Things to Do in Ostiense, Rome

A mix of industrial history and modern culture, with street art and trendy bars lining its streets. Key attractions include the Pyramid of Cestus and the Centrale Montemartini museum, where ancient sculptures are displayed in a former power plant.

  • San Paolo fuori le MuraBasilica
  • Centrale Montemartini MuseumArt Museum
  • Bar Brunori Caffè e VinileRecord Store

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Ostiense in Rome

Top things to do in Ostiense

  • San Paolo fuori le Mura

    San Paolo fuori le Mura

    4.8 · 18.6k
    Basilica

    Magnificent papal basilica dating from the 4th century, with tomb of St Paul & elegant cloisters.

    Every day
    7 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Centrale Montemartini Museum

    Centrale Montemartini Museum

    4.7 · 5.6k
    Art Museum

    Ancient sculpture museum, in a former power plant, with Greek & Roman statues, busts & friezes.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 7 PM
  • Bar Brunori Caffè e Vinile

    Bar Brunori Caffè e Vinile

    4.6 · 688
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • San Paolo District

    San Paolo District

    4.3 · 636
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
  • Ex Novo Roma

    Ex Novo Roma

    4.3 · 1.0k
    Flea Market

    A convenient second-hand market in Rome's Ostiense neighborhood, offering a new way to sell and buy used items with professional assistance.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Ostiense

  • Why Not Cocktail Bar

    Why Not Cocktail Bar

    4.8 · 629
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar in Garbatella known for its original and eclectic style.

  • Triplo Cocktail Bar

    Triplo Cocktail Bar

    4.9 · 312
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    An irreverent and elegant cocktail bar in Rome's Ostiense/San Paolo area, known for unique signature drinks, tapas, and DJ sets.

  • Romeow Cat Bistrot

    Romeow Cat Bistrot

    4.4 · 3.9k
    Vegan· €10–50

    Bohemian cafe with playful decor & a vegan menu of cakes & smoothies, plus a brood of roaming cats.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 11:30 AM, 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, 8 PM – 11 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 11:30 AM, 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, 8 PM – 11 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 11:30 AM, 1 PM – 2:30 PM, 4 PM – 6:30 PM, 8 PM – 11 PM
  • Jey

    Jey

    4.7 · 250
    Live Music· €1–10
  • Eighteen Club

    Eighteen Club

    4.6 · 688
    Cocktail Bar· $$
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • SottoSopra

    SottoSopra

    4.7 · 433
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20
  • La Fornarina

    La Fornarina

    4.5 · 704
    Bakery· €1–10
  • Delizie D'oriente

    Delizie D'oriente

    4.9 · 472
    Restaurant· €20–30

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Map of Ostiense with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1San Paolo fuori le Mura
  2. 2Centrale Montemartini Museum
  3. 3Bar Brunori Caffè e Vinile
  4. 4Why Not Cocktail Bar
  5. 5Triplo Cocktail Bar
  6. 6San Paolo District
  7. 7Romeow Cat Bistrot
  8. 8Jey
  9. 9Ex Novo Roma
  10. 10Eighteen Club

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