Compare Rome city breaks

A visit to the Eternal City is a particular must for any fan of art and architecture. In Rome, Classical ruins stand cheek by jowl with early-Christian churches, while Renaissance palazzos and Baroque fountains squabble for attention. On a Rome break, almost every street contains something beautiful and bewitching.

Colosseum, Rome

Rome wasn't built in a day, as the saying goes, and it can barely be seen in a week, though a short break in Rome in 2019 will see you through the highlights. Any Rome holiday simply must include St Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum and the Galleria Borghese.

Rome for foodies

Then there's the food and drink, an essential element of la dolce vita on any trip to Rome. Be sure to sip espresso in a corner cafe after breakfast, and to scoff pizza slices for lunch. Leave time for an afternoon gelato, and schedule evenings around al fresco dinners in the finest neighbourhood trattorias that Rome has to offer.

City of culture

On and on it goes, with modern-art galleries, treasure-trove museums, riverside scenes and spooky crypts.

Rome has superb shopping districts to sample, unmissable Michelangelo masterpieces to inspect and a thousand photos to take. Just a little further afield are hill towns and beach resorts - ideal for a sun-kissed weekend break in Rome.

Slow down to take it all in You'll never tick it all off. Far better, then, to simply stroll around.

The best trips to Rome allot time to mooch about boho Trastevere, to cross the Tiber River into the warren-like Centro Storico, to people-watch in a piazza or to laze in the lush Villa Borghese gardens.

After so much stimulation, it's vital to call on a great hotel. Fortunately, there's a rich array of places to stay in the capital, from trendy boutiques to centuries-old classics. Use TravelSupermarket to help you navigate the many deals, including cheap holidays in Rome with flights and hotel included.