Prati is a residential neighborhood located close to our campus, well connected by public transit, and well-served with shopping, restaurants, etc. For those unfamiliar with the city, the Prati neighborhood is found just west of the Tiber River, and just northeast of Vatican city (please see the map below). The neighborhood's two metro stations are Lepanto and Ottaviano, on the Metro A line. Compared to the historic center, you'll find more services here geared towards local residents (markets, supermarkets, bakers, butcher shops, produce shops, etc.).

Very central yet surprisingly quiet, Flaminio is where Temple University Rome was originally located before our move to the Spanish Steps in 2024. Here you have direct access to the Flaminio Stop on the Metro A line, as well as to the Centro Storico (historic center).

The Centro Storico, Rome’s historic center, includes many of the city's most famous landmarks such as the Piazza del Popolo, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and more. Metro stops include Flaminio, Spagna, Barberini and Republica on the A line. Advantages of living in the Centro Storico include the neighborhood's beauty, centrality and walkability, but keep in mind that many of these neighborhoods now cater more to tourists than local residents. Be especially careful of booking apartments within a block or two of the most famous landmarks, as the crowds can be intense at peak times of day.

Just west of Prati, Cipro does not boast the same historic architecture as its neighbor. However, the neighborhood offers an impressive quantity of services and transit connections for its small footprint. Here you'll find the Metro A (Cipro), a bus station, and a train station (Valle Aurelia) that can get you to Lake Bracciano in the countryside outside Rome.

For those looking for a hip neighborhood near the historic center and Coliseum, Monti is famous for its winding pedestrian streets, cozy piazzas, as well as shopping and restaurants. Here you have access to both Metro A (Repubblica) and Metro B (Cavour) lines.

San Giovanni is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the local real-estate market. Like Prati, you'll find lots of great shopping and restaurants here, as well as a variety of transit connections (Metro A, Metro C, tram, and bus). Without the presence of the Vatican, you'll find fewer tourists here than in the Centro Storico or Prati. However, participants living in San Giovanni will need to rely on public transit to commute to class each day, as it's a bit too far of a walk from most central sites.