Among hotels in Rome near the railway station the Hotel Palladium Palace stands out for its excellent location in the vicinity of Termini station and the heart of Rome's historic center. The terminals for the major bus lines are just 400 meters away, in Piazza dei Cinquecento, along with stops on the A and B subway lines, making the Hotel Palladium Palace, situated in the area of Termini station, easily reachable from the air terminal as well.
From Piazza dei Cinquecento, various bus lines provide convenient transportation to the most renowned sites and monuments in Rome. From Via Cavour, visitors can access Via dei Fori Imperiali, to admire the ruins of Imperial Rome, followed by the Colosseum, the great amphitheatre that is the very symbol of Rome. The Hotel Palladium Palace is also in the vicinity of the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon, not to mention Via Nazionale, one of the city's main shopping venues.
For those who prefer walking, the Hotel Palladium is situated only 100 meters from one of Rome's foremost religious and artistic attractions: the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Founded in the 4th century A.D., this splendid and imposing structure is a unique architectural and artistic masterpiece spanning the history of art and Rome over the centuries. Its 18th century facade conceals a Paleochristian interior with three naves, divided by thirty-six magnificent monolithic marble columns and four granite columns. The overhanging fascia features Medieval mosaics, while the lateral chapels display splendid frescoes and paintings. The floor of the Basilica is equally stunning, built of marble commissioned in the 12th century. The Medieval and Byzantine mosaics are a primary example of mosaic art in Rome, and indeed in all of Italy. Proceeding towards the Roman Forum, tourists can admire Michelangelo's Moses at the church of San Pietro in Vincoli.
About 400 meters away are the Teatro dell’Opera, the National Roman Museum at Palazzo Massimo, the Museo delle Terme di Diocleziano, and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Roughly 1 km away are the Basilica of San Giovanni, Piazza Barberini, Via Veneto, and the Trevi Fountain, while Piazza di Spagna is situated 1.5 kilometers away.
