Tucked between two of Rome’s most iconic landmarks — Piazza di Spagna and Piazza del Popolo — Via Margutta feels like a world apart. Beneath the green canopy of ivy and the quiet shadow of Villa Borghese, this three-block cobblestoned lane offers a slower rhythm of Roman life — intimate, artistic, and irresistibly romantic.
Once a medieval alleyway lined with stables and storerooms, Via Margutta began to transform in the 19th century, when artists from across Europe discovered its light, calm, and charm. By the early 1900s, it had become the creative heart of the city — home to painters, sculptors, writers, and later filmmakers. Today, the street still carries that bohemian spirit, mixing art galleries, antique shops, ateliers, and boutique hotels with timeless elegance.
A Self-Guided Walk Along Via Margutta
Start at Margutta 19 — our five-star haven where contemporary comfort meets artistic heritage. Step outside, turn left or right, and you’re walking in the footsteps of legends.
Via Margutta 110
A discreet plaque marks the former home of Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina, two of Italy’s most beloved film icons. Nearby, Fellini’s favorite café — Bar Canova on Piazza del Popolo — still buzzes with local life and cinematic nostalgia.
Via Margutta 53B — La Bottega del Marmoraro
A marble workshop founded in 1967, where the craftsman still engraves witty or poetic inscriptions on small plaques. Stop by to personalize your own Roman memento — a true piece of local art to take home.
Via Margutta 51
Film lovers will recognize this private residence from Roman Holiday (1953). It was portrayed as Gregory Peck’s apartment — and fans still wander by to glimpse the legendary façade.
Via Margutta 54
Once the courtyard of the noble Moncada family, today it houses Margutta 54, another of our refined suites. In the early 20th century, the building welcomed more than 1,800 artists — among them a young Pablo Picasso, who lived and worked here during his Roman period.
Fontana degli Artisti
Created in 1927 by Pietro Lombardi, this whimsical fountain of sculpted masks and brushes celebrates the artistic soul of the street. Its gentle trickle remains the soundtrack of Via Margutta — simple, serene, and timeless.
Just Beyond Via Margutta
From the top of the street, stroll right on Via Alibert until it meets Via del Babuino, one of the three elegant arteries of the Trident.
Fontana del Babuino (The Baboon Fountain)
This curious statue of Silenus, once mocked for its awkward shape, gave the street its name. Right behind it, visit Caffè Canova Tadolini, a sculpture-filled atelier where marble figures seem to watch over your cappuccino.
Piazza di Spagna & the Spanish Steps
Turn left to reach the famous staircase. Visit the Keats-Shelley Memorial House beside the steps, or cross to Babington’s Tea Room for a touch of Edwardian charm — another thread in the city’s cosmopolitan tapestry.
Concierge Tip
As the evening light softens, return to Via Margutta for an aperitivo at EMME Restaurant — hidden behind ivy-draped walls in a secret garden courtyard.
Ask our concierge for a bespoke walking itinerary or private access to artist studios nearby — the kind of experience that turns a stay into a story.
The Soul of Via Margutta
Via Margutta may be short, but it contains centuries of beauty and imagination. It’s a street that invites you to slow down, to wander, and to fall in love with Rome all over again. For curated itineraries or bookings at Margutta 19 and Margutta 54, contact us at info@romeluxurysuites.com.
