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Europe in the off-season: Rome

We've got a little secret: there is really no better time to visit Europe than in the off-season. And Rome ranks as one of our community's favorite places to go now through mid December. The reasons are many, from cooler temps and fewer crowds to way cheaper hotels. But one thing is the same no matter when you go—the Cacio e Pepe is always ridiculously good.

With all this in mind, our off-season series delivers all the tools you need to take full advantage, from our community's fave spots to eat to the can't miss experiences to book. Here's your guide to Rome.

Why go now

Why go now: Better hotel and flight deals, fewer crowds at landmarks, cooler weather
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Go off-the-beaten path

Sure, there’s the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Vatican Museums. But Rome's more under-the-radar sites are worth exploring, too. These 10 spots will wow you, trust us.

Don't miss: Zipping past Rome’s monuments on a Vespa is the most thrilling way to see the city. Hop on the back of one driven by one of Scooteroma’s expert local guides.
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Eat your way through Rome in 24-hours...
The breakfast: Roscioli Caffè, four bubbles out of five bubbles, “The coffee is delicious and the pasties are divine. Our favorite pastrie was the Maritozzo Piccolo with dried fruits although the plain with whipped cream came in close second.”-@JRMADA
The lunch: Da Enzo Al 29, four bubbles out of five, “Ordered potato croquettes with cod and cheese, that was great. But the main course was pasta carbonara and without a doubt, it was the best pasta I have ever had.” -@GrandTour724977
The afternoon snack: Gelateria del Teatro, four and a half bubbles out of five, “The gelato is made on site with fresh, fresh, fresh flavours. I had pineapple and mint (pieces of fresh pineapple and snipped mint leaves throughout) and white peach and lavender- both tasted absolutely amazing.”-@AdeleVBW
The fancy dinner out: All'Oro Restaurant, four and a half bubbles out of five, “We opted for the tasting menu, which was a journey through several extraordinary dishes. The passion for good food and flavour was obvious, not only from the kitchen but also from all the service staff who explained and presented the dishes in an excellent manner.” -@Tour20366714678
The late night bar/longe: Drink Kong, three and a half bubbles out of five, “Very cool bar with unique cocktails (the usual bar drinks are also available on request!). Our drinks came with pre-cocktail shots, olives, crisps and some fabulous prawn dumplings.” -@R1925YVkatiet

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When in Rome, check into...

Rome has hotels to match every style and budget and the more affordable spots often still include gorgeous views and breakfast (this is Italy, after all). These are three community faves.

  • A Hotel worthy of the description, "Luxury"
    This is by far, the best luxury Hotel I have stayed in. Having worked in film & stills production worldwide for the past 35 years, I feel reasonably qualified to make such a statement. The room...
  • Stunning and Super Hip Hotel
    An absolutely stellar boutique hotel. It has other locations, but the details are just so impeccable it could never be called a chain. One wish would be to transport the mattress, linens, and...

Skip-the-line-tours

So you're going to want to hit Rome's bucket list spots, of course. But the experience is way better when you don't have to wait in long lines. These tours are all about fast-tracking it to the front.


From our traveler community...

No matter how many ways you've done Rome (solo, a girls trip, with the kids), you could always do it another way. These are three ideas from our traveler community.


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Clara Sedlak
Executive Editor at Tripadvisor. Writer. Travel lover. Mother of crazy twin boys.