Not sure what's the fascination with the Spanish Steps. We came here and was very unimpressed with all the scaffolding around it. Apparently they have been doing renovations for quite some time so not sure when they will finish. So yeah... a bunch of steps as if there are not enough in Rome! read more

The spanish steps is nothing more than a great place to sit, eat gelato, smoke a cigarette, and people watch for an hour. If you're looking for significance or to be "wowed" this is not a place you will need to stop by on your tour of Rome, BUT if you're looking for a place to people watch and have a rest stop to sit and just do nothing then this place is for YOU. When in Rome, my husband and I picked up social smoking and so here we grab a soda pop and beer at a local mercado and had a nice cold drink and smoke a cigarette or two to as a resting area before walking back to our metro stop. "The Good": Nice pit stop to rest your feet if you've been walking around the city and great place to people watch all types of people from all walks of the earth. Best time to go is during sunset time, where it's not too hot and you can start seeing the city light up "The Bad": can be hard to find a shady spot on the steps to sit and people watch but if you're quick you can snag a spot as someone else is leaving. Many aggressive solictators trying to sell cold water and beer to everyone sitting at the steps, which takes away from the experience. read more

Does not get more touristy than this--in a good way, cuz I am after all, a tourist. Terrific plaza, cobblestone streets and tucked away alleys everywhere, full of shops and cafes, gelaterias and restaurants. The steep steps to the cathedral with the Birdseye view, and at the base is the fountain with what is reputed to be the purest drinking water in Rome, everyone dunking their empty bottle in the fountain, perhaps as much to wash away their sins ... for the Vatican is nearby. The Polizia are there ready to literally blow the whistle if you dunk a bottle of body part in the water itself, though they'll allow you to thrust a vessel toward the spigot itself--maybe it's a contamination issue. The square is huge and vibrant, lined on one side with a little flower shop. The day we were there, they were filming either a movie or Italian soap opera. A fun and worthwhile destination with loads of activity, fantastic people watching, e.g. I saw a woman walking her cat who was on a leash--I kid you not, no joke--people were turning around to stare and I was transfixed. On the confer was a man selling roasted chestnuts, which were very pricey--$5.00 for a tiny bit but fresh and warm, well worth the treat. read more

Piazza di Spagna - Public Plazas Near Me - Rome, RM

Have a race up and down at your own peril very tiring This is a great place right next to the designer shops such as gucci and la perla It has the barracIa fountain by Bernini which has a half sunken boat in it which I could have swore were two dolphins when you stand at the top It is here were Keats died and you can visit his house it also has a lovely chuch at the top of the steps to visit Be careful as there are lots of people wanting money here. If you go up the street of the left down the hill there is the most lovely chocolate shop read more

These steps were great to if you are in the area but I wouldn't make a special trip. But beware of pickpockets and people trying to sell you things knowingly or not *** Many people have roses and try to give them to the ladies, they are very pushy almost forcing it into peoples hands and then they ask for money, and not just a tip, that's their business/ploy so don't even take the flowers for a second. I was very serious and firm when I told them NO but someone else in our group thought the man was just trying to be nice and she ended up paying for it after they wouldn't stop following her even after she tried to return the flower. The Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy, are a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti the church at the top. Also the Scalinata is the widest staircase in Europe with 135 steps. The stairway was designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi. read more

I remember seeing this on every body loves Raymond and it's been on the bucket list since. Beautiful. Super crowded. Some people are rude and can push without an apology so walk like you own the place, don't be rude just firm. People try to sell you things, don't be rude to them if you don't want to buy something. It's a beautiful image to see read more

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My wife and I spent a few hours on the Spanish steps just people watching. It was a fun experience. Seeing the police chase the street hustlers around was entertaining! read more

Arrived before sunrise to beat the tourism. Took a nap until the sun came up. Sadly the best photos require sunrise which means selfie sticks everywhere. read more

I experienced a minor meltdown on top of the Spanish Steps. 80% of it was because of the unbearable heat. 20% of it was because I had no idea why the Spanish Steps were considered anything worth seeing. Seriously, nothing to see here people. Except maybe a front row seat viewing of how pickpocketing is done in Rome. The plaza is teeming with people and if you're claustrophobic, this is NOT the place to go. Totally not worth it in my book. read more

