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'''Rome''' is the capital of [[Italy]] and part of the [[Lazio]] regon. It is home to over 2500 CouchSurfing members. | '''Rome''' is the capital of [[Italy]] and part of the [[Lazio]] regon. It is home to over 2500 CouchSurfing members. | ||
[[ | [[File:Spietro-medium.JPG|thumb|left|Rome]] | ||
==Tips== | == Tips == | ||
CouchSurfing hosts in Rome are in constant demand. The city has an average of more than 20 million tourists per year. | CouchSurfing hosts in Rome are in constant demand. The city has an average of more than 20 million tourists per year. | ||
*The easiest way to get a couch would be to look at possible hosts outside of the center, even in the little towns outside such as Ciampino, Guidonia, Palestrina and Tivoli (we have 3 neglected members out there!). Tivoli is a gorgeous hill town with a good train connection into the Tiburtina Station. | * The easiest way to get a couch would be to look at possible hosts outside of the center, even in the little towns outside such as Ciampino, Guidonia, Palestrina and Tivoli (we have 3 neglected members out there!). Tivoli is a gorgeous hill town with a good train connection into the Tiburtina Station. | ||
*Remember that the couches that come up on the first page are usually bombarded with requests, so try looking through the whole search, not just the first 10-20 people. | * Remember that the couches that come up on the first page are usually bombarded with requests, so try looking through the whole search, not just the first 10-20 people. | ||
*Also, make yourself seem interesting. It is usually easy to tell which requests are copy and pasted and which ones are sincere. | * Also, make yourself seem interesting. It is usually easy to tell which requests are copy and pasted and which ones are sincere. | ||
Please remember, CouchSurfing is not intended to be just a free place to stay! Find someone you think you will connect with and enjoy spending time with so that everyone benefits! | Please remember, CouchSurfing is not intended to be just a free place to stay! Find someone you think you will connect with and enjoy spending time with so that everyone benefits! | ||
Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki/How_to_write_a_CouchRequest How to Write a Couch Request] page for ideas. | Check the [http://www.couchsurfing.com/wiki/How_to_write_a_CouchRequest How to Write a Couch Request] page for ideas. | ||
==Meetings== | == Meetings == | ||
We are having a weekly aperitif every Tuesday starting at 8 pm at the '''Pepato Wine Bar''', in Via del Politeama 8 (Trastevere) - [http://is.gd/aOT2 map]. First drink and abundant buffet food: € 8. | We are having a weekly aperitif every Tuesday starting at 8 pm at the '''Pepato Wine Bar''', in Via del Politeama 8 (Trastevere) - [http://is.gd/aOT2 map]. First drink and abundant buffet food: € 8. | ||
==Current Events== | == Current Events == | ||
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==Annual Events== | == Annual Events == | ||
Rome is home to many great events that happen every year. See what's going on during your visit here! | Rome is home to many great events that happen every year. See what's going on during your visit here! | ||
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Rome's events, happenings, festivals, shows during the summer season are here: http://www.estateromana.comune.roma.it | Rome's events, happenings, festivals, shows during the summer season are here: http://www.estateromana.comune.roma.it | ||
==Eating, Drinking and Gelato!== | == Eating, Drinking and Gelato! == | ||
Rome is full of great places to eat and drink, but there are some places that are simply there to rip you off-and possibly give you a stomach ache! Here are recommendations of good places to get your eat on! | Rome is full of great places to eat and drink, but there are some places that are simply there to rip you off-and possibly give you a stomach ache! Here are recommendations of good places to get your eat on! | ||
===Restaurants and Pizzerias=== | === Restaurants and Pizzerias === | ||
[http://www.chagat.it/ Chagat at 66th] Take Away < | [http://www.chagat.it/ Chagat at 66th] Take Away <br /> | ||
Via Santa Maria del Pianto, 66< | Via Santa Maria del Pianto, 66<br /> | ||
Roma< | Roma<br /> | ||
(Behind the Synagogue)< | (Behind the Synagogue)<br /> | ||
This is one of the best place you can find to eat Shawerma, Pitta & Co. as well as salads, sandwiches and pizza. It’s Kosher. < | This is one of the best place you can find to eat Shawerma, Pitta & Co. as well as salads, sandwiches and pizza. It’s Kosher. <br /> | ||
