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Rome, Italy

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H10 Roma Citta
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H10 Roma Citta

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Standard Double Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,349/ person · incl taxes & fees
Occidental Aran Park
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Rome

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Occidental Aran Park

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Triple Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $1,874/ person · incl taxes & fees
Occidental Aurelia
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Occidental Aurelia

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,080/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Trevi
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Hotel Trevi

33 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Double Single Use Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,306/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Traiano
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Hotel Traiano

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Triple Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,356/ person · incl taxes & fees
H10 Palazzo Galla
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H10 Palazzo Galla

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Classic Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,359/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Fiume
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Rome

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Hotel Fiume

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Triple Spacious Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,483/ person · incl taxes & fees
Best Western Royal Santina
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Best Western Royal Santina

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Triple Comfort Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,591/ person · incl taxes & fees
Villa Agrippina Gran Melia
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Rome

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Villa Agrippina Gran Melia

55 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Sat, Nov 28
  • 7 nights
  • Deluxe Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $2,859/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Della Conciliazione
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Rome

Italy

Hotel Della Conciliazione

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Triple Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $3,073/ person · incl taxes & fees
Baglioni Hotel Regina
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Rome

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Baglioni Hotel Regina

55 star hotel
Air Canada VacationsAir Canada Vacations · Direct flight
Departs Mon, Feb 8
  • 7 nights
  • Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $3,119/ person · incl taxes & fees
Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
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Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Single Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $3,669/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Stendhal Luxury Suites
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Rome

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Hotel Stendhal Luxury Suites

44 star hotel
  • 7 nights
  • Triple Executive Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $3,751/ person · incl taxes & fees
The Building Hotel Rome
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The Building Hotel Rome

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Double Room Double Bed
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $4,069/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Orazio Palace
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Rome

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Hotel Orazio Palace

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Single Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $5,789/ person · incl taxes & fees
Hotel Stendhal
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Hotel Stendhal

44 star hotel
Transat HolidaysTransat Holidays · Direct flight
Departs Fri, May 7
  • 7 nights
  • Double Or Twin Superior Room
  • Flights incl.
FromCA $7,449/ person · incl taxes & fees

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Hotels in Rome

Central stays within walking distance of the historic centre

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo
Breakfast Included

Hotel Cristoforo Colombo

4
Rome
2 nights
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
FromCA $209/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Marcella Royal Hotel
Breakfast Included

Marcella Royal Hotel

4
Rome
2 nights
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Lounge
FromCA $346/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Best Western Plus Hotel Universo
Breakfast Included

Best Western Plus Hotel Universo

4.6
Rome
2 nights
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
FromCA $392/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Raeli Hotel Luce
Breakfast Included

Raeli Hotel Luce

4
Rome
7 nights
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Elevator
FromCA $114/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio
Breakfast Included

Bettoja Hotel Massimo D'Azeglio

4
Rome
2 nights
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Lounge
FromCA $433/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Raeli Hotel Lux
Breakfast Included

Raeli Hotel Lux

4
Rome
7 nights
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi
  • Family Friendly
FromCA $125/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Rome Marriott Park Hotel
Breakfast Included

Rome Marriott Park Hotel

4
Rome
5 nights
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Golf
  • Restaurant
FromCA $192/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Starhotels Metropole
Breakfast Included

Starhotels Metropole

4
Rome
2 nights
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • Lounge
FromCA $483/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Best Western Hotel Artdeco
Breakfast Included

Best Western Hotel Artdeco

4
Rome
5 nights
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
  • Bar
  • WiFi
FromCA $194/ night · incl taxes & fees
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Pietra

Pietra

4
Rome
7 nights
  • Breakfast
  • WiFi
  • Childcare
  • Air Conditioning
FromCA $140/ night · incl taxes & fees
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At a glance

Everything you need to know about Rome

Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into a compact, walkable centre. In a single day you can stand inside the Colosseum, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, gaze up at the Pantheon's dome, and cross the river to the Vatican. Between the monuments, the city runs on espresso, cobblestone piazzas, and long dinners of cacio e pepe — best enjoyed on the spring and autumn shoulder seasons when the light is golden and the crowds thin.

Rome, LazioClimate

Climate

10–32°C · Mediterranean

JanDec
PeakShoulderAvoid

Mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. Spring and autumn are the sweet spot for sightseeing.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

1 CAD ≈ 0.68 EUR · cards widely accepted

Entry

Visa-free

Valid passport · up to 90 days in Schengen

Top Experiences in Rome

Colosseum & Roman Forum
Ancient Rome

Colosseum & Roman Forum

Walk the arena floor of the Colosseum, then trace the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill where the empire was governed.

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel
Vatican City

Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel

See Michelangelo's ceiling in the Sistine Chapel, Raphael's Rooms, and St. Peter's Basilica on a skip-the-line morning tour.

Trastevere Food & Nightlife
After dark

Trastevere Food & Nightlife

Cross the Tiber to Trastevere's ivy-draped lanes for trattorias, wine bars, and gelato that come alive at night.

