Jewish holidays in Rome 2027, a short walk from the Great Synagogue
A penthouse with a balcony in Rome’s Jewish Ghetto, about a 2-minute walk from the Great Synagogue (Tempio Maggiore). You can walk there and back, including on Shabbat and yom tov.
Holiday dates in 2027
Each holiday begins at sundown on the evening before. These are the Diaspora dates.
| Holiday | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pesach (Passover) | Wednesday 21 April (evening) to Thursday 29 April |
| Rosh Hashanah | Friday 1 October (evening) to Sunday 3 October |
| Yom Kippur | Sunday 10 October (evening) to Monday 11 October |
| Sukkot | Friday 15 October (evening) to Friday 22 October |
| Shemini Atzeret | Friday 22 October (evening) to Saturday 23 October |
| Simchat Torah | Saturday 23 October (evening) to Sunday 24 October |
These are the busiest weeks of the year and availability is limited, so please write to us early. Planning Passover in Rome or the High Holidays? Send us your dates.
Holiday services at the Great Synagogue
Attending holiday services at the Great Synagogue, including Yom Kippur, usually has to be arranged in advance, for security and registration reasons. We don’t publish service times here. Current times and rules are on the official site of Rome’s Jewish Community: Rome Jewish Community website (opens in a new tab).
Kosher food nearby
These are the places we recommend in the Ghetto:
- Ba’Ghetto · restaurant
- BellaCarne (Kosher Delight) · restaurant
- Renato al Ghetto · restaurant
- Pasticceria Boccione · bakery
Many places close or change their hours over the holidays, so book or check ahead. It’s also worth asking each place about its kosher supervision.
Why stay at Caesar’s Nest
- Walk to shul: about 2 minutes from the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum, and under a minute from the Portico d’Ottavia.
- A view of the synagogue dome from the windows and the balcony.
- Early arrival on Fridays possible, depending on availability. Check-in from 16:00, check-out by 11:00.
- Kitchenette in the apartment. It’s a regular kitchen, without kosher supervision.
- Direct prices: booking with us costs up to 30% less than on Airbnb.
- Quick replies: we answer quote requests within 2 hours.
- Stairs: the apartment is on the top floor, up five flights of stairs with no lift (elevator). On Shabbat and yom tov that means no lift to think about, but if stairs are difficult for you, please write to us before booking.
A 20% deposit when you reserve, and free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival. Pets are welcome.
Questions about the holidays
When should I book for Rosh Hashanah?
As early as you can. The holidays are the busiest times of the year and availability is limited. Send us your dates and we’ll reply within 2 hours with availability and a quote.
Can I arrive before the holiday begins?
Yes. Check-in is from 16:00, and on Fridays an earlier arrival is possible depending on availability. If you’re arriving on the eve of a holiday, tell us your arrival time so we can plan ahead.
Is there a minimum stay over the holidays?
Over the holidays the minimum stay is 2 nights. We’ll confirm any other conditions for your dates in your quote.
Looking for general information about staying near the synagogue? See Stay near the Great Synagogue.
Planning your holiday stay?
Send us your dates and the number of guests, and we’ll reply by email within 2 hours with availability and a personal quote.
Prefer email? Write to caesarnest@gmail.com.