Spanish Steps, Rome: Hours, Address, Spanish Steps Reviews: 4/5
Spanish Steps
Spanish Steps
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Located in the heart of Rome, this vibrant and elegant square is surrounded by 18th-century buildings augmented by the colorful flowers that adorn the Spanish Steps. The elegant steps by Francesco de Sanctis (1723-1726) consist of twelve flights of varying width, which descend to the scenic Franciscan Church of Trinita dei Monti.
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The area
Address
Neighborhood: Centro
How to get there
- Spagna • 2 min walk
- Barberini - Fontana di Trevi • 8 min walk
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Michele P
Fishers, IN202 contributions
Jun 2022
Another bucket list item checked off in June. There are a lot of steps but the view is spectacular. At the bottom is a fountain where you can refill you water bottle.
Written July 1, 2022
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel35,191 contributions
May 2022
The famous Spanish Steps are one of Rome's main attraction, which means they are ALWAYS busy.
My best advise is to climb the steps in the late afternoon, as to avoid Rome's unbearable heat.
My best advise is to climb the steps in the late afternoon, as to avoid Rome's unbearable heat.
Written July 1, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
elympos
Larissa, Greece297 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
My favourite place in Rome.
You can reach it from down or up, but you would enjoy more the route from Villa Medici going the steps down, enjoying gradually the beauty till you get down and see the famous view of the stairs. The best things in Rome are free.
You can reach it from down or up, but you would enjoy more the route from Villa Medici going the steps down, enjoying gradually the beauty till you get down and see the famous view of the stairs. The best things in Rome are free.
Written July 1, 2022
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Vidya Saimon
18 contributions
Jun 2022
Decorated in the Roman Baroque style, the stairs hold great beauty, history, and culture. It was built in order to link the Bourbon Spanish Embassy, and the Trinità dei Monti church, both located above — to the Holy See and Spanish Square below.
Written June 26, 2022
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Mateusz
Dover, UK1,858 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
With all the amazing and beautiful things to see in Rome, I am surprised this is even an option. I cannot see any historical merit, they are steps built to link the Spanish Embassy and the Spanish Embassy. Over crowded and over hyped in my opinion. But please make your own judgement
Written June 17, 2022
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mibaba4
175 contributions
May 2022
We visited the Spanish Steps and it is a pretty place to see. Mu husband walked to the very top while I only went half way. There were lots and lots of people and some were sitting on the steps. However, someone came by and told them they had to move. I am glad he did because those people were causing traffic jams and possible cause an accident. We did not spend a whole lot of time here. It is pretty but once you see it, you do not need to come back. Be careful on this touristic attractions because there may be someone trying to get to you. Someone tried to wrap something on my husband's hand. Luckily he was able to quickly react and moved his hand away.
Written June 14, 2022
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Darryn_Fewster
Edinburgh, UK105 contributions
May 2022
This location is highly sought after by tourists. You have to pick the right time to visit as you will find loads of people milling around. We were very lucky that we were able to walk around and miss sone of the crowds. Best bits of advice I could give is to look at the CCTV camera footage before going and then your able to pick your time.
At the bottom of the steps your able to see some brilliant shops which are all premium, this then enables you to walk to some of the best bakeries. The top of the steps is the metro which helps you get into whichever part of Rome you want.
All the streets around the top of the steps have some great restaurants too.
At the bottom of the steps your able to see some brilliant shops which are all premium, this then enables you to walk to some of the best bakeries. The top of the steps is the metro which helps you get into whichever part of Rome you want.
All the streets around the top of the steps have some great restaurants too.
Written June 12, 2022
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AndyLA76
Espoo, Finland153 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
The stairs themselves are a sight to behold and if you like to mill about with other tourists, this is the place to be. The local law enforcement community is rather heavily represented here, though their main job seems to be shooing folks of the railings as well as preventing people from enjoying their lunches on the stairs. Be that as it may, surely this keeps the riff-raff away and gives every lusting soul a chance to get their very own picture of a loved one on the white marble stairway, which is kind of nice and wholesome in a slightly totalitarian way.
On a different note though, the area between the stairs and the Piazza del Popolo offers the best shopping in the city centre. Here you can find everything from the cheap Swedish H&M store to the high end Italian D&G and even small designer boutiques catering to the most exquisite of needs.
On a different note though, the area between the stairs and the Piazza del Popolo offers the best shopping in the city centre. Here you can find everything from the cheap Swedish H&M store to the high end Italian D&G and even small designer boutiques catering to the most exquisite of needs.
Written June 10, 2022
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Magda S
Orlando, FL157 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
There’s nothing special to see. Is just a landmark where the Spanish embassy was at Piazza Spagna. You just go up the steps and enjoyed the view. The water from the fountain at the bottom of the steps is potable. Touristic and crowded. Nice but One and done.
