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The open-top double decker bus service covers a circuit of with 11 stops and runs every day (including holidays) from 8.40am to 8.30 pm. The service is called "110open stop&go".
Tickets cost € 13 each and are valid for one day. Tickets can be purchased directly on bus. The nearest stop is next to the Colosseum on the side leading to the Hotel.
The 110open runs every 20 minutes, and you can hop on and off it at any of the 11 stops as often as you want. The whole circuit takes about 2 hours. You could decide to first do a complete curcuit for an overview of Rome and then stop at selected sites to explore them by foot.
As the Hotel Lancelot is right next to the Colosseo, you will not need to take the 110 open bus to see this extrodinary monument. For more information about the colosseo see our write up under Neighborhood Treasures.
The Boca della Verita (the mouth of truth) is a great stone mask with a gaping mouth is located in the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. Legend has it that anyone who lies while their hand is in the mouth will have it bitten off. Santa Maria in Cosmedin was first built in the 6th century and later enlarged in the 8th century.
There are two well preserved Roman temples to Ercole and Portuno.
This is the center of Rome and several important monuments, ruins and museums in the vicinity.
The Piazza is dominated by the Vittoriano – a monument to Italy's unification.
You can also visit 'Il Campodoglio' – a stunning piazza deigned by Michelangelo, Santa Maria in Aracoeli, and the Capitoline museum.
The piazza gets its shape from the ruins of Emporer Dominitan's stadium (AD 86) on which it stands. The dramatic 'four rivers' fountain in the middle of the square was designed by Bernini.
In the vicinity of Piazza Navona is the Pantheon and Campo di Fiori. The Pantheon is the best preserved ancient building of ancient Rome. The picturesque market is open in Camp di Fiori from 6 am to 2 pm.
You will need at least 2 hours to visit S Peters and you should only consider stopping here if you cannot come back for a more thorough visit. (The dress code for S Peters is strictly enforced and men in shorts and women with short dresses and bare arms will not be admitted.)
From this stop you can visit Castle Sant'Angelo. There is a lovely panoramic view of Rome from the top of this monument. You will need a couple of hours to visit the Castle. It is a great location to watch the sun set over Rome.
The Castle was originally built as the Emporer Hadrian's mausoleum in AD 135. Since then it has been a fortress, prison and papal residence.
This 'Alter of peace' is covered with the most artistically stunning bass-relief marble panels depicting such things as the pomp and ceremony of Imperial Rome. The temple was inaugurated in 9 BC .
A spectacular fountain which will not disappoint. Expect it to be very crowded around the fountain.
The fountain was built Nicolo Salvi in 1762. Remember to toss a coin over your shoulder.
Here can enjoy a pit stop and a taste of the dolce vita.
There is no need to stop here unless you have something to do in the train station.
The Quirinale is the resident of the Italian President. The piazza is at some distance from the bus stop, and you should only consider a stop here if you have a particular interest. Otherwise you can view the pizza from the bus.