Hotel Santa Prassede - Events

September 2, 2026

Kandinsky: The Painting as a Musical Score

From September 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027 Palazzo Bonaparte, Piazza Venezia, 5 Opening HoursMonday to Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PMFriday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM From September 15, 2026, to February 14, 2027, Palazzo Bonaparte hosts the prestigious exhibition dedicated to the Russian artist, one of the key figures behind […]

August 24, 2026

Your coffee? Welcome to our free complimentary corner!

It’s hot? Time to refresh with an iced coffee.It’s cold? Why not warm up with a hot chocolate, café latte, or cappuccino.Had a stressful day? Time to relax with chamomile, caffeine-free tea, or barley coffee.Have a cold? Try our anise, fennel, or alpine herbal teas.Are you thirsty? Refresh with peppermint or a fruit tea. Peach, […]

August 15, 2026

The 4 seasons in Rome: summer

Summer in Rome is not a season, but a state of mind. It is hot in July and August, and there are moments when the sun beats down violently on the walls, making the air still and transforming the city into a solemn, majestic, and monumental mass. The dusty and burning heat is tempered by […]

August 8, 2026

Diego Rivera and the Construction of Modern Art in 20th-Century Mexico

The largest exhibition of Mexican art in Europe in recent decades, and the very first ever produced in Italy dedicated to Diego Rivera. 09/06 – 13/12/2026 Capitoline Museums, Villa Caffarelli A journey through the colours of Mexico in the splendid setting of the Capitoline Museums – Villa Caffarelli. An intense retrospective dedicated to the famous […]

August 5, 2026

A Vermeer at Palazzo Barberini: Woman in Blue Reading a Letter

An extraordinary loan from the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam continues the dialogue initiated by the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica with some of the most prestigious international museum institutions. 8 July – 11 October 2026 From 8 July to 11 October 2026, Palazzo Barberini will host Woman in Blue Reading a Letter, an extraordinary masterpiece by […]

August 5, 2026

August Snow in Rome: the Miracle at Santa Maria Maggiore

Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Piazza di Santa Maria Maggiore, 42, Rome A snowfall in the middle of summer. It happened, according to a legend, during the night between August 4 and 5, 358 AD, when a blanket of fresh snow covered the Esquiline Hill in Rome. At the origin of the prodigy was a […]

July 27, 2026

“Herculaneum. The Art of Living” at Castel Sant’Angelo

From July 22, 2026 to October 18, 2026 The exhibition: Extraordinary artefacts from the storehouses of the Archaeological Park of Herculaneum and rarely displayed to the public: objects that tell the story of daily life in the ancient city, preserved by the eruption of 79 A.D. Among these is a loaf of bread baked two […]

July 13, 2026

At the National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia: The François Tomb and the Exhibition “The Return of the Heroes”.

From July 1st, the frescoes of the François tomb are open to the public. Until December 31, 2026, the permanent exhibition itinerary dialogues with the exhibition “The Return of the Heroes”, which reconstructs the original context of the monument through artifacts from international museums such as the Musée du Louvre, the British Museum, the Royal […]

July 6, 2026

Moda in Luce 1955-1975 (Fashion in Light 1955-1975). Rome between glamour and industrial innovation

26/06 – 15/11/2026 Capitoline Museums Centrale Montemartini A journey into a myth: when Rome became the world capital of fashion. In 150 photographs, films, and original garments, an explosion of creativity that still influences the planet today. The photographic, multimedia, and sartorial masterpiece exhibition “Moda in Luce 1955-1975 – Roma fra glamour e innovazione industriale” […]

July 6, 2026

HIDDEN GEMS: THE BATH OF DIANA

Built between 1838 and 1840, the Bath of Diana (Bagno di Diana) was commissioned by Prince Filippo Andrea V Doria Pamphilj as an intimate gift for his wife, Mary Talbot, inside the historic Palazzo Doria Pamphilj at Via del Corso 305. This “secret bath” is located within the Secret Apartments. The entire apartment, as it […]

June 23, 2026

Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe

The Roman summer 2026 celebrates the artistic partnership between Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith through a large photographic exhibition at the Museo dell’Ara Pacis and a highly anticipated concert-event of the singer-songwriter at the Circus Maximus to celebrate her 80th birthday. Patti Smith Quartet in concert at the Circus Maximus The singer-songwriter and poetess will […]

