Rome Travel Forum

Dear friends,

We'll arrive at Fiumicino Airport and need to go to Hotel Metro, Via Rebibbia 18
Rome , 00156.

Can you please tell us how to get there from the airport?

Thanks a lot and have a lovely day!!

Dusan

There are so many people in this forum,that allways someone knows something witch is hard to find-so itīs so easy to ask here..So I ask AGAIN a new guestion(our journey to Italy starts soon,23th July,so Iīm here all free time..).Iīve visited Ostia anticas web-site many times( i believe it was www.ostiaantica.net) and every time I try for english version,it doesnīt work.My Italian is poor -based on very little Spanish and guessing.So i didnīt find opening times for the sites.Is it closed some day,or open every day and witch ones of opening times are valid when we come(we are at Rome from 27th July to 6th Agust).I thought that there said that itīs from 8.30 to 18.30 but when I send sms of those lines to my sister,she translated it was only for some weekend.Sheīs busy,so I wouldnīt like to trouble her all time.

It was told in Finish media,that itīs not allowed to have picnics at Romeīs ruins and ancient sights,and you will get a 50e penalty for drinking and eating there.Does anyone know,does it really mean that you canīt drink anything?I mean,that canīt I take a bottle of water with me??!!!Wouldnīt it be little too much?In many guidebooks itīs told,that "take something to drink and eat with you,because nothing is sold there".Is it now against law?And is it only in Rome,or is it so for example in Ostia antica,too?
Thanks,if you can help.

I will be flying into the Ciampino airport in Rome at 9.30pm and have booked a hostel in Lido di Ostia....how on earth do I get there? I'm worried that buses, ect. will have stopped and I'll be forced to take an expensive taxi...the directions on the hostel website are only from the other airport, and even those aren't the clearest...any advice??

THANKS!!

Do we have to go from the train station at Civitavecchia to Termini and then catch a train back to Ostia Antica? Or is there a stop sooner that we can get off at and then catch a train back to Ostia Antica? Like the Piramide stop? Stazione? Ostiense? Or?

Also I saw that you can take a boat along the Tiber river from Rome to Ostia Antica. Has anyone experienced that good or bad, cost, and the location to catch the boat relative to Termini or other stop?

I know I can spend mucho EURO for a taxi or shuttle from Civitavecchia to Ostia but trying to keep it reasonable. Any other suggestions?

Is one allowed to take photographs in St. Peter's Basilica? Some places allow photos but no flashes. Other places completely ban photography. Anyone the know the rules for St. Peter's?

Does the train from the airport to train station offer the option to check luggage? Is there storage space on the train,such as overhead racks and would they accomodate a large suitcase? Thanks.

Could you please provide me with admission fees for the various attractions in the city of Rome?

I have looked allready from web-sites,but Iīm not sure have I understood right,because Iīve found two(at least) different kind of instructions.So can someone tell,how we should go?
Should we first go by metro to some trainstation or can we go straight from termini?We have rented a flat near Pantheon,so thatīs were weīll start.How long it takes to go?When we are in Ostia,can we walk to ruins,or do we need to take a bus or something?I have been there 16 years ago,but that time I sat in my sisterīs car,and waited untill we were there-I canīt remember was it far from anything,because we went all the way by car.My sister lived in Ceccina(or something like that)in Rome.I wouldnīt want to waiste time by finding easiest way when we are in Rome.I donīt even remember how long it took to walk around there,and was there any restaurants or bars near.We might have visited some beach,but I donīt remeber how far from ruins..I only remember I loved the ruins.
By the way:is there any swimming pools in Rome?I mean where we could just go to swim for a while,or are they only for hotels?Iīm not sure if we would,but just in case..

Can anyone help me out and let me know what is open and what is closed on New Years Day in Rome? Are all the shops closed?

Thanks!

If we stay in Manciano (Grossetto), can we drive to Ostia Antica (2 hrs), park, take the train/metro to Roma centro, then return at night and drive home?

How late is the parking lot open?

Is there another "commuter rail" connection that would be better?
How about the train from Albinia?

Thanks for any help I can get!

Nancy

We are thinking about maybe flying to Rome in September, but would like to move on from there. We are hoping to get some recommendations for possibly small(er) seaside villages that have good public transportation facilities, since we will not have a car with us!

Radius - about 1 hour from Rome, so that we might do a daytrip or two to Rome as well while we stay there.

Your input is highly appreciated!

My friend and I planning to travel to Rome in dec for 3-4 weeks. We wish to celebrate christmas and new year there. This is our first trip to europe country for 3 asians. Below are some concerns tat we have:

1) is dec a peak season? How cold will it be?
2) any cheap hostel near the termini and metro? What is price like?
3) will US$100 per day enough for all the expenses like food, entrance fees, public transport and some souvenir?
4) any suggested itinerary? is spending 3-4 weeks in rome too long? if yes, which nearby countries can we go? preferrably by train or buses.
5) Where to celebrate christmas and new year countdown?

Thanking u in advance!

I need to leave luggage for a day in a left luggage facility in the centre of Rome. I will need more than a standard locker as the case is a large one. Is there a facility at termini, or if not, is there such a facility near any of the stations on the metro network.

Please help! I have rented an apartment in central Rome with my family for 5 days in August. We are doing a driving tour of Italy and will be arriving in Rome from Tuscany.
1. Will we able to drive into central Rome?
2. If yes, how easy will it be to park?
3. Should we park outside Rome and take the metro? If so, can we leave our cars for 5 days securely? Where should we do this?

Please help, we are really looking forward to Rome but worry about the cars and what to do with them.

