Rooftops & Terraces • Rome 🇮🇹

Best Rooftop Bars in Rome 🇮🇹: Panoramic Terraces with Landmark Views

From terraces overlooking Piazza Navona and St. Peter's to lounge bars facing the illuminated Colosseum, discover the best handpicked rooftop bars, with the sunset exposure of each one.

Domes & Imperial Landmarks

Unmatched views stretching across St. Peter's, the Pantheon, and the Colosseum from above.

Sunset Exposure Score

Every terrace is evaluated based on its astronomical orientation and warm evening light.

Picked one by one

Terraces picked by the editors, with price band and a link to the official site.

Always Up-to-Date Data

Hours, dress codes, and menus updated every 24 hours by the RoofTop team.

Rooftops & Panoramic Viewpoints in Rome 🇮🇹

Real places, with address and position on the map

9 Places

The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana in EUR — Photo: Alberti1492 · CC BY-SA 4.0

EUR

Rooftop Restaurant on a Water Tower€€€

Il Fungo (EUR)

Romans call it the Mushroom: the concrete water tower of EUR, with a round dining room at the top. Under new management, it has a rooftop restaurant for dinner from Tuesday to Saturday and a bistrot and bar at the base, open through the day. Far from the postcards, in the Rome of the twentieth century, and all of it visible from the windows.

View: EUR, the southern districts and the hills

Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana

Price range:Prices on the official menu

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St Peter's Square, Prati and Vatican — Photo: Jebulon · CC0

Prati / Vaticano

99%

Panoramic Rooftop Garden€€€

Terrazza Les Étoiles — Hotel Atlante Star

Spread across three levels featuring a cocktail bar, a flowering rooftop garden, and a Michelin-starred restaurant, Les Étoiles offers a 360-degree front-row view culminating in Michelangelo's dome of St. Peter's lit by the golden glow of sunset.

View: Total 360° view of St. Peter's, Castel Sant'Angelo, and Monte Mario

St. Peter'sCastel Sant'AngeloVatican MuseumsMonte Mario

Price range:22 - 28 € per cocktail • 85 € dinner

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Via Veneto and the Ludovisi district — Photo: Lalupa

Via Veneto / Villa Borghese

97%

Botanical Roof Garden & Cuisine€€€€

Settimo Roman Cuisine — Sofitel Villa Borghese

A botanical winter garden with large sliding glass walls and elegant floral decor. When the sun sets behind the dome of St. Peter's, the entire terrace is painted in unforgettable shades of orange and pink.

View: Villa Borghese, St. Peter's, and a complete panorama of the ancient city

St. Peter'sVilla BorgheseAltare della PatriaGianicolo

Price range:24 - 30 € per cocktail • 90 € dinner

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Campidoglio / Centro Storico

93%

Panoramic Museum Café€€

Terrazza Caffarelli — Musei Capitolini

Freely accessible from the Villa Caffarelli square. It offers one of the most fascinating historic views of the city, ideal after a visit to the Capitoline Museums for a coffee or a glass of wine at sunset.

View: Jewish Ghetto, Great Synagogue, Theatre of Marcellus and Gianicolo

Theatre of MarcellusGreat SynagogueCapitoline HillGianicolo

Price range:12 - 18 € per glass / drink

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Sallustiano / Via XX Settembre

92%

360° Roof Garden€€

Terrazza Flavia — Marcella Royal Hotel

Located in one of the highest areas of the center, this terrace offers a 360-degree wide-angle panorama of the entire Eternal City, nestled among bougainvillea and Mediterranean plants.

View: 360° view of St. Peter's, Quirinal, Castelli Romani, and the Baths

St. Peter'sAltare della PatriaQuirinal

Price range:14 - 20 € per cocktail

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Piazza di Spagna, Tridente — Photo: European Commission · CC BY 4.0

Piazza di Spagna / Trinità dei Monti

93%

5-Star Luxury Rooftop Lounge€€€€

Cielo Terrace Bar — Hotel de la Ville

Overlooking the famous Spanish Steps, this terrace decorated with elegant red-and-white striped drapes offers an incomparable perspective on Roman sunsets, accompanied by refined signature drinks.

View: Panoramic view from Trinità dei Monti toward the Quirinal and the city center

Trinità dei MontiSpanish StepsAltare della PatriaQuirinal Hill

Price range:26 - 35 € per cocktail

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Santa Maria Maggiore, Esquilino — Photo: Livioandronico2013 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Esquilino / Repubblica

90%

Luxury Roof Lounge & Pool€€€€

SEEN by Olivier — Anantara Palazzo Naiadi

Signed by renowned chef and entrepreneur Olivier da Costa, this rooftop combines Japanese-Brazilian cuisine, spectacular mixology, and a pool terrace overlooking the monumental Piazza della Repubblica.

View: Piazza della Repubblica, Baths of Diocletian, and Santa Maria degli Angeli

Baths of DiocletianPiazza della RepubblicaBasilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli

Price range:26 - 36 € per cocktail • 110 € dinner

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Monte Mario

Hilltop Hotel: Fine Dining & Lounge€€€€

La Pergola & Tiepolo Lounge (Rome Cavalieri)

The Rome Cavalieri stands on Monte Mario, away from the centre. La Pergola, Heinz Beck's restaurant, is presented by the hotel as the first and only three-Michelin-star restaurant in Rome; the Tiepolo Lounge and the Uliveto restaurant with its terrace are the less formal ways in. A special-occasion address, booked well ahead.