June 22, 2026

The Summer Season, from June 29 to July 31, 2026 From June 29 to July 31, 2026, the summer season of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma returns to the Circus Maximus with a rich program that spans from the beloved Aida to great masterpieces of cinema, passing through dance and symphonic-choral music. The festival is […]

April 16, 2026

Be Welcome: We Speak English

The powerful bond between Rome and the British The profound British love for Rome consolidated and structured itself during the era of the Grand Tour (17th–19th century), leaving an indelible and lasting imprint on Romantic literature and painting. Rome was not only a destination, but a fundamental stage (“the capital of the world”) for the […]

March 30, 2026

Small mishaps, great care

It happens to everyone. You open your suitcase, look through your vanity bag, and… your toothbrush is still sitting on your bathroom sink at home. Or perhaps you’re getting ready for an important meeting and notice a button is missing from your shirt. Our vanity kit — from a toothbrush to a sewing set — […]

March 16, 2026

Red Passion: How our logo was born

A look behind its color and geometry Red: the color of Rome, the color of Passion Let’s start with the color! We chose Imperial Red because ancient Rome, imperial Rome, dressed in red; therefore, red is the color of Rome. Red also speaks of our passion for the city and the dream at the origin of this place: offering a welcoming and familiar environment, […]

March 9, 2026

P.S. If you are celebrating a special moment

A Birthday, an Anniversary, an Engagement, a Honeymoon, a Graduation, a Retirement, a Baymoon, a Special Milestone, a Proposal, a Promotion, a Beloved or …or simply your first great holiday in a marvellous city like Rome! You will find us right by Santa Maria Maggiore. We love taking care of our guests’ smallest needs, as we […]

February 18, 2026

A home far away from home

Welcome to Boutique Hotel Santa Prassede Where hospitality care meets passion for Rome In the heart of the Rione Monti, a few meters from the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, the Hotel Santa Prassede is not only a place to stay, but a small boutique hotel created to give its guests “a home away […]

January 18, 2026

Unknown Rome: the fascinating rationalist style of EUR district in Rome

Rome is many cities in one. Historical periods and different styles pile up in the city centre, with multiple layers of history growing out of each preceding one; while in the suburbs, we can find stunning experiments of architectural concepts that may have been short-lived, but are all the more interesting because of their very […]

January 10, 2026

Boncompagni Ludovisi House Museum: A Hidden Gem to Discover

Via Boncompagni, 18 – 00187 Rome (RM) Rome never tires, an inexhaustible source of discovery that continually reveals hidden treasures beyond famous monuments. Its beauty lies precisely in the stratification of eras and styles, which allows you to have different experiences with each visit, discovering secret corners and unexpected art jewels. A few steps from […]

January 8, 2026

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: THE MAXXI IN ROME

Rome masterfully blends its immense ancient heritage with a vibrant contemporary art scene, offering a dynamic cultural landscape where modern galleries, innovative museums (like MAXXI), and street art thrive alongside historical sites, creating a unique dialogue between past and present. This fusion makes Rome an “open-air museum” and a hub for forward-looking artistic expression, from […]

January 6, 2026

Greece in Rome: 150 original masterpieces that made ancient Rome shine

from November 29, 2025 to April 12, 2026 Capitoline Museums – Villa Caffarelli The exhibition, La Grecia a Roma (Greece in Rome), hosted at the Capitoline Museums – Villa Caffarelli presents over 150 original Greek masterpieces. On display sculptures, reliefs, and archaeological finds, all original Greek – some exhibited for the first time. The exhibition focalise the meeting between two great civilisations at the […]

January 5, 2026

“Impressionism and Beyond. Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts.”

Degas – Matisse – Picasso – Renoir – Van Gogh- Cézanne 04/12/2025 – 03/05/2026 ARA PACIS MUSEUM From December 4, 2025 to May 3, 2026, the Ara Pacis Museum (Via di Ripetta 180) hosts the exhibition “Impressionism and Beyond. Masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts.” The event provides an extraordinary opportunity to admire a […]

January 4, 2026

La Bayadère

The Rome Opera House opens the Ballet season 2026 with La Bayadère in Benjamin Pech’s choreography. WHEN from 3 February 2026 to 8 February 2026 WHERE Teatro dell’Opera – Rome Opera House PIAZZA BENIAMINO GIGLI, 7 CONTACTS Website: www.operaroma.it/spettacoli/la-bayadere-2 Telephone: 06 481601 – 06 4817003 Telephone booking: 06 48160255 From 3 to 8 February, Double Dream, the 2025/2026 Season […]

