Rome articles

We'll tell you what you can expect to pay for a night at a hotel here. We also overview cheap dining options, from fixed-price menu restaurants to pizzerias to supermarkets. Check in and get a sense of how your wallet will be tested in the Eternal City. » read more

Getting around Rome via public transportation can demand a little patience. But while the metro network is limited, buses blanket the city well. Happily, both networks accept the same tickets. We cover all this, plus taxis, in our Getting Around Rome article. Check it out! » read more

Rome has two airports, both of which can be reached via a plethora of transportation options. For you, dear Cheapos, we cover each of these modes of transportation. We also offer a quick train station brief. You don't want to get off at the wrong station now, do you? » read more

Keeping it cheap in Rome is no easy task. Here, we offer a few suggestions for maintaining your Cheapo budget. Of special note: the budget-friendly Archaologia Card, plus our usual run-down of free sights and activities. » read more

We prefer to experience the excitement of Roman traffic from the backseat of a taxi or a crowded perch on a bus, not a car rental. But cars are useful for getting out and about. Here, we tell you what you can expect to pay for a three-day economy car rental in Rome, and then some. » read more

What's with those hotel stars? Is there a difference between a one-star and a two-star hotel? Who gives them out, anyhow? We'll explain. » read more

When is the best time to visit Rome? Is there a time to avoid? Read our overview of the tourist seasons in the Eternal City: high, low and "shoulder." » read more

Get all smart and stuff with a little advance Rome reading. We've selected five books for you here, by storied authors like Christopher Hibbert, H.V. Morton, Susan Cahill, Bruno Munari, and a fellow named Pier Paolo Pasolini.

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Rome-based EuroCheapo Correspondent Annie self-administers the EuroCheapo Q & A here, discussing her favorite hotels, what she loves about working in Rome, her favorite local fried foods, and why the aperitivo is Rome's little secret.

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Rome is the Eternal City, a treasure inside and out. The Coliseum, the Catacombs, and the Pantheon are all among Europe's first tier of ancient sites. But Rome isn't just a gloriously ancient city. It's also a glorious medieval city, a glorious Renaissance city, and a glorious modern city.

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Within striking distance of Rome, an astonishing number of gorgeous destinations can be found. Here, we come up with three day trip suggestions: the wine town of Frascati, the beachside ruins of Ostia Antica, and pretty Lago di Bracciano.

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The Rome hotel scene is a bit of a conundrum. Here, EuroCheapo editors explain the ins and outs of hotel room pricing, when you'll pay more for your room, how pensions in Rome are organized spatially, and much, much more.

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Let us introduce you to Calabria, one of our favorite regions in Italy. The southernmost region on the Italian peninsula, Calabria is amazingly affordable and charmingly rustic. We reveal some basics about Calabria here.

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