We’re going to Rome on our own: trips, travel, rest, shopping. What to see in Rome yourself, which areas?

What you need to know for an independent trip to Rome? Transport, food, safety, housing - read all the most useful in this article.

How to get from the airport to Rome yourself?

By train to Rome

The main airport of Rome is called Leonardo da Vinci and is located 30 km from Rome in the suburb of FiMicino - often it is called that. There are 5 terminals at the airport, flights from Russia usually arrive in terminals 1 and 3. Read more on the flight schedule, a description of the airport services and the location of the terminals can here.

The fastest way to get from Rome Airport to the city center is Leonardo Express high -speed express. He will bring you to the station Termini (Termini) for 14 euros in just half an hour without stopping and transfers. The station can be found according to the indicators of “Railway Station” or simply “Train”. Tickets are sold at the box office and machine guns right at the station. The line works from 6 am to 23:30 p.m.

Also, from the airport (from the same station), you can get to the remote areas of Rome Trustavere (Trastevere), Ostiense and Tiburtina (Tiburtina). To do this, you need to purchase tickets not a regional train to regional (Trenitalia), the price in the region of $ 8-10 per person. Travel time will be larger than on Leonardo, since regional trains travel more slowly and with intermediate stops.

Train schedule in Rome

You can find out more about the schedule of regional trains here.

Before boarding the train, the ticket needs to be commented in a special machine. However, if you did not find the machine or it turned out to be broken (this happens), it will be possible to assure the ticket by the controller manually.

Important. In Italy, unlike other European countries, you can quite often find non -working machines, closed (for unknown reasons) cash desks, non -compliance with the schedule, errors in the dedicated tickets and the like. Therefore, do not be lazy to double -check your travel agencies once again, always have a credit card with you (if the machine does not accept cash, and the cash desk is closed) and cash (if the cashier does not work for bank cards maintenance), and keep in mind that the train can late.

By bus in Rome. Rome bus schedule

The most economical way to get from Fumchino Airport to Rome is the bus. The price of a ticket is only 4 euros, on an average of about 1.5-2 hours. Buses just like trains do not work at night. The departure station of the buses is located at the exit from terminal No. 3. Read more information about the bus message can be viewed here.

The main areas of Rome and their features - where to stop for living? Rome map

For living in Rome, it is worth choosing hotels located in the historical center ( see card), since everything that is located outside it will take away too much time from you on the road (taking into account the optionality of Italian transport and the overload of Rome with traffic flows, this can become a significant problem, and ultimately spoil the rest).

District of the station Termini

Termini (Termini) - This is the most economical and most noisy area of \u200b\u200bRome ( see card). It is ideal for those who have stopped in Rome for a short while and are trying to see as much as possible in a few days. Termini is a huge transport hub, from where you can get to anywhere in Rome, as well as to the sights located in the suburbs.

There are many inexpensive cafes in the station area, there are shops working until late, information kiosks; All sightseeing buses stop here, two main metro branches intersect. There are many inexpensive economical hotels with a convenient location in the Termini area. You should not wait for some special comfort here (however, most hotels in Rome are quite specific). Here are those who come to the hotel only to spend the night, and spends the main time in the city.

Monty district

Monti (monti) - This is the most bohemian and underground area of \u200b\u200bRome. Despite the fact that the district is located in the city center, there are not many tourists here as in other areas. Monti has a completely unique atmosphere of free artists; a lot of shops where you can buy unique handmade products from bags and clothes to interior items, a motley hipster public; An unhurried and measured rhythm of contemplation and friendly communication.

The prices are moderate, there are sights, fashionable clothes, restaurants and cafes of different calibers and local grocery shops. The best option in Monty is a rented apartment (options can be viewed here)

Trevy district

Trevi (Trevi) - The most expensive, noisy, crowded area, which is full of sights and prestigious institutions - from hotels to shops. Living here is not cheap, prices are literally for everything, from food and living to household trifles, much higher than in other areas of Rome.

But the Trevi - as they say, “the most tsimes”: here is the famous Street Botikov VIA National, the Trevi Fountain, the Baberini Palace; In addition, Trevi is the area where the main state institutions of Italy and Rome are located, including the residence of the president.

Having settled here, you are guaranteed to have a luxury class, a view of the most famous attractions of Rome, but at the same time you are guaranteed a round-the-clock noise and puffing tourists under the windows.

Borgo district

Borgo (Borgo) Although it belongs to the historical center of Rome Roma-Strenstro, it is somewhat removed from the rest of the areas. The main local attraction is the Vatican, with all attached attributes: St. Peter's Council, pilgrims, Swiss guards and atmosphere of measured peace that are inherent in all religious centers of the world.

