Whether you stay in Rome for 2 days or 3 weeks (or more), you will probably need to move around the downtown in the most convenient way. Here’s what you need to know to get around and cheap in Rome.
Public Transport: Bus, Tram & Metro
The bad news is that Rome Public Transport is not very reliable. You may miss the bus and then wait 30 mins for the next on the same line. Or you may experience some 10mins delay of the metro due to (frequent) technical damages.
The good news is that Rome Public Transport is very cheap compared to all the biggest capital cities in the world. You can get a 75-mins unlimited ticket for just €1 or the daily ticket for only €4. And all these metrebus tickets can be used on all public transport within Rome:
- on buses, trams, trolleybuses and Cotral coaches
- on the metro lines A and B (for one journey only, using both lines but without going out from the turnstiles)
- on Met.Ro regional trains: Rome-Lido, Rome-Viterbo, Rome-Pantano
- on Trenitalia regional trains (for one journey only, in one direction only, travelling second class
Oh, did I say you can even buy tickets in Rome with an SMS? More info here.
TAXI
Do not – ever – trust Rome TAXI Drivers. If they say they will be there in 2 minutes, then they will probably be late. If they say the fare is only €5, you will probably have to pay €10 or more. It is not always their fault. There is not too much they can do in traffic jam (a common problem in Rome). And remember to take only white TAXI with a regular (and visible) licence. And, if you can, take a TAXI with a local friend. You know, TAXI drivers tend to cheat foreign tourists.
Foot
Rome downtown is relatively big, so you have to walk a lot to get – for instance – from S. Pietro to S. Giovanni. But if you stay in Trastevere B&B, you are 10 minute-walk from all the main attractions.
Car
Hey, just kidding. You must avoid car while in Rome.
Stanza con ingresso indipendente e bagno, frigo, caffettiera e bollitore (no cucina!), internet e splendida terrazza, in un attico con ascensore in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Independent room with its own entrance and bathroom, refrigerator, tea and coffee makers (no kitchen!), internet and beautiful terrace, at the last floor (penthouse) of a building with elevator in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Pièce indépendante avec sa propre entrée et salle de bains, réfrigérateur, cafetière et théière (pas de cuisine !), Internet et terrasse avec une belle vue, au dernier étage (appartement terrasse) d’un bâtiment avec l’ascenseur à Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Unabhängiges Zimmer mit eigenem Eingang und Bad, italienischer Kaffekocher, Wasserkocher (keine Küche), Internet und wunderschöne Terrasse, in einem Penthouse mit Aufzug in Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Habitación independiente con su propia entrada y cuarto de baño, refrigerador, aparatos para té y café (no cocina!), internet y terraza con vista hermosa, en el ultimo piso (ático) de un edificio con el elevador en Via S. Francisco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria en Trastevere).
Quarto com entrada independente e banheiro privativo, refrigerador, maquina de chá e café (não cozinha!), Internet e terraço com linda vista, no último andar (sótão de luxo) de um prédio com elevador na Via S. Francesco a Ripa (Piazza S. Maria in Trastevere).
Trastevere Bed and Breakfast 