Rome Travel Forum

Hi everyone,

I will be flying out from Frankfurt on the 25th May 2008, and planned to stay in Rome for 2 nights, before leaving home for Kuala Lumpur on the 27th noon. However, I need some information on th following:

(a) Is there a left-baggage facility available at the airport? How much is the cost?

(b) What are my transportation options to the city?


(c) Can somebody recommend me a cheap place to stay? My budget is less than Eur100@night@double bed room.

Many thanks in advance

You haven't said which Rome airport.

Rome Ciampino travel options here:

http://www.adr.it/content.asp?L=3&IdMen=204

You are best to take the Terravision shuttle (but only if you are flying with the budget carriers mentioned). It's worth booking ahead online for this. Otherwise, the Autobus shuttle is cheapest, though may take a while due to traffic congestion.

Rome Fiumicino options:

http://www.adr.it/content.asp?L=3&IdMen=731

The Leonardo Express train to Termini station (where the Ciampino buses also end up) costs 11 euro one-way, but local trains take only a little longer and are cheaper. There are also buses, but train is the best option.

There is left luggage at Fiumicino, but not at Ciampino:

http://www.adr.it/content.asp?L=3&idMen=865#Deposito%20bagagli

There is also left luggage at Termini station, which would be your only option if coming from Ciampino. It costs 3.80 euros per item for 5 hours, then 0.50 for each hour above that. Open 6am to midnight, in the underground wing, accessible from platform24.

Rome is not a cheap place to stay. Have a look at www.venere.com (a reliable site with honest guest reviews) and, maybe, www.hostelworld.com and www.hostelbookers.com

Thanks for the valuable information. I really appreciate it.

I will be flying from Nuremberg by Air Berlin on the 25th May.

Anyway, I am planning to stay at one of the hotels near the Termini Station (my first choice is Pop Inn Hostel). On the 26th May, I am planning to visit the following places:
1. COLOSSEUM
2. ROMAN FORUM
3. VATICAN MUSEUM
4. ST PETER SQUARE

Any tips on how to visit these places on a shoestring budget? Many thanks in advance.

Walk.

Really.

Rome is very walkable.

Termini to Colosseum/Forum about 20/25 minutes, to the Vatican maybe 35- 40. That does not indlucing stopping and looking along the way, of course.......it will take longer if you do.

I walk all day when I'm in Rome (at least until my feet/legs give up): you see so much more that way, and it's such an easy city to walk around.

And/or get a day or 3-day travel card from the booths at Termini bus station (3-day costs 11 euros). They'll cover all buses/trams/Metro within the city and even the suburban commuter trains, so you can make a trip to the wonderful Ostia Antica (the ancient port of Rome, a mini-Pompeii) without paying extra for transport.