10 Best Nightclubs in Rome

Shari Vari Rome is a popular nightclub with 3 levels where you can enjoy a stylish crowd and a variety of genres when it comes to the music. Each of the 3 levels offers a different genre of music, including hip hop, dance, house and retro.

Keep in mind that this is a high-end club with immense popularity. When you visit, you may want to dress sharp if you're looking to blend in. Additionally, it's best to reserve a table in advance if you want one. You'll find it all just south of the Pantheon.

Room26 is a snazzy nightclub located in the EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) business district, south of the centre of Rome. The club attracts a sophisticated crowd who gather on weekends to dance to electronic music or retro classics.

The parties held at this club are unlike any other you'll find: they are hosted inside a grand building featuring ancient Roman architectural design, including 2 massive columns. You can expect a night of superb sound and high-level energy with cutting-edge sound and LED screens. 

Circolo degli Illuminati, in the residential area of Ostiense in central Rome, is the go-to club for many locals in Rome. The nightlife spot consists of 3 different spaces, including an outdoor area with an industrial-chic atmosphere. The club frequently hosts prominent DJs from the international electronic music scene.

On the upper floor, you can find a chic restaurant and lounge, where you can relax on brightly coloured sofas surrounded by lush greenery. It’s a welcoming place for an aperitif, dinner, or after-dinner cocktail.

Piper Club Rome is a historic club that functioned as a rock venue in the 60s and has since grown into a nightclub with various music genres playing. Among the genres, you'll find house and techno, as you might expect, but it also features hip hop and reggaeton on some nights.

When you visit, you'll find the crowd typically on the older side, with many people sticking with the club for years. The 80s revival nights are especially trendy. You'll find this club in northern Salario by the Buenos Aires bus stop.

AKA-Spazio eventi is a club more focused on being a cultural centre than a place to dance the night away with a wide spectrum of offerings. You can find special events held here as well as the opportunity to rent out space for a private party.

One of the most iconic uses of this space is for live music performances, so you can see a variety of artists take the stage here, allowing you to enjoy the music along with a signature cocktail from the bar. You'll find it all west of Sapienza Universita di Roma about halfway between Tiburtino and Quartiere San Lorenzo.

Lanificio is a chic restaurant, bar and creative space located in an old wool factory that retains some of its original industrial charms. You can relax in the dining area or the rooftop terrace with a lovely garden.

The multipurpose space regularly hosts special events, such as DJs, live music performances, and art exhibitions, so there's always something new and exciting to enjoy. You'll find Lanificio in the Quartiere XXI Pietralata neighbourhood, a 15-minute car ride northeast of the centre of Rome.

The Basement is like a mixture between a pub and a club where you can enjoy music alongside a wide variety of different drinks to try. The beer selection is quite expansive with craft beer from all over the world, but you'll also find wine and tequila varieties.

The cocktail bar here is known for its unique combinations, letting you try drinks you may have never even considered. When it comes to the atmosphere, you'll find it primarily laid back with less energy than a dance club. You can try it for yourself in Prati northwest of Castel Sant'Angelo.

Qube is one of Rome's most popular nightclubs in Rome's historic Casal Bertone neighbourhood. The massive 3-level club has different styles of music playing on each floor, from pop to techno to rock 'n' roll favourites. If you get tired of one genre of music, you can take the stairs and enter a different world for a few hours.

Every Friday night from the end of September to May, the dance complex hosts "Muccassassina". The LGBTQI-friendly party is popular with all fabulous and trendy party people. No matter how early you arrive, you can expect a queue.

Jackie O’ is a popular club in the La Dolce Vita tradition that attracts wealthy international visitors with retro decor and fine drinks. On the first floor, you'll find a piano bar that offers a more classy feel than you might find in a dance club.

The drink selection at this club is particularly refined, with cocktails that offer as much class as they do kick. Couple that with the retro Rat-Pack style decor and restaurant, and you can expect an experience like no other. See it all in Ludovisi, a short walk from the Boncompagni/Marche bus stop.

Ego Club is an elegant and trendy venue that lets you book private parties and enjoy special events for an unforgettable experience. You'll find multiple floors at this venue, with the lowest floor featuring its own restaurant. Drinks are available on every floor, of course.

If you're looking for a more intimate experience with your friends, be sure to book the private room on the upper floor where you don't have to worry about anyone else, and you can enjoy private service. You'll find it all in northern Trieste, a short walk from the Batteria Nomentana bus stop.