Top Child Friendly Attractions in Rome

Choosing the right location for a family hotel in Rome can be the key to the success of your holiday with children in Italy’s beautiful capital city. Minimising transit time to events and attractions will make your time more fulfilling and less fraught with logistical anxieties and the dreaded curse of a bored child. Happily, there are more than just the usual tourist sites to see in the Eternal City when it comes to appealing to younger traveller’s interests. If your hotel is within distance of these following attractions your children will leave with fond memories and a desire to come back.

Impressive Sights to See

One of the most symbolic sights associated with Rome is the delightful Trevi Fountain. While this sculpture of epic proportions has featured in many movies, seeing it ‘in the flesh’ is still completely breath taking - even for the hard-to-impress younger crowd. Children will love to hear the story about the fierce competition the artist Nicola Salvi had to fight off to win the commission from the Pope to construct this work back in 1723, as well as the fact that the fountain is fed by one of the city's oldest aqua ducts, the Acqua Virgine. If your family hotel in Rome is located with reasonable distance, the Trevi Fountain is also well worth seeing it lit up in all its glory at night, during an after dinner stroll.

Italian Traditions

If you are staying at a well-equipped family hotel in Rome, the front desk or concierge should be able to assist you with information on all the local entertainment especially well suited to children. Another popular attraction for both young and old is the traditional open-air Punch and Judy puppet show, which can be found on the scenic Gianicolo Hill. The puppets are beautifully crafted and are a creative way of introducing children to some wonderful Italian traditions. Gianicolo Hill is also a site worth visiting itself, simply for the stunning panoramic views of the city its elevation offers.

Wild Excitement

If your family hotel in Rome is centrally situated you should have easy access to public transportation for day trips that can take you a little further afield. Hydromania is one of Italy’s most popular waterparks and will certainly keep children of all ages entertained for hours. The park is easily reached by public or private transportation and offers thrilling water slides, wave pools, sports, relaxation, games and music - all of which can easily fill a whole day.

The Italian capital is truly a city with something for everyone. It is becoming an extremely popular destination for families with both younger and older children due to the many different activities and attractions available. Thanks to the excellent hotels now catering especially to families and children’s needs, a visit to this wonderful and historic city can be both exciting and relaxing for all.

Looking for a great hotel in Rome? Roberta Stuart is the Travel Manager for Worldhotels, a company offering top class accommodation in the Worldhotel Ripa Roma. From this classic, contemporary family hotel in Rome, the city can be explored at your leisure. Worldhotels also offers a selection of unique four and five star hotels around the world.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.