Discover Roma
Your guide to discovering Rome, from its historic centre to the city’s most authentic corners.
Experience Rome, one place at a time.
From iconic landmarks and lively neighbourhoods to Roman flavours and hidden corners, we’ve gathered everything you need to enjoy the city and make the most of your stay.
Start here, follow your curiosity and discover Rome at your own pace.
ROMA STARTS HERE
Rome is a big city, but from here, exploring it is easy.
Mirtha Rooms is located at Via di Macao 2, just a few minutes from Roma Termini, the city’s main transport hub.
From here, you can easily reach the historic centre, Rome’s most famous landmarks and some of its most characteristic neighbourhoods, either on foot or by public transport.
Leave your luggage, choose your destination and start exploring.
From Mirtha Rooms to...
Getting to the city centre
From Mirtha Rooms, you can easily reach Rome’s historic centre on foot or by public transport.
Roma Termini station is within walking distance and gives you access to Metro Lines A and B. Many central areas are also easy to reach on foot, giving you the chance to discover Rome along the way.
What’s nearby
Just a few minutes from Mirtha Rooms:
Roma Termini – Walking distance
Vatican City – Metro
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore – Walking distance
Piazza della Repubblica – Walking distance
National Roman Museum – Baths of Diocletian – Walking distance
Connections
From Roma Termini you can travel by:
Metro
Bus
Train
Airport connections
In poche parole: sei vicino a uno dei punti più strategici di R
Roma Termini: your starting point
Roma Termini is much more than a train station. It is one of the easiest places from which to start exploring the city.
Metro lines, numerous bus routes and trains connecting Rome with other Italian cities and the airports all depart from here.
For visitors, Termini is a convenient starting point for reaching the historic centre and many of Rome’s main attractions.
Per visitare Roma, Termini può essere il tuo punto di partenza per raggiungere facilmente il centro storico e molte delle principali attrazioni della città.
Roma Termini – Rome’s main transport hub
Metro: Lines A and B, with a connection to Line C at San Giovanni station.
Buses: Main city bus terminal at Piazza dei Cinquecento.
Trains: National and regional connections.
Fiumicino Airport: Direct Leonardo Express train.
Ciampino Airport: Direct shuttle buses and integrated public transport connections.
An ideal starting point for exploring central Rome.
Service hours
Monday – Thursday & Sunday: 05:30 – 23:30
Friday & Saturday: 05:30 – 01:30
Main metro lines and connections
Line A :
Crosses Rome from northwest to southeast and connects several key tourist areas, including:
Ottaviano/Cipro – Vatican City
Flaminio – Piazza del Popolo
Spagna – Spanish Steps
Barberini – Trevi Fountain
Repubblica
San Giovanni
Line B / B1 :
Connects southern Rome with the northeast and passes through important areas such as:
Piramide
Circo Massimo
Colosseo
Tiburtina railway station
Important: At Bologna station, Line B divides into two branches: Rebibbia and Jonio (B1).
Line C :
A fully automated metro line connecting Rome’s eastern districts with the city centre.
At San Giovanni, passengers can change between Line C and Line A.
Tickets & Fares
BIT
€1.50 · 100 minutes
1 Metro journey + unlimited bus/tram travel within the ticket validity period
ROMA 24H
€8.50 · Unlimited travel for 24 hours
ROMA 48H
€15.00 · Unlimited travel for 48 hours
ROMA 72H
€22.00 · Unlimited travel for 72 hours
CIS
€29.00 · 7 calendar days
Useful Information
Children: Free for children up to 10 years old when accompanied by an adult.
Ticket apps: MooneyGo, DropTicket, Moovit and TicketAppy.
Pets: Permitted according to ATAC regulations.
What to see in Rome
First time in Rome? Here’s where to start.
Rome is an open-air museum.
Roma è un museo a cielo aperto.
