What are some ways to save money during a short stay in Rome, Italy, during late October of 2009?

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romeoitaly

Well if you're going to Rome at the end of October (which is a nice time in Rome) then don't forget entrance to the Sistine Chapel is free the last Sunday of every month (get there early - at least by 8Am).
Here is a list of the Top 10 Free things to do in Rome http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/rome-tourist-attractions.html

To save on accommodation your best bet is with a program/company like HotelsCombined. They search and compare various hotel bookers like Venere, Booking.com, Priceline, Travelocity, Hotelbookers etc etc and then return the best price from the lot for a specific hotel (or hotels).

You can visit http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/hotels-in-central-rome.html for some advice on booking hotels in central Rome i.e. what to check before hand: What floor is the room on? Does the hotel have a lift (many of the old buildings in Rome don't)? Is breakfast included in the price? What does breakfast consist of? etc etc
And this page http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/central-rome-hotels.html gives more info about hotelscombined and how to get the best results.

(When you have finished your search just click on "Price" and it will list hotel prices from cheapest first.)

A good idea is to get an idea of the different areas of Central Rome
http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com./rome-italy-map.html where you stay can greatly effect your holiday.

The Termini area is a little seedy in my opinion (it's the area around Termini Station - Upper Quirinal and Esquiline) and there have been a few petty crime incidents, but it seems to be under control now.
Most who book hotels in the area there tend to do so because of the convenience of public transport.
It's not in the historic center and there are so many nicer more authentic areas which are - Campo de Fiori, Piazza Navona, Trastevere, Pantheon, Trevi - where your experience of Rome will be an authentic one.
My favourite area - Trastevere!

I'm not sure if you've already booked your flight but here are some ideas on getting cheap airline tickets to Italy http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/cheap-airline-tickets-to-italy.html

One last tip I can give you is to do the hop-on hop-off Touristic bus, it's the best way to see all the main attractions, orientate yourself and then decide which sights you would like to see within your time constraints.
More info http://www.romanlife-romeitaly.com/rome-bus-tour.html
Booking is not essential, you can purchase tickets on the bus, and climb on at any of the stops (see the map).

Enjoy!

strummerbombs

If you want save money it would be best to reserve in a B&B in the Termini area; there you'll find the cheapest accommodations in Rome.
Take a look st this website: http://en.reserver.it/

Collins P

Here are some resources for traveling abroad, all of these helped me save time, weight, money and frustration. Hopefully one of all will help. They are mainly about packing tips and saving on lodging.

Here are some resources for packing things you might normally forget. They will also help you minimize what you take, saving you time, weight and frustration.

List of packing related articles:
http://www.vagabondbible.com/packing.sht...

Ten Items To Never Forget While Traveling
http://www.vagabondbible.com/tenitems.sh...

Organizing Tips For The Packing Challenged:Roll
http://www.vagabondbible.com/rollingclot...

Pre Departure Checklist
http://www.vagabondbible.com/prechecklis...

This article is about keeping your toiletries and amenities to a minimum, saving you time and weight
http://www.vagabondbible.com/toiletries....

This article pertains to the downsides of taking cotton with you while traveling
http://www.vagabondbible.com/cotton.shtm...

If youâ€™re looking for lodging, why not try hostels? While hunting for a good hostel, there's a few things to take into account. Make sure and check out the place before you commit. Always ask to walk around and investigate before you sign up.

If your interested in finding out some more about hostels I've provided some links to help you find a good hostel while you travel, which can help you save money, time and frustration

Hosteling 101: Finding The Perfect Hostel Part 1
http://www.vagabondbible.com/hosteling101.shtml

Hosteling 101: Finding The Perfect Hostel Part 2
http://www.vagabondbible.com/hosteling1012.shtml

Good luck and have a fun, safe trip,

Collins
http://www.vagabondbible.com/

hocfecit

Eat two meals a day. One cheap, the other only eat one course or two at most. Ask a local where a good place for pizza or whatever. Cheaper and better. Don't worry about no english. Point. Ride buses, Metro, walk a lot.

mmciaffa

http://www.hotelfelice.com

Tel. 06/4453347

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