Rome, Italy · Capacity: 72,698
Rome's 72,698-seat Olympic Stadium, shared by AS Roma and SS Lazio. The venue that hosted the 1960 Olympics and 1990 World Cup Final is an electric atmosphere for Serie A derbies and UEFA fixtures. Located in the Foro Italico complex along the Tiber.
The Stadio Olimpico, set in Rome's Foro Italico sports complex, is shared by Roma and Lazio, whose Derby della Capitale is one of football's fiercest. It has hosted Olympics, World Cup and European finals beneath its travertine surroundings.
It's north of the centre by the Tiber, in the Eternal City of ancient ruins and Roman cuisine.
Below are the Rome stays, restaurants and bars fans use around the Stadio Olimpico.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Stadio Olimpico in Rome — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
This Rocco Forte property sits at the top of the Spanish Steps with a showstopping rooftop cocktail bar overlooking all of Rome. Designed by Olga Polizzi and Tommaso Ziffer, its interiors pay tribute to the Grand Tour era. International football delegations and touring artists favor it for its central location and discreet luxury.
One of Rome's most glamorous hotels, tucked between Piazza del Popolo and the Spanish Steps with a terraced Secret Garden. The Stravinskij Bar is where Roman high society mixes with visiting A-listers. George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, and Leonardo DiCaprio have all stayed here.
Perched near the top of the Spanish Steps, the Dorchester Collection's Hotel Eden features a rooftop restaurant and terrace with arguably Rome's most spectacular panoramic view. Visiting sports teams and international music acts performing at Foro Italico book entire floors. The recently renovated rooms blend Roman elegance with contemporary comfort.
A magnificently intimate boutique hotel on the Via Monte d'Oro just steps from Piazza di Spagna, J.K. Place Roma is the insider's choice for visiting athletes and musicians who want exceptional luxury without the scale of a grand hotel. Only 30 rooms, a serene rooftop terrace, and a drawing-room library create the atmosphere of staying in a private Roman palazzo. Champions League visitors and Formula One paddock regulars have made it one of Rome's most reliably glamorous celebrity bolt-holes.
A beloved neighbourhood bar in Rome's Prati district where locals gather for Serie A matches with genuine passion, particularly on big Roma home match days. The outdoor terrace fills with supporters in yellow and red scarves watching the match on the bar's screens while debating tactics. The Roman hospitality ensures visiting fans from anywhere are adopted as temporary Giallorossi supporters.
Bar San Calisto in Trastevere is Rome's most legendary dive bar, a rough-edged neighbourhood institution where AS Roma and Lazio fans have argued football with equal ferocity over bitter espresso and cold birra alla spina for generations. The bar's complete indifference to tourist appeal and its working-class Roman character give it an authenticity rare in an increasingly gentrified city. On derby weekends, the piazza outside becomes an informal fan zone with conversations about the match raging long into the night.
Italy's pioneering craft brewery's Roman outpost near Campo de' Fiori, featuring over 40 Italian craft beers on tap. Football fans gather here for aperitivo before heading to the Stadio Olimpico, debating Roma vs. Lazio allegiances over artisanal brews.
On the legendary Via Veneto, this intimate bar inside the Regina Hotel Baglioni channels the golden age of Fellini's La Dolce Vita. Red velvet banquettes and impeccable Negronis attract visiting athletes after Stadio Olimpico matches and international celebrities. The piano bar atmosphere makes it Rome's most refined nightcap destination.
A hip Prati neighborhood hangout favored by local football fans looking for quality aperitivo before heading to the Olimpico, which is just a short walk away. Il Sorpasso's extensive wine list and Negroni cocktails pair perfectly with its generous cicchetti spread. The crowd is lively and knowledgeable about Rome's intense football rivalries.
The bars surrounding Piazza Navona fill with Roma and Lazio fans watching Serie A matches on Sunday afternoons, creating a theatrical combination of baroque Roman grandeur and passionate football culture. Local supporters will help visiting fans navigate both clubs' passionate but distinct identities. House-poured Peroni and Roma-yellow supplì rice croquettes are the fuel of Roman football afternoons.
Steps from the Pantheon, this family-run trattoria has served impeccable Roman classics since 1961. The amatriciana and abbacchio are legendary, and the intimate setting has hosted Italian football royalty, politicians, and visiting film stars. Reservations are essential as this remains one of Rome's most beloved dining rooms.
This tiny Trastevere trattoria serves what many consider Rome's finest carbonara and cacio e pepe using only the freshest local ingredients. AS Roma and Lazio players have been photographed waiting in the famously long queue like everyone else. The no-reservation policy means arriving early is essential, especially on match days.
Rome's most beloved restaurant-bakery-wine bar, serving legendary cacio e pepe and carbonara near Campo de' Fiori. The prosciutto and cheese selection is world-class. AS Roma players, visiting Hollywood stars, and food pilgrims all worship at Roscioli. Reservations are essential.
Legendary deli-restaurant near Campo de' Fiori serving sublime cacio e pepe, carbonara, and hand-cut salumi alongside an extraordinary wine list. International football fans on Roman pilgrimages consider a meal here as essential as visiting the Colosseum.
Step into the arena floor of the Colosseum with a guided underground and arena tour that takes you through the hypogeum tunnels where gladiators and animals once waited. Combined with the gladiator school experience at the Gruppo Storico Romano, fans can train with replica weapons and armor just as Roman fighters did 2,000 years ago.
Explore the monumental Foro Italico sports complex, home to the Italian Open tennis tournament and adorned with marble statues and mosaic floors from the 1930s. The Stadio dei Marmi, ringed by 60 marble athlete statues, is one of the most visually striking sporting venues in the world.
Tour the home of both AS Roma and SS Lazio, a stadium steeped in Italian football rivalry and Olympic history from the 1960 Games. The guided experience covers the pitch-side areas, VIP zones, and the fascinating backstory of Rome's legendary derby della capitale.
Wander the cobblestone lanes of Trastevere, Rome's most beloved neighborhood for authentic Roman cuisine, sampling supplì, cacio e pepe, and porchetta at trattorias and street vendors. The lively piazzas and ivy-draped facades make this the ideal post-match neighborhood for food, wine, and the dolce vita atmosphere.
The AS Roma museum traces the Giallorossi's history from their 1927 founding through multiple Serie A titles and Champions League final heartbreaks. The Francesco Totti exhibit is the emotional centrepiece, celebrating Rome's greatest footballing son with jerseys, boots, and career highlights. The club's deep connection to Roman identity—Roma's wolf symbol is the city's own emblem—is explored throughout.
Rome's ancient chariot racing venue, the Circo Massimo, hosts the city's largest public sports screenings during Euros and World Cup tournaments, where hundreds of thousands of fans watch the Azzurri with the Palatine Hill as backdrop. The combination of ancient Roman history and modern football passion is uniquely possible only in Rome. Italy's 2021 European Championship victory was celebrated here with scenes of extraordinary joy.
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Stadio Olimpico has a capacity of 72,698 people.
Stadio Olimpico opened in 1953. It was designed by Enrico Del Debbio, Luigi Moretti, Cesare Valle, Annibale Vitellozzi.
AS Roma, SS Lazio play home games at Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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