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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.

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 MuraSan Paolo fuori le MuraBasilica
  • Centrale Montemartini MuseumCentrale Montemartini MuseumArt Museum
  • Bar Brunori Caffè e VinileBar Brunori Caffè e VinileRecord Store
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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Ostiense

  • San Paolo fuori le Mura in Ostiense, Rome

    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
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  • Centrale Montemartini Museum in Ostiense, Rome

    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
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  • Bar Brunori Caffè e Vinile in Ostiense, Rome

    Bar Brunori Caffè e Vinile

    ★ 4.6 · 691
    Record Store
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 9 PM
    Sat
    7 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map ↗
  • San Paolo District in Ostiense, Rome

    San Paolo District

    ★ 4.3 · 637
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    8 AM – 3 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 2 PM
    Map ↗
  • Ex Novo Roma in Ostiense, Rome

    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 – 8 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 8 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗

Where to eat & drink in Ostiense

  • Why Not Cocktail Bar in Ostiense, Rome

    Why Not Cocktail Bar

    ★ 4.8 · 639
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

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

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  • Triplo Cocktail Bar in Ostiense, Rome

    Triplo Cocktail Bar

    ★ 4.9 · 313
    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.

    Mon
    6:30 PM – 2 AM
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed–Fri
    6:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6:30 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • Romeow Cat Bistrot in Ostiense, Rome

    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
    Website ↗Book ↗Map ↗
  • Jey in Ostiense, Rome

    Jey

    ★ 4.7 · 250
    Live Music· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sat
    6 PM – 2 AM
    Sun
    Closed
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  • SottoSopra in Ostiense, Rome

    SottoSopra

    ★ 4.7 · 433
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20
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  • Eighteen Club in Ostiense, Rome

    Eighteen Club

    ★ 4.6 · 687
    Cocktail Bar· $$
    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
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  • Pasticceria Andreotti dal 1931 in Ostiense, Rome

    Pasticceria Andreotti dal 1931

    ★ 4.3 · 2.1k
    Pastry Shop· $$

    Stylish mainstay with outdoor seating serving pastries & cakes, plus gelato & savory snacks.

    Every day
    7 AM – 3 PM
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  • La Fornarina in Ostiense, Rome

    La Fornarina

    ★ 4.5 · 709
    Bakery· €1–10
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  • Chulos Bar Aperitif & drink in Ostiense, Rome

    Chulos Bar Aperitif & drink

    ★ 4.4 · 461
    Bar· €1–10
    Mon–Fri
    6 AM – 10 PM
    Sat
    6 AM – 10 PM
    Sun
    Closed
    Map ↗
  • Imperio Gaucho Churrascaria in Ostiense, Rome

    Imperio Gaucho Churrascaria

    ★ 4.6 · 2.3k
    Brazilian· €30–40

    A Brazilian churrascaria in Rome, established in 2013, offering a buffet of fresh vegetables and typical Brazilian dishes, alongside a rodizio of selected meats.

    Mon–Thu
    8 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    8 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sat
    8 PM – 11:30 PM
    Sun
    8 PM – 11 PM
    Website ↗Map ↗
  • Ilios - Street Food Greco in Ostiense, Rome

    Ilios - Street Food Greco

    ★ 4.5 · 3.2k
    Greek· €10–20

    Greek classics like souvlaki skewers, meze & grills in an industrial-chic venue with a terrace.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 10:45 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 11:15 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 11:15 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10:45 PM
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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. 10SottoSopra

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