Travel & transfer: Arrival at Fiumicino Airport
You land at Fiumicino and collect your luggage. As your origin and flight are open, you plan the arrival yourself.
Weekend like a local · 15 stops
Rome: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Rome away from the tourist crowds: Saturday in Testaccio and Ostiense with a market, coffee and street art, Sunday in Trastevere and Monteverde with small galleries and good food.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- April
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Testaccio: market, coffee, street art
Arrival in Rome and a relaxed Saturday in Testaccio and Ostiense with coffee, pastries, street art and contemporary art away from the tourist trail.
10:30
11:15
11:15
12:15
Travel & transfer: Leonardo Express and metro to Testaccio
Take the train to Roma Termini, or the regional train FL1 to Ostiense, then a short walk or Metro B to Piramide.
Bahnhof Roma Ostienseapprox. 8–€14 pp30 min by public transport
12:45
13:00
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Sant'Anselmo
You drop off your luggage; the room is only ready from about 15:00. Alternative: Hotel Santa Prisca.
Hotel Sant'Anselmoapprox. 120–€260 / night15 min on foot
13:15
14:30
Lunch: Lunch at Trapizzino Testaccio
Roman triangular pockets filled with braised dishes, ideal for a quick, inexpensive treat. Backup: Pizzeria Remo.
Trapizzino Testaccioapprox. 10–€16 pp3 min on foot
14:45
15:30
Café: Coffee and pastries at Linari
Traditional pasticceria in the neighbourhood with cornetti, maritozzi and good espresso.
Pasticceria Linariapprox. 5–€10 pp8 min on foot
15:45
17:30
Activity: Contemporary art at MACRO Testaccio
Contemporary art in the halls of the former slaughterhouse, relaxed and without tourist crowds.
MACRO Testaccio (Ex-Mattatoio)approx. 0–€8 pp20 min on foot
17:50
19:05
Sightseeing: Street art around Via del Porto Fluviale
Large murals on industrial buildings, including around Via del Porto Fluviale, with a lovely evening atmosphere.
15 min on foot
20:00
21:30
Dinner: Dinner at Da Bucatino
Down-to-earth Roman trattoria, popular with locals, serving amatriciana and abbacchio. Backup: Trattoria Perilli.
Trattoria da Bucatinoapprox. 28–€42 pp
Day 2 · Rom
Monteverde and Trastevere at a leisurely pace
A leisurely Sunday in Trastevere and Monteverde: breakfast on the Aventine, art at Palazzo Corsini, lunch like the Romans and an aperitivo to finish. At the end you head to the airport with your luggage.
09:00
10:00
Breakfast: Breakfast at Pasticceria Passi
Small bar-pasticceria in the neighbourhood where Romans have Sunday breakfast with a cornetto and cappuccino. A calm start to the day.
Pasticceria Passiapprox. 5–€9 pp10 min on foot
10:25
11:00
Travel & transfer: Check out and leave luggage at the hotel
You check out and leave your luggage at reception so you can travel light.
25 min by public transport
11:30
13:30
Sightseeing: Art at Palazzo Corsini
Quiet painting collection in a palace with gardens, much emptier than the big museums. Perfect for a relaxed art experience.
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica in Palazzo Corsiniapprox. 10–€12 pp10 min on foot
13:50
15:10
Lunch: Lunch at Trattoria da Gildo
Simple Roman trattoria in Trastevere with pasta and classic dishes at fair prices. Alternative: the Osteria of Bottega del Caffè nearby.
Trattoria da Gildoapprox. 22–€32 pp6 min on foot
15:30
16:30
Café: Coffee at Bar Marzio
Unfussy neighbourhood bar for a good espresso at the counter or at a table. Locals have their afternoon coffee here.
Bar Marzioapprox. 3–€6 pp8 min on foot
17:00
18:15
Drinks: Aperitivo at Bar San Calisto
Legendary, simple bar on Piazza San Calisto, known for its chocolate and cheap drinks. A relaxed finish among local Romans.
Bar San Calistoapprox. 8–€16 pp20 min by taxi
18:45
19:15
Travel & transfer: Collect luggage and head to the airport
You pick up your luggage at the hotel and take a taxi or train towards Fiumicino Airport. Allow plenty of buffer time.
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FAQ
How many days should you plan for Rome?
Three days are enough for the main sights such as ancient Rome, the centre and the Vatican. With four days there is time for neighbourhoods like Trastevere or a more relaxed pace.
Where is the best place to stay in Rome?
For short stays, the Centro Storico, Monti and Trastevere are good because you can reach a lot on foot. If you want affordable accommodation with good transport links, choose the area around Termini, but stay alert in the evening.
Is Rome expensive?
Rome is roughly on a par with other European capitals in terms of prices. Accommodation is the biggest expense, while food and public transport remain comparatively cheap.