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Situated in the Lazio region, Rome is the largest city in Italy and home to some of the most talked about and spectacular sights in Europe. Just mentioning a few The Coliseum, St Peter’s Basilica, Spanish Steps, and Trevi Fountain will all take your breath away.
I stayed in a small family run hostel called Casa Olmata located in the heart of Rome. A group of 4 of us decided to take out a 6-bed dorm with ensuite. The room was small but served its purpose fine, after all when you’re in a city such as Rome the last place you want to be is holed up in your hotel room.
Back in 2005 when I visited a lift was being built next to our room, fingers crossed that it’s completed now. The main reason for staying at Casa Olmata was the price, the room cost £11 a night which included a free pasta party up on the roof terrace, with as much red wine as you could drink.
Instantly when stepping outside of the hostel you’re thrust in to the hustle and bustle of the busy Italian streets. Mopeds fly past sometimes mounting the curb to gain a few extra feet on the car in front, the streets are lined with designer shops and there are plenty of pizza bars to grab a quick snack while out and about.
Take a short walk from the hostel and you will find yourself at the great coliseum in Rome, it’s the largest coliseum ever built in Roman times and seated 50,000 blood thirsty spectators who would congregate to watch the barbaric gladiatorial games inside. It costs £7 to enter the amphitheater but expect long queues all year round. After a tour around the Coliseum walk along the main strip (Via Fori Imperiali) and head towards the Vittoriano or Wedding Cake as the Italians call it. The Vittoriano is the monument dedicated to King Victor Emanuele who was the unifier of Italy. In the centre theirs a flame and if your lucky you may get to see the changing of the guards which mark the tomb of Italy’s unknown soldier.
A great place to meet for lunch is the Spanish Steps close to the Piazza di Spagna, Here you will be able to sunbathe, relax and watch shows the locals perform for tourists. From here cross the River Tiber by using one of the many bridges and make your way to Vatican City, all within walking distance no need for taxis. Once you arrive there are plenty of tours to follow which will take you inside St Peters Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.
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