How to spend a day in Monti, Rome’s low-key, local-vibes neighbourhood
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How to spend a day in Monti, Rome’s low-key, local-vibes neighbourhood

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The neighbourhood sits between the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, and Rome’s massive Termini station, making it great for sightseeing sprees – but it feels hidden from the tourists who trot between those places. You’ll feel like you’re discovering it for the first time, but Monti’s coolness is nothing new – a Roman sitting next to me called it the city’s original “downtown”. open image in gallery The leafy terrace at the Lancelot Stay Hotel Lancelot There aren’t many hotels directly in Monti, though you’ll find rental apartments and some budget options. It’s quiet, but just around the corner from the Monti buzz – and less than a 10-minute walk from Rome’s main Termini train station.

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