Laundry in Florence and Rome

If you are not doing hand washing, then asked your hotel for directions to the nearest laundry. They are fairly common since a lot of the locals do not own washing machines. Second, there are a couple different types -- complete self service where you do it all. Or most will have an attendant who for a few extra euro will do it for you, fold it, and return it in a couple hours later. We always use the latter. Costs a little more but very convenient.

Launrdomats often require exact change to buy tokens for the machines. I find it handy to set aside a few 1 and 2 euro coins each day, just in case there's not an attendant or there's no change machine. A couple of 50 cent (half euro) coins are also handy for purchasing detergent. Be cautious of anyone trying to sell you their "extra" tokens, as that's usuallly a scam. Your hotel will know the closest reputable laundromat. In Rome, I like the Punto Blu at Via Cavour 168/170. The young Asian couple that runs it will dry and fold your laundry for only 1 euro extra. You will be expected to supply a bag for the folded laundry, which might still be slightly damp.

We did our laundry years ago a block or 2 down from Piazza Santa Annunzia in Florence. I love sharing with others while doing laundry on the road. In many countries you can just drop it off and pick it up.

Sue