Esquilino Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore
Find out about the history of Rome when you spend time at Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II
Explore the great outdoors at Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, a lovely green space in Rome. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme
Find out about the history of Rome when you spend time at Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Palace of the Holy Steps (Santuario della Scala Santa)
You can learn about the history of Rome with a stop at Palace of the Holy Steps (Santuario della Scala Santa). Visit the churches and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Historic Museum of the Liberation
You can browse the exhibits at Historic Museum of the Liberation, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Rome. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
La Scala Sancta
Learn about the local history of Rome when you take a trip to La Scala Sancta. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Things to do

Colosseum & Ancient Rome Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Rome: Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided Tour

Colosseum Underground & Ancient Rome Guided Tour

Skip-the-Line Vatican Entry & Panoramic Open Bus Tour

3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

Rome: Castel Sant’Angelo Entry Ticket and Audioguide
Top hotels in Esquilino

Napoleon Hotel
Staff was welcoming and kind. Room was big and the location was great! Highly recommend trying the restaurants around the hotel as well.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Hotel Terminal
Good location
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

Hotel Contilia
After a last seconf cancelation by a different host, I ended up at this property and have a very good expperience. The staff were kind in helping me get my reservation changed over. The room was spotless and cleaned daily. Overall, a great experience!
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

HOTEL MARECHIARO
Everything was excellent and the hotel staff was always very helpful and friendly. The hotel is very close to the metro station and centrally located near all the tourist attractions.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

Free Hostels Roma
The staff were so amazing and friendly, the rooms were clean, i wish there were plugs in the cabins but its okay, and I liked the doors and locks it felt nice safe and private
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

The Cross Hotel
Clean room
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Esquilino

Monti
Known for its prominent churches and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Monti. You can visit top attractions like San Pietro in Vincoli and Via del Boschetto, and jump on the metro at Cavour Station or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.

Celio
Noted for its historical sites and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Celio. Top attractions like Colosseum and Roman Forum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Parco Celio Tram Stop or Colosseo-Salvi N. Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Repubblica
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Palazzo del Viminale to Quirinale – discover Repubblica, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Rome Historic Centre
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in Rome Historic Centre. Top attractions like Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are major draws. Catch the metro at Venezia Tram Stop or Colosseo Station to see more of the city.

Campitelli
You'll enjoy the churches and monuments in Campitelli. You might want to make time for a stop at Roman Forum or Palatine Hill.

Trevi
Art galleries, churches and museums are just a few things travellers like about Trevi. Sights like Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Trevi are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Rome area at Barberini Station.
