Neighbourhood guide
What to See Near Porta Pia
Monuments, churches, parks and walking itineraries from Porta Pia: the Lilium's complete guide to Rome's richest and least crowded quarter.
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Magazine — the Lilium guide to Rome
Stories, neighbourhoods and secrets of the Eternal City
The Lilium Magazine is our guide to Rome: neighbourhood stories, walking itineraries, lesser-known monuments and practical tips for those who want to experience the city with a local's curiosity — starting from Via XX Settembre.
Guides & articles
Our Rome guides
Practical guide
How to Reach the Lilium
From Fiumicino, Ciampino or Termini to Via XX Settembre: transport options, real travel times and costs to reach the hotel, with the final stretch on foot.
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Practical guide
Parking and the ZTL at Porta Pia
Is the hotel inside the ZTL? Where to leave the car, how to drop off your luggage and the nearest car parks: the practical guide for those arriving by car.
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Travel tips
When to Visit Rome
Month by month: weather, crowds and the best time to visit Rome — with the advantage of Porta Pia, away from the bustle of the centre.
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Food & restaurants
Where to Eat Near Porta Pia
The Lilium's favourite trattorias and venues around Porta Pia, with the walking distance and what to order from Roman cuisine.
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Liberty-style Rome
Coppedè District
The Frog Fountain, the Villini delle Fate and the fairy-tale arch: the Lilium's guide to Liberty-style Rome, a stone's throw from the hotel.
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Liberty Rome
Art Nouveau Hotel Rome: the Liberty of the Lilium
A Liberty-style hotel in Rome: at the Lilium every room takes the name of a flower. Wrought iron, arches and Art Nouveau, a short walk from Porta Pia.
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Attractions
Villa Torlonia, Rome: Park, Casina & Museum
Villa Torlonia, Rome, what to see: the free park, the Liberty-style Casina delle Civette and the Casino Nobile. The guide by Lilium Boutique Hotel.
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Attractions
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa by Bernini: Where to Find It
Bernini's Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, where to find it: in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria, free entry, a short walk from the Lilium.
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Stay
Book Direct or on Booking?
Is it better to book direct or on Booking? The honest guide to the best hotel price in Rome: how it works, why direct costs less and how to get it.
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Partner
Nel Paese del Vino: the Lilium's Wine Partner
Nel Paese del Vino is the Lilium Boutique Hotel's wine partner: fine Italian wines by region, grape and type, natural wines and shipping across Italy.
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Staying in Rome
Boutique hotel in central Rome: why choose the Lilium
Boutique hotel or large hotel in Rome? An honest comparison: a Liberty building, 14 flower rooms, Porta Pia a walk from the centre and a cheaper direct booking.
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Attractions
What to See on Foot from Porta Pia: the Map
What to see on foot from Porta Pia: the map in 5, 10 and 20 minutes from the Lilium. Bernini, Termini, Villa Torlonia and Coppedè, all on foot from the hotel.
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Rome, outside your door
Stay at Lilium Boutique Hotel and explore Rome with our guide — all on foot, without the crowds.