If your goal is the Vatican, then it is certainly worth it to settle here. But if you intend to fulfill the entire “mandatory” tourist program of Rome, it may be better to choose another area. If you decide to settle in the Borgo area, choose an apartment and apartments for living, they are much cheaper than hotels.

The Kampatelli area

Campitelli (Campitelli) - Perhaps the oldest historical area of \u200b\u200bRome. It is from here that the eternal city of Rome begins, with the ruins of the Roman Forum, which has reached the prosperity under the emperor Augustus.

In the Roman forum, the Golden Milestone Stone (the reference point of all distances in the Roman Empire) and the “navel of the city”, denoting the center of the Universe of the Roman conquests, were also located. Here is the Capitol Hill, very close to the Colosseum.

This is not the most expensive area, you can find acceptable accommodation prices, but you need to know that in Campitelly the oldest buildings in the city. Hotels and apartments in this area are in such Old Testament that they can cause household shock. Before booking housing, be sure to clarify all the details: the presence of amenities, the size of the room and the like.

The Chelio district

Celio (Celio) - In all respects, a very convenient area: in the very center, not far from the Coliseum, inexpensive, with well -developed infrastructure, with democratic prices and a friendly public, very quiet and cozy, despite the center.

But there is one significant nuance: this area is very popular among representatives of non -traditional orientation. If you are an ardent opponent of same -sex love, you will be very uncomfortable here. And vice versa, if you belong to the so -called “minorities”, Celio is exclusively your option. Night life here hits the key, all bars and establishments work under the guise of “gay-free”.

Parion district

Parione (Parione) - Another old area located in the very center of Rome on the site of the ancient city, however, nothing left here from those times. The area is almost completely built up in the XVIII-XIX centuries, some buildings belong to the Middle Ages.

Parion very successfully combines large noisy areas (for example, Navone Square) and quiet paved streets, expensive designer boutiques and democratic brands for youth.

If desired, here you can find housing and food on any wallet. The main charm of Parion is his unique local flavor, especially in the Kampo COPO market Fiori.

Pigna and Sant-Eustakio areas

Pigna (Pigna) - A small area located in the historical nucleus of Rome, next to Campatelli. Pinky can be called a fairly expensive place. There are many high kitchen restaurants, super-fashionable boutiques of clothes and accessories. This area is loved by tourists, and shopping people, and local residents.

Sant Eustakio (Sant Eustachio) - Also a tiny area adjacent to a pin on the one hand and to the areas of Trevi and Campelly on the other. This is not the best area for living, since, firstly, it is expensive, and secondly, there are too many people here: Sant-Eustakio is located between the most popular historical regions of Rome, so an incredible number of tourists scurry around it around it.

Colonn and test districts

Column (Colonna) - This is the most exquisite and respectable area of \u200b\u200bRome. The column is located Via del Corso - the most fashionable and expensive street of the city, here are the most fashionable restaurants and the highest concentration of a wealthy audience.

Testaccio (Testaccio) - The most reckless area of \u200b\u200bRome. There are not too many attractions, but they are not the main thing here. Night life is in full swing in test, this is the most popular place among local youth, and recently, more and more visitors have been discovering local institutions. There are very moderate prices, a friendly democratic audience and a rather pleasant atmosphere.

The big plus of the test is that, unlike the center, there are much more local residents than tourists, which allows you to maintain local flavor and authenticity.

Regions and Sant-Angelo areas

Regola (regola) - The area located along the right bank of the Tiber River. This is the most medieval area of \u200b\u200bRome. There are many small paved streets, old buildings are very organically intertwined with later buildings, and the best handicraft shops of Rome lurked in the alleys, where you can find completely amazing handmade products.

Sant-Angelo (Sant-Angelo) - One of the most cozy and charming areas of the old city. It is here that you can see the famous ropes with linen, stretched across the streets, traditional local cafes, where everyone knows each other and lunch in a cafe is more like a family feast than the catering establishment.

In Sant-Angelo, you will easily meet those very traditional Italians who actively gesture in the conversation with their hands and try to shout each other. The district was formed in the Middle Ages, like a closed Jewish ghetto, and since then a unique atmosphere of one large and noisy Italian family reigns here.

The area of \u200b\u200bthe trasteuver

TRASTEVER (TRASTEVER) - The most Italian and authentic of all areas of Rome. If you want to see the local life not from the window of a tourist bus, but from the inside, be sure to find yourself an option of living in the trust. Most likely, it will be a rented apartment, since there are not too many tourists and hotels. The more valuable the beauty of medieval streets, not trampled by crowds of visitors.

