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Address: Via della Domus Aurea, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Getting There

You can reach Domus Aurea via bus, metro, or taxi.

• By Bus: Board buses 51, 75, 85, or 87 and get off at the Colosseo bus stop. The meeting point is just a 5-minute walk from there.
• By Metro: Board metros MEB or MEB1 and get off at the Colosseo station. The meeting point is just a 5-minute walk from there.
• By Taxi: You can also hail a cab which will drop you to the park entrance. The main door is hardly a 2-minute walk from there.

There are two entrances to the Domus Aurea - Via della Domus Aurea and Via di Serapide.

The Via della Domus Aurea is located just a few steps away from the Colosseum while Via di Serapide is located near the Colle Oppio Pavilion.

• Domus Aurea can only be accessed through guided tours.
• There are no cloakrooms or storage facilities available at the site.
• The Domus Aurea tours include an expert guide, which is why no audio guides are available.
• There is a ticket desk at the entrance from the Oppian Hill Park in case you need any information.
• Drop in at the bookstore located at the entrance before or after your tour.
• There are toilet facilities available at the Domus Aurea.

• The tour is wheelchair accessible.
• The use of the Oculus Rift device for prolonged periods is not recommended for children under 13 years of age as well as people affected by epilepsy or serious eye diseases.
• The attraction in itself is partially accessible to wheelchair users since excavation work is still in progress. Those with reduced mobility may not be able to access all sections of the palace.

Here are a few restaurants near Domus Aurea for you to dine at:

• Royal Art Cafe Roma: This upscale Italian restaurant offers spectacular views of the Colosseum along with delicious food, drinks, beer, and wine located just 210m away.
• Pasqualino Al Colosseo: Enjoy a traditional Roman meal at this restaurant 400m from the Domus Aurea while soaking in the magnificent views of the Colosseum and the neighborhood. 
• Ristoro Della Salute: Gorge on a wide selection of pizzas, pastas, salads, meat and fish items, and other traditional dishes while sipping on some heady cocktails at this nearby restaurant 230m away.
• Hostaria Al Gladiatore: Located in Piazza del Colosseo about 290m from the Domus Aurea, this restaurant is known for its Mediterranean and Roman cuisine especially carbonara, gricia, amatriciana, and cacio e pepe.

• Budget

Imperial Rooms (120m), B&B Domus Aurea (200m)

• Mid-Range

Hotel Lancelot (290m), Hotel Capo d’Africa - Colosseo (220m)

• Luxury

Palazzo Manfredi (50m), Hotel Celio Roma (180m) 

• Book your tickets online and well in advance because the attraction can only be accessed via a guided tour and admission to the site is limited.
• Don’t forget to wear a face mask.
• Make sure you wear comfortable footwear since you will have to do a lot of walking inside Domus Aurea.
• The tour is wheelchair accessible.
• Make sure you’re wearing a jacket or something warm because temperatures inside the palace can be as low as 10 degree Celsius.
• Domus Aurea is shut on weekdays as restoration work is still in progress.
• Avoid carrying luggage or any big suitcases or backpacks since there is no storage facility available at Domus Aurea.
• Photography is permitted inside the attraction. However, taking pictures or recording videos of the multimedia production or virtual reality experience is strictly prohibited.

• Colosseum: Located in the center of the city just across the street from the Domus Aurea, the Colosseum is the largest standing amphitheater in the world that once hosted gladiator games. Visit the Colosseum and learn about its bloody past and fascinating history.
• Roman Forum: Originally a marketplace, the Roman Forum was the place where public meetings, gladiatorial combats, and law courts took place. It was lined with open-air markets and surrounded by ruins of important government buildings of the time.
• San Pietro In Vincoli: Built during the 5th century, San Pietro In Vincoli is a Roman Catholic titular church and minor basilica that houses Michelangelo’s statue of Moses and the relic of Saint Peter's chains when he was imprisoned in Jerusalem.
• Borghese Gallery: Located in the former Villa Borghese Pinciana, the Borghese Gallery houses the greatest collection of Bernini statues and several paintings and artworks by artists like Bellini, Raphael, Titian, Rubens, and Caravaggio.
• Palatine Hill: The most famous of the seven hills in Rome, Palatine Hill is considered the birthplace of the Roman Empire because it was home to several aristocrats and emperors of the time. It is now largely an open-air museum housing excavations from the hill and other ancient sites of Italy.