subject: Hotels Near Via Nazionale In Rome [print this page] Rome is an amazing place to visit as a tourist, thousands of years of history are scattered all around this beautiful city. There are some amazing iconic buildings, picturesque piazzas and of course some great restaurants. Although Rome is a compact metropolis, it is best to be based in a convenient and central location to get the most out of your stay. Via Nazionale is one such area that is located right in the heart of the capital. From here you will easily be able to discover on foot all that the city has to offer.
Via Nazionale (in English National Road) is one of the main arteries that goes through the historic centre of Rome. Originally named Via Pia, after the Blessed Pope Pius IX, who wanted to create a main thoroughfare that connected the main train train Station, Termini, to the city centre. The road was finally completed at the end of the 19th century. This was a part of the new Rome, in preparation of the city becoming the capital of the newly formed Kingdom of Italy. The road has since been modified and expanded, with an extension leading to the east bank of the River Tiber.
Today, Via Nazionale is a popular shopping street for the locals and tourists alike. You will find all types of shops, cafes and restaurants along this 1-kilometre stretch of road. Some notable buildings are also found along Via Nazionale, such as Palazzo delle Esposizioni (1883), Palazzo Koch (site of the Banca d'Italia) (1892) and the Church of Saint Paul's Within the Walls (1880) and you can walk from one end to the other in about 15 minutes. The road also has excellent transport connections, with several major bus routes passing by for in the direction of the Vatican, Piazza Navona, Isola Tiberina, etc, as well as the Repubblica metro station to the northside.
Finally, convenient for the tourist is the fact that there are several hotels located along Via Nazionale and its surrounding area. They range from affordable budget accommodation, such as B&B Flann O'Brien Room at number 17, to the 4 star la Griffe Hotel at number 13 Via Nazionale. And as the following list shows, this really is an excellent starting point to venture around the wonderful tourist sights on foot.
Rough distances from Via Nazionale to several of Rome's attractions: Trevi Fountain: 0.9 kilometres, Spanish Steps: 1.1 kilometres, Colosseum: 1.2 kilometres, Navona Square: 1.7 kilometres and St. Peter's Basilica & Vatican: 3.3 kilometres.
