While there are no exclusively gay hotels in Rome, any hotel close to the Coliseum / gay street of Rome is sure to have more than a few gay guests staying – plus being a stumble home from many of the gay bars is pretty desirable. There are however a few stand-out hotels in Rome that are go-to hot spots for gay travelers…and really, doesn’t everyone like to be surrounded by people with common interests! These are the hotels we have checked out and included here. You should try book yours in as early as possible. Elegant design, helpful staff, and excellent value for money never hurt anyone though! Rome is a year-round travel destination, so the best hotels do fill up fast. After all being gay-friendly is about simply providing a non-judgmental and respectful environment in which all people are treated equally. While politically Italian LGBT rights are lacking, gay travelers are still unlikely to experience any issues in the hotels of Rome. One of the best things to do in Rome, and a great way to really get to know the local cuisine! With your local guide, discover Rome’s strange and wonderful history while chowing down on local cheese, the authentic Roman specialty of baccalà fritto (fried salted cod), pizza “by the slice” and supplì (rice balls) – all washed down with more wine of course. Soak up the dynamic atmosphere of Rome’s bustling cafés as you sample a selection of artisanal salamis from Italy, paired with some of the country’s fine wines.
Gladiator School – Train to be a gladiator at a school in Rome which teaches you how to fight like a warrior of Ancient Rome, while learning about life in the imperial city, Roman weapons, and more.Inside you will find modern and contemporary art and introspective exhibits that change frequently. MAXXI– Thoroughly modern, this Museum of 21st Century Art is all glass, open-spaces, and concrete, designed by the famed Zaha Hadid.If you’re on a budget, stock up on whatever takes your fancy – its all perfect for salads, sandwiches, and picnics. Grab your camera and see Romans shopping for the freshest produce, the atmosphere here is utterly intoxicating. Campo de’ Fiori – One of the most popular markets in Rome, open every day except Sunday.
Admire works by Caravaggio, Raphael, Canova, and other pieces from the antiquities, Rennaissance and early Baroque period. Galleria Borghese – Known to be one of the best museums in Rome, see Rome’s most impressive art collections, housed 17th-century villa on the sprawling Borghese park.Visit the absorbing Capuchin Museum, wander through the Crypt of the Three Skeletons, discover the Crypt of the Skulls, Crypt of the Pelvises and the Crypt of the Resurrection. Capuchin Crypt– A rather macabre attraction that is both fascinating and shocking, containing the bones and mummified remains of an estimated 4,000 individuals.A fantastic work of art that is much more than a mere sculpture, try visit later at night to avoid the crowds! Sure, it’s insanely busy but is still a fun place to grab gelato, people-watch, throw a coin and make a wish. Trevi Fountain – You simply can’t visit Rome without stopping by the world-famous Trevi Fountain which depicts the mythological Neptune, backed by two Tritons.Even if you don’t want to shop, the galleria built 1922 is worth a drop-by if only for a quick coffee and to admire the stained-glass skylights and mosaic floors. Galleria Alberto Sordi – Not interested in slumming it in ruins all day? Take a trip one of Europe’s most gorgeous shopping spaces filled with luxury stores such as La Rinascente (Italy’s Macy’s), Zara, Massimo Dutti, and the Italian mega bookstore La Feltrinelli.If you are visiting Gay Rome during the summer months, do yourself a favor – book the skip-the-line tickets and head to the nearby Gay Street after for a drink with the spare time you will have! Holding an estimated 80,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests, animal hunts executions and re-enactments of famous battles – today the Colessum is simply filled with masses of tourists clicking their camera’s away after waiting hours in the hot sun to get it.
Colosseum – Needed no introduction, this famous amphitheater is one of the great wonders of the ancient world, and it almost defies belief that it still stands almost 2000 years later.