If you are staying in one of the From Home to Rome apartments on Via Toscana, or even if you are a From Home to Rome guest elsewhere in the city, you already have access to one of Rome’s best-kept secrets: a shared rooftop terrace (see this older post!) with sweeping views over this charming […]
by C. P.
For some tourists, the immediate Vatican area is only good for visiting St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums and little else — after all, there are too many people, too many tourist traps, and every other landmark feels far away. Others, conversely, are not at all put off by the idea of staying in an […]
by C. P.
New Year’s Eve is one of the oldest, most deeply rooted celebrations in Italian culture, but not everyone knows the reason behind some of the (elaborate) traditions that characterize it. In this post, we have gathered some customs and stories related to the last day of the year. It’s an exploration that will also reveal […]
Travelers visiting Rome at the end of the year are in for a surprise: the city transforms for over a month (the end to the holiday season is on January 6) offering a magical blend of ancient history, religious contemplation, and festive cheer. And while the official start of the Christmas celebrations is December 8, […]
Rome is a major tourist destination and it attracts millions of visitors every year… But sometimes major events such as the Jubilee and crowded attractions aren’t quite your cup of tea. Whether you’re traveling as a couple or simply seeking an exclusive, memorable experience away from the tourist chaos, Rome offers a collection of events […]
When the Trecastelli brothers—Manuel and Nicolò, the talented restaurateurs behind Trecca in Rome’s San Paolo neighborhood—recently made the bold decision to remove carbonara from the menu of their restaurant, it sent ripples through the city’s culinary scene. Their reasoning? While carbonara remains an icon of Roman cuisine, there is simply so much more to discover. […]
By now, you’ve probably heard about Rome’s world-famous Free Museum Sunday initiative – that monthly first Sunday when state museums throw open their doors for free. This is a nationwide initiative in Italy, but of course Rome attracts a significant number of tourists at this time, due to the sheer amount of museums in the […]
by C. P.
Starting July 1st, 2025, visitors to Rome will have noticed that some categories of public transport tickets have increased in price, while single-ride tickets have remained unchanged: if you’re planning a trip to the Eternal City, you’ll want to factor in some additional transportation costs. Public transport tickets: what’s changed The good news for day-trippers […]
Rome in summer can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. The ancient cobblestones radiate heat, tourist crowds peak at midday, and many (not all!) shops close in the early afternoons. This may seem like a mysterious occurrence, but it’s actually not at all mysterious! Seasoned travellers know that this period when the city slows down is […]
Now that summer is finally here, requests for affordable, private, and central rooftops are multiplying, but hotel and restaurant terraces in Rome can only host so many people! However, if you’ve read our blog before, you’ll know that some of our properties do have access to a rooftop of their own: like the apartments […]
by C. P.