Very friendly atmosphere and... it’s cheap! | Very friendly atmosphere and... it’s cheap! | ||
===Cafe's=== | === Cafe's === | ||
[http://www.santeustachioilcaffe.it/ Sant' Eustachio]< | [http://www.santeustachioilcaffe.it/ Sant' Eustachio]<br /> | ||
P.zza Sant'Eustachio n. 82< | P.zza Sant'Eustachio n. 82<br /> | ||
Roma - Italia< | Roma - Italia<br /> | ||
(Near the Pantheon)< | (Near the Pantheon)<br /> | ||
This cafe is one of the most famous in Rome. They have been producing roasted coffee beans since the 1930's. The house specialty is the GranCaffè, a shot of espresso mixed with sugar and cream, but the exact recipe is said to be a guarded secret. They sell ground coffee in the bar to take home, as well as chocolate covered espresso beans and other candies. There is always a good mix of Italians and tourists inside.< | This cafe is one of the most famous in Rome. They have been producing roasted coffee beans since the 1930's. The house specialty is the GranCaffè, a shot of espresso mixed with sugar and cream, but the exact recipe is said to be a guarded secret. They sell ground coffee in the bar to take home, as well as chocolate covered espresso beans and other candies. There is always a good mix of Italians and tourists inside.<br /> | ||
[[ | [[File:Fatmansccopfireworksunset 028 (Small).jpg|thumb|Inside Sant' Eustachio]] | ||
===Gelato=== | === Gelato === | ||
'''Il Gelato di Claudio Torcé''' < | '''Il Gelato di Claudio Torcé''' <br /> | ||
Viale dell'Aeronautica 105< | Viale dell'Aeronautica 105<br /> | ||
(near Laurentina metro stop, closed on Mondays - always open during summer)< | (near Laurentina metro stop, closed on Mondays - always open during summer)<br /> | ||
< | <br /> | ||
The shop is simple but you'll find they have some of the best gelato ever! The 'Gelataio', Claudio Torcé, has the ambition to transform everything edible on earth into gelato. | The shop is simple but you'll find they have some of the best gelato ever! The 'Gelataio', Claudio Torcé, has the ambition to transform everything edible on earth into gelato. | ||
You'll find 100 different types of gelato varying from 20 fruit, 60 cream, and 20 cremolato and semifreddi flavours. All are made without artificial colouring and preservatives.< | You'll find 100 different types of gelato varying from 20 fruit, 60 cream, and 20 cremolato and semifreddi flavours. All are made without artificial colouring and preservatives.<br /> | ||
To give you an idea of different combinations available here are some CouchSurfers suggestions: | To give you an idea of different combinations available here are some CouchSurfers suggestions: | ||
*Chocolate with Paprika | * Chocolate with Paprika | ||
*Pear, Chianti and Raisins | * Pear, Chianti and Raisins | ||
*Zabaione with Passito di Pantelleria or Marsala | * Zabaione with Passito di Pantelleria or Marsala | ||
*Peperonata (sliced peppers cooked with oil, tomatoes and onions), soft cheese with walnuts, strong cheese with pepper, mortadella with pistachio nuts. | * Peperonata (sliced peppers cooked with oil, tomatoes and onions), soft cheese with walnuts, strong cheese with pepper, mortadella with pistachio nuts. | ||
Don't twist your mouth - get creative and try them first! | Don't twist your mouth - get creative and try them first! | ||
==CouchSurfers== | == CouchSurfers == | ||
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==Trivia== | == Trivia == | ||
<!-- CouchSurfing and this city. E.g. was CouchSurfing mentioned in local media? --> | <!-- CouchSurfing and this city. E.g. was CouchSurfing mentioned in local media? --> | ||
<!-- ==Info more at its place at | <!-- ==Info more at its place at Wikivoyage== --> | ||
==Places To Stay In Rome== | == Places To Stay In Rome == | ||
Rome is a very big city and hosts a lot of CouchSurfers. Sometimes in the high tourist season you may need to stay in a hostel or other facility. Here are some recommendations from CouchSurfers in Rome: | Rome is a very big city and hosts a lot of CouchSurfers. Sometimes in the high tourist season you may need to stay in a hostel or other facility. Here are some recommendations from CouchSurfers in Rome: | ||
-[http://www.the-yellow.com/ The Yellow Hostel]:< | -[http://www.the-yellow.com/ The Yellow Hostel]:<br /> | ||
Via Palestro 44< | Via Palestro 44<br /> | ||
00185 Rome, Italy< | 00185 Rome, Italy<br /> | ||
Phone +39 0649382682< | Phone +39 0649382682<br /> | ||
