Palatine Hill in Rome is an archaeological site within the Colosseum Archaeological Park, alongside the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Its remains range from Iron Age settlements associated with Rome’s earliest urban core to the wider archaeological landscape you can visit on a combined ticket.
- Location: Via di San Gregorio 30, Rome
- Ticket option: The standard combined ticket covers the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine
- Entry: The Roman Forum–Palatine area has several entrances; a timed slot is required only for Colosseum entry
- Terrain: The route to the Palatine summit includes steep stretches and irregular paving
How Palatine Hill fits with the Roman Forum
Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum are connected parts of the same archaeological area, so you can plan them as one visit. The Colosseum Archaeological Park encompasses the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine and Domus Aurea.
The Palatine preserves remains of Iron Age settlements associated with Rome’s earliest urban core. Pairing the hill with the Forum puts those early remains in the context of the wider site; the combined ticket also includes Colosseum entry, though that visit has its own booked time.
Tickets and entry arrangements
For access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine on one ticket, choose the standard combined ticket and book a Colosseum time slot. Ticket prices and conditions can change, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–19:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The standard combined ticket costs €18 at full price and €2 at the reduced rate for EU citizens aged 18 through the day before their 25th birthday.
It is valid for 24 hours and includes one Colosseum entry at the booked time and one entry to the Roman Forum–Palatine archaeological area. You can use the latter within the 24 hours before or after the Colosseum booking time.
You may enter the combined ticket area either through the Colosseum or through the Roman Forum–Palatine area. Only Colosseum entry needs a booked time slot, and the standard ticket limits your Colosseum stay to 75 minutes. Its inclusions also cover the Colosseum’s first and second levels, panoramic terraces, Colosseum Museum, Roman Forum Museum, Palatine and ongoing exhibitions.
If you want the archaeological areas but not the Colosseum, the Forum Pass SUPER is a single-entry ticket for the Roman Forum, Imperial Fora and Palatine; it does not include the Colosseum.
Roman Forum and Palatine entrances are at the Arch of Titus, Largo della Salara Vecchia, Via del Tulliano passage, Via del Foro Romano and Via di San Gregorio. Ticket sales open 30 days before the visit date. Tickets are issued in the visitor’s name, and you must keep an identification document visible with your ticket at park entrances.
A sensible route through the archaeological area
Choose your entry point and ticket sequence before setting out, then leave room in your plan for the hill’s uneven paths. The combined ticket lets you visit the Roman Forum–Palatine area within the 24-hour window around your timed Colosseum entry, so you can arrange the archaeological-area visit before or after the Colosseum booking.
For a visit focused on the Palatine and Forum, enter through one of the Roman Forum–Palatine entrances and follow the open routes between the archaeological areas. If the Colosseum is part of your plan, keep its booked time in view: it is the only part of the standard combined ticket that requires a time slot.
The park says reaching the Palatine summit involves several short, relatively steep stretches and generally irregular paving. Route availability can vary, so check current park guidance before choosing a path.
Terrain, shade and visitor access
The Palatine summit route has steep sections and irregular paving, while the park provides several access features at its main entrances. Largo della Salara Vecchia, the Arch of Titus and Via di San Gregorio are accessible to wheelchair users.
The park’s access guidance identifies elevators on accessible routes at the Salara Vecchia entrance and Curia Iulia, and an elevating platform at the Arch of Titus. Five wheelchairs are available at the main Roman Forum and Palatine entrances. Check the park’s current access information when planning, particularly if you rely on a specific facility.
How do you get to Palatine Hill from Ostiense?
For local transport connections, Piramide station is about a 10-minute walk from Hotel Pyramid, a base for visiting Palatine Hill. Roma Ostiense is also a transport option.
The official address is Via di San Gregorio 30, Rome, and Colosseo on Metro Line B is a nearby stop.
You can plan the site as part of a Rome day route from Ostiense.
FAQs
Does a Palatine Hill ticket include the Roman Forum?
The standard Colosseum–Roman Forum–Palatine ticket includes one entry to the Roman Forum–Palatine archaeological area. The Forum Pass SUPER also covers the Palatine and Roman Forum, but not the Colosseum.
Do you need a timed ticket for Palatine Hill?
The standard combined ticket requires a booked time slot for Colosseum entry, not for entry to the Roman Forum–Palatine area. Ticket terms can change, so verify them before booking.
Is Palatine Hill accessible for wheelchair users?
The park identifies three accessible main entry and exit points: Largo della Salara Vecchia, the Arch of Titus and Via di San Gregorio. The summit route has steep stretches and irregular paving, so check current access guidance for route details.
What other Rome sight can you plan into the same trip?
If your itinerary includes the Trevi Fountain, its visit planner covers hours, access and practical details.