Carefully curated selection of the best outdoor swimming pools in Rome and hotels offering pool access to non guests.
I know, you haven’t traveled all the way to Rome to go to the pool but when the thermometer hits 37 degrees Celsius, a day or even just a few hours poolside can be an excellent idea (read more way to beat summer in Rome here)!
Rome has several outdoor swimming pools and due to the specific architecture of the city, many of them are outside of the center.
They make the most of areas that are green, spacious and often make you feel like you are in the country, more than close to such a busy urban center.
These out of the center outdoor swimming pools are beautiful and usually reasonably priced, as they cater for locals: these are ideal for families and travelers on a budget.
More central options are limited and attached to high end hotels.
In this list, I have included outdoors swimming pools in Rome belonging to both categories so you can pick the one that suits you best.
Rome outdoor swimming pools, what you need to know
Outdoor pools in Rome come in three types:
Waterparks – Just what you think they are!
Sports centers (Centro Sportivo) – these are sports clubs with, usually, generous outdoor spaces and outdoor swimming pools open to the public in the good season.
These are usually great places for families as they have a relaxed atmosphere and, often, even offer summer camps for kids, which means you get a good bit of local children here too.
Hotel Pools open to the public – Hotels offering day passes to the pool in Rome are not common. However, there are some: depending on the establishment, the pool may be on the small side and part of a spa experience or a larger pool that is kid friendly.
If opting for a day in a hotel pool, I recommend you ring them first to make sure the pool has space on your day of choice / there is not private event (some of the nicer hotels are also wedding venues and may close areas to the public when in use).
Sports centres on the other end tend to not need booking, unless specified on their website.
Before heading to any swimming pool in Rome, I recommend you:
- Make contact with the hotels or pool to make sure they have availability. Often in high season shifts operate and you may have to respect certain arrival / departure times
- Most of the luxury hotels in this list offer an option to rent or borrow towels.
- To swimming pools not attached to hotels you are usually required to bring your own towels. However, swimming caps are usually available for purchase
Need to know: swimming pools in Italy usually ask for the use of swimming caps (cuffie). These can be in silicone/plastic or the more child-friendly fabric ones. Usually these are available for purchase at the pool reception.
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Kids’ swimming pools/ waterparks in Rome
Rome has 2 main waterparks that work well when you want to offer a pool day to the children.
Luneur Spash Zone (best for under 12)
The Luneur Splash Zone is the water area of the Luneur Amusement park and a cool place for little kids especially who may want to pasha round, rather than fully swim.
The pool area in 2023 is open from the 17th June to the 3rd of September and has opening hours 10.00am to 5pm.
I recommend this park for little children or anyway children under 12.
You can find info, photos and address here >>> https://www.luneurpark.it/splash/
Hydromania water park
Hydromania is not an outdoor pool a such but rather, a full water park in the outskirts of Rome.
It takes a bit of patience to get here as it is outside of the center.
However, if you want to treat your kids to a full day of water fun with slides etc, this is the place!
Booking is highly recommended: you can use the map on the park website to select the area most suitable to your family needs >>> https://hydromania.it
Public outdoor swimming pools in Rome (not attached to a hotel)
Circolo belle Arti
Circolo belle arti is very different in feel from the hotel pools above as it caters for swimmers rather than loungers.
This club has a great athletic pool with lanes, loungers and umbrella and good space for both swimmers and sunbathers.
Address: Via Flaminia, 158, 00196 Rome (this is a great place for location as it is close to the center and also close to one of our favorite family restaurants in Rome, Lola!)
Tennis Club Lanciani
If you have ways of getting here or don’t mind a taxi ride, Club Lancini is a greta address.
It has many sporting facilities, a good pool and a nice small bar/cafe serving sandwiches, coffee and ice cream (the industrial type)
The pool is clean and big, with some lanes reserved for swimming and many for kids / play. Floaters are available as well as loungers and umbrella. Family passes are available.
Address: Via di Pietralata, 135, 00158 Rome
Circolo sportivo Tor Carbone
Far from the center but in an area that will make you believe you are in Tuscany, rather than in the outskirts of Rome, is Circolo Sportivo Tor Carbone.
This is a small, non pretentious yet lovely place with a nice pool and a wonderful shaded area under pine trees where you can lunge and have lunch (you can bring your own, or there is a cafe 2 minuets down the road).
This is a wonderful place and only issue may be the distance: the best way to get here is by car. Cost is about 12 Euro for the day.
Address: Via di Tor Carbone, 41, 00178 Rome
Piscina delle rose
If you want to properly swim and get excrcise, consider Piscina delle Rose, a club with an Olympic size swimming pool in the area called EUR (which is also very interesting in terms of acrichitecture).
This club is a lovely family-friendly environment, and is easily accessible with the Metro B line.
Address: Viale America, 20, 00144 Rome
Aquaniene Sport Club
This is another great sports club for families with an Olympic Size outdoor poo, open to non members.
