Luxury holidays in Ludovisi

When to go

April, May, September and October are made for strolls through Villa Borghese and aperitivi along Via Veneto. July and August bring sweltering sightseeing conditions; winter promises a more leisurely taste of la dolce vita.

Getting there

• Planes

  Rome has two airports: Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino, the main international gateway, and Ciampino, which serves mainly European budget airlines. Fiumicino is around 45 minutes from Ludovisi by taxi, or take the 30-minute Leonardo Express to Roma Termini.

• Trains

  High-speed Frecciarossa and Italo trains connect Rome with Florence (90 minutes), Naples (70 minutes), Milan (three hours) and Venice (under four hours). From Roma Termini, take Metro Line A to Barberini for Via Veneto and the heart of Ludovisi.

• Automobiles

  Driving in Ludovisi is best avoided: Rome’s limited parking and restricted-traffic zones make a hire car more hindrance than help.