Keats-Shelley House Tours and Tickets

Standard admission to the Keats-Shelley House is €6, and you can buy your tickets online or on-site. If you’d prefer to go with a guide, visit as part of a private sightseeing tour of Rome—these experiences typically start at US$100 and increase based on the number of stops.

An ideal stop for literary enthusiasts, the Keats-Shelley House is a Rome museum highlighting 19th-century English romantic poets. John Keats was the only poet who lived in the house—he also died there in 1821—but his books and personal effects are on display alongside manuscripts and other treasures related to Percy Bysshe Shelley and Lord Byron.

The Keats-Shelley House is located in Piazza di Spagna at the bottom of the Spanish Steps—look for the entrance on the right side. Close to the Spagna metro station, it’s easy to reach from the Colosseum and other attractions using public transportation. You can also walk there from the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon within 20 minutes.

Yes, the Keats-Shelley House offers guided tours for groups that must be reserved in advance. If you’d prefer to add it to a private sightseeing tour, that would be easy to arrange with your guide, as the museum is a short distance from Rome attractions including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon.

The centuries-old Keats-Shelley House has limited accessibility, but the staff is able to provide assistance if you make arrangements in advance. There are 39 steps to the entrance on the second floor of the building; for visitors who can go up the steps, the staff will help bring wheelchairs to the second floor, and the rest of the museum is accessible from there. Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, and resources are available for visitors with sensory disabilities or learning difficulties. It’s best to contact the museum before visiting to discuss the needs of your group.