More of a hang out spot than something to see. I just learned that you're not supposed to eat gelato on these steps. That was the best part! Also, was almost subject to a scam here. Touristy, but definitely swing by if you're in the hood. read more

If you are in Rome CLIMB the Spanish Steps! Not only Is it a great way to burn off some of the pasta and gelato the beautiful basilica at the top and the view are breathtaking! If you get tired bring a sandwich and take a break half way and enjoy the people watching. read more

This is literally one of my favorite places in the world. I sat on the Spanish steps at least four times when I was in Rome. If you are happened to be in Rome, you have to visit this Piazza. It's always going to be crowd no matter what day it is. Buy a gelato and sit on the steps and just enjoy the view! read more

this was right outside our hotel. now the Spanish steps are beautiful I loved walking up and down them. the only annoying part is of course the idiots. our first night in Rome we literally got off the plane and walked outside the hotel here. some guy hands me 3 roses I mean forces them into my hand so I'm like ok? then he hounds my fiance for money. my fiance is like we just got here I have no Euros yet but the guy just doesn't listen and keeps hounding him. finally I go into my purse take out 2 pounds and say this is all we have just go away. so he takes 2 of the roses back and walks away. 4 pounds for a rose? BS but whatever lol as long as he went away. anytime you walk around some guy is trying to force roses into your hand I started just holding my cell in my hand so they couldn't or literally fighting the roses away. most of the time we pretended not to speak English so we could be left alone. another annoying thing is the guys who put those stupid laser pointer things on you why? I'm 29 years old I don't want any stupid toys. or those things you throw and make a sound? do I look like a 5 year old? I have no interest. yet they act like they are the greatest things on earth. and people beg for money but we're from Ny we're used to that. just not used to the crazy people trying to force things into my hand, like literally touching my hand. like dude don't touch me! creeps. anyway besides that, which they should definitely have security around or given tickets to any idiots doing that by the way. but yes besides that I loved the Spanish steps. also another idiot at the bottom of the steps with a store set up I walk to it and say do you take credit cards? he says yes of course so I pick things out and then give him my card and he goes no you have to go to the bank. I'm not going to take money off my credit card at a bank! stupid. so yeah I just walked away and found my gifts elsewhere. he had to put everything away so hope he had fun with that. I'm sure he probably hoped I'd want my stuff so bad I'd just do it. read more

Jan '16: Under renovation. Boo! Glass walls surround the steps. You can see them but you can't touch them. The plaza is still worth a visit though. There's a lot of shopping and the fountain area is bustling with people. I think this is one of those places that you need to read up on before visiting. There's history and that truly makes it more significant. Otherwise, it'll feel like another set of steps! read more

One of my favorite places in Rome and in Italy. It's so nice to just sit on the steps and watch the plazza, especially during sunset.

Day is great; night is fabulous. If you're in Rome, you absolutely must check it out.

A pretty crowded spot not too far from the Trevi Fountain. Still, you can't miss an opportunity to lounge and take photos at the Spanish Steps. read more

We really enjoyed visiting the Spanish steps! Definitely worth a visit when you're in Rome! Really good views of the city!

Sat and waited for Gregory Peck for just under and hour but alas I never saw him. The Spanish Steps are so iconic but oh so busy. I think we were smart by coming early in the morning as it wasn't too bad and I was able to get a nice picture of myself relaxing on the steps like Audrey. read more

A beautiful place to visit when in Rome and there's so much to see there! Of course, first of all, there are the famous 'Spanish Steps' - 138 of them altogether - which climb up to the Trinità dei Monti (church) at the top. The Barcaccia Fountain is also in the piazza, as are the statues of Moses and David. On one side of the steps is John Keats' house where he died - now a museum to commemorate him. There is also a palace nearby and many other fine baroque buildings to see. read more

Meh. Pretty but overhyped. Not the end of the world if you miss the Spanish Steps.

