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Relais Orso

Via Dell'Orso 88
Rated 8.5 in 1637 reviews

Relais Orso is a distinctive accommodation choice nestled in the heart of Rome, Italy. This boutique hotel offers an intimate ambiance that perfectly blends traditional Roman architecture with modern design elements. Located in a 17th-century townhouse, Relais Orso exudes historical charm while providing contemporary comforts, making it a unique stay for those exploring the rich history and vibrant life of the Eternal City.

The hotel's interior is a tasteful mix of old and new. Original features, such as stone walls and ceilings, have been preserved, adding character to the spaces, while modern furnishings and amenities ensure a comfortable stay. The rooms at Relais Orso are elegantly styled, each designed to offer a cozy and peaceful retreat from the bustling streets of Rome. Guests can enjoy high-end touches and a thoughtful selection of amenities.

Relais Orso’s central location makes it an ideal base for tourists keen on exploring the city. It is within walking distance of some of Rome's most iconic landmarks, including Piazza Navona, Castel Sant'Angelo, and the renowned Pantheon. This prime positioning allows guests to immerse themselves fully in the local culture and history, with plenty of renowned restaurants, stylish cafes, and unique shops nearby.

For those seeking a serene yet central place to stay in Rome, Relais Orso offers a harmonious blend of past and present in one of the city's most picturesque neighborhoods.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Rome and near Relais Orso

Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter's Basilica
Church in Vatican City
1.5km / 0.9mi
Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums
Museums of the Vatican City
1.7km / 1mi
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Ancient Roman center of the city, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.4km / 0.89mi
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle and museum in Rome, formerly the imperial mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian and subsequent Roman emperors
470m / 0.29mi
Apostolic Palace
Apostolic Palace
Official residence of the Pope in Vatican City
1.3km / 0.83mi
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle and museum in Rome, formerly the imperial mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian and subsequent Roman emperors
0.5km / 0.31mi
Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
1.5km / 0.92mi
Saint Peter's Square
Saint Peter's Square
Piazza in Vatican City
1.2km / 0.73mi
Colosseum
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill
Centremost of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
1.8km / 1.2mi
Pantheon
Pantheon
Ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
460m / 0.29mi
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Ancient Roman center of the city, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.4km / 0.84mi
Capitoline Hill
Capitoline Hill
One of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
1.3km / 0.81mi
Villa Medici
Villa Medici
Historic house in Rome, Italy
1.1km / 0.67mi
Palazzo Barberini
Palazzo Barberini
Palace in Rome housing part of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica
1.4km / 0.88mi
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Church in Rome, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Church in Rome, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Saint Peter in Chains
Saint Peter in Chains
Church in Rome
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pietà (Michelangelo)
Pietà (Michelangelo)
Sculpture by Michelangelo
1.5km / 0.93mi
Arch of Titus
Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch in Rome (constructed c. 81 AD)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of the Gesù
Church of the Gesù
Church in Rome, Italy, and precursor of the Baroque style
0.9km / 0.53mi
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo in Rome, Italy
0.8km / 0.47mi
Quirinal Palace
Quirinal Palace
Historic building in Rome, Italy; official residence of the President of the Italian Republic
1.1km / 0.65mi
Trajan's Column
Trajan's Column
Ancient Roman victory column, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
Public square in Rome, Italy
200m / 220yd
Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus
Ancient Roman circus in Rome
1.8km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Church
1.4km / 0.86mi
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Church in Rome, on the Capitol Hill
1.2km / 0.75mi
Basilica of Saint Sabina
Basilica of Saint Sabina
Historical church on the Aventine Hill in Rome
2km / 1.2mi
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Fountain in Rome, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Fountain in Rome, Italy
0.9km / 0.54mi
Capitoline Museums
Capitoline Museums
Municipal museum of the city of Rome, Italy
1.2km / 0.77mi
Column of Marcus Aurelius
Column of Marcus Aurelius
Roman victory column (completed 193)
0.6km / 0.39mi
Arch of Septimius Severus
Arch of Septimius Severus
Triumphal arch in Rome, Italy
1.4km / 0.88mi
San Lorenzo in Damaso
San Lorenzo in Damaso
Basilica church in Rome, Italy
0.5km / 0.34mi
Villa Borghese Park
Villa Borghese Park
Landscape garden in Rome, Italy
1km / 0.64mi
Pauline Chapel
Pauline Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
1.5km / 0.92mi
Temple of Saturn
Temple of Saturn
Ancient Roman temple to the god Saturn, in what is now Rome, Italy, at the foot of the Capitoline Hill
1.4km / 0.87mi
Via Sacra
Via Sacra
Street in Rome, Italy
1.5km / 0.91mi
Santi Apostoli
Santi Apostoli
Church in Rome
1km / 0.59mi
Temple of Divus Iulius
Temple of Divus Iulius
Building in Roman Forum, Italy
1.5km / 0.96mi
Temple of Peace
Temple of Peace
Temple dedicated to the goddess Pax in ancient Rome
1.5km / 0.94mi
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
Temple of Antoninus and Faustina
2nd century Roman temple in Rome which was later converted into a Roman Catholic church, the Chiesa di San Lorenzo in Miranda or simply "San Lorenzo in Miranda"
1.6km / 0.98mi
Basilica of Maxentius
Basilica of Maxentius
Ancient building in the Roman Forum, Rome
1.7km / 1mi
Ara Pacis
Ara Pacis
Ancient Roman monument in Rome
0.5km / 0.33mi

