Trastevere
Discover 40 authentic local spots in Trastevere, one of Rome's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Trastevere is one of Rome's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 40 local favorites here — spanning vinyl shops, bars, parks and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Trastevere you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Gorilla blu and Elvis Lives Trastevere are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Trastevere rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 40 spots in Trastevere — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Vinyl Shops
16 places in Trastevere

Gorilla blu

Elvis Lives Trastevere

Il Mangiadischi Roma

GrooveLab Records

Studio 33

Radiation Records

Get Back - Dischi e Fumetti

Sounds Familiar

Music Machine Record Store

Chicken Records - Music Shop

Discoteca Laziale

Elastic Rock Roma

L'Allegretto dischi

Blutopia

Goody Music Srl

Welcome To The Jungle - Record Store
Bars
15 places in Trastevere

Jerry Thomas Bar Room

Beerock Trastevere

Bar Coffe Time

Milea art & food

FullMoonClub Roma

Delirium Café Roma

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Essenza Wine Bar Trastevere

Chakra Cafè

Big Hilda Public Bar

The Hole Trastevere

CULTO • Trastevere

Mr. Brown Pub

Terra Satis

Samovar






The local guide to Rome
Ciao! Rome's not all Colosseum vibes . Learn 'magari' - it means 'I wish!' and you'll use it. Ditch the crowds & wander Monti's vine-covered streets. Food tip: Suppl are fried rice balls of pure joy. Fun fact: Cats are legally protected here!
Parks
9 places in Trastevere

Pandorum, Ludopub

Parco Tevere Marconi

Piazza Santa Cecilia

Sottosopra Trastevere

Parco del Gianicolo

Treefolk's Public House

Piazza Trilussa

Parco d’affaccio sul Tevere “Lungotevere delle Navi”

il giardino malandrino
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Trastevere, Rome?
Trastevere has 40 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 3 categories. Top-rated spots include Gorilla blu, Elvis Lives Trastevere, Jerry Thomas Bar Room — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Trastevere worth visiting in Rome?
Yes! Trastevere is one of Rome's most authentic neighborhoods with 40 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find vinyl shops, bars, parks — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Trastevere like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Trastevere spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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