I'd say it's a must-see destination in Rome, only because it does have some historical significance and it looks quite beautiful. Still, it's a very crowded area and you might not find a good place to sit down and rest. It's in a great neighborhood among some wonderful shopping options. If you sit on the steps and look up, you just might see a party going on in one of the Jewish-owned penthouse apartments. Enjoy! read more

We're here in beginning of October. As expected, this place gets extremely crowded between 9a and 11p. Compared to all the historic sites Rome has to offer, this site isn't anywhere near as impressive. Anyhow, it's still nice to visit, but if u're only paying a short visit to Rome, I do not recommend this site a must see. read more

There are a lot of piazzas in Rome and you cannot go wrong visiting any one of them, but Piazza di Spagna was absolutely my favorite - fun and romantic with lots to do around the area! read more

The stairs were beautiful and the plaza surrounding it was amazing. I would suggest finding food in the area and eating on the steps. Besides many tourists, you still have a nice view from the top. read more

What a waste of time! it s end of may, the steps were packed w tourists and immigrants trying to sell stuff. There was litter everywhere. The boat shaped fountain was full of empty drinks bottles. It would be such a nice place if there was no rubbish and loud tourists. Biggest disappointment of the day. Don't bother seeing this. read more

We made a special trip to this place the first night we arrived Rome,I didn't find this attraction attractive at all - real old looking staircases! This old "Spanish Steps" filled up with lots of people and the place is filthy... read more

They are doing construction on the fountain at the bottom, too many street vendors aggressively pushing their junk, and too many tourists. The steps are also very dirty I wouldn't want to sit on them. This place made me ill with all the tourists. Glad we did not get an apartment or hotel around here. Such a crowded and ugly place to go. read more

Absolutely disappointing. Swarming with tourists. It was hard to see the steps for all the poeple. Way too many, very pushy souvenir vendors. Guess you need to see it. But don't stay long and don't expect much. read more

Interesting tourist attraction. I personally observed men trying to hit on other girls who were with their parents. There was also a woman who was modeling wedding gowns. read more

The Spanish Steps are beautiful at night. Less people and you can enjoy the city lights. My hubby and I came twice in a row... at night. The first night, we were newbies.. and ofcourse one of the men selling roses approaches us and tries to force the roses onto me. I refuse even after he says they are free... but my husband tells me to get them. I obliged and my husband was taught a lesson. The guy says the roses are free, gives them to the lady, then asks the husband or male figure if he'd like a photo, takes the photo, and then asks for a tip. When you give one euro..he'll say its not enough until he's got the amount that he really wants..which in turn would be the price you would probably pay for those darn roses. They're very sneaky those vendors...so be real CAREFUL and do NOT be FOOLed. Just give them a firm "NO Grazie!" and look far far away. Avoid any eye contact and they'll know to stay away. I tried this the 2nd night I came back. I witnessed them doing the same exact thing to two other couples. One American couple got fooled real bad and poor guy didn't have Euros and he was giving the vendor American dollars..he definitely had a hard time with that. The other couple was more firm and avoided the trap. If you want them roses then go for it...but you'll see those roses at mostly every tourist spot you go. read more

I was a bit disappointed by the Spanish Steps, they are just a set of steps after all! I guess in good weather they will be a nice place to sit and enjoy an ice cream and people watch but otherwise there is not so much to do. The walk up to them is great if you have lots of cash as all the main desingers are close by. read more

The spanish steps are not quite waht i expected and to be honest were covered in children so could not quite get the feel although they looked fantastic at night read more

nice meeting place, just be there, have a look around, sit on the steps, have a drink, have a talk..typical tourist place of course.won't find Romans here. read more

The fountain was designed by Bernini,and is a stunning sight. The Spanish Steps are a stunning sight,and may be hard going for people who are not as fit as they were. There are all the designer shops here,spend your money in them,then contemplate your credit card balance sitting on the steps.!!This is the sight which epitomises Rome. read more

One of the most romantic places in Rome. Regrettably, also one of the busiest. There are a few good wine bars just off the square, and the hospitality of many of these bars is legendary. We always make a point to take the metro to this Piazza, and then we walk up the Spanish Steps (for the view) and to the Trevi Fountain to experience the atmosphere and the history of the city. read more