Sean

Hello,

we will land at airport (da vinci) Rome at July, 27. How to get to our Hotel (street "Via della Conciliazione")?
I ve seen there is a train connection to "Trastevere". But how to get from there to the hotel. Is there any train-, Metro- or Busline?
(The same procedure back to airport at July, 3th.)
Thanks for your help guys. See you in Rome :-)

Greetings Kim

Hi guys n gals!
I'm off to Rome on Tuesday on my own and a bit worried as never been traveling on my own before. If anyone could help me with a few things I'm sure it would settle my mind.
1 - I know a few words/phrases in Italian but not enough to hold a conversation. What's the language barrier like?
2 - I'm staying in a hostel but without a bathroom, where's the best place to take a shower? :)
3 - Can you take photos in the Churches or the Vatican?
4 - Anything I should be worried about?

Although aprehensive I'm really looking forward to my trip. If anyone's out there the same time as me and fancies showing me a few sights let me know.
thanks
steve

Hello:

My husband, 2 sons (ages 11 and 6) will be traveling to Rome for 3 days in August. Based on advice we have gotten so far, we have located apartments in the Campo de’ Fiori and the Piazza Navona area. Is one of those areas better than the other?

The addresses we are looking at are as follows:

Via Giulia

Vicolo delle Vacche

Via dei Cartari

Vicolo Febo 2

Via dei Leutari 28

Largo del Pallaro

Via de Giubbonari

If you have any specific thoughts about these, please let me know.

Thank you.

Can any one suggest me a very cheap hostel around Euros10-13 in Rome(and also Venice and Florence)for my friend please? I noticed some members' past posts where the accommodation of hostels are Euro19 onwards.Your reply will be really helpful.Thanks in advance.
I will also put up this message in Venice and Florence forums.

Rome is my favorite city in the world. What unusual experiences or people were encountered on your last trip there? I chose to travel to Rome during the Christmas season this time to see things in a different way, experience something new.
Like last time I was there,we stayed at Ambacsiatori Hotel on Via Veneto, a totaly unexpected surprise booked by the tour group, it's near the American Embassy, so when any diplomats from other countries or Italian officials come to town thet stay there.
We had just returned from Florence, (which was an incredible experience in it's self) and there were all kinds of limos with different flags on them parked outside, I guess some kind of Government meeting going on, there was lots of gorgeous security guys outside dressed in Armani, with sunglasses on at night, looking very stern & official,I told my friend, Let's go outside and start taking pictures of them and the cars and see what they do, so we thought we were going to be reprimanded in some way, but only in Italy, they started posing for the pics by the cars, some were arguing to change places so we could get their best side, it was hilarious.
The next night we were walking down Via Veneto and we heard this strange organ music, and it was coming from this basement with windows at street level(think Laverne and Shirley) so we looked in and it was a man in a red crushed velvet tux with a gold ruffled shirt and a huge bow tie, playing an old organ, lots of other people dancing who looked like they were from the 60's, the organ player waved for us to come in, but it freaked us out and we took off, I used to think Fellini made up his characters, but now I'm not so sure.

hello there,

I'm going to Rome in mid-September. Obviously i cannot "NOT" to look like a tourist since I'm an Asian and English is not my first language, any safety tips for two women traveling in Rome? and we're going to Venice from Rome should i worry the train ticket might be sold out? How many days can i buy the Amica ticket in advance?

Thanks the help

We are hoping to visit the catacombs while in Rome in mid September. There appear to be several sites so hoping some Rome-savvy travellers can advise:
Whether there is one particular catacomb site that is better than the others
What one can expect to see once inside the catacomb
How long should we allow for a visit, including travel time (which I think is by bus from Rome?).
Thank you

Hello everybody,

We plan to visit Rome in September and then go to Sicily. Who knows what is the best way to get to Palermo from Rome.
Thanks in advance for your reply.

Hi there,

I'm taking my mum to Rome in July. Can anyone recommend a b&b or hotel with a decent sized twin room please? Ideally looking for a place that is centrally located, clean, has a bit of character and most importantly mum friendly! Budget is 110 euros max, but cheaper would be better as the Euro is quite strong at the moment.

Look forward to seeing your responses. In the meantime, I'm going to look for my passport!

Thanks

Mei

Hi!
I need to buy tickets in advance for the Vaticano
We are only interested in The Capilla Sixtina and we just need the tickets
A friend of mine told me we are going to waste a lot of time queing to buy the tickets so I want to buy them on line
Do you know which is the better option?
Grazzie tanti!
Paula

are the taxis large enough for 5 people with luggage?

Hi
I seem to remember reading about a fesitval in Rome where all attractions and museums are open all night. I think this happens in September but am not too sure - can anyone advise?

thanks

Eileen

Further to "layalaya" 's question below, I am wondering what can one see/do in a couple of hours in Rome, arriving at Fuimicino airport at 08.00 hrs and leaving at 12.00 hrs. Is this time enough to visit Parco Da Vinci,as suggested below? are there any other suggestions? and how about transportation from and back to the airport?

thanks in advance

We are arriving at Rome FCO Airport September 10,08 at approx. 11:00 AM.
We are looking for anyone who is sailing on the Legend of the Seas and would like to share a shuttle with us to the docks (Civitavecchia).
We have sailed from Civitavecchia before and found the experience by train a little stressful. The cost for a shuttle is approx 120 Euro's for 3 passensgers, more expensive than the train however it's door to door.

Hope there is someone out there to join us.

Hi,
I have an 8 hour lay over in Rome Airport after a 12 hour west coast flight..
I will be visiting Italy on my other leg of trip, but for the 8 hours
1. are there any type of rest area/ sleep cots anything like that in the Airport?
2. Anything of attraction near by where I can take a cab to and spend a few hours?
thank you all..