January 4, 2026

La Bohème

The Rome Opera House House opens the season 2026 in January with La Bohème, one of Giacomo Puccini’s most beloved works Teatro dell’Opera di Roma – Rome Opera House P.zza Beniamino Gigli, 7 Website: www.operaroma.it/spettacoli/la-boheme-4 Telephone: 06 481601 – 06 4817003 Telephone booking: 06 48160255 From 14 to 25 January 2026, the Roma Theatre House hosts La Bohème, one […]

December 30, 2025

The Trevi Fountain remains accessible for free

The Trevi Fountain remains accessible, but entry to the lower basin is now regulated with a controlled number of visitors (around 400 at once), and from February 2026 a small fee (€2) The Trevi Fountain will continue to be perfectly visible to all people passing through the square. However, anyone who wants to go down […]

December 29, 2025

Auditorium Parco della Musica Ennio Morricone: the park were music lives

SPECIAL PLACES TO VISIT IN ROME Designed by the renowned architect Renzo Piano, and delivered to the city on December 21, 2002, the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome has established itself as a prominent place in the panorama of Roman and national cultural life. The three main halls, Santa Cecilia, Sinopoli and Petrassi, “soundboards”, […]

December 29, 2025

Greetings to all our guests, all over the world

We wish our guests Happy Holidays and a Happy Year 2026. Thank you for sharing your time with us, thanks for your affection, your histories and the loyalty that you have shown us. Your trust is our most valuable support and resource. You help us to make this place each day a little bit more […]

December 29, 2025

Sunday, January 4, 2026 Free State Museums and Municipal Museums in Rome

The #domenicalmuseo, an initiative of the Ministry of Culture that offers free admission to state museums and archaeological parks, resumes with the first Sunday of 2026. The initiative also extends to the civic museums of Rome Capital. A program of extraordinary openings is also planned for the holidays: on January 1° and January 6, 2026, […]

December 29, 2025

Traveling Through History: Metro C’s New Museum Stations

The Colosseum-Imperial Forums and Porta Metronia stops on the C metro station-museum open in Rome. They were created to house and recount the archaeological discoveries that emerged during excavations that are part of a stretch of approximately 4 kilometres in one of the most complex and fascinating subsoils in the world. To address the extraordinary […]

December 15, 2025

Basilica of St. Mary Majors, the oldest nativity scene in Rome

Rome offers an extraordinary wealth of nativity scenes during the Christmas season, with an incredible variety ranging from eighteenth-century Neapolitan classics, such as the one at Saints Cosmas and Damian, to international exhibitions such as the “100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican,” to unique works such as the Nativity Scene of the Street Cleaners and […]

December 15, 2025

Christmas in Vatican

This year is a special Christmas in Vatican City. The approaching closing of the Jubilee with Epiphany on January 6, 2026, gives the Christmas celebrations particular inspiration and meaning. The imposing Christmas tree, nearly 27 meters tall, overlooking St. Peter’s Square and the majestic nativity scene create an iconic and evocative scene. The festive atmosphere […]

December 14, 2025

The Holy Door of Santa Maria Maggiore closes at Christmas

The papal basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore will be the first to close the Holy Door. The end of Jubilee 2025 is approaching, which will conclude on January 6, the day of the Epiphany, with the closing of the Holy Door of St. Peter. On December 25, Christmas Day, the feast commemorating the birth of […]

December 14, 2025

January 6, 2026: The Jubilee concludes in Rome

On January 6, 2026, Epiphany Day, the Jubilee 2025 “Pilgrims of Hope” will end with the traditional closing of the Holy Door by Leo XIV during the solemn Mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica. At 7:18 PM on December 24, 2024, Pope Francis crossed the threshold of the Holy Door in St. Peter’s […]

December 14, 2025

The tree is lit in St. Peter’s Square. The majestic fir tree stands 25 meters tall.

On Monday, December 15, at 5:00 PM, the Christmas tree and nativity scene will be lit in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City. It is a symbolic meeting that combines the Alpine traditions of Bolzano-Bressanone with the warm, Mediterranean ones of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno. The majestic spruce, 25 meters tall and weighing 80 quintals, is a gift […]