In the morning, numerous benches and family restaurants open the doors in the morning, in which in two days you will greet you, as with an old friend. At night, clubs and bars open doors, street artists and musicians fill the area. The prices here are democratic, so the trasteuver is a good option for a budget, but impressive rest.

Food in Rome. Food in Rome

The most inexpensive option is local supermarkets where various cuts and semi -finished products are sold, as well as ready -made simple dishes like pasta with meat or fried fish with potatoes. Such a lunch will cost only 3-5 euros, and in quality it will be quite edible.

By the way, in Italy stores it is not customary to touch vegetables and fruits with their bare hands (some people like to check the fruits for ripeness with their hands). For such manipulations there are special gloves that you can find next to the counter.

In street shops and in the markets, it is believed that the seller will offer you the best product, so it is not customary to touch something or tell the seller which apple to put on the scales.

Sit in a street cafe in the center will cost at least 20-25 euros per person, in the areas of Trusta, Kampo Du Fiori, Celio or Testachcho will be slightly lower, from 12-15 euros. The main criterion for choosing the institution is the number of local residents dining here (the more, the better) and the remoteness from the most promoted tourist places.

Pizzerias that can be found in every area on every corner are very popular. The pizza in them is very high quality and tasty, a huge selection of options, you can buy pizza in a cut in separate pieces.

In all cafes and restaurants of Rome, the rule of the racks acts: if you are served at the bar, the same dish or cup of coffee will cost you much cheaper than full -fledged service at a separate table.

In Rome, there are a lot of fountains, in most of them drinking water (see the signs), so you can save a lot of plastic bottles with you and replenish water reserves for free.

In Rome, there are so -called noteecs (winery), which are intended exclusively for tasting wines. It is customary to come here in the evening after work and a close company to drink a bottle or two for mental conversations. There is no food in Enothek as such, but you will be offered light snacks in accordance with drinks.

Portations in Rome are simply huge, consider this fact when ordering a dish (exception - high kitchen restaurants). Most often, only one dish can do our tourists, so if you like complex dinners (soup, hot, dessert), order one lunch for two or even three, because the scale of the plates will be simply fantastic.

Many establishments have the so -called “Happy Hours”, when lunch or dinner is cheaper than at another time. Usually this is a fixed time interval, for example, from 13 to 14 and from 19 to 20. You can clarify this issue with staff.

Tips in Italy are not required, as they are already included in the institution. But if the service was magnificent, and you want to separately thank personnel, you can leave a reward at your discretion.

Transport in Rome

The metro scheme of Rome

In Rome, the metro is not too large, but in addition to the metro, the scheme includes routes of ground electric trains. You can download the diagram in good quality here. The metro works from 5:30 a.m. to 23:30 at night, at the weekend, it is extended to 00:30.

Freason is sold in tobacco kiosks, machine guns and box office at the entrance to the subway. They are suitable for traveling on all modes of transport and there are several types: 24, 48, 72 hours and 7 days. The countdown is carried out from the moment you coming a ticket before the first trip by transport.

Buses in Rome

The number of bus routes in Rome is huge. There are daily and night routes (there are much smaller nights). Tickets are sold in tobacco kiosks, it is more profitable to purchase a single pass for all modes of transport for several days. The driver is never sold, unlike other European countries. In detail about the schemes of the movement of buses and the fare, you can read here.

Taxi in Rome

A taxi of Rome is firstly expensive, and secondly in most cases you will be deceived. Only licensed carriers can be officially transported by passengers, but it is difficult for a foreigner to understand such subtleties, so they often become a victim of private traders who seek to tear three skins from a visiting and do not care too much about the height of the service.

Official taxis in Rome are painted white, the emblem of a transport company is necessarily depicted on the door of the driver (and there are only two of them in Rome). For licensed taxi drivers, the machine is equipped with counters, they are not traded and quickly call you the fare, without offering discounts or additional conditions. The fare is higher at night and weekends.

Important. A trip within the city cannot exceed 70 euros, including the road from Fumchino Airport to the hotel.

It is not customary to catch a taxi on the street in Rome, in addition, there is a risk of running into private traders. The machine can be found on numerous parking lots in the city center (they are equipped with a “Taxi” sign), or call 060609 (remember that you will need to name the exact address of your location), or send SMS to number 366000159 indicating the date, exact time and the exact time and The address of the machine feed (be sure to wait for confirmation that your order is accepted to work).