Among monuments, squares, fountains and places shaped by centuries of history, there are a few landmarks that belong on almost every first visit to the Eternal City.
Here are some of the essentials.
Colosseo
The symbol of Rome and one of the most iconic monuments in the world.
Piazza del Colosseo, 1
From Mirtha Rooms: 
Approx. 30 min · 
Approx. 10 min
Il Pantheon
One of the most extraordinary monuments of Ancient Rome, famous for its monumental dome and impressive central oculus.
📍 Piazza della Rotonda
From Mirtha Rooms: 🚶 Approx. 30 min
Fontana di Trevi
Rome’s most famous fountain and a masterpiece of Baroque art — a must-see during your stay in the city. 📍 Piazza di Trevi From Mirtha Rooms: 🚶 Approx. 25 min 🚇 Approx. 10 min by Metro + short walk
Piazza Navona
One of Rome’s most spectacular squares, known for its Baroque fountains and Bernini’s famous Fountain of the Four Rivers. 📍 Piazza Navona From Mirtha Rooms: 🚶 Approx. 30 min
Castel Sant’Angelo
A fortress with almost two thousand years of history, overlooking the River Tiber and connected to the Vatican by the famous Passetto di Borgo. 📍 Lungotevere Castello, 50 From Mirtha Rooms: 🚇 Approx. 25 min by Metro + walk
Piazza di Spagna
One of Rome’s most elegant and photographed locations, famous for the monumental staircase leading to Trinità dei Monti. 📍 Piazza di Spagna From Mirtha Rooms: 🚇 Approx. 10 min by Metro + walk 🚶 Approx. 20 min on foot
Vatican City
In the heart of Rome lies Vatican City, the world’s smallest independent state and one of Italy’s most visited destinations.
Here you’ll find St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, together with extraordinary works of art and places that have shaped both the history of Rome and the wider world.
If this is your first visit, planning ahead is a good idea. Some attractions require several hours, and advance booking is strongly recommended for the Vatican Museums.
Discover what to see, how to get there and what to know before your visit.
St Peter’s Basilica
At the heart of Vatican City, St Peter’s Basilica is one of Rome’s most important and visited landmarks.
Beyond its exceptional artistic and historical value, it remains an active place of worship and pilgrimage.
Before visiting, check current opening hours, access information and any scheduled events. Security checks are required, and appropriate clothing and respectful behaviour are expected inside the Basilica.
Before you go
Entrance to the Basilica is through security checks in St Peter’s Square.
Appropriate clothing is required in this place of worship.
Visitors should behave respectfully and speak quietly inside.
Opening hours may change during religious celebrations and special events.
📍 Where: St Peter’s Square
🚇 From Mirtha Rooms: Metro A, Termini → Ottaviano + approx. 10-minute walk.
Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
The Vatican Museums house one of the world’s most important art collections, assembled by the Popes over many centuries.
The route includes museums, galleries, historic rooms and the world-famous Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo’s extraordinary frescoes.
This is a visit worth planning in advance. The Museums are extensive and exploring them can take several hours. Booking through the official website is recommended to secure admission and reduce waiting times.
Before you go:
📍 Where: Viale Vaticano, 00165 Roma
🚇 From Mirtha Rooms: Approx. 25–30 min
Metro A: Termini → Ottaviano + approx. 10-minute walk
🎟️ Tickets: Advance online booking recommended
St Peter’s Square
Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, this monumental square welcomes visitors in front of St Peter’s Basilica with its famous colonnades, central obelisk and fountains.
It is the natural starting point for a visit to St Peter’s Basilica and Vatican City.
Where to eat i Roma
Discovering Rome also means discovering its flavours.
Roman cuisine is simple, full of character and deeply connected to recipes and ingredients that are part of everyday life in the city.
From pasta and pizza to street food, coffee and traditional sweets, there are plenty of opportunities to taste something authentically Roman while exploring the city
Roman classics
If you want to experience traditional Roman cuisine, there are a few dishes you simply shouldn’t miss.
