The Rome IndexMonti
Rome's oldest rione — vintage shops and wine bars, a flat ten-minute walk from the Colosseum.
Why stay here
Genuinely central without the price tag of Centro Storico, and quieter in the evenings than Trastevere.
Who it suits
Travelers who want walking distance to the Colosseum and Forum, plus a neighborhood with its own independent shops and bars.
What to know
Smaller and calmer than the historic center — book restaurants a day ahead on weekends, as the good ones are genuinely local favorites.