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We've compiled the best of the best in Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, and the Jewish Ghetto - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
Rome has no shortage of gorgeous rooftop terrace bars open in the warmer months, but this one—nestled amid cupolas and bell towers atop the Eitch Borromini hotel—is exceptional. Seats along the edge look down on Bernini's famed fountain in Piazza Navona. The chic white couches are almost always filled with well-heeled Romans, making sunset reservations essential.
The romantic rooftop terrace at I Sofà has a 360-degree view of the Eternal City, so it's no surprise that it's a prime spot for a late-afternoon cocktail (weather permitting). The bar takes its name from the historic stone benches carved into the wall at the entrance to the Hotel St. George. Head downstairs in the cooler months for a wide selection of craft beers on tap inside the Hotel Indigo.
Want a peek at Rome's rooftops from atop an iconic, wisteria-draped palazzo? Head to the small terrace bar at the Hotel Raphaël, noted for its bird's-eye view of the campaniles and palazzos of Piazza Navona. This is one of Rome's most romantic spots, so booking a table (and being prepared for the relatively high prices) is advised.
