Gurl_NeedHelpPlan

Hi,
Does anyone have opinions about Saint John Lateran area?
I am visiting rome for the first time and hope I could get some input.
Thanks

Don't mind to bus, but is it a hassle? Easy transportation?

nytraveler

It's OK - but it depends on how long you have and what other sights to see. I wouldn't consider it in the top 10. (I din;t see it until my 3rd tri to Rome). IMHO San Clemente is much more fascinating.

J62

St. John Lateran is the one and only cathedral in Rome. I think it's a wonderful church to visit.

janisj

I <i>think</i> you are asking if the area around Saint John Lateran is a good place to stay, not whether it is necessarily a good church to visit. Right??

Leely2

The area is fine. If you're in Rome for a while it wouldn't be bad at all, though a bit out of the way for some things. If your visit is short and you have a long list of must-sees, this could be an inconvenient location. Unless you're willing to go-go-go all day long (I'm okay with that, for example, except when it's hot). I almost always walk or taxi in Rome, so I'm not sure about the bus lines from San Giovanni in Laterano.

Where exactly is the apartment/hotel you're considering?

Gurl_NeedHelpPlan

Yes that is correct, I was wondering if the area is a good district to rent a place for accomodation, is it safe

Gurl_NeedHelpPlan

Re di Roma or Ponte Lungo area/
or i was thinking is Colosseo, is it a safe area? or the Vatican good for first time travellers?

Leely2

Those stops are actually even farther out than San Giovanni in Laterano. Where by the Vatican are you thinking of staying?

P_Peppington

I wouldn't stay in this area. I would move up the Via Merulana and stay near Maria Maggiore.

A good hotel within walking distance of Maria Maggiore is the Hotel Aberdeen.

I wouldn't stay near the Vatican. I don't think the area is very exciting at night.

P_P

jamikins

We stayed in Re di Roma area when we first went to Rome and very much regretted it. Its quite far out and it was a pain to get in and out every day twice a day. We ended up staying at the B&B at night most nights because it was a pain, and so we missed out on walking around at night and eating lovely dinners. I would never stay out that far again.