🚇 Getting Around

The Metro is limited but fast for main routes (about €1.50 per ride, valid 100 minutes). Buses and trams cover most areas but can be slower in traffic. Taxis and Ubers are available and usually €10–25 for short trips. Walking is ideal in the historic center since most major sights are close.

🏨 Where to Stay

Budget hostels near Termini or Trastevere start around €25–40 for dorms and €80–120 for private rooms. Mid-range hotels in Monti, Prati, and the Historic Center average €140–200 per night. Luxury hotels near the Spanish Steps or Via Veneto generally start around €350+. Airbnb options range from €90–160 for central studios.

🍽️ Where to Eat

Pizza al taglio shops offer quick meals for €4–8. Casual trattorias serve pasta dishes for €12–20, while nicer dinners cost €30–50 per person. Gelato runs €2.50–4 and is perfect between sightseeing stops. Avoid places with aggressive staff or large tourist menus.

🎟️ Things to Do

Colosseum + Roman Forum joint ticket: about €16–18. Vatican Museums: €20–25. St. Peter’s Basilica is free, with dome access around €8–10. Many areas such as Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon exterior are free. A typical Tiber river cruise costs €15–20.

☀️ Quick Tips

Book major attractions in advance to skip lines. Carry a reusable bottle—Rome has public drinking fountains (nasoni) with safe water. Watch for pickpockets in crowded areas. Restaurants often charge a small coperto fee, but tipping is optional and modest.