Neighborhood 48H guide
Monti & the Colosseum: Where to Stay & What to Do in 48 Hours
The Colosseum, the Forum and Rome’s oldest rione.
Monti is a hilly old quarter of wine bars and vintage shops between Via Nazionale and the Colosseum, with the Roman Forum below.
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Why stay here
Ancient Rome at the door, with local bars at night.
Who it's for: History lovers and younger travellers.
Pros
- Ancient sights
- Wine bars
- Metro at Cavour
Cons
- Hilly
- Crowds at the Colosseum
- Small rooms
48H in ancient Rome
Arena, Forum.
08:30 – Colosseum
From October 25, 8:30–16:30 (last entry 15:30); book ahead.
11:00 – Roman Forum & Palatine
Included on the same ticket.
Named recommendations
Real places with links to their official site or a Maps place page. We do not invent hours, prices, or ratings.
See / do
See / do
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine
Piazza del Colosseo
The amphitheatre and the heart of ancient Rome.
Photo: Acediscovery · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Official site / map →
Where to stay
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Hotel · Expedia
Salotto Monti
Monti
3-star hotel with a rooftop terrace and a library.
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Vacation rentals
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