Do public bathrooms in Italy have toilet paper?

Paid-for public toilets usually have private cubicles, sinks and hand dryers. Unlike free toilets, they usually have toilet paper and soap however, this is not guaranteed, especially in unmanned ones.



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It's not a bad idea to keep toilet paper with you. While European toilets in places like restaurants will almost certainly be stocked with toilet paper, there's no guarantee that public restrooms on the street will be, especially if you're in a rural area.

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The “second toilet” is the bidet. We Italians use it to clean our private parts: it is not a toilet, but it is something you use after the toilet. After defecating, we use the toilet paper to remove the solid parts and then we clean our butt with water and the appropriate soap.

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Tokyo, Japan When it comes to Tokyo's public toilets, it's safe to say that they are the world standard. Not only are the facilities extremely clean, but they also boast technological advancements. For one, their bidets have multiple buttons to adjust water pressure and angle.

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The short answer is yes. Drinking water from the tap in Italy is considered safe. Tap water in the major cities and towns around Italy is safe for consumption, and there are thousands of old-style water fountains dotted around cities, like Rome, where you can fill up water bottles.

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Italian Grocery Stores Do Have Bathrooms Most larger supermarkets will have a restroom you can use. In my personal experience, they are generally on the cleaner side than in places like bars so be sure to use them before you leave! You may or may not have to ask for the key at the service desk.

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The modern bidet seats even have drying options. If you press the 'Dry' button, provided there is one, the air dryer will dry the area. If you are using the traditional bidet, you can dry using toilet paper or a towel. In most public toilets with bidets, towels are provided on a ring next to it.

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Many Italians wear fanny packs/ satchels everyday. You can easily store your phone, wallet, passport, and other small items while traveling around. I recommend men to purchase a fanny pack or satchel as it provides more security than simply keeping your wallet in your pocket.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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France, Portugal, Italy, Japan, Argentina, Venezuela, and Spain: Instead of toilet paper, people from these countries (most of them from Europe) usually have a bidet in their washrooms. A bidet like a toilet, but also includes a spout that streams water like a water fountain to rinse you clean.

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While most individuals commonly use them after defecating, it's OK to use a bidet after peeing. Ideally, bidets are not only sanitary and safe — but also afford a pleasant and easy cleaning process that improves your bathroom experience.

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Here are just a few examples:
  • Japan. Bidets in Japan are very popular. ...
  • India. In India, people have been very practical and resourceful in cleaning their bums without toilet paper. ...
  • China. In China, many people use what's called a chamber pot. ...
  • Italy. ...
  • France. ...
  • Philippines. ...
  • Trying BidetMate. ...
  • So there you have it!


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The string set off the bathroom phone. You may have noticed similar strings hanging down over bathtubs, showers and toilets in bathrooms across the European nation. They are required by law in the national building code to be installed in public facilities that need to be accessible for disabled visitors – like hotels.

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The bathrooms will have different amenities. A couple of other items you may be used to having in an American hotel bathroom that may not be available in Italian hotels include washcloths (we like to bring our own travel washcloths) and conditioner (shampoo will always be available).

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