View: Rome from the hill of Monte Mario

Cupola di San Pietro

Price range:Prices on the official menu

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Via dei Fori Imperiali and Monti — Photo: Leomudde · CC BY-SA 4.0

Fori Imperiali / Monti

96%

Historic Terrace over the Fora€€€

American Bar — Hotel Forum Roma

One of Rome's most famous historic terraces, beloved by movie stars and heads of state. The view sweeps from the Imperial Fora to the Altare della Patria with an evocative atmosphere of times gone by.

View: Forum of Nerva, Forum of Augustus, Colosseum, and the Vittoriano

Roman ForumImperial ForaAltare della PatriaColosseum

Price range:18 - 25 € per cocktail • 80 € dinner

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Cocktail Bars & Aperitivo in Rome 🇮🇹

Locals’ favorite spots in Trastevere, Monti and the historic center

3 Venues

St Peter's seen from the Janiculum — Photo: Rabanus Flavus

Trastevere#1

8€ - 12€ cocktail & Aperitivo€€

Freni e Frizioni

The temple of the Roman aperitivo: a former mechanical workshop turned into the most beloved spot for sunset drinks among the alleys of Trastevere.

Must try: Aperol Spritz with pink grapefruit and Taggiasca olives + rich apericena included

Local tip: The rich apericena buffet is included: arrive at 6 PM for first pick of the food and the best tables.

Via del Politeama 4-6, Roma

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Trastevere#2

14€ - 18€ cocktail€€€

Jerry Thomas Speakeasy

Rome's first speakeasy hidden behind a secret door: signature cocktails with historic techniques and a 1920s atmosphere.

Must try: "Prohibition Old Fashioned" and "Benton's Negroni" cocktails based on the original recipes

Local tip: No sign outside: ring the doorbell using the secret name found on their Instagram.

Vicolo Cellini 30, Roma

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The Pantheon, historic centre of Rome — Photo: John Samuel · CC BY-SA 4.0

Centro#3

5€ - 9€ glass of wine€€

Il Goccetto

A microcosm of Italian wines: over 500 carefully selected labels, a historic underground cellar, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Must try: Glass of Cesanese del Piglio DOCG and Lazio cold cuts board

Local tip: Just a few meters from Campo de' Fiori, perfect for an after-dinner glass in the alleys.

Via dei Banchi Vecchi 14, Roma

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Recommended Experiences & Activities in Rome 🇮🇹

Free tours, art masterpieces and wellness, picked by the editors

6 Experiences

Gym & Fitness

€8 / day passDay Pass

Gym & Weight Room Day Pass Low-Cost (€8): FitActive / McFIT Rome

Work out in Rome without long-term commitments or expensive memberships. Affordable daily day pass valid for the entire day with access to a fully equipped weight room, latest-generation Matrix and Technogym cardio machines, dumbbells up to 40+ kg, squat racks, locker rooms, and hot showers included.

Rome Center / Termini / Prati / San Giovanni

Super affordable price: only €8 for the entire day

Technogym / Matrix isotonic and cardio machines

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Gym & Fitness

FREE (€0)Free Access

Outdoor Calisthenics & Street Workout Parks (€0 Free): Monumental Parks of Rome

The most scenic and budget-friendly way to do bodyweight training at zero cost. A guide to Rome's best outdoor fitness areas: the pull-up bars and parallel bars in the greenery of Villa Borghese (near Piazza di Siena), the calisthenics trail at Parco degli Acquedotti with Roman arches in the background, and the outdoor gym at Villa Ada.

Villa Borghese / Parco degli Acquedotti / Villa Ada

100% free outdoor access 24/7

High/medium pull-up bars, parallel dip bars, wall bars, and gymnastics rings

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Gym & Fitness

€10 / passFull Day

Gym & Functional Box Trastevere (€10 Drop-In Pass)

Just a short walk from Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and the Tiber River, a welcoming gym featuring a weight room, functional training rigs, kettlebells, Concept2 rowers, and a stretching room. Ideal for travelers, digital nomads, and fitness enthusiasts staying in the historic center.

Trastevere / Rione Ponte

Very central location in Trastevere

Clean, air-conditioned, and well-equipped environment

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Panorama of Rome from the Janiculum — Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY-SA 4.0

Gym & Fitness

€6 / sessionSingle Session

Historic Popular Gym & Boxing San Lorenzo (€6 Single Entry)

Experience the authentic soul of the San Lorenzo university district. A historic non-profit popular gym featuring an Old School weight room, boxing ring, heavy bags, and a welcoming, inclusive environment with no commercial frills at the cheapest rate in all of Rome.

San Lorenzo / Scalo San Lorenzo

Ultra-popular and accessible rate: only €6

Genuine Roman atmosphere without invasive marketing

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Pools & Swimming

€8 - €10 / entry2-3 hours

Outdoor Olympic Swimming Pool & Free Swimming (€8-€10): Foro Italico & EUR

Cool off in Rome's iconic Olympic pools at popular prices. The monumental Foro Italico complex and the Piscina delle Rose at EUR offer free-swimming entries at regulated rates with a 50-meter outdoor or indoor pool, swimming lanes, and grandstands/solarium for sunbathing.

Foro Italico (Ponte Milvio) / EUR Laghetto

Standard 50-meter Olympic pool for swimmers and amateurs

Regulated, accessible price for individuals and families

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Pools & Swimming

€10 / entryHalf Day / Full Day

Outdoor Pool with Solarium & Low-Cost Sunbeds (€10): Parco Ostiense Verde

An affordable and relaxing summer oasis nestled in acres of greenery in southern Rome. Large outdoor pool with crystal-clear water, shallow area for relaxing, low-priced sunbeds, well-kept green lawn, and a bar with cold drinks at honest prices.

Via del Mare / Ostiense

Budget-friendly entry to escape the Roman heat

Large lawn solarium with trees for natural shade

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