The Yellow Hostel is definitely geared for a younger crowd that likes to party. They recently did a complete remodel and the facilities are really hip looking and trendy. If you want a nice, peaceful place, this probably isn't your hostel. They also offer free internet access and free wifi for guests. The hostel also has their own bar. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the staff is really young, friendly and are encouraged to party with guests. The six bed dorms with a private bathroom cost 32 euro per night and the 7 bed dorms with a shared bathroom are 28 euro per night.< | The Yellow Hostel is definitely geared for a younger crowd that likes to party. They recently did a complete remodel and the facilities are really hip looking and trendy. If you want a nice, peaceful place, this probably isn't your hostel. They also offer free internet access and free wifi for guests. The hostel also has their own bar. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the staff is really young, friendly and are encouraged to party with guests. The six bed dorms with a private bathroom cost 32 euro per night and the 7 bed dorms with a shared bathroom are 28 euro per night.<br /> | ||
-[http://www.colorshotel.com/ Hotel Colors]:< | -[http://www.colorshotel.com/ Hotel Colors]:<br /> | ||
Via Boezio, 31 < | Via Boezio, 31 <br /> | ||
(near the Vatican) < | (near the Vatican) <br /> | ||
Phone: +39 06 6874030 < | Phone: +39 06 6874030 <br /> | ||
Fax: + 39 06 6867947 < | Fax: + 39 06 6867947 <br /> | ||
This Hostel/Budget Hotel has recently opened. It’s located North of the Vatican and has native English-speakers staff. All rooms are provided with linens. For those wishing to cook for themselves, there is a fully equipped kitchen, and the staff is ready to point out the nearby markets. All rooms are air-conditioned (service available from June 1st through September 15th). There is no curfew/lockout. Very clear instructions about how to reach the hostel are on the website. | This Hostel/Budget Hotel has recently opened. It’s located North of the Vatican and has native English-speakers staff. All rooms are provided with linens. For those wishing to cook for themselves, there is a fully equipped kitchen, and the staff is ready to point out the nearby markets. All rooms are air-conditioned (service available from June 1st through September 15th). There is no curfew/lockout. Very clear instructions about how to reach the hostel are on the website. | ||
-[http://www.chezliviana.com/ ChezLiviana B&B]: < | -[http://www.chezliviana.com/ ChezLiviana B&B]: <br /> | ||
Largo S. Alfonso, 5 < | Largo S. Alfonso, 5 <br /> | ||
(near S. Maria Maggiore) < | (near S. Maria Maggiore) <br /> | ||
Phone: +39 06 4461778 (or 4461563) or +39 3290694444 < | Phone: +39 06 4461778 (or 4461563) or +39 3290694444 <br /> | ||
Very good location. 30 € per person in double room with good breakfast included. | Very good location. 30 € per person in double room with good breakfast included. | ||
Rooms have private bathrooms. The place is clean, nice, quiet and close to Termini and the Colosseo. The staff is friendly.< | Rooms have private bathrooms. The place is clean, nice, quiet and close to Termini and the Colosseo. The staff is friendly.<br /><br /> | ||
- | - '''Termini Station has a lot of hotels around it'''. It is the most central location in Rome. <br /> If you exit on the north side and try hotels there you can find double economic rooms with shared bathroom from €50 (found quite easily June 2011 including the €2 pp hotel tax) | ||
==Book Recommendations== | == Book Recommendations == | ||
Wanting to learn more about Rome? Perhaps travel vicariously through a book? Here are the Rome CouchSurfers' favorite books about their city! | Wanting to learn more about Rome? Perhaps travel vicariously through a book? Here are the Rome CouchSurfers' favorite books about their city! | ||
==Special Tips == | == Special Tips == | ||
'''Vatican Museum massive morning queues'''<br /> | |||
You don't need to pay to beat the wait. There are 2 simple options. | You don't need to pay to beat the wait. There are 2 simple options. | ||
- The key thing is that everyone has the same idea .."I must get there first thing in the morning"<br> | - The key thing is that everyone has the same idea .."I must get there first thing in the morning"<br /> | ||
1. You can turn up in the afternoon ..(it now closes at 6pm.<br> | 1. You can turn up in the afternoon ..(it now closes at 6pm.<br /> | ||
