Rome is quite lively at night, just as it is during the day. As long as you stay in areas with other people around and steer clear of neighborhoods to avoid, there's no reason why you shouldn't go out for an evening meal, gelato and a stroll.
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Rome is a safe place, 10pm is certainly not late, most people are still out eating dinner at that time and there are many tourists about.
Neighborhoods to avoidRome's most crime-riddled neighborhoods include Tor Bella Monaca, Romanina, San Basilio, and Corviale. As these are predominantly residential areas, you may have no reason to ever visit them. However, if you do, try to avoid them at night.
Rome: Anywhere in “central” Rome is safe. Prati is known to be the safest area of Rome, and it is residential to many affluent Roman families. Hotels and apartments near the Vatican, Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori, and Piazza Navona are in ideal, safe locations as well.
It is safe, and you have nothing to fear so long as you don't leave your luggage unattended. Once you get beyond the immediate busy piazza in front of the station, it will be like walking on any street in any city, and the route to your destination will be very close to a grid pattern of streets.
Rome is notorious for its clever and persistent pickpockets. Everyone has heard a story of someone who went to Rome, and came back without their wallet or cell phone or another valuable.
As I mentioned, Rome is actually safe to walk around in at night. Coming from Chicago, I actually feel much safer walking in Rome at night than I do in Chicago. Still, it's a good idea to do your best to avoid walking any deserted streets alone at night.
Taxis are a great resource in Rome. While not cheap, they are excellent to get from the airport to your hotel easily, fantastic to get home safely at night and a great way to get around if you have small kids or mobility issues. They are also an excellent alternative to using public transport in Rome at night.
3 to 5 days are enough for Rome. There's a lot to see in Rome and you could easily spend a week in the city seeing everything. 3 days is the absolute minimum you'll need but if you can stretch it a day or two further you'll be able to see most of the city and the surrounding area.
Rome is a chaotic, vibrant place I always love to discover more about. But, while traveling to Rome offers up its charms, it's also one of the most expensive cities in Europe and many travelers have a hard time visiting the city on a budget. And, while it's not easy to save money here, it's not impossible!
Monday is the traditional day of closure for museums and heritage sites. There are some exceptions, but generally you shouldn't rely on being able to visit any archaeological site, museum or gallery on a Monday. The vast majority are open every day from Tuesday to Sunday, but it is always advisable to check in advance.