Our favourite hotels near Piazza Navona

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Hotel Raphaël-Relais & Châteaux Rome

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Teatro Pace Rome

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Antica Dimora de Michaelis Rome

Immerse yourself in 17th century Italy with a stay in this hotel in Rome’s city centre, near...

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Hotel Tiziano Rome

Located close to Termini Railway Station and just a short walk from Rome's Trevi Fountain.

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Palazzo Olivia Rome

In the heart of the city, this attractive Rome complex with bedrooms and apartments is close to...

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Imperium Suite Navona Rome

A beautiful Rome hotel in the historical centre of the capital, close to Navona Square and the...

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Pantheon Royal Suite Rome

The Pantheon Royal Suite Rome enjoys a privileged location in the historic centre of Rome,...

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Guest rating: Impressive, 3.0

Navona Governo Vecchio Rome

Navona Governo Vecchio is situated in the heart of Rome, near Piazza Navona and Pantheon.

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Navona Apartments Rome

Fully equipped apartments that masterfully blend ancient atmospheres with modern comforts with the...

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Guest rating: Perfect, 5.0

Albergo Del Senato Rome

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Antica Dimora dell'Orso Rome

This Rome hotel, housed in an elegant 17th-century building, is located in the heart of the city.

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Guest rating: Fantastic, 4.0

Hotel Le Clarisse al Pantheon Rome

A luxurious Rome hotel located right in the historical centre, close to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona,...

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Hotel Abruzzi Rome

Centrally located close to Rome Termini Railway Station and just a short walk from Rome's famous...

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Hotel Sole al Pantheon Rome

An historical Rome hotel in the medieval centre, close to the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and...

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Campo de' Fiori Apartments Rome

Fully equipped apartments that blend ancient atmospheres with modern comforts with the most central...

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For a variety of reasons, this piazza is one that you simply cannot miss. The large, oblong shape dates back to the 1st century A.D. and a stadium that the emperor Domitian built in order to accommodate 30,000 spectators. Today, the gorgeous public space is filled with artists who will draw your portrait and vendors selling their wares, milling around with Italians and tourists alike. The piazza is ringed with Renaissance palaces and restaurants with wonderful outdoor eating areas. If you order a drink, you can sit as long as you want and soak in the sunshine. Prepare to be serenaded by roaming musicians or approached by gypsy children asking for your change. You may even see a magic show or other performance artist working for small donations from the crowd.

But the centerpiece of Piazza Navona is the Fountain of the Rivers, a masterpiece built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1651. As you walk around it, you'll notice that it showcases the people, animals and vegetation representing the locations of four great rivers of the world – the Nile, Danube, Plata and Ganges. Behind the fountain, you'll find the church St. Agnese in Agone (St. Agnes in Agony), named for the Saint who was martyred on the spot in 1123. The current building was created by Borromini in 1652, who was a contemporary of Bernini's and said to be his rival as well. In fact, legend has it that Bernini purposely designed the figure in the Fountain of the Rivers closest to the church to be “shielding” his eyes from the sight of the rival Borromini creation.