Or 2. Walk across to the far side of St Peters's Square to the info desk at the Vatican post office and you can buy an advance ticket for later the same day or say 10am the next day quite easily. Then at the museum you just walk past the lines straight to the entance. The cost is €18. (the normal ticket price is €15, but most agencies charge €26) | Or 2. Walk across to the far side of St Peters's Square to the info desk at the Vatican post office and you can buy an advance ticket for later the same day or say 10am the next day quite easily. Then at the museum you just walk past the lines straight to the entance. The cost is €18. (the normal ticket price is €15, but most agencies charge €26) | ||
<br> In the summer except August there are Friday night tours at 7pm and 8pm until 11pm €26.) | <br /> In the summer except August there are Friday night tours at 7pm and 8pm until 11pm €26.) | ||
==External Links== | == External Links == | ||
* [http:// | * [http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Rome Wikivoyage] - General city guide and tourist information. | ||
* [http://www.romefile.com Rome File] - General city guide and tourist information. | * [http://www.romefile.com Rome File] - General city guide and tourist information. | ||
* [http://www.expatslivinginrome.com Expats in Rome] - A site and forum for expatriates in Rome. | * [http://www.expatslivinginrome.com Expats in Rome] - A site and forum for expatriates in Rome. | ||
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* [http://www.passaggio.it/carpooling/0/Roma.html Carpooling per Roma]- Carpooling and Hitchhiking to get to Rome. | * [http://www.passaggio.it/carpooling/0/Roma.html Carpooling per Roma]- Carpooling and Hitchhiking to get to Rome. | ||
==Work== | == Work == | ||
[http://www.jobinrome.com/ Jobs in Rome] - Job site for English speaking professionals seeking employment in Rome. | [http://www.jobinrome.com/ Jobs in Rome] - Job site for English speaking professionals seeking employment in Rome. | ||
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Rome is the capital of Italy and part of the Lazio regon. It is home to over 2500 CouchSurfing members.
Tips
CouchSurfing hosts in Rome are in constant demand. The city has an average of more than 20 million tourists per year.
- The easiest way to get a couch would be to look at possible hosts outside of the center, even in the little towns outside such as Ciampino, Guidonia, Palestrina and Tivoli (we have 3 neglected members out there!). Tivoli is a gorgeous hill town with a good train connection into the Tiburtina Station.
- Remember that the couches that come up on the first page are usually bombarded with requests, so try looking through the whole search, not just the first 10-20 people.
- Also, make yourself seem interesting. It is usually easy to tell which requests are copy and pasted and which ones are sincere.
Please remember, CouchSurfing is not intended to be just a free place to stay! Find someone you think you will connect with and enjoy spending time with so that everyone benefits!
Check the How to Write a Couch Request page for ideas.
Meetings
We are having a weekly aperitif every Tuesday starting at 8 pm at the Pepato Wine Bar, in Via del Politeama 8 (Trastevere) - map. First drink and abundant buffet food: € 8.
Current Events
Annual Events
Rome is home to many great events that happen every year. See what's going on during your visit here!
Rome's events, happenings, festivals, shows during the summer season are here: http://www.estateromana.comune.roma.it
Eating, Drinking and Gelato!
Rome is full of great places to eat and drink, but there are some places that are simply there to rip you off-and possibly give you a stomach ache! Here are recommendations of good places to get your eat on!
Restaurants and Pizzerias
Chagat at 66th Take Away
Via Santa Maria del Pianto, 66
Roma
(Behind the Synagogue)
This is one of the best place you can find to eat Shawerma, Pitta & Co. as well as salads, sandwiches and pizza. It’s Kosher.
Very friendly atmosphere and... it’s cheap!
Cafe's
Sant' Eustachio
P.zza Sant'Eustachio n. 82
Roma - Italia
(Near the Pantheon)
This cafe is one of the most famous in Rome. They have been producing roasted coffee beans since the 1930's. The house specialty is the GranCaffè, a shot of espresso mixed with sugar and cream, but the exact recipe is said to be a guarded secret. They sell ground coffee in the bar to take home, as well as chocolate covered espresso beans and other candies. There is always a good mix of Italians and tourists inside.
