in for cocktails and a full dinner menu, an easy stop after sightseeing at the nearby Colosseum.

Ristorante Il Tempio di Iside

★ 4.4 · 1,241 reviews

Discover Ristorante Il Tempio di Iside, Rome's theatrical take on upscale seafood dining. Watch a whole king crab paraded through the dining room before it's prepared, all backed by precise, top-notch service.

Basilica of San Clemente

★ 4.7 · 7,986 reviews

Descend through Rome's history at the Basilica of San Clemente, one layer at a time. Walk from the 12th-century church down into an excavated 4th-century basilica, then further still to Roman rooms and a Mithraic temple with underground water still audible.

Forum of Augustus

★ 4.8 · 1,414 reviews

Step into the Forum of Augustus, built to honor a battlefield vow to Mars the Avenger. See the towering boundary wall and surviving temple columns up close, all without the crowds of the nearby Roman Forum.

Libreria Caffè Bohémien

★ 4.5 · 721 reviews

Step into Libreria Caffè Bohémien, a cosy bookshop-café bar tucked into Monti. Settle in with a well-priced glass of wine or a cocktail for a relaxed, low-key evening or catch-up.

Domus Aurea

★ 4.6 · 3,937 reviews

Step underground into Nero's Golden House, buried for centuries beneath Rome. Walk through excavated frescoed halls while a VR headset rebuilds the ruined rooms around you, revealing the palace's vanished decoration in vivid digital detail.

The Sanctuary Eco Retreat

★ 3.1 · 3,355 reviews

Step into The Sanctuary Eco Retreat, a jungle-themed hideaway near the Colosseum. Settle into the lush, immersive lounge for dinner and drinks in a visually distinctive setting unlike a typical Roman night out.

Via del Boschetto

★ 4.5 · 106 reviews

Wander the cobblestones of Via del Boschetto in Rome's bohemian Monti district. Browse independent boutiques for handmade jewelry, vintage clothing, and locally designed fashion, far from the mainstream chains.

The Court Bar. Palazzo Manfredi

★ 3.6 · 1,194 reviews

Sip a drink at The Court Bar, a small, intimate spot tucked into Palazzo Manfredi. Settle into a close-up view of the Colosseum that belies the bar's modest ground-level size.

Forum of Nerva

★ 4.6 · 260 reviews

Discover the Forum of Nerva, the quietest of Rome's Imperial Fora. Pause along Via dei Fori Imperiali to study the surviving Colonnacce wall, its carved columns still bearing relief scenes of the goddess Minerva.

TIZIANO TERRACE ROOFTOP&COCKTAIL BAR

★ 4.3 · 275 reviews

Discover Tiziano Terrace, a rooftop escape tucked along Via Cavour. Sip reasonably priced cocktails while taking in quiet, unhurried views often without the crowds found at Rome's bigger-name rooftops.

Hotel Forum

★ 4.3 · 1,357 reviews

Discover the rooftop bar at Hotel Forum, tucked right beside the ancient Roman Forum. Sip a drink while soaking in the lively energy of the historic centre after a day of sightseeing.

La Carbonara (Monti)

★ 4.2 · 4,229 reviews

Discover La Carbonara, a walk-in-only Monti spot built around one dish perfected. Queue on the pretty street before opening, then dig into the spaghetti carbonara or ravioli that keep reviewers raving.

Colosseum All Access Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

★ 4.4 · 1,560 reviews

Step onto the Colosseum's arena floor itself, where gladiators once fought. From there, take in views down into the underground hypogeum and up through the upper tiers, then continue on to explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

Colosseum, Forum & Palatine Hill Entry & Audio Guide

★ 4.2 · 29,700 reviews

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill entirely on your own schedule. Follow the official audio guide for context at each ruin while you linger as long as you like across this 2.5-hour self-paced visit.

Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Experience

★ 4.4 · 1,940 reviews

Get ahead of the crowds with an early-morning walk through the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Spend three unhurried hours exploring the Forum's ruins and taking in Palatine Hill's views in softer morning light.

Exclusive Colosseum Arena or Underground & Forum Tour

★ 4.7 · 1,510 reviews

Step inside Rome's most restricted corners of the Colosseum. Choose between the arena floor or the underground hypogeum where gladiators once waited, then continue on to explore the Roman Forum in a small, attentive group.