Essential info for Canadian travellers

  • Passport: A valid Canadian passport is required. Many airlines expect it to be valid for at least three months beyond your departure from the Schengen Area.

  • Entry & ETIAS: Canadians can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once launched, the EU's ETIAS travel authorization will be required before you fly.

  • Travel insurance: Provincial health plans do not cover care in Italy. Comprehensive travel medical insurance is strongly recommended.

  • Power & plugs: Italy uses 230V/50Hz with Type C, F and L plugs. Bring a European adapter and check that your devices are dual-voltage.

  • Time zone: Rome runs on Central European Time (CET) — six hours ahead of Toronto, so plan for a day to adjust to the jet lag.

Best time to visit Rome

Apr – JunPeak season

Warm, sunny days and long evenings — the most popular time, so book ahead.

Jul – AugHot & crowded

30°C+ heat and humidity; many locals leave and some restaurants close for holidays.

Sep – OctPeak season

Balmy days, golden light and harvest menus — arguably the best month for sightseeing.

Nov – MarLow season

Mild, quieter and best value, with easy access to museums and monuments.

Where to stay

Rome neighbourhoods & districts

Rome's centre is compact and walkable, but each quarter has its own character. Here's how to choose where to base yourself.

Centro Storico

Historic centre

Most Popular

The heart of old Rome around the Pantheon and Piazza Navona — cobbled lanes, fountains and monuments on your doorstep.

Best for
  • First-timers
  • Sightseeing
  • Couples

Trastevere

West of the Tiber

Lively & Local

Bohemian medieval quarter of ivy-clad alleys, trattorias and nightlife — the city's best area for dining out.

Best for
  • Foodies
  • Nightlife
  • Atmosphere

Monti

Near the Colosseum

Trendy & Central

A stylish, villagey district of vintage shops and wine bars, minutes on foot from the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Best for
  • Ancient Rome
  • Boutiques
  • Wine bars

Prati

By the Vatican

Elegant & Quiet

Refined, orderly streets beside the Vatican with great shopping and easy access to St. Peter's and the museums.

Best for
  • Vatican visits
  • Shopping
  • Families

Beyond the city

Day trips & excursions from Rome

Rome is a perfect base for exploring central Italy. Every day trip below can be booked through ShopTravel or your hotel concierge.

Pompeii & Naples Day Trip
UNESCO World Heritage

Pompeii & Naples Day Trip

Full day · 12 hrs~240 km south · ~2 hrs by high-speed train

Walk the streets of the city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD, with time for pizza in Naples where it was invented.

Insider tips
  • Wear sturdy shoes for the ruins
  • Book high-speed rail early for the best fares
Florence by High-Speed Train
Renaissance City

Florence by High-Speed Train

Full day · 12 hrs~275 km north · ~1h 30m by train

See the Duomo, Ponte Vecchio and Michelangelo's David on a fast day trip to the cradle of the Renaissance.

Insider tips
  • Reserve Uffizi tickets in advance
  • Trains leave from Roma Termini
Tivoli: Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa
Gardens & Ruins

Tivoli: Villa d'Este & Hadrian's Villa

Half day · 6 hrs~30 km east · ~1 hr by coach

Explore the Renaissance fountains of Villa d'Este and the sprawling ruins of the Emperor Hadrian's country estate.

Insider tips
  • Expect lots of steps at Villa d'Este
  • Bring water for the gardens
Ostia Antica Ancient Port
Ancient Rome

Ostia Antica Ancient Port

Half day · 4 hrs~30 km southwest · ~40 min by train

Wander the remarkably preserved harbour city of ancient Rome — a quieter, uncrowded alternative to Pompeii.

Insider tips
  • Reachable on the regional metro line
  • Little shade, so go earlier in the day
● Limited availability — book now

Your Roman holiday awaits

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Good to know

Rome travel FAQ

Everything Canadian travellers ask before booking

Do Canadians need a visa for Rome?

No. Canadians can visit Italy visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Once launched, the EU's ETIAS travel authorization will be required before departure.

How long is the flight from Canada to Rome?

Nonstop flights are about 8h 45m from Toronto to Rome, with seasonal nonstops from Montreal and one-stop options from Calgary and Vancouver.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

April to June and September to October offer warm, comfortable weather. July and August are hot and crowded, while winter is mild and great value.

Is Rome easy to get around?

Yes — the historic centre is very walkable, and a metro, tram and bus network plus taxis cover the rest. Most major sights are within a 30-minute walk of each other.

What currency is used in Rome?

Italy uses the Euro (EUR). Cards and contactless payments are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for cafés, markets and small shops.

Do I need travel insurance?

It's strongly recommended. Canadian provincial health plans do not cover medical care in Italy, so comprehensive travel insurance is essential.

Do I need to book the Colosseum and Vatican in advance?

Yes. Timed-entry tickets for the Colosseum and Vatican Museums sell out, so book skip-the-line tours ahead — you can add them to your package at checkout.

Can I book excursions and day trips through ShopTravel?

Yes, you can add day trips like Pompeii & Naples and Florence by high-speed train, plus guided city tours, to your trip at checkout.