When In Rome

At Nobu Hotel Roma, our guest experience team designs tailor-made experiences to immerse you in the unique essence of the Eternal City. Wander through the timeless streets of Trastevere, uncover the layered history of Testaccio, and explore the rich cultural heritage of the Jewish Ghetto. Let us guide you beyond the expected—into artisanal workshops, hidden courtyards, and private museum tours that reveal the city’s soul. No journey is complete without the majesty of the Vatican, a city within the city, where sacred traditions and artistic masterpieces converge. Whether you’re seeking quiet reflection or vibrant discovery, every itinerary is curated just for you. Your Roman journey, reimagined—by Nobu.

Spanish Steps & Villa Borghese

(5-minute walk)

An icon of Roman charm, the Spanish Steps rise gracefully from Piazza di Spagna to Trinità dei Monti. In spring, they bloom into a fragrant cascade of azaleas—an invitation to pause and take in the city’s rhythm.

At the top, a short walk leads into the serene beauty of Villa Borghese, where winding paths, gardens, and fountains offer a peaceful escape.

Just across the park, the National Gallery of Modern Art adds a contemporary touch with works by iconic Italian and international artists.

A view of Rome form the water

A Walk-Through Roman Elegance

(15-minute walk)

Via dei Condotti embodies timeless sophistication and is home to boutiques from Gucci, Prada, Valentino, and more. Just steps away, Via del Babuino offers a quieter charm—with artisan ateliers and galleries.

Venture into the side streets to discover botteghe, vintage treasures, and the soul of Roman craftsmanship.

The exterior of an roman building in Rome

Pantheon

(13 minutes by car)

Timeless and majestic, the Pantheon stands as one of Rome’s greatest architectural legacies. Its open dome—the iconic oculus—invites sky and silence into a sacred space.

Beneath it rest Raphael and kings, where light and legacy converge.

A roman building in Rome

The Vatican

(20 minutes by car)

The Vatican is a world within the city—an enclave of spiritual grandeur and artistic mastery.
Across 54 galleries, the museums reveal a legacy of faith, power, and beauty, culminating in the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo’s celestial vision.

Beyond the masterpieces, the Vatican Gardens offer a quieter, more contemplative experience: manicured landscapes, hidden fountains, and centuries-old sculptures unfold in serene harmony.

Whether through early-access tours, private visits, or hidden corners few get to see, the Vatican is more than a destination—it’s a moment suspended in time.

A carved roman statue head in Rome

Basilicas & Hidden Churches

Sacred silence, timeless beauty.

Rome’s basilicas are more than architectural wonders—they are vessels of devotion, history, and awe. Step inside San Giovanni in Laterano, Santa Maria Maggiore, or the Basilica di San Paolo Fuori le Mura, and feel the presence of centuries carved into stone and mosaic.

But beyond the grand domes and golden ceilings, the city conceals a quieter side of the sacred.

Wander a little further and discover hidden chapels tucked behind unmarked doors, subterranean sanctuaries, and frescoed oratories where candlelight still flickers in silence.

Whether you seek grandeur or intimacy, each church is an invitation to pause—and to feel Rome through its eternal soul.

The exterior of the coliseum in Rome

Colosseum & the Ancient Roots of Rome

(13 minutes by car)

Timeless and iconic, the Colosseum stands as a symbol of Rome’s imperial past. Just beyond, the Roman Forum unveils a world of temples, arches, and forgotten rituals—still alive beneath the sun.

A few steps away, the atmosphere shifts. Narrow streets and quiet corners hint at another side of the city, more lived-in, more intimate.

Explore the layered history of LUDI—Museo Nazionale Romano, with sites like Palazzo Massimo, Crypta Balbi, and the Baths of Diocletian, revealing everyday life and artistic legacy in all its detail.

For a deeper journey, follow the ancient stones of the Via Appia Antica. Lined with ruins and early Christian catacombs, it offers a silent, powerful encounter with Rome’s sacred past.

Not just monuments, but memories—still echoing beneath your feet.