Mentana accommodation from NZ$150

The Le Petit Hotel is positioned 4 kilometres from the central part of Mentana. Or, alternatively, the Il Casale di Max is situated 30 kilometres away. Two more options include the Hotel Tempio Di Apollo and the Castello della Castelluccia.

After you've gotten a handle on Mentana, why not tour a bit more of the region? The Rome area has many other things to offer tourists. Rome boasts lakes, mountains, extinct volcanos and valleys. Commonly visited Rome tourist draws are the ruins, castles and traditional villages. Or join the locals snowboarding while you're here.

14 kilometres from Mentana is Tivoli, where you can spend a little time at the Villa d'Este. Tivoli hotels and apartments include the Casa Eleila and Agriturismo La Meridiana. Or you'll find Palestrina 30 kilometres to the southeast of Mentana. In Palestrina, be sure to check out the Sanctuary of Fortuna. Places to stay in Palestrina include the Maya and Wiki Hostel & Greenvillage.

If sport gives you a buzz, be sure to visit Olympic Stadium, which is 20 kilometres to the southwest of Mentana. The Que Sera Sera and the Hotel Octavia are good options if you want to really get into your sport.

If you're transiting into or out of Ciampino Airport and plan to stay nearby, try the Hotel Capannelle or the Hotel Victor.