Rome/Esquilino-San Giovanni

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• Santa Maria Maggiore

  phone: +39 06483195
  address: Via Liberiana 27
  Built in the 9th century, this ancient basilica crowns the top of the Esquiline Hill. Tons of gold decorate the interior together with impressive mosaics (particularly when the floodlights are turned on), and there is a museum on the premises. If you are in Rome on Corpus Christi (Corpus Domini), which is the Thursday after the 8th Sunday after Easter, an early-evening service is held in San Giovanni by the Pope followed by a procession along Via Merulana to Santa Maria. Good opportunity for a close up view of the Pope.

• Santa Prassede

  address: Via di S. Prassede
  Fantastic Byzantine mosaics and some other interesting artwork. Not to be missed.

• Santa Pudenziana

  address: Via Urbana 160
  A very ancient church named after a saint who was in 1969 removed from the Roman Catholic calendar of saints for the lack of details of her life. But the church retains the name and is well worth visiting for an excellent 4th-century mosaic and attractive decorations on the facade.

• San Giovanni in Laterano

  address: Piazza di San Giovanni Laterano
  This is the cathedral church of Rome and first of the major basilicas. It's also the Pope's (as Bishop of Rome) Church. As such it ranks above all other churches in the Roman Catholic Church, even above St. Peter's. Be sure to check out the 4th-century baptistery (still in use - in Piazza di San Giovanni, slightly apart from the main basilica) and the medieval cloister (brilliant Cosmati columns)

• Scala SanctaThe Scala Sancta (Holy Stairs) is, according to Roman Catholic tradition, the staircase used by Jesus Christ to approach Pontius Pilate to be sentenced to death. Attracts numerous pilgrims who climb the stairs on their knees.

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• Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

  address: Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, 12
  It was constructed to hold relics of the Passion of Jesus. They include two thorns of his crown, part of a nail and three small wooden pieces of the Cross. The authenticity of these relics is much disputed, however.

• National Museum of Musical Instruments

  address: Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, 9/A
  Next door to Santa Croce. A collection of around 3000 pieces, although only a third of these are displayed.

• Museo della Liberazione

  address: Via Tasso 145
  This small museum records the liberation of Rome from German occupation during the Second World War. During the occupation the building was used as a prison. Stair lifts and chair lifts available for wheelchair users (call ahead).

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• Mercato EsquilinoAn indoor market of ancient provenance that has moved from its longtime outdoor home all the way round the outside of Piazza Vittorio; it is still only a couple of blocks east of the piazza. The mercato is divided into a food section, with good and cheap produce, meat, and fish, and a clothing section, with clothes of all kinds, shoes, luggage, etc., at low prices and generally not fabulous quality. Get there in the morning for food; it's generally closed by afternoon.

• Palazzo del Freddo

  phone: +39 06 4464740
  address: Via Principe Eugenio 65
  Ice cream: not as marvelous as Giolitti or San Crispino but still worth trying. Prices are reasonable, quality good. Old ice cream making equipment on display.

• Ristorante Baia Chia

  address: via Machiavelli 5
  Good value Sardinian fish restaurant. Seafood antipasto, three pasta dishes, grilled fish and dessert for around Euros 40. Don't try to order, just let them bring it to your table. Excellent Sardinian wines extra.

• Panella L’Arte del Pane

  address: Via Merulana 54
  Very upmarket (with matching prices) baker. Great window displays but you may find the taste doesn't match the appearance.

• Fiddler’s Elbow

  address: Via dell’ Olmata
  The oldest Irish pub.

• Druid’s Den

  address: Via San Martino ai Monti 28

• Druid’s Rock Pub

  address: Piazza Esquilino 1
  The sister pub of the Druid’s Den.

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Budget

• B&B Bed in Art

  phone: +39 3494232501
  address: Via Filippo Turati 102
  Double, triple and quadruple bedrooms, all rooms with free wifi.

• B&B Sergio

  phone: +39 06 89531043
  address: Via Principe Amadeo 92 (int.9)
  Single, double, triple and quadruple bedrooms. Rates do not include breakfast.

• Dream Station B&B

  phone: +39 3923009331
  address: Via Giolitti 119
  Bathroom ensuite, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning. Breakfast included.

• Hotel Center

  phone: +39 06 77590702
  address: Via Giovanni Giolitti, 415
  Two star accommodation with private bathrooms and a breakfast hall, located south of Termini and two metro stops from San Giovanni.

• Hotel Orazia

  phone: +39 06 446 7202
  address: Via Buonarroti, 51
  Three stars hotel with private bathrooms and breakfast service, free wi-fi. It's near of Termini Station and the metro A stop.

• Hotel Taormina

  phone: +39 06 4464754
  address: Via Principe Eugenio, 51
  Large two-star hotel of with 51 bedrooms divided in single, double, twin and triple. All rooom with private bath, flat screen TV and air conditioning.

• Mosaic Hostel

  phone: +39 06 4470 4592
  address: Via Carlo Cattaneo 23, 1st Floor,
  A new dorm style hostel situated just in a 5 minute walking distance from Rome’s central station Termini. The hostel is designed for budget minded backpackers and offers clean and large rooms with a variety of services for backpackers.

• Panoramic Hostel

  phone: +39 06 89531043
  address: Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore, 12
  Three bedrooms divided in double and twin with en-suites services, shower, television and air conditioning. Also available a common kitchen.

• Roma Termini Suites

  phone: +39 06 99 33 03 74
  address: Via Daniele Manin 69, 00185 Rome, Italy
  Stylish single, double and triple bedrooms, all with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, etc.

• Sixtythree

  phone: +39 338 4280189
  address: Via Rattazzi, 63
  Located in the immediate neighborhood of Termini station, it is very easy to reach regardless whether you arrive in Rome by train or by plane.

• El Trotamundo Bed and Breakfast

  phone: +39 3284488346
  address: Via del Pigneto 3

• Celestino B&B Roma Termini

  phone: +39 064880151
  address: Via Principe Amedeo 47
  All double rooms with ensuite bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, chromatic shower, flat TV, safe lock and minibar. Breakfast included.

Mid-range

• Best Western President Hotel

  phone: +39 06-770121
  address: Via Emanuele Filiberto 173
  Housed in a modern building in very a central position. Wifi, Pay and sat TV are among each bedroom facilities.

• Hotel Edera

  address: Via Angelo Poliziano, 75,
  On a quiet side street. 10-minute stroll to the Colosseum through the Colli Oppio park.

• Hotel Napoleon

  phone: +39 06 4467264
  address: Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, 105 00185, Rome, Italy
  Four-star hotel, 75 rooms with private bathrooms, bar and restaurant, free internet WI-FI, transfer from Airports, located in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, in the middle of Rione Esquilino, one metro stop from Termini Station and from San Giovanni.

• EL Trotamundo B&B

  phone: +39 3284488346
  address: Via del Pigneto 3
  Private bathroom, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning. Kitchen use. Internet point. Breakfast included.

Splurge

• Radisson Blu Hotel

  phone: +39 06 444 841
  address: Via Filippo Turati, 171 IT-00185
  This hotel on Esquiline Hill has 232 rooms.

• Rome/Nomentano — for the nearby Porta Maggiore