DK Eyewitness Travel Guides Rome
Eyewitness Travel Guides have lots of photos, floorplans, and maps, and suggestions about what to see, where to go, and what to do in Rome.
National Geographic Traveler Rome
National Geographic Traveler's book includes photos and detailed maps, mapped walking tours, and visitor information.
Rome the Second Time
Rome the Second Time, part of the Curious Traveler Series, has 15 itineraries that don't go to the Colosseum. If you've been to Rome before and want to see something more than the usual tourist sites, this book has detailed suggestions.
Flavors or Rome: How What and Where To Eat In The Eternal City
Flavors of Rome takes a look at the food of Rome and how it will be different from Italian food in the US. There are good restaurant recommendations and a handy food glossary at the end. The book is small and lightweight so easy to carry on a trip to Rome.
Quiet Corners of Rome
Quiet Corners of Rome by David Downie explores 60 peaceful places of beauty in Rome, away from the noise and crowds of the city, each with beautiful photos. The book is small and easy to carry along on your visit to Rome. It's also a great gift book or book for the armchair traveler.
Cafe Life Rome
Cafe life is something you will want to experience in Rome. Joe Wolff spent some time visiting cafes in Rome, looking for small, friendly places to recommend. His book is more than just cafe recommendations; he goes into great detail about each cafe, its owner, history, and nearby sites to visit. Great black and white photos, too.
Lonely Planet Rome
Lonely Planet has more than 800 places to go in Rome and 30 maps. There are local tips from residents of Rome and information about history, art and architecture, and where to eat and drink.
Rough Guide to Rome
Small and lightweight, this book makes an easy companion guide to carry with you while traveling around Rome. There are nine chapters covering different neighborhoods of Rome and one on daytrips. It has good maps and a small section of Italian words, mainly food. I've used the older version on several trips to Rome.
Frommer's Rome
Frommer's complete guide to Rome includes sights, walking tours, accommodations and restaurants, Italian phrases, and a pull-out map.
Rome - An Oxford Archaeological Guide
Rome is the largest archaeological site in the world. If you plan on visiting many ancient Rome sites, this is a great companion book. The book covers 12 main archaeological areas in central Rome and four in outlying areas and includes maps and diagrams.
Rome With Kids
Rome With Kids is a great book for anyone traveling with kids with lots of suggestions for entertaining children in Rome.
Streetwise Rome Map
Streetwise is a laminated folding map showing the center of Rome and a metro map. These maps are good to carry around with you.
