There’s nothing quite like a spa day to break up the sight-seeing on a vacation.

Escaping from the chaos of the city streets, the honking cars, and the groups of people into a quite oasis of calming lights, soothing water sounds, and herbal tea. What could be better?

Below we list 5 of our favorite spa experiences in Rome, from a traditional Hammam to nearby thermal baths, a day spa and a hotel spa – and finally, something especially interesting – your own private spa in the comfort of your vacation rental!

1. Aqua Madre

Step into an ancient space tucked away in the Jewish Ghetto, just around the corner from Piazza Mattei and its famous Turtle Fountain. The Aqua Madre spa functions as a traditional Hammam offering various environments with water of different temperatures and a separate steam room. Included with the Hammam packages is a 15 minute natural scrub performed by one of the staff in the main, shared space. (On Wednesdays and Fridays from 11am – 9pm the Hammam is reserved for women only).

In addition to the Hammam several treatment rooms surround a peaceful glass-roofed relaxation room where you can relax with a cup of hot tea or cool fruit-infused water and lounge before and after your massage or treatments.

Aqua Madre (www.acquamadre.it)

Hours Open to Men & Women: Tuesdays 2 – 9pm; Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 11am – 9pm; Only Women: Wednesdays and Fridays 11am – 9pm

Prices €60 for just Hammam, massages start at €70

Via di S. Ambrogio 17 – 00186 Roma | +39 06 6864272 | Website

2. Caschera Spa

Located inside the Palazzo Montemartini Hotel near Termini rail station, you’ll find the Caschera Spa – an oasis of calm just steps away from the chaos of the Roman transportation hub. An indoor pool serves as a centerpiece for the spa and wellness center where you can lounge and relax before and after your massage or spa treatment.

Treatments are available to non-hotel guests and include an hour of time in the relaxation area and use of the spa center’s many amenities, like hydrotherapy showers, sauna, and lounges.

Caschera Spa at Palazzo Montemartini (www.ragostahotels.com/eng/palazzo_montemartini/spa_luxury_roma.htm)

Hours Open daily from 10am – 9pm

Prices 30 min body and face treatments from €65, 50 min massages from €110; Spa packages and offers are continuously available on their website

Largo Giovanni Montemartini – 00185 Roma | +39 06 45661 | Website

Kami Spa

Kami Spa is the best day spa in the historical center of Rome, featuring a long list of specialty massages and treatments just steps away from Piazza Barberini. Choose from European- or Asian-style treatments also specifically for him or for her, beauty treatments, body and face masks, and Kami Spa exclusive experiences.

Kami Spa (www.kamispa.com)

Hours Open daily from 10am – 10pm

Prices 60 minute massages from €120, beauty treatments from €40

Via Degli Avignonesi, 12 – 00187 Roma | +39 06 42010039 | Website

*Our AP17 Bernini Apartment is conveniently just steps away if you’re still looking for a place to stay for your large group!

QC Terme

A short distance from Rome in Fiumicino, QC Terme offer the famous countryside thermal bath experience a short distance from the center of Rome. Pass the afternoon in the volcanic waters of naturally warm thermal baths followed by body massages and treatments and time in the relaxation areas.

A shuttle service from Fiumicino Airport is available. Alternatively a taxi is the easiest way to reach the terme.

QC Terme (www.qcterme.com/en/roma)

Hours Monday – Thursday 10am – 11pm, Friday & Saturday 10am – midnight

Prices Daily access starts at €45 per person (€42 for evening access); day spa experiences (entrance plus massage) start at €84; 50 min massages start at €70

Via Portuense 2178/a 00054 Fiumicino – Roma (RM) | +39 0665 29444 | Website

Your Private Home Spa!

Why not indulge in the total relaxation of hydromassage, sauna, and a soaking tub experience in the comfort of your own home? ROMAC manages 2 unique vacation homes – AP08 Coronari vacation rental near Piazza Navona and the new luxury Costaguti Experience located in the Jewish Ghetto – that feature in-home spa amenities, which can be paired with in-home massages and treatments.

Guests of the AP08 Coronari vacation rental need only walk downstairs for their spa experience. Enjoy hydrotherapy with the oversized jacuzzi tub, take a steam in the private sauna and shower off in the same environment. Lounge with a hot cup of herbal tea and listen to soothing music in the comfort of your private home spa. For more information, visit the AP08 Coronari vacation apartment on the ROMAC website.

Guests of the Costaguti Experience can organize an entire bespoke Spa Day Experience in the comfort of their home with an in-home masseuse for massages and treatments under gilded beam ceilings and museum-quality frescoes. For more information, visit the Costaguti Experience website.

The Master Suite at the Costaguti Experience: Take a soak in the tub after a steam in the private sauna.

Do love a good spa day in Rome? Share your experiences in the comments below!