Written June 10, 2022
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Juliet James
Middlesbrough, UK59 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
Its a beautiful place but getting pics is difficult but its an amazing place, getting to Trevi fountain is easy via Metro
Written June 4, 2022
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Hi all. I was on the spanish steps today (July 10, 2019) around 8:30PM (2030). There was a blonde woman in a shiny dress singing with back up dancers. A camera man and photographer were following her around. I ask and was told she is famous. I can not figure out who she is. Please help! It is driving me crazy trying to figure out who she is. Thanks!
Roastspud
South Coast239 contributions
Famous in what country? Do you have a picture??
Carol S
Saint Paul, MN2 contributions
Is there currently construction affecting the Spanish Steps area
Greedygirl55
London, UK20 contributions
I was in Rome latter part of June this year and construction was going on around the area leading to the Spanish Steps, but not immediately marring the sight and spoiling photo opportunities.
Diana_Ciro
Duarte, CA
Is it illegal to have a symbolic wedding in front of the Spanish Steps? Or do we need a permit?
Does anyone know?
Chisi76
Glasgow, UK251 contributions
Yes you can, there are tons of websites offering symbolic weddings everywhere in Rome. Bare in mind it is always a crowded place, you will be center of attention to hundreds.
kirrilyb31
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
help anyone! I was at the Spanish Steps either 13/9 or 14/9 in the evening and there was a young male busker playing the violin and he was doing covers of current songs like Ed Sheehan and Adele. He was selling CD's and I bought one but lost it and now want to try and find out his name so I can try find his music online. If anyone knows his name or what his CD is called please reply. He is supper talented and I really wanted the CD for home but can't find it amongst all my unpacking :( . Thanks in advance
Lisa And Steve
Leicester, UK310 contributions
Try calling the royal suite it's on my reviews as it's based on Spanish steps the buskers are there most evenings so maybe they could get a name for you so you could connect with them
LARS101
Los Angeles, CA241 contributions
Hi Caz2015, where is the located, close to any other sights? Is there a tour necessary or an entrance fee? How much time would you say is enough to look around there?
Thanks
DeborahN208
Franklin, TN294 contributions
The Spanish Steps are free, located in the Piazza Di Spagna. It is very picturesque from the top and bottom of the steps, day or night. You can spend 30 minutes or longer taking pictures or simply walk by. There is a church at the top of the steps Trinità dei Monti and in most pics of the Spanish Steps you will see this church with the double steeples. Villa Borghese (free except the ZOO and Galleria) is also quite nearby though you have to go through an entrance it is lovely to walk through. In 2016 the steps were re-opened after being refurbished. There is a Metro stop nearby and the Trevi Fountain is kind of nearby. Hope this helps.
224MaryP
Baltimore7 contributions
Is there a Hilton or Hilton-related property near the Spanish Steps in Rome? Thank you!
107emadb
Nottingham, UK18 contributions
Sorry there is no Helton around Spanish steps but the area around Spanish steps all high class shops such as Georgio Armani, Calvin Clain, Dior, Valentino and all the others.
Cross the street from there you will find via del Corso street with all other middle class shopping and it's very long street.
The closest Helton address is viale liegi 62, Rome it's about 12 minutes driving and 38 minutes walk to Spanish steps.
Hope this answer is OK and good luck
romio22
Helsingborg, Sweden37 contributions
Hi, I will be reaching Rome in the evening around 7pm in September.
Is it worth visiting Spanish steps at that time or shall i plan it in the morning?
rainbow1939
London, UK120 contributions
I would visit the Spanish Steps as early in the morning as possible as it gets very busy and watch your camera and handbag etc
Dave R
319 contributions
Did you have to haggle the price for the Horse Carriage Ride? Also did you go past the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon? Many thanks.
daveburgoyne
Gillingham, UK70 contributions
I should imagine you could haggle but we didn't go on them as we walked everywhere which we preferred
Katie G
New York City, NY6 contributions
Hello!
We will be staying near the Spanish Steps. Can anyone recommend an authentic restaurant with outdoor seating that isn't too touristy? Thank you!
David P
Santorini62 contributions
The restaurants around the Spanish steps that I found were exspenive overpriced Italian food, most of the shops there are fendi, boss all designer shops. Saying that if you walk a little further down the Main Street near adidas and the Roma store there are some nice restaurants down the side streets.
Always ask if there is a cover charge
Ou manger place d.espagne
Roly_Atilita
Buenos Aires, Argentina176 contributions
Sà hay restaurantes en Plaza España. Yo estuve en uno de ellos por supuesto los precios no son los más económicos pero si los comparás con los ParÃs te van a resultar más accesibles. Espero que te haya servido la información. Bon voyage!!
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