Rome with Kids: Family Friendly City Guide

Italy is the perfect destination for all families seeking a place to visit that will allow them to both relax and discover the country. If you plan to visit Italy, a must is its capital. Rome is a city rich in culture and history, and while walking through its streets, you will feel like being inside an open-air museum! This metropolis, also known as the Eternal City, has a lot to offer both adults and children. Each of its corners holds something waiting to be discovered, which will fascinate all family members!

One of the best ways to visit Rome is by walking through its streets so that you won't miss a single detail of its monuments, palaces, fountains, squares, and much more. But doing this when you have small children can be very tiring, both for the parents and the kids themselves, especially if they have to walk around the city! To solve this problem, you can simply rent the strollers and car seats you might need from one of our Babonbo providers in the area. By doing this, you will no longer have to worry about unnecessarily tiring yourself and your kids!

Since Rome is full of places to visit and discover, here are some locations that you absolutely cannot miss!  

Family-Friendly Activities

The Colosseum
You certainly cannot come to Rome and not visit its symbolic monument. The Flavian Amphitheatre, more commonly known as the Colosseum, stands in the archaeological heart of the city. It welcomes millions of visitors every year, attracted by the fascinating history and complex architecture of the monument. The Colosseum is a site appreciated by both adults and children. There are countless guided tours organized and specifically designed for families visiting the monument with their kids. Together you will have the opportunity to enter the magical world of the Colosseum and discover its secrets.  

Villa Medici
The history of Villa Medici dates back to the second half of the 16th century when Cardinal Marcello Crescenzi decided to enlarge and embellish the primitive quadrangular building with an internal courtyard, which for years had been an imperial property. His aim was that of making it a palace capable of competing with the stately homes of the time. The resulting house, surrounded by a vast agricultural area, became one of the most prestigious villas in Rome. Thanks to the guided tour for families, "Little Explorers at Villa Medici", children will explore the villa looking for statues, paintings, and animals, all while being fully immersed in the mythological stories and treasures hidden in the Villa.

Colle del Gianicolo
The Colle del Gianicolo is the perfect place if you want to make the most of your family holiday in Rome while exploring a hidden and less-known side of the city! There are many reasons why you should include this destination in your trip. The first one is the amazing view you can have of the city of Rome. In the afternoon, you will witness a very special moment: the quietness will be momentarily broken by the firing of a cannon, an ancient tradition that takes us back to the 18th century. Secondly, while walking through the paths marked by the busts of the protagonists of the Italian Risorgimento, you will meet the equestrian monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi and, a few steps away, the Teatrino di Pulcinella. Every weekend you can watch here, in a spartan wooden house called "the castle", the plays of Pulcinella and his puppet friends. The Gianicolo theatre is a historical reality of the capital that has amused and fascinated generations of little Romans over the years.

Baby-Friendly Places To Eat

Colle dell'Acero Agriturismo Iacchelli
Colle dell’Acero Agriturismo Iacchelli is a farm run by the fourth generation of the Iacchelli family. Without losing sight of their origins, namely agriculture, they now dedicate themselves to welcoming young and old alike to let them experience the beauty of their countryside. This breathtaking place is equipped with a picnic area so that families with their kids can spend the entire day outdoors, breathing fresh air and feeling the sun on their skin. In addition to eating their tasty food prepared only with their high-quality raw materials, it is also possible to buy their products, all fresh, seasonal, and organic. To make this farm even more special and unique, families can participate in events specifically designed and organized for them, both outdoors and indoors. The most beautiful and interesting of all these activities is the educational farm, where kids and their parents as well, can discover the hidden world of the farm animals and get to know them closely.

Straforno
Straforno is a restaurant that highlights the cuisine of the Roman tradition while giving it a slightly innovative touch that will appeal to both adults and their kids. All their dishes are always prepared with high-quality products, carefully selected by their chefs working and preparing the food in the kitchen. Here, families can eat tasty food and, at the same time, have fun thanks to the playroom specifically created for children. Additionally, on weekends, families can take advantage of the restaurant's animation staff, who will entertain the kids, thus allowing parents to enjoy their meal without the need to worry about what their children are doing and where they are.

I Meloncini
I Meloncini is a restaurant where families can go when they are looking for a place that will allow them to eat their meal without the need to worry about how to entertain their kids. Here they offer traditional Roman dishes, pizzas and grills so that all members of the family, both parents and kids, will leave this place satisfied and with a full belly! The welcoming service and kindness that can be found here create a pleasant atmosphere that makes you feel like being at home. Additionally, there is a play area for children, where they can have fun between one bite and another of their food. When the weather is warm enough and the sun comes out, kids can also run in the outdoor space that is present outside the restaurant.

Baby-Friendly Hotels

After intense days dedicated to visiting Rome, you deserve a good night of sleep. When you go on vacation, however, finding a hotel or B&B that meets all the needs of a family with children can be difficult. If you decide to stay in a place that doesn't have cots or the necessities for your little ones to sleep, our Babonbo providers certainly have them. Now there's no need for you to give up your dream hotel, as your children can still sleep peacefully and comfortably! To make your stay in Rome more pleasant, we will suggest to you a list of hotels where you can stay during your trip, which, either for their location or for the services they offer, are suitable for families.

Patrizia Romana Palace:
Its rooms can also accommodate children. The hotel is located in the center of Rome and is well connected to the Fiumicino airport. It is close to restaurants and bars and provides easy access to the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, and all other historical sites.

Starhotel Metropole Roma:
It has family rooms equipped, on request, with everything necessary for children. It is located near the Termini station and the Teatro Opera and is located in the historic center of Rome. With a short walk, you can reach the main historical monuments and points of cultural interest in the city.

Hotel Franklin Feel the Sound Rome:
Families can take advantage of rooms specifically designed for them. This hotel is close to the artistic and monumental treasures of Vatican City and St. Peter's. In addition, thanks to its proximity to the metro station, it is directly connected to the Spanish Steps and Termini Station.

Kolbe Hotel Rome:
It is possible to stay in the family room equipped, always on request, with everything children might need. This hotel is located opposite the excavations of the Palatine Hill and close to the Roman Forum, the Circus Maximus, and the Colosseum.

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