Simple, flavourful recipes born from local tradition remain at the heart of menus in trattorias and restaurants throughout the city.
Carbonara · Cacio e pepe · Amatriciana · Gricia · Saltimbocca · Carciofo alla giudia · Fiori di zucca · Abbacchio alla romana
📍 Where to try them: Testaccio · Trastevere · Historic Centre
Pizza e street food
If you want to experience traditional Roman cuisine, there are a few dishes you simply shouldn’t miss.
Simple, flavourful recipes born from local tradition remain at the heart of menus in trattorias and restaurants throughout the city.
Carbonara · Cacio e pepe · Amatriciana · Gricia · Saltimbocca · Carciofo alla giudia · Fiori di zucca · Abbacchio alla romana
📍 Where to try them: Testaccio · Trastevere · Historic Centre
Breakfast, coffee & something sweet
Italian breakfast is simple: good coffee, a cappuccino and something sweet.
Stop at a local bar to start your morning like a Roman or take a coffee break while exploring the city.
Look out for classics such as a cornetto with cappuccino, a maritozzo with cream, Italian gelato and other traditional sweets.
Sometimes discovering Rome is as simple as sitting at a café table, ordering a coffee and watching the city go by.
Near Mirtha Rooms
Don’t feel like going far?
Around Mirtha Rooms you’ll find restaurants, pizzerias, bakeries, cafés and wine shops for different moments of the day.
We’ve selected a few nearby places with different styles, so you can choose according to what you feel like eating or drinking.
Montebello da Benedetto
Roman cuisine · Trattoria
A neighbourhood trattoria with a simple, welcoming atmosphere where you can enjoy traditional Roman dishes in an informal setting.
📍 Via Montebello, 77
🚶 From Mirtha Rooms: approx. 5 min
Ciro Purpetta
Neapolitan pizza · Neapolitan cuisine
A good choice when you’re in the mood for pizza and the flavours of Naples.
An informal spot for an easy dinner without going far from Mirtha Rooms.
📍 Via Goito, 13–15
🚶 From Mirtha Rooms: approx. 5 min
Fantasia del Pane
Bakery · Quick bite
A neighbourhood bakery where you can stop for something simple and quick, including bread, pizza and other baked products to take away or enjoy during a short break.
📍 Via Goito, 9
🚶 From Mirtha Rooms: approx. 5 mindi
Ristocampo
Coffee · Breakfast
A convenient place to start the day with coffee, cappuccino and something sweet, or to enjoy a quick break during the day.
📍 Via Goito, 31
🚶 From Mirtha Rooms: approx. 5 min
Trimani Enoteca
Wine shop · Italian wines
A historic wine destination for anyone interested in discovering Italian labels or enjoying something a little different from the usual restaurant experience.
📍 Via Goito, 20
🚶 From Mirtha Rooms: approx. 5 min
Practical Rome - Useful information for your stay
A few practical details can make a big difference when you’re away from home.
Here you’ll find useful information and nearby services to help you enjoy your stay in Rome with greater peace of mind.
Emergency numbers
Carabinieri — 112
State Police — 113
Fire Brigade — 115
Medical Emergency — 118
Nearby pharmacy
A pharmacy is located just a few minutes from Mirtha Rooms at:
📍 Via Castelfidardo 2
Luggage storage – EP Cleaning
Luggage storage is available just a few minutes from Mirtha Rooms at EP Cleaning.
📍 Via Montebello 88
🕗 Opening hours: 08:00–16:00
Supermarkets & services
Supermarkets and everyday services are available just a few minutes from Mirtha Rooms.
📍 Via Goito / Piazza dell’Indipendenza 28
Your Rome starts here.
Discover the city, enjoy its flavours and let every corner surprise you.
Mirtha Rooms is your starting point for experiencing Rome at your own pace.