Blog - Tips on Rome and the surrounding area
Ideas, itineraries and practical information to make the most of your stay at B&B Beni Benius Roma: from the monuments of the city centre to the hidden gems of North Rome, all the way to useful services for those arriving by car.
Here we collect the questions our guests ask us most often and the answers we give in person: how to get around from our area, where to park and how the ZTL works, what to see in a few days, what to eat and where, day trips around north Rome and tips for travelling with children. Practical information written by people who live and work here, to help you plan your stay before you leave home.
Things to see in Rome: the unmissable sights
Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi Fountain and Trastevere: the guide to the monuments not to miss and why it pays to stay at our B&B.
How to reach the centre of Rome from the B&B
By car with free parking, by public transport or from the airports: all the options to get to the city centre comfortably.
North Rome and surroundings: what to do near the B&B
Veio Park, Isola Farnese, La Storta and the Insugherata: nature and relaxation a few minutes from the B&B, ideal for families.
Useful local services for your stay
Pharmacies, supermarkets, public transport, taxis and 24/7 roadside assistance for those arriving by car: everything you need during your stay.
Vatican Museums and St Peter's: practical tips for your visit
Online tickets, days to avoid, dress code, Sistine Chapel, Dome climb and how to get to the Vatican from north Rome by FL3 train or Metro A.
Rome in 3 days: a complete day-by-day itinerary
A 3 day Rome itinerary: Colosseum, Vatican, Trevi and Trastevere day by day, with FL3 train tips from North Rome, tickets and rainy-day options.
What to eat in Rome: traditional Roman food and how to avoid tourist traps
The Roman dishes you have to try, how to recognise a genuine trattoria and the neighbourhoods where you can eat well without falling into tourist traps.
Parking in Rome and the ZTL: a guide for tourists arriving by car
How the Rome ZTL camera gates work, what the coloured parking lines mean and where to leave your car: practical tips for drivers staying at a B&B with free parking.
Day trips from Rome's north side: Lake Bracciano, Cerveteri, Calcata, Sutri and Tivoli
Lake Bracciano, the Etruscan tombs of Cerveteri, Calcata, Sutri and Tivoli: the best day trips from Rome, starting from the north side without crossing the city.
Rome with kids: things to do as a family and practical tips
Colosseum, Bioparco, Explora and gelato: things to do in Rome with children, how to get around with a stroller and where a family can stay in north Rome.