Some questions about Rome (UK person visiting late April)?

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brownhairgreeneyes82

1. Ok its a tourist place in most places you will be able to get by. They won't hate you if you can't speak italian, they live off tourism. In central Rome they often have menu's with the english version. Bear in mind, in Italy you pay a cover charge to sit down in restaurants and even in most Cafe's. The price of a say a coffee or even a coke will be tripled if you sit down somewhere. (i recommend that if its warm enough weather just to buy a drink off a road vender, there are plenty of them around the tourist spots and you can sit and rest wherever you are!) Like someone else says have important addresses or numbers written down so if you need to get a taxi then they can understand. Its better to get the metro though if you can. you will save a lot of money. If you arrive at Fiumicino there is the train (the leonardo express about 30mins) which will take you to Termini Staion. If you arrive at Ciampino there is the bus (Terravision about 40mins) which the same will take you to Termini.

2.Depends how long you can afford to stay for. I woud say a few days would be enough. If you find a fairly central hotel you will be able to walk to most places. A one way tube ticket cost 1 euro or a day one cost less than 4 euros. (if i remember correctly.) From Termini Station there are hop on hop off buses for the whole day. I paid 19euros for that. But usually when i go i either walk or get the metro. Whe you first a rrive buy a pocket map and plan what you would like to seeand the various walks etc. I would say do one day walking then maybe one day get a metro ticket to visit places a bit further out.

3. For me its safe for a women, its common sense really. Never walk around with too much jewellery as Italy is well renowned for its pickpockecting. Never stay out too late unless your hotel is easy to get to. (although saying this back streets can be very dimly lit and it could be a bit frightening) If you are sightseeing al day though you will probably want to get back to your hotel and rest. (i always give this advive, there are invisible pouches you can get and you wear them under your clothes. this is great for keeping your money or cards in and then in your bag just have say enough cash for the day.) Wear a forward facing bag and not a strappy one (as this can be cut off your shoulder.) You will be fine.Iive in Italy and often travel to Naples or Rome in the car and i have always been fine and felt quite safe. Just basically don't stand out.

4.Look online for cheap hotels. Get a google map open on your computer so you can see whereabouts the hotel is so there are no suprises when you arrive. I would try and find one relatively near to a metro stop or within walking distance. If not near Termini station. Most sites have and english version so you will have no troubles booking online. Just make sure you print everything off so there is no confusion. Get yourself little vocab and you will have no problems.

http://www.booking.com/city/it/rome.html?aid=303945&label=rome-CU*zMxxRe4UkEF31J*P5pgS1344128241&sid=21cb7542009f23f845940b4d3c19f8b9&lang=en&selected_currency=hotel_currency

Enjoy!

sweeney

Hi,

first of all, I beg you pardon for my English...I am Italian!!

Question N. 1 -Don't worry about English...many hotels, restaurants and every touristic places have staff who speaks English...also guides..Italian are xenophile!!

q n. 2 - Rome is a big city with many places to visit...make a choose before...took the information in a guide...it is necessary to have an idea..(I can prepare for you something ...if you want you can write me to my e.mail...I want to improve my English)

q.n. 3 - of course during the day and in the city center also during night...pay attention in metro and bus stations during the night...as in all the big city in the world!!

q.n 4 - For the hotel I can suggest you .. www.caesarhouse.com near Imperial Forum and Coliseum.. I have stayed there 2 weeks ago ..it is very elegant and staff speaks English ...another place where you can find other hotels with suggestions from other tourists is www.tripadvisor.com...

but, I repeat you, If you want I am very delighted to help you...I can find an hotel and proposing you the best prices hotel and tours after you suggestions!!

bye bye

p.s. I also visited London....5 times!!!

Veronica

I'm Italian! ^_^ (Sorry fot my bad english! I'm 17.
So,
1- Don't worry, italian people will try to understand you, and absolutely will not hate you. In Rome there are always a lot tourist, so we are accustomed.
2- I see it in three days! (the main main things!)
3- Yes, but only at the core of the city, because there are a lot of people!
4-

conley39

You won't have any problem getting around using English. Rome is a major tourist destination and it's very easy to manage to get around. Most menus will be in multiple languages including English and most waiters speak English. Many of the menu items even in the Italian part of the menu should be familiar as you've anticipated.

You can cover quite a bit of Rome in 3 or 4 days. It depends on how much you want to see and how many places you want to go into rather than just see from the outside. When I first went, I spent 16 hours walking the city and took hundreds of photos. It pretty much covered most of the highspots and included some time in the Pantheon, Vatican, and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. I wasn't sure I'd ever be able to get back; as it turned out, I've lived here for 10 years and have made many trips to Rome.

It's safe walking around in Rome. Be vigilant for pickpockets, but you'd want to do that in any tourist area.

I use this site for hotels here in Italy: http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/ Hotel prices can vary a lot depending on exactly when you're here and what's going on. One good choice might be: http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/kolosseum/hotel_romano.html It's right across the street from the Forum and quite highly rated for a two star. Another couple of places that I like are the CesÃ ri http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/pantheon/hotel_cesari.html near the Pantheon, and the Hotel Regno between the Pantheon and Trevi Fountain. http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/trevi_brunnen/hotel_regno.html Or there's the Accademia which is literally right around the corner from Trevi Fountain http://en.venere.com/hotels_rome/trevi_brunnen/hotel_accademia.html .

Cool Hal

Ok I have been twice so here is my experences.

1. Many Italians dont speak great English but you should be OK around the tourist areas. A word of advise if you are getting a taxi to a somewhere have a piece of paper with the address on. After a couple of failed attempts at making ourselves understood this worked really well.

2. To see the main sights and do a bit of shopping 2 good days should cover it 3 if you want to take things easy. Rome is nowhere near as big as London. It is serviced by two underground lines conveniently called A and B one is red on the map the other is blue they cross at the main train station and are very easy to use.

3. Is it safe - yes and no. Around the city I had no problems walking around until very late - however I made the mistake of getting a bus to my hotel (on the 2nd trip) one night and realising we were in the middle of the red light district. All I can say is becareful. Also bear in mind Rome is one of the most expensive cities in Europe and with the weak pound you may find it expensive - another tip always ask how much a drink is and refuse the nibbles they put on the table. After sharing a bottle of (very nice) red wine and tucking into the cakes and stuff I dropped throught the floor when I got an 80 Euro bill (and that was in Jan 2008)

4. Before booking email the hotel and ask how close they are to a underground satation and have a look at the map I have posted one below. The hotel staff all tend to speak English so they should be able to help you. But I dont know it that well to give you definate advise on the best place to stay I have had one fantastic hotel and one not so good.

Hope that helps - it is a fantastic city where old meets new, just becareful on a few thing and enjoy.

Haileys J

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