ROOM RENTALS

In order to find rooms to rent in Rome, you can look in the areas nearby the University. Many people with rooms to rent post notices on bulletin boards and elsewhere around the University, indicating what they offer. At the top of these notices is an indication of the neighbourhood, followed by the price and telephone number you can call. Or you can stop by a newsagent ("edicola") and buy "Porta Portese" (or "SoloCase" or "PiùCase"). Porta Portese is a newspaper containing all sorts of free ads. The section dedicated to rooms for rent contains many useful listings for students seeking accommodation.
You can also visit the following Web sites:
www.porta-portese.it - click on "Immobiliare"
www.yahoo.it - click on "Piccoli annunci"
www.Ecasa.it
www.casa.it
www.casaffitti.com
www.tiscali.it
www.cts.it - click on “Community” – affitti studenti (rent for students) – elenco annunci (select the Rome zone)

HOW TO USE "PORTA PORTESE" AND FIND OUT WHETHER THE ROOM IS RIGHT FOR YOU

How do you settle on an accommodation that you find in the newspaper? Even if this sounds obvious, you first need to decide on what kind of room you want. If you have a clear idea before you start your search, you will probably get better results.
The prices for a good single room run around 350€ a month. A double room normally costs two-thirds of a single room.
When you call for more information about the room, remember to ask the owner whether the rent includes all condominium expenses (in some cases these can run to 75€ a month). Also ask for information on utility costs (electricity, water, gas, and telephone).

Generally speaking, it is advisable to pick an area along the routes of the underground or a bus route that leads directly to the university without transfers.
Of course, it is best to avoid renting a room that is too far from the university, even if it is centrally located. Some quarters, such as Trastevere, are truly beautiful and picturesque, but too far away. Reaching the university would be just too difficult.
If you find a place that doesn't totally convince you, come ask us for advice!

USEFUL ADRESSES

CTS (Centro Turistico Studentesco)

The Centro Turistico Studentesco ("Student Tourist Centre") is a big travel agency that mainly serves young people and university students. They provide also several discounts for Erasmus students.

CTS Office at Tor Vergata:
Via Orazio Raimondo, 23
00169 ROMA
Tel.: 00390672673374
Fax: 00390672679260

Other CTS Offices:
Via Genova, 16
tel. 06.4620431

Via Nazionale, 66
tel. 06.4741764

Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 297
tel. 06.6872560

University of Rome "La Sapienza" campus - Viale Regina Elena, 334
tel. 06.49912736 - fax. 06.4679207 - 4454920

Via Appia Nuova, 434
Tel. 06.7857906

Web site: www.cts.it

A HOSTEL FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS

Finding a room in Rome is the first big problem faced by Erasmus students upon their arrival. There are lots of rooms for rent, but they pose two basic problems. First, you actually have to find one. Second, you have to determine whether it is truly a good deal or not. In this context, hostels represent a good solution, for the first few days at least. They generally offer a good quality-price relation.

A FEW HOSTELS IN ROME

Following below is a short list of hostels located in Rome. It is not a complete list, and the prices indicated are only approximate. In several cases, the hostel