What to do in Rome and near Relais Orso

Saint Peter's Basilica
Saint Peter's Basilica
Church in Vatican City
1.5km / 0.9mi
Vatican Museums
Vatican Museums
Museums of the Vatican City
1.7km / 1mi
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Ancient Roman center of the city, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.4km / 0.89mi
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle and museum in Rome, formerly the imperial mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian and subsequent Roman emperors
470m / 0.29mi
Apostolic Palace
Apostolic Palace
Official residence of the Pope in Vatican City
1.3km / 0.83mi
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle of the Holy Angel
Castle and museum in Rome, formerly the imperial mausoleum of the emperor Hadrian and subsequent Roman emperors
0.5km / 0.31mi
Sistine Chapel
Sistine Chapel
Chapel in the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City
1.5km / 0.92mi
Saint Peter's Square
Saint Peter's Square
Piazza in Vatican City
1.2km / 0.73mi
Colosseum
Colosseum
Ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy
2km / 1.2mi
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill
Centremost of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
1.8km / 1.2mi
Pantheon
Pantheon
Ancient Roman temple in Rome, Italy
460m / 0.29mi
Roman Forum
Roman Forum
Ancient Roman center of the city, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.4km / 0.84mi
Capitoline Hill
Capitoline Hill
One of the seven hills of Rome, Italy
1.3km / 0.81mi
Villa Medici
Villa Medici
Historic house in Rome, Italy
1.1km / 0.67mi
Palazzo Barberini
Palazzo Barberini
Palace in Rome housing part of the Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica
1.4km / 0.88mi
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo
Church in Rome, Italy
1.1km / 0.68mi
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Santa Maria sopra Minerva
Church in Rome, Italy
0.6km / 0.37mi
Saint Peter in Chains
Saint Peter in Chains
Church in Rome
1.9km / 1.2mi
Pietà (Michelangelo)
Pietà (Michelangelo)
Sculpture by Michelangelo
1.5km / 0.93mi
Arch of Titus
Arch of Titus
Triumphal arch in Rome (constructed c. 81 AD)
1.8km / 1.1mi
Church of the Gesù
Church of the Gesù
Church in Rome, Italy, and precursor of the Baroque style
0.9km / 0.53mi
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo Farnese
Palazzo in Rome, Italy
0.8km / 0.47mi
Quirinal Palace
Quirinal Palace
Historic building in Rome, Italy; official residence of the President of the Italian Republic
1.1km / 0.65mi
Trajan's Column
Trajan's Column
Ancient Roman victory column, a landmark of Rome, Italy
1.2km / 0.73mi
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona
Public square in Rome, Italy
200m / 220yd
Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus
Ancient Roman circus in Rome
1.8km / 1.1mi
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Santa Maria in Trastevere
Church
1.4km / 0.86mi
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Santa Maria in Aracoeli
Church in Rome, on the Capitol Hill
1.2km / 0.75mi
Basilica of Saint Sabina
Basilica of Saint Sabina
Historical church on the Aventine Hill in Rome
2km / 1.2mi
Trevi Fountain
Trevi Fountain
Fountain in Rome, Italy
0.9km / 0.56mi

About Rome

Rome, with its rich history and vibrant culture, offers a variety of experiences for visitors. One of the most essential activities is visiting the Colosseum, an iconic symbol of ancient Rome that provides insight into the city's gladiatorial past. Nearby, the Roman Forum invites exploration of its ruins, showcasing the heart of political and social life in ancient times.

Another significant site is the Vatican City, home to St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. The artistry of Michelangelo’s ceiling and the grandeur of the basilica are notable highlights. The Pantheon, with its remarkable dome and oculus, is also a must-see, demonstrating the engineering prowess of the Romans.

Strolling through the historic neighborhoods, such as Trastevere, allows for a taste of local life. The narrow cobblestone streets are lined with charming cafes and shops, making it a pleasant area to explore. Additionally, visiting Piazza Navona offers a chance to admire its stunning fountains and vibrant atmosphere.

For those interested in art, the Borghese Gallery holds an impressive collection, featuring works by Caravaggio and Bernini. The surrounding Borghese Gardens provide a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle.

Culinary experiences in Rome are equally important. Enjoying traditional Roman dishes such as carbonara and cacio e pepe in local trattorias can be a highlight of the visit. Additionally, indulging in gelato while wandering the streets is a delightful way to experience the city.

Finally, taking some time to relax at the Spanish Steps or observing the Trevi Fountain can enhance the experience of Rome, allowing visitors to soak in the atmosphere and the beauty of the city's architecture. Each of these activities contributes to a deeper understanding and appreciation of Rome's unique charm and history.




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