Rome 4 nights

Pickpockets are mostly on the subway and around major sites. My wife was pickpocketed as the subway was pulling into the Termini station, so the perp could make a quick getaway. He didn’t count on the 2 plainclothes policemen behind him !

So it’s not the area you stay in that determines the pickpockets. Rome is safe from physical attacks.

My wife and I stay in convent accomodations! In your price range and fun to tell your friends that you stayed in one. We start our search at monasterystays.com and booked thru them on our first trip. Now we try to book direct.

Two Youtubers I find especially useful are (1) Romewise and (2) RozierRoma

Thanks! Do you have a website recommendation for convent stays?

monasterystays.com as posted above

We love the Aberdeen, which is located on a quiet street not far from bus and metro lines. And some of our favorite places to eat are in easy walking distance.

I just checked prices, and the rooms are in your price range, especially if you choose the Rick Steves Reader 15% discount.

It's not luxury, but it's clean and convenient, with a helpful and friendly staff. Breakfast is included in the room rate.

I'll look into it. Thanks!

hey hey laurehj
when is this trip, how many people, any amenities you're hoping or wanting (if summer it gets really HOT and crowded ask for A/C)
the-beehive.com (hostel/hotel/rome termini) where you headed next and how many days/nights.
use trenitralia.com/italotreno.com for checking train times. use italian train names
trastevere has become very popular and can pricey, whatever attraction you're hoping/wanting to see, book early. tickets go fast!! go direct to website to book, don't get scammed.
check-in is 3-4pm check-out is 10-11am
rome is really safe (always a question here, pickpockets can be anywhere and everywhere. keep your money/cards/phone close to you (money belt under clothes and be very vigilant with area and people around you) just like anywhere where you live.
there is food everywhere, go down side alleyway/streets away from tourist hotspots to mom and pop restaurants/cafes for better deals, street foods, marketsofrome.com has many around to roam around in and see what is there. good luck, have fun
aloha

We will visit Rome for the 4th time in March 2027. In the past we've stayed there for various lengths of time (3,4, & 7 days) but this trip will be between at least 14 days. What we've just loved is the rhythm of the city, specifically the Campo de' Fiori piazza area. Some would call it very touristy, but in the offseason each time I've become addicted to daily vibe of the vendors setting up shop for the market at 6AM, doing their business, packing up and being out of there by 3PM. After that, the piazza is an evening gathering place for young people that convene by the Giordano Bruno statue. It can get a little noisy late at night, but I consider that wonderful white noise to sleep by. During the day--virtually anything I want--bakeries, restaurants, movies, farmacia, lavanderia, caffe shops...literally steps away.

It is a somewhat pricey area, but very safe and for a one bedroom, one bath AirBnB, you should be able to secure one in the $200/night range. Hotels will definitely cost more than that. Easy walk to Trastevere, or the other way Prati. Probably a bus ride from the Vatican, although walking it's probably not much more than a mile or so.

Enjoy your planning!

Here’s more about monastery stays:
https://www.romacasaperferie.it/ Is next to Largo Argentina, three blocks from the Jewish Quarter and 1/4 mile from Trastevere.

I stayed there for five nights in 2024. Very safe, walking distance to sights, taxi stand a block away. Book direct with the monastery for best rates and cancellation policies. Ask for a room facing the courtyard.

For a single room I paid €100/night in September. I think it’s more for a double room. I’ve stayed in monasteries three times and have two more booked for this year. They have all been very clean, basic furnishings, en-suite bathrooms, and some have a/c and tv.

Re Safety: Be aware of your surroundings to deter pickpockets and scammers. Wear your money belt or neck wallet for deep storage of extra cash, credit cards, documents. No open purses or wallets in unzipped pockets.

Read https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips and the forum for tips.

Just to add, pickpocketing is less about location - after all, there have been reports of light fingers benefitting from distracted visitors in some of the churches! - than carelessness anywhere at all. While not all of us use money belts or neck wallets (we don't) there are other methods of keeping valuables safe. In addition to Horsewoofie's thoughtful post/link, a search of the forums will turn up umpty ways people do just that!

Just 2 previous sample discussions:
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/packing/have-you-quit-using-money-belts-or-neck-wallets
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/tourist-scams/pickpocket-question

Using any method that works for you and allows you to sightsee without having to worry about your valuables is a win. The vast amount of us who've traveled Rome (and/or Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Athens, etc.) and used a favored method have successfully come home with everything we left with...minus $$ spent on fun, and plus those darn souvenir treasures, that is. :O)