Hotels in Lazio, Italy

Lazio is the central Italian region wrapped around Rome, famous for ancient ruins like the Colosseum and Roman Forum dating back 2,000 years. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot summers (80-90°F / 27-32°C) perfect for swimming at Ostia Beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea, and mild winters (45-55°F / 7-13°C) ideal for exploring the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel without the summer crowds. If you want a break from the city, head to the hilltop town of Tivoli to see Hadrian's Villa, a sprawling 2nd-century estate that shows how the emperor lived.