Walking in a beautiful piece of art constructive history. Again it’s crowded but you had to expect it. It’s design wide enough to have a selfie taken. Another place to see just to say you’ve seen it.

We stayed near the Spanish steps and visited on a Friday. Crowd levels were not too bad. But over the weekend it was very busy. If possible would recommend a weekday visit. Mornings were less busy than the afternoon/ early evenings. My photos show the crowds on a weekend Friday night/ Saturday and Saturday night If you like to shop it is very close to a shopping precinct there is a large one just a short walk through the lane directly opposite the steps with Chanel Store on the corner. Walk down and you will come out to an area with all major and specialty stores like H&M, sports, fashion. Zara is also in this area. Also some good restaurants down these streets. Avoid several in the lane opposite the taxi rank as many are not good and are a rip off. Check the trip advisor reviews of the one you want to go in first as plenty have terrible reviews. If you need a taxi and the area is busy walk down a bit further or turn up the hill and go to the top as that’s where the taxi come in from so you can get one up the hill. Subway is also right next door. A great area to explore!

They're stairs. They're nice to see just for the sake of having seen them, and if you're in central Rome you're likely to come across them, but they're not some kind of amazing experience. Probably prettier when the flowers are there, but still... stairs. Be aware that you're not permitted to sit on the steps.

Well worth the walk through the side streets of Rome to come across the view of the Spanish Steps for the first time. The area can get quite crowded, so hold on to your belongings! They look great from the bottom, but put in the effort to walk the steps to the top. You won't be disappointed with the 270 degree view of the city. Something well worth the effort. Highly recommend.

We sat on the “Spanish steps” watching the crowds emerge; girls (teenagers) in gowns having photo shoots (?); with high end shops in the background. Probably a bit overrated - but it’s something you ‘have to do’ when in Rome.

This was another tourist site we decided to visit late at night and we were thrilled we did. It is beautifully lit, there were only a few people around and we got to appreciate the location rather than being constantly buffeting by crowds. It’s located close to the Trevi Fountain and there are lots of high end shops in the vicinity.

We stopped by here on our first afternoon in Rome. It was a sunny day and there were a lot of people milling around. They apparently no longer allow you to sit on the steps and linger, though you are free to climb them and stop to take photos. There are about 3 sections of stairs. From the plaza you ascend up to an intermediate landing. From there you make your way up to where the main broad steps end. At that point, there are curved sets of stairs on either side by which you can climb to the top / street level. There are good views from each stage, but the best views are unsurprisingly from the top level. You can see St. Peter's dome in the distance, beyond some other intermediate dome (possibly the church in Piazza Navona?). At the top level, there was an increased concentration of guys trying to sell things - trinkets or, in some cases, presenting flowers to you and then requesting money. You can avoid them, but just be aware. It is an easy stroll from both the Pantheon and the Trevi Fountain, for reference. This is a worthwhile short stop in Rome, especially if the weather is nice.

I was absolutely mesmerized by the beauty of the Spanish Steps in Rome Italy! It was so lively, yet serene at the same time. The grandiose architecture and the beautiful scenery of the city made it a must-see destination. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!

We had a day in Rome having taken the train from Florence. This was our last call before heading back to the station. So many people. It was hard to see the actual steps. There was a pretty Christmas tree half way up. Although busy, it was a cool place to spend some time.

The Spanish Steps are absolutely beautiful and I am thankful to have had the opportunity to visit with our kids. The history is interesting and the architecture of the steps themselves, as well as the surrounding buildings, is very impressive. I would give the steps/the site itself a 5-star, of course, but the experience was impacted by the thousands of people that are all gathered at the same time, making it difficult to really take it all in. I don’t think there’s anything to be done about this. I would hate to see them control it with lines and entry tickets as they’ve done with the Pantheon. I think this is a landmark site that everyone should be able to visit freely and should visit if given the chance, however the quality of one’s experience may differ depending on time of year or even time of day. We were there mid-day in July — probably the absolute busiest time. There was a heavy police/security presence to keep people moving, to deter pickpockets, and to remind people not to sit on the steps. Definitely visit the Spanish Steps if given the chance. Go in the off-season or early in the morning to avoid huge crowds. A beautiful piece of history!