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Gelato
Il Gelato di Claudio Torcé
Viale dell'Aeronautica 105
(near Laurentina metro stop, closed on Mondays - always open during summer)
The shop is simple but you'll find they have some of the best gelato ever! The 'Gelataio', Claudio Torcé, has the ambition to transform everything edible on earth into gelato.
You'll find 100 different types of gelato varying from 20 fruit, 60 cream, and 20 cremolato and semifreddi flavours. All are made without artificial colouring and preservatives.
To give you an idea of different combinations available here are some CouchSurfers suggestions:
- Chocolate with Paprika
- Pear, Chianti and Raisins
- Zabaione with Passito di Pantelleria or Marsala
- Peperonata (sliced peppers cooked with oil, tomatoes and onions), soft cheese with walnuts, strong cheese with pepper, mortadella with pistachio nuts.
Don't twist your mouth - get creative and try them first!
CouchSurfers
Trivia
Places To Stay In Rome
Rome is a very big city and hosts a lot of CouchSurfers. Sometimes in the high tourist season you may need to stay in a hostel or other facility. Here are some recommendations from CouchSurfers in Rome:
-The Yellow Hostel:
Via Palestro 44
00185 Rome, Italy
Phone +39 0649382682
The Yellow Hostel is definitely geared for a younger crowd that likes to party. They recently did a complete remodel and the facilities are really hip looking and trendy. If you want a nice, peaceful place, this probably isn't your hostel. They also offer free internet access and free wifi for guests. The hostel also has their own bar. The rooms are cleaned everyday and the staff is really young, friendly and are encouraged to party with guests. The six bed dorms with a private bathroom cost 32 euro per night and the 7 bed dorms with a shared bathroom are 28 euro per night.
-Hotel Colors:
Via Boezio, 31
(near the Vatican)
Phone: +39 06 6874030
Fax: + 39 06 6867947
This Hostel/Budget Hotel has recently opened. It’s located North of the Vatican and has native English-speakers staff. All rooms are provided with linens. For those wishing to cook for themselves, there is a fully equipped kitchen, and the staff is ready to point out the nearby markets. All rooms are air-conditioned (service available from June 1st through September 15th). There is no curfew/lockout. Very clear instructions about how to reach the hostel are on the website.
-ChezLiviana B&B:
Largo S. Alfonso, 5
(near S. Maria Maggiore)
Phone: +39 06 4461778 (or 4461563) or +39 3290694444
Very good location. 30 € per person in double room with good breakfast included.
Rooms have private bathrooms. The place is clean, nice, quiet and close to Termini and the Colosseo. The staff is friendly.
- Termini Station has a lot of hotels around it. It is the most central location in Rome.
If you exit on the north side and try hotels there you can find double economic rooms with shared bathroom from €50 (found quite easily June 2011 including the €2 pp hotel tax)
Book Recommendations
Wanting to learn more about Rome? Perhaps travel vicariously through a book? Here are the Rome CouchSurfers' favorite books about their city!
Special Tips
Vatican Museum massive morning queues
You don't need to pay to beat the wait. There are 2 simple options.
- The key thing is that everyone has the same idea .."I must get there first thing in the morning"
1. You can turn up in the afternoon ..(it now closes at 6pm.
Or 2. Walk across to the far side of St Peters's Square to the info desk at the Vatican post office and you can buy an advance ticket for later the same day or say 10am the next day quite easily. Then at the museum you just walk past the lines straight to the entance. The cost is €18. (the normal ticket price is €15, but most agencies charge €26)
In the summer except August there are Friday night tours at 7pm and 8pm until 11pm €26.)
External Links
- Wikivoyage - General city guide and tourist information.
- Rome File - General city guide and tourist information.
- Expats in Rome - A site and forum for expatriates in Rome.
- Wanted in Rome - Expatriate info and news.
- Rome Travel Info - Usefull info and travel tips of Rome.
- In Rome Now - Entertainment listings.
- VanItaly - Rents camping vans for tourists.
- Rome Panorama Map - 360° panoramas from Rome linked to a Google map with local information.
- Rome accommodation - Nozio travel portal direct links to hotel official web sites.
- Ministero dei Trasporti - Info on public transportation strikes in Italy.
- Carpooling per Roma- Carpooling and Hitchhiking to get to Rome.
Work
Jobs in Rome - Job site for English speaking professionals seeking employment in Rome.