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A Cool Girls Guide to Rome

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La Citta Eterna. Live out your Lizze McGuire dreams and stuff ya face on delicious carbs
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Where to Stay

 
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An unreal place to stay
InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace, an IHG Hotel
 
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Rome option in a great location
CasaCau, Rome, Italy
 
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A must stay. $$
Chapter Roma, Rome, Italy
 
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A super cool design focused option
G-Rough, Rome, a Member of Design Hotels, Rome, Italy
 
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Rome's Party Hostel
YellowSquare Rome, Rome, Italy
 
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Generator is a chain of “Poshtels” aka posh hostels. They have private rooms too if you want a budget option
Generator Rome, Rome, Italy
 
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a good moderate priced option. I also like Mama Shelter in London :)
Mama Shelter Roma, Rome, Italy
 
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Soho house…I know…. I know…
Soho House Rome | Members' Club & Hotel in Italy

Tour Options

 
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Tour of Rome in a VESPA
Vespa Sidecar Tour with Gelato and Pickup
 
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Frascati is the Italian Wine Region. I did this with Ben and it was so good. Great wine and homemade pasta
Experience Frascati: Private Countryside Wine Tasting Tour - Klook Australia
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An easy way to see a bunch of Rome at once
Rome Bus Tours
 
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If you'd rather visit via a tour
Delve Deep: Italy | Topdeck Travel
 
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Another great tour option
Italian Espresso

What to Do

 
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If you've been to Rome before, you can skip this obviously. But if not- these tickets are a must. The Colloseum will 100% sell out every day
Colosseum Ticket with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill access
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If you dont have time to stay in Florence, a day trip is possible albeit a bit rushed
Rome to Florence Day Trip
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Cooking Class within Rome
Spiritz and Spaghetti Cooking Class in Rome
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Great Market and worth a stop
Campo de' Fiori
 
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Go as early as possible to be there without crowds
Trevi Fountain
 
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The “cool” neighborhood. Cant go wrong with any thrifting or restaurants here
Trastevere Food Tour
 
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Thrifting in Rome is elite
Twice Vintage Shop
 
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Great views of the city
Giardino degli Aranci
 
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Old roman walking path, enjoyable on a hot day
Appian Way
 
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Ensure you get good pics of your trip
Private Professional Photoshoot in Rome
 
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Even if you dont want ot head into the museum, the park is such a nice wander
Villa Borghese Tickets
 
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Hidden gem. the water that feeds the Trevi. Great place to cool down if its hot
Vicus Caprarius-the Water City
 
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Skip the line for the Vatican
Skip-the-Line Group Tour of the Vatican, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter's Basilica
 
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Positano day trip. Will be packed though!
Pompeii, Amalfi Coast and Positano Day Trip from Rome
 
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Roman cooking class. I recommend the wine region/cooking class from above if you can only choose one!
3 in 1 Cooking Class near Navona: Fettuccine, Ravioli & Tiramisu

What to Eat/Drink

 
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Great Rooftop Bar option
American Bar | Roof Garden Restaurant, Rome
 
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IT IS SO GOOD. Be prepared to queue but it goes quick.
Osteria da Fortunata
 
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It looks unassuming but get the affogato
Caffé Cecere
 
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Great sandwich place- can also find another location for cafe or pizza
Roscioli Salumeria con Cucina
 
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a must
Giolitti | Antica Gelateria Pasticceria dal 1900
 
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You cant go to Rome and not get pizza
Emma restaurant
 
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another rooftop option
Terrazza Les Etoiles Restaurant Rooftop Bar overlooking St ...
 
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Be prepared for a long queue
Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
 
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Gelatoooo
Gelateria Panna & Co - Gelato Naturale Roma
 
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There is literally a rooftop bar inside this monument
Victor Emmanuel II Monument Rome (Altare della Patria)
 
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Lots of food options here. Very close to the main train so easy to grab some food before or after your travels
Mercato Centrale
 
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Very hard to get a table due to amazing views of the Pantheon. But its not a tourist trap- the food is actually good
Armando al Pantheon
 
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cute lil breakfast spot
Tram Depot

ETC ETC

 
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Use this to help figure out trains/buses
Rome2Rio
 
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A cheaper alternative to trains. Ive used it many times! Super comfortable but I still will always prefer trains when given the choice
FlixBus: Bus travel through Europe
 
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Expensive I know. But you will not find a cheaper place to buy than in the city it was made. Plus Italy is incredibly strict with fakes so you can feel good about buying- even from thrift
Fendi
 
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Handmade Sandals- Ive got them in red
di San Giacomo
 
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Rome has a ton of FRESH AF public drinkable water. Heres a map of many of them
Nasoni, the typical water fountains of Rome - Acea Group
 
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Rome's train map
Map of Rome commuter rail: stations & lines
 
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Airport Shuttle tickets
Fiumicino Airport - Rome Bus by SIT Bus Shuttle - Klook
 
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Dolce and Gabbana is THE Italian designer in my eyes. So yes, a little random, but why not a bougie italian souvenier?
Set 2 Porcelain Dinner Plates in Multicolor | Dolce&Gabbana® US