Eco Hotels in Lazio

About Lazio

Sustainable travel in the heart of Italy

Lazio is far more than just Rome — though the Eternal City alone would be enough to fill a lifetime of exploration. This central Italian region spans 17,232 square kilometres from the Apennine mountains in the east to the Tyrrhenian Sea in the west, encompassing volcanic lakes, ancient Etruscan necropolises, medieval hill towns, and some of Italy's finest Renaissance gardens.

The region's geography is dramatically varied. To the north, the volcanic landscapes around Lake Bolsena and Lake Bracciano give way to the rugged Monti della Tolfa. The Sabine Hills roll eastward from Rome toward Rieti, while the Alban Hills — known as the Castelli Romani — rise just 20 kilometres southeast of the capital, their crater lakes and chestnut forests providing a cool escape from Rome's summer heat.

Lazio's cultural legacy is staggering. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and the Pantheon sit within Rome's ancient Aurelian Walls. St Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museums draw millions of pilgrims to the world's smallest sovereign state. Villa d'Este at Tivoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site, mesmerises visitors with its Renaissance water gardens and fountains. The Etruscan necropolis at Cerveteri, another UNESCO site, preserves 2,500-year-old tombs carved into tufa rock.

The Tyrrhenian coast offers a string of beach towns — Sperlonga with its whitewashed medina, Gaeta with its dramatic clifftop sanctuary, and Sabaudia with its dunes and 1930s Rationalist architecture. Inland, the pastures of the Ciociaria around Frosinone produce some of Italy's finest pecorino cheese and olive oil. Every IMPT booking in Lazio removes 1 tonne of verified CO₂ at the same price as Booking.com, with €5 free credit for new members and 5% cashback in IMPT tokens.

Lazio at a glance

Capital: Rome

Area: 17,232 km²

Population: 5.7 million (2nd largest in Italy)

Provinces: Rome, Viterbo, Latina, Rieti, Frosinone

Major landmarks: Colosseum, St Peter's Basilica, Villa d'Este, Cerveteri Necropolis, Circeo National Park, Lake Bracciano

Coastline: 361 km along the Tyrrhenian Sea

Hotel count: 1,840+ eco-certified properties on IMPT

Price range: from €75/night

Travel tip: Book through IMPT for the same prices as Booking.com, with 1 tonne of CO₂ removed per stay. New members get €5 free credit. Every booking supports verified carbon removal on the Ethereum blockchain with a public transaction code you can verify yourself.