Weekend near Rome: a holiday home one hour from the city
Tarquinia is about an hour from Rome: far enough to really switch off, close enough to leave after work. Il Butto is a loft for two in the historic centre, with a real Etruscan butto under the floor.
A place near Rome, in another world
If you are looking for where to go near Rome for a weekend, a day trip or a romantic getaway, Tarquinia is the answer: a UNESCO Etruscan city on the northern Lazio coast, with a medieval old town, tufa alleys and the sea a few minutes away. No traffic, no crowds: you walk everywhere.
Il Butto is a holiday home near Rome designed for two: 45 m² in the historic centre, exposed stone, a tufa vault and, in the glass floor, a real Etruscan butto lit at every hour.
How far is Tarquinia from Rome
- By car: about 50 minutes to 1 hour from Rome, towards Civitavecchia, depending on traffic.
- By train: regional trains run from Rome to Tarquinia station (check times on Trenitalia). Message Roberto to learn how to reach the loft from the station.
- From Fiumicino airport: about 45 minutes: handy if you land in Rome and want to sleep outside the city straight away.
- From Civitavecchia port: about 10 minutes: a great base before or after a ferry or a cruise.
- Private shuttle on request: you can book the transfer to or from the airport or the port with Roberto, to suit your needs.
Why sleep near Rome rather than in Rome
- Quiet and slow rhythms: a human-scale old town, with no chaos.
- An experience Rome cannot give: sleeping above a real Etruscan butto.
- Self check-in from 15:00: you can leave Rome after work and walk in even late at night.
- Direct booking with Roberto, no middlemen.
A weekend out of Rome: what to do in Tarquinia
- Saturday morning: the Monterozzi Necropolis and its painted tombs (UNESCO).
- Afternoon: the National Archaeological Museum and the Winged Horses. Full details on the page about the museum and necropolis of Tarquinia.
- Evening: aperitif and dinner in the old town.
- Sunday: the Ara della Regina, the medieval centre and, in summer, a swim at the Lido.
A romantic getaway near Rome
For two, Il Butto is a romantic and unusual choice: warm light on the stone, the lit butto beneath the glass, the tufa vault above the sleeping area. A romantic getaway one hour from Rome, steps from squares and restaurants.
What to know before you leave
- 45 m² loft for two; check-in from 15:00, check-out by 10:00
- Air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, kitchenette; coffee, tea and water provided
- Breakfast not included; pets not accepted
- Direct booking on WhatsApp, no online payment
Want the loft details? See where to stay in Tarquinia and, to understand who built all this, read the Etruscans and their history.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Tarquinia from Rome?
About 50 minutes to 1 hour by car, depending on traffic. Fiumicino airport is about 45 minutes away, Civitavecchia port about 10.
Can you get to Tarquinia from Rome by train?
Yes, with regional trains from Rome. Message Roberto on WhatsApp, and he explains how to reach the loft from the station.
Where to go near Rome for a weekend?
Tarquinia: a UNESCO Etruscan city with painted tombs, a museum, a medieval old town and the sea, about an hour from Rome. Il Butto is a loft for two in the historic centre.
Can I leave Rome after work and arrive late?
Yes: self check-in is available from 15:00 and you can let yourself in late in the evening, once your documents have been sent.
Is there a romantic holiday home near Rome?
Il Butto is a loft for two in Tarquinia's historic centre, with a real Etruscan butto under a glass floor, about an hour from Rome.
Can I stay in Tarquinia before a flight from Fiumicino or a cruise from Civitavecchia?
Yes: Fiumicino is about 45 minutes and Civitavecchia port about 10 minutes from Tarquinia. On request, you can book a private shuttle with Roberto to or from the airport or the port.
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