What to buy in Rome? Shopping

The main trading streets in the center of Rome

• Via del Corso (Via del Corso) and adjacent streets. Here you can find clothes and accessories of various brands and price categories. You can get to VIA del Corso by metro (st.m. flaminio, branch a)
• Via Nazionale It begins from the Termini station and ends at Venice Square. Here, in addition to the most diverse promoted brands, you can find special brands of large clothing and options for people with a non -standard figure

• Via Kola Di Renzo (Via Cola di Rienzo) In addition to clothing, it offers a huge selection of leather and shoes, as well as jewelry. You can get to this street on the line with to the station. Ottaviano
• On the Campo Di Fiori (Campo di) You can find a lot of stores with very interesting youth clothing, including beginner designers, many options are sold in a single copy.
• All shops in the area piazza di Spagna They wear the status of "premium", "VIP" and are designed for a very wealthy audience. All famous fashion houses specializing in elite clothes for elite customers are presented here.

Sales in Rome

Sales in Rome are held twice a year: from January to February and from July to August. Sales relate only to inexpensive democratic brands, since the luxury lines usually have regular customers who, without advertising, purchase goods at a reduced price.

Discounts in the sales season start from 15-30% and reach 70-80% to the final, however, they will buy all the best, of course, in the first weeks. In outlets, goods at a reduced price can be found at any time of the year.

Rome map in Russian

Rome map in Russian with the most popular shops in the city center here.

The most popular shopping centers and outlets of Rome

Castel Romano Designer Outlet) - A huge outlet 25 km from Rome, in which you can buy almost everything: from clothing to electronics at very democratic prices.

In addition to the shopping rows itself, there are playgrounds, a cafe, a sewing atelier where you can fit the purchased things exactly in the figure, as well as a huge parking and a bank branch.

You can get to the outlet on a company bus from the Termini station, as well as order an individual transfer directly from the hotel door (the order must be made in advance). More details of the work schedule, trading space and additional services can be viewed here.

Fashion District Valmontone Outlet) - Another excellent outlet, which, however, is located a little further from Rome, 40 km. This is the second largest trading city in the world, so visiting the outlet Valmnoton will take you all day.

All infrastructure from playgrounds and food to branches of banks and transport services is also quite developed here. To Valmonton from the station Termini, a branded bus and an electric train walks. More information about the outlet can be found here.

The main attractions of Rome and its environs. Excursion routes in Rome

The easiest way to look at the attractions of Rome and not overpay for guides is special excursion buses. Those who are first in Rome, such a bus will allow you to navigate in a huge number of attractions and choose the most interesting objects for themselves.

Excursion buses go on a circular route from a sight to a sight. You can go off at any stop, inspect the object and sit on the next bus on this route. If desired, you can take an audio guide for an additional payment, which in Russian will tell you introductory information about each of the attractions on the route.

The most popular bus routes of Rome

• City SightSeeing: Buses run along the route from 09:00 to 19:00, the ticket cost is about 20 euros (discounts are provided for children), the bus interval - every 20 minutes, the fare along the entire route is 1.5 hours. More information can be found on the official website of the company

• Rome Opentour:you can drive along the route from 09:00 to 16:00, the price of a daily ticket is about 20 euros, you can buy a ticket for several days (discounts are provided for children), the bus interval - every 40 minutes, the fare along the entire route is 2 hours. See more detailed information here

Communication and Internet in Rome

Mobile communications in Rome, as in all of Italy, are quite expensive. There are two tariff options: the calculation on the fact of the services rendered (in this case, you will require a lot of additional information about yourself: account number, home address and the like), or mobile communication with prepayment - this is the most convenient form for tourists. You can buy a SIM card in any mobile phone salon, or in tobacco and newspaper kiosks.

It is much more profitable and easier to use free points of the Wi FI entrance, which are in many cafes and restaurants, shopping centers, near state institutions and popular tourist places.

Safety in Rome

• Fear of pickpockets in crowded places, do not wear valuable things, documents and money in a backpack behind your back or back pocket
• Motorocyclists are used in Rome, who tear off the bags on the go from tourists; Try not to walk too close to a busy road or wear a bag of overflowing over the shoulder so that it is not possible to grab it out of your hands or tear it off your shoulder

• There were cases when, after paying the account in a restaurant from tourists, they demanded to re -pay the bill, pretending that there was no payment
• Sometimes thieves meet tourists at the hotel door under the guise of employees and offer to convey luggage. Do not trust your suitcases to outsiders, if you are not quite sure of them

• When paying for travel in transport, prepare a trifle in advance so as not to advertise a wallet in crowded places
• In Rome hotels, things surrendered to the laundry room are sometimes lost. Another important point - the washing time always takes more than a day, so do not surrender things on the eve of leaving, you cannot get them

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