Grottarossa Travel Guide
Rome
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Popular places to visit

Colosseum
A true architectural heavyweight, the 2,000-year-old Colosseum is often considered one of the seven “modern” wonders of the world.

Trevi Fountain
Rome is a city abundant in world-class water features, but none more stunning, or more famous, than the Trevi Fountain.

Pantheon
One of ancient Rome’s greatest achievements combines momentous history and inspired architecture.

Spanish Steps
A monumental stairway with a monumental past, the Spanish Steps are literally and figuratively at the heart of Rome.

Piazza Navona
The old papal buildings have altered little over the centuries, but still act as an open-air hub for cafés and street entertainers.

St. Peter's Basilica
Experience this high-domed church at the heart of Catholicism and its magnificent gallery at the heart of the art world.
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

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Tour
Top hotels in Grottarossa

Napoleon Hotel
Clean room, good location, about 15 minutes walk from coliseum
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025

Hotel Quirinale
Room was clean but it wasn't set up as double beds. Front desk person could have treated up Americans much courtesy
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Bettoja Hotel Mediterraneo
everything good, like size of room, good breakfast good location
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Trastevere Roma | UNA Esperienze
We didn’t have breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

The Hive Hotel
Great facility with nice and clean room. Friendly staffs. Right near Santa Maria Major and also walking distance to most of the tourist spots. Breakfast (food and drinks) could be better.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Hotel Delle Nazioni
Fresh breakfast menu. Helpful staff at front desk. Rooms comfortable. Hotel arranged trips from cruise port to hotel. Also, transfer from hotel to airport for us. This saved us worry for sure. Would definitely stay again. Location 10/10.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Grottarossa

Prati
Via Cola di Rienzo and Palace of Justice are top sights in Prati, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop or Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station to see more sights in the area.

Campo Marzio
While you're in Campo Marzio, take in top sights like Spanish Steps and jump on the metro at Spagna Station to see more of the city.

Vatican
Known for its fascinating museums and stunning cathedral, there's plenty to explore in Vatican. Check out top attractions like Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica, and jump on the metro at Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station or Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Castro Pretorio
Consider a visit to Baths of Diocletian and take some time to enjoy the interesting museums during your time in Castro Pretorio. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Termini Tram Stop or Repubblica - Opera House Station.

Municipio I
If you're spending time in Municipio I, check out sights like Trevi Fountain or Spanish Steps and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spagna Station or Barberini Station.

Colonna
While visiting Colonna, you might make a stop by sights like Via del Corso and Piazza del Parlamento.
