Do you want to spend Christmas in Rome? The Eternal City has numerous places of interest, activities and things to enjoy.
The Christmas festivities transform the capital by immersing it in a magical, suspended atmosphere, with the illuminated streets and the great monuments as a backdrop.
On the day of the Immaculate Conception, the festive period officially starts and the countdown to Christmas begins.
Christmas trees are lit next to Rome’s most important monuments and buildings. Just like the ones we can admire next to the Colosseum, in Piazza San Pietro or in Piazza Venezia.
Another unmissable tradition is the nativity scenes, observed in grand style with truly breathtaking arrangements and attention paid to the smallest detail.
One of the prettiest nativity scenes is the one at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, where a marble scene sculpted by Arnolfo di Cambio is kept.
Hotel offers in Rome at Christmas
With the special offer at the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino you can spend Christmas in Rome and enjoy a dream stay.
The offer includes:
- one or more nights in a room of your choice;
- daily buffet breakfast;
- Christmas lunch at the restaurant in the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino.
Christmas 2026 lunch menu
Amuse-Bouche with Welcome Flute
Roman-style braised artichoke morsels and Roman chicory with two textures
Menu
Smoked Angus beef, Buffalo ricotta PDO, candied lemon and Sichuan pepper
Porcini mushroom flan, mushroom stock and 24-month-aged “Vacche Rosse” Parmigiano Reggiano Fondue
Red potato gnocchi with seasonal vegetable ragout and cherry tomato confit
Herby Tuscia pork tenderloin, fluffy potatoes with sage and Romanesco broccoli
Pear in mulled wine, cinnamon crumble, and lemon Chantilly cream
Mini pastries to finish
Artisanal panettone and pandoro served with warm sauces
Traditional Nuts
Still and sparkling mineral water
Espresso coffee
Wine pairings from our sommelier:
A welcome toast with a glass of Spumante Pinot Nero Brut Charmat D.O.C., Tenuta Isimbarda
Sirio, Montepulciano d’Abruzzo D.O.C., Az. Agr. San Lorenzo
Including wine expertly paired by our sommelier
The Christmas lunch will be served from 12.30 pm onwards
Children aged 0 to 3 years: free. Children aged 4 to 9 years: 50% discount.
Please notify us of their presence when booking.
You will stay in an elegant room or suite arranged in a modern style, with a view of the city or the Quirinale, and equipped with numerous comforts: free Wi-Fi internet connection, LCD TV, coffee/tea machine, double bed with 4 pillows and the option to choose from the pillow menu, minibar, safe, telephone with automatic alarm clock, daily selection of national and international newspapers, heating, marble bathroom with bathtub, bathrobe, slippers, hairdryer, amenities.
In the morning you can enjoy a rich breakfast, served buffet style, in the dedicated room, with sweet and savory products from 06.30 to 10.00.
The hotel’s restaurant allows you to have lunch and dinner and discover typical Roman and Lazio cuisine. It is open from 12.30 to 14.00 and from 19.30 to 22.30.
The bar is open from 10.00 to 24.00.
Christmas at the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino in Rome
Take advantage of the special offer at the FH55 Grand Hotel Palatino and visit the Eternal City to enjoy the magic of Rome at Christmas.
The Hotel is in the Monti district, in one of the most elegant parts of the city. A perfect location to discover the city and immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere of Rome.
We are a short distance from the Domus Aurea, the Colosseum, the Arco di Costantino, Piazza Venezia, the Trevi Fountain and the Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Le Erbe, Il Giardino and Le Spighe restaurant areas, where dinner on Christmas Eve and lunch on Christmas Day will be served.
What to do at Christmas in Rome
The capital is rich in points of interest, places to visit in the Christmas period and things to do. Let’s see the best of them:
Visit the Christmas markets: to find a souvenir to take home or a gift for a loved one. The best markets are those at Piazza Navona, Piazzale Ankara, Giftland at the former ATAC facility in Piazza Ragusa, Christmas World at the Villa Borghese, the Christmas Village at Cinecittà World, Piazza Risorgimento, Piazza Mazzini and Piazza Caprera;
Evening Bus Tour to admire the city’s illuminations: this is a way to truly immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere of Rome and to better see the illuminations arranged throughout different areas of the city;
Mass at the Pantheon: celebrated in Italian at midnight between December 24 and 25. An experience made even more fascinating by the candlelight and presence of a small choir;
Admire the Christmas trees situated in the capital: among the most beautiful are those in Piazza San Pietro, Piazza Venezia and at the Colosseum;
The nativity scenes in the churches of Rome: many churches and piazzas in Rome host traditional nativity scenes. Among the most attractive are those in Piazza di Spagna, Piazza San Pietro, Chiesa dei Santi Cosma e Damiano, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, Chiesa di San Carlo al Corso and Piazza Navona.
The art of hospitality
Choosing the FH55 offers means experiencing more than just a stay: Italian tradition, attention to detail, and an authentic and memorable welcome.
