Where to Stay in Monti

• Best Hotels in the Ancient Rome and Monti
  47 Boutique Hotel • Hotel phone: +39 06 678 7816
  H10 Palazzo Galla • Hotel phone: +39 06 429810
  Hotel Lancelot • Hotel phone: +39 06 7045 0615
  Inn at the Roman Forum • Hotel phone: +39 06 6919 0970
  Nerva Boutique Hotel • Hotel phone: +39 06 678 1835
  NH Collection Fori Imperiali • Hotel phone: +39 06 6976 89911
  Palazzo Manfredi • Hotel phone +39 06 7759 1380
• Best Cheap/Midrange Hotels
  DoubleTree Rome Monti • Hotel phone: +39 06 4577 4500
  Hotel Grifo • Hotel phone: +39 06 487 1395
  Zefiro Home B&B • Hotel phone: +39 335 694 8212

A Guide to Staying in Monti

Monti is easily one of my favorite neighborhoods in Rome. It has a perfect dual personality: on one hand, you are literally staying amidst the monumental ruins of Ancient Rome; on the other, you are in a hip, bohemian village filled with ivy-clad buildings, artisan workshops, and cool little bars. The neighborhood’s cobblestone streets, especially around the main Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, come alive in the evenings with locals enjoying an aperitivo. For travelers who want a central location with authentic character that feels worlds away from the tourist crowds of Trevi, Monti is the perfect choice.

Best Things to Do in Monti
Explore Ancient Rome: This is Monti’s biggest draw. You are steps away from the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Imperial Fora of Trajan and Augustus. You can wake up and be the first in line at the city’s most important ancient sites.

Wander the “Urban Village”: The heart of modern Monti is a maze of charming streets. I recommend exploring Via dei Serpenti, Via del Boschetto, and Via Panisperna, which are lined with independent fashion boutiques, vintage stores, and artisan workshops.

Have a Drink in the Piazza: The Piazza della Madonna dei Monti is the neighborhood’s living room. Grab a seat at an outdoor table in the early evening, order a spritz or a glass of wine, and watch the world go by.

Discover Hidden Churches: Monti is home to some incredible churches. Don’t miss the Basilica of San Pietro in Vincoli to see Michelangelo’s powerful statue of Moses, or the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on the neighborhood’s northern edge.

Best Hotels in Monti
Monti is home to some of Rome’s best boutique and luxury hotels, many with incredible views of the ancient ruins.

Luxury Hotels
Palazzo Manfredi (Celio): The ultimate splurge, offering jaw-dropping, direct views of the Colosseum from its rooms and spectacular rooftop restaurant.

The Inn at the Roman Forum (Monti): A unique luxury hotel with its own Roman ruins on-site and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Forum.

NH Collection Roma Fori Imperiali (Fori Imperiali): A sophisticated hotel with a stunning rooftop bar offering panoramic views over the Roman Forum and Piazza Venezia.

H10 Palazzo Galla (Trevi/Monti Border): A chic and modern hotel with a beautiful rooftop terrace, perfectly located between Monti and the Trevi Fountain.

47 Boutique Hotel (Forum Boarium): A stylish hotel with a great rooftop restaurant, located opposite ancient temples and a 5-minute walk to the edge of Monti.

Nerva Boutique Hotel (Monti): A fantastic, family-run boutique hotel with impeccable service, situated right next to the Roman Forum.

Mid-Range Hotels
Hotel Lancelot (Celio): A charming and friendly hotel with a home-like atmosphere, located a quiet 5-minute walk from the Colosseum.

DoubleTree by Hilton Rome Monti (Esquilino/Monti Border): A large, reliable, and modern hotel with a great rooftop bar, located near Santa Maria Maggiore.

Hotel Grifo (Monti): An excellent-value hotel with a wonderful rooftop terrace, tucked away on a quiet street in the heart of Monti’s village area.

Best Value B&B
Zefiro Home B&B (Monti): A highly-rated and welcoming B&B offering clean, comfortable rooms in a superb central Monti location.

Getting Around Monti
Walking: This is a walker’s paradise. From Monti, you can easily walk to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and the Pantheon.

Metro: The neighborhood is served by two main stations: Cavour (Line B), which is in the heart of the residential part of Monti, and Colosseo (Line B), right at the entrance to the Colosseum and Forum. This makes getting to Termini Station (2 stops away) or the Vatican area (with a change to Line A) very easy.