Where to avoid staying in Rome?

Neighborhoods to avoid Rome'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.



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There's no problem walking alone. It might be better to avoid it on dark deserted streets, as common sense would tell you. I spend a month at a time in Rome, alone, and walk all over and often late into the night. In any city anywhere in the world you need to use common sense.

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While it's possible to see the main attractions in just a few days, I highly recommend spending 4 to 5 days in Rome to truly immerse yourself in all that this incredible city has to offer. No matter how long in Rome you decide to stay, book everything in advance to make the best use of your time.

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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.

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Generally, I'd advice you not to walk alone in Termini (train station area) or Tiburtina (also a station) late at night. However, if you are staying in Rome's historic center, such as Via Veneto, or Campo de' Fiori, Spanish Steps area, Trevi Fountain area, or Trastevere, you should not be worried.

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The city's most crime-ridden neighborhoods include Tor Bella Monaca, Romanina, San Basilio, and Corviale. In addition, certain Rome train stations, including Termini, are hubs for pickpockets in Rome, especially at night.

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Pantheon / Piazza Navona / Campo de Fiori Area Our absolute favorite area to stay in Rome is right in the heart of the historic center.

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Generally speaking, it's a safe area. Still, it probably isn't good to wander around alone in many places in Rome in the wee hours of the morning. If you don't plan to do that, just keep to the more well-traveled areas and you should be safe both day and night.

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Once the sun goes down, this famous landmark lights up. As luck would have it, the area is typically less crowded at this time. For the best results, consider making this one of your last activities of the day. Many suggest the best time to go to Trevi Fountain is between 8 pm - 11 pm.

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From a safety perspective, in short, you should avoid being out alone near the Termini station area at night. You should also avoid attempts from strangers who talk at you as you walk by. This might happen in the areas around the colosseum.

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However, if you do have a choice, and considering what I pointed out above, the best time to visit Rome would be mid-week: a tad less crowded (depending on the season), and shops, restaurants and museums tend to be open during mid-week.

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