In 2023 the outdoor pool is open from May to September and has long opening hours: 7.00-18.30 Monday/Saturday 8.30-18.30 Sunday and Holidays.
Cost: 15/20 Euro
Website with photos, address and info here >>> https://www.aquaniene.it/news/10089/
Physical Village
Physical Village is a sports center with an outdoor pool opened to the public during the months of June, July and August.
The atmosphere here is family friendly and the center also hosts summer camps for kids, so usually there is a good bit of children around.
The center is open 09.30 alle 18.30, and has special prices for kids under 8 years of age and under 2s go free.
Their prices for 2023 are:
Adult: 10Euro (weekdays) / 12 Euro (weekends and holidays)
Kids 2-8 yo: 5 Euro (weekday)/ 8 Euro (weekends and holidays)
Address: Zona La Rustica Via Federico Turano, 44 – 00155 Chiamaci (+39) 06 22 79 96 22 Web: https://www.physicalvillage.com/servizi/balneazione-estiva
Circolo Valentini
Circle Valentini is a sports centre with outdoor swimming pool open to the public in Bufalotta area, north-east of Rome.
The circle offers a large outdoor pool with umbrellas and loungers, sports pitches and summer camps for kids, that give the place a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
Photos, contacts and address >>> https://www.circolovalentini.it
Best family friendly hotel outdoor swimming pools in Rome open to non guests
Some end hotels in Rome city center have pools open to the public.
In the city center, hotels offering this option are usually on the higher end of the spectrum. Their pools are often oasis of peace and come attached to spa experiences.
This makes them excellent for people traveling without children, with older kids who can embrace a quieter atmopsphere or even a baby.
They tend, however, not to be ideal for families with toddlers or young kids who need to run around and would have more fun in a more relaxed environment such as a sports club.
Grand hotel Gianicolo 4* hotel with swimming pool offering day passes – kid friendly
On the other side of the Tevere from Rome city center, the Grand hotel Gianicolo is a reasonably priced option in a nice part of Rome.
This hotel has a large pool in lush gardens and it is a great place to take a break from the noise and crowds of the city center without having to leave the city.
Entry is €25-35 and there is a small patio restaurant overlooking the pool serving light meals (no pool side service). Priority is given to hotel guests so make reservations in advance.
Address: Viale delle Mura Gianicolensi, 107, 00152, Rome (family friendly)
Parco dei Principi 5* Rome hotel with pool and garden
Parco dei Principe Hotel is beside Villa Borghese and a great place for an afternoon at the pool with the kids.
Their pool is surrounded by a nice garden and decorative gazebos.
This is a great place for a quiet afternoon with a light meal or cocktails and non guests can enjoy the pool getting a day pass.
Address: Via Gerolamo Frescobaldi, 5, 00198 Rome
This pool is family friendly.
Aldrovandi Palace, 5* hotel with pool near Villa Borghese
Intimate luxury is at the core of the offering of the Aldrovandi Palace Hotel, another 5 star establishments offering pool access to non guests.
The Aldrovandi Palace is located in the wealthy neighborhood Parioli, just outside Rome historical center, it is just in front of Villa Borghese: its swimming pool is in the leafy hotel garden and is open to non guests from 9am to 7pm.
Reservation is compulsory and subject to availability: contact and info are here. Address: Via Ulisse Aldrovandi, 15, 00197 Rome
This is a good address to have as it is one of the best areas to stay in Rome with family too
Cavalieri Hilton, a Waldorf Astoria Resort – Monte Mario 5*hotel with pool and view (kid friendly)
If you are in for luxury and views, then you cannot go wrong at the Cavalieri Hilton, one of the most famous and iconic hotels in the city.
The Hilton is perched on top of Monte Mario and has a fabulous outdoor pool with daily public access to non guests. This is a fantastic 5 star hotel and pool side you can order crushed ice cocktails, hamburgers, pizzas and even homemade gelato!
Address: Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101, 00136 Rome
Palazzo Naiadi 5* hotel with pool and spa Rome center
Palazzo Naiadi (previously Boscolo Exedra Roma) is a luxury hotel with outdoor pool open to non guests in Rome city center, in beautiful Piazza della Repubblica.
Palazzo Naiadi has a swimming pool that is part of their spa offering day access to non guests and is a a great pace for adding a touch of luxury to your day.
Swimming pool access is strictly by reservation only and fees included outdoor pool use, one towel, one sunbed and massage or facial (150 / 160 Europe depending on package).
Address: Piazza della Repubblica 47, 00185 Rome
ALEPH Rome Curio collection
A gorgeous rooftop terrace with small yet nice swimming pool offering cooling waters, poolside cocktais and a view is that of the Sky Blue Pool terrace of the Aleph, a Hilton property, in the center of Rome, close to the famous Spanish steps.
External guests can access the rooftop pool, restaurants and bar and the cost is €50/65 per person on weekdays/ weekends. Slippers and towels are included in the price.
Address: Via di San Basilio 15, 00187 Rome
I hope you enjoyed this selection of outdoor swimming pools in Rome and manage to escape the heat!
Safe travels