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Rimini

Adriatic beach city with Roman roots

Last reviewed: 3 September 2026

Recommended stay
2–4 days
Best time to visit
May to June and September
Airports
RMI
Photo by Fabio Tura · Unsplash

Rimini at a glance

Rimini is an Adriatic beach city with a walkable Roman and Renaissance centre. The Old Town, Tiberius Bridge, Arch of Augustus, Piazza Cavour, Castel Sismondo, Tempio Malatestiano, the Fellini Museum, Borgo San Giuliano, the beach promenade and Italia in Miniatura sit between sea and historic streets, with day trips to San Marino, Ravenna, Bologna, Santarcangelo and Gradara.

Quick information

Recommended stay2–4 days
Best time to visitMay to June and September
AirportsRMI
Budget travelBeach hotels and San Marino or Ravenna days drive costs most strongly. Check prices shortly before your trip instead of relying on a fixed estimate.

Early summer and September suit the beach and Old Town without peak August heat. July and August are busy; use shade and follow bathing flags. Winter is quieter for Roman monuments.

Plan your visit

Airport to centre

Start Romagna bus 9

City bus between the airport and Rimini town and railway station

Standard public-transport fareTransport

Must-see sights

Rimini Old Town
Tiberius Bridge
Arch of Augustus
Sights

One-day itinerary

  1. Morning: Arch of Augustus, Piazza Cavour, Castel Sismondo and Tempio Malatestiano.
  2. Lunch: piadina romagnola from an old-town kiosk.
  3. Afternoon: Tiberius Bridge and the Borgo San Giuliano murals.
  4. Evening: cappelletti in broth or pasta fresca at an old-town trattoria.
Itineraries

Best areas to stay

  1. Old Town

    Centro storico

    Walkable and quieter than the beach hotels after midnight.

    Best for

    Roman monuments and evening piazzas

  2. Marina Centro / promenade

    Marina Centro

    A trip to the Old Town by bus, bike or a long walk.

    Best for

    Beach days and a promenade stay

  3. Borgo San Giuliano

    Across Tiberius Bridge; atmospheric and smaller-scale.

    Best for

    Murals and a village-like evening

  4. Station / Metromare

    Stazione

    Useful for Ravenna and Bologna days.

    Best for

    A practical rail and beach-strip base

Approximate budget

  • Budget

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Simple rooms, piadina and walking; excludes travel to Rimini.

  • Mid-range

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Beach or Old Town room, restaurants, Metromare and one outing.

  • Comfort

    Varies

    per day, per person

    Seafront stays, frequent dining, private transfers and reserved park or San Marino days.

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