Lonely Planet Rome Travel Guide, 13th Edition

Edition: Lonely Planet Rome is a 320-page English-language guidebook for planning visits around the city and nearby day-trip destinations. It combines itineraries, maps, local recommendations and practical travel information, with coverage extending from Vatican City and Trastevere to Tivoli.

At a glance

Includes suggested Perfect Day itineraries, maps and a pull-out map of Rome.
Offers recommendations for food, nightlife, shopping and accommodation, alongside practical advice on transport, money, accessibility and responsible travel.
Covers Rome districts and day trips including Tivoli, Ostia, Frascati and Lago di Bracciano.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The wide city and day-trip coverage suits travellers planning more than a short central-Rome stay.
Itineraries, maps and practical travel guidance bring trip planning and on-the-ground reference together in one guide.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Lonely Planet
Edition	13th
Publication date	12 April 2025
Language	English
Print length	320 pages
ISBN-10	1838694145
ISBN-13	978-1838694142

Dimensions and handling
Weight listed	364 g
Dimensions	12.95 x 1.91 x 19.69 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Travellers planning multi-week trips who want broad Rome-area coverage in a printed guide.
Readers looking for itineraries, map support and practical advice alongside recommendations for sights, food and local culture.

Less suited to

Travellers seeking only a compact pocket guide for quick sightseeing reference.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 84 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall, with comments highlighting useful information, detailed descriptions of major sights and coverage including Trastevere, Vatican City and Tivoli. That feedback aligns with the guide’s stated broad coverage and planning tools, though ratings alone do not establish how current or useful every recommendation will be for a particular trip.

Positive themes

Customers describe the content as informative and useful. They also praise coverage of top sights and named Rome areas.

Frequently asked questions

What areas does this guide cover?

It covers Rome districts including Ancient Rome, Centro Storico, Vatican City, Trastevere and Northern Rome, as well as day trips such as Tivoli, Ostia and Frascati.

Does it include maps and itineraries?

The listing describes maps, a pull-out map of Rome and suggested Perfect Day itineraries.

Is it suited to longer trips?

The guide is described as a comprehensive format for planning multi-week trips, with destination coverage, recommendations and practical travel information.