We plan to travel through Italy in the last half of March. Should we get reservations ahead of time for places to stay, or is it likely that we'll easily find accommodations as we travel? We plan to spend a few days in Rome, Venice, the Cinque Terre, and several days in the small hilltowns of central Italy. Thanks.
Posted by
Carbondale, IL, USA
1201 posts
In the larger cities, I would suggest booking ahead. You will be more likely to get the prices you want in the areas you want. Also remember than although you are off high season the larger cities will still be popular destinations even then. Small places can be done either way, although I like to get accomodations nailed down before we get there I dislike messing around with finding someplace during the trip.
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
The usual advice given re Venice accommodations is: reserve in advance any time of the year and especially for a stay that includes either of the weekend nights, Friday or Saturday nights. Venice is not the place to show up without reservations.
Posted by
Denver, Colorado, USA
26 posts
Always reserve when you can when travelling thru italy.Thats just a good rule of thumb
Posted by
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
1127 posts
You can probably get by without reservations in the CT but definitely make reservations for Rome and Venice. Venice is always busy and Rome usually has some events in March take will make rooms hard to find.