Monti
Rome's coolest neighborhood. Vintage vibes, craft cocktails, and cobblestone charm.
🛍️ Vintage Shopping🍸 Craft Cocktails🎨 Artsy Vibe
Rome's coolest neighborhood. Vintage vibes, craft cocktails, and cobblestone charm.
Between Colosseum & Termini Station. Metro: Cavour (Line B)
Young travelers, shoppers, cocktail lovers, local experience
€€-€€€ - More affordable than Centro Storico
Monti is where Romans go to escape tourists - ironic since it's literally next to the Colosseum. But step off Via dei Fori Imperiali onto Via del Boschetto, and you're in a different Rome entirely.
This neighborhood was Rome's red-light district until the 1980s. Now it's been transformed into the city's hippest enclave - vintage stores in former bordellos, wine bars in medieval buildings, and artisan workshops where craftspeople still make things by hand.
The vibe is unmistakable: cobblestone streets strung with lights, tiny piazzas with outdoor seating, and a crowd that's 80% Italian, 20% in-the-know visitors. This is Rome for people who've been to Rome before.
Vintage clothing
Curated 70s and 80s fashion. Great denim and leather jackets.
📍 Via dei Serpenti
Weekend market
Saturdays & Sundays. Vintage, handmade, and local designers.
📍 Via Leonina 46
Artisan chocolate
Traditional Italian chocolates since 1930. Beautiful packaging.
📍 Via Leonina 82
Cocktail bar
Circus-themed speakeasy. Creative cocktails in intimate setting.
💡 Try the signature Barnum Sour
Wine bar
Neighborhood institution since 1895. Spill onto the piazza.
💡 Get the house red and people watch
Aperitivo
Art deco vibes. Great for afternoon Aperol Spritz.
💡 Buffet aperitivo from 6pm
Traditional Roman
Family-run since 1960s. Incredible amatriciana. Reserve ahead.
Modern Italian
Farm-to-table concept. Brunch is legendary. Great for groups.
Wine & small plates
Natural wines and cheese/meat boards. Cozy candlelit vibe.
Gelato
All-natural, inventive flavors. Try the basil or ricotta.
Our guides grew up in these streets. Let us show you the hidden gems, the best aperitivo spots, and why Romans love Monti.