There are many reasons why Piazza di Spagna is so famous in the World. Firstly because of the extraordinary beauty of the famous Spanish Steps and the Fountain of the Old Boat. Then, what it represents, by being a major cultural center of the city. In the right corner of the staircase it hosts the home of the English poet John Keats who lived and died in 1821. Now, it's become a museum dedicated to his memory and that of his friend, also a romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley. Piazza di Spagna is a square in Rome with the most refined and elegant shops and bars of the city, also present in the beautiful surrounding streets, such as Via Frattina and Via del Babuino. All this has made the Spanish Steps one of the most popular destinations for tourists from all over the world. The only way to breathe its magical atmosphere by not spending a fortune, is to select a Guest House near the Spanish Steps from those suggested in the following section of the portal. Choosing to stay in a Guest House near Piazza di Spagna does not just mean to be in the heart of the Eternal City, but also to be welcomed with a warmth that no other tourist facility can guarantee. In fact, the Guest Houses, in the contrary of hotels, were born as private homes, and later began to accommodate tourists. This means that in these apartments in the historical center of Rome, you will find all the elegance, the refinement and the attention to detail (This can be easily verified through detailed descriptions and numerous photographs on the tabs of the apartments, which give you all the information you need to know about services and reservations). Being in the heart of the Eternal City also means moving in a fast and easy way, as the Metro (called "Spagna", located in the corner of the square) will allow you to reach any part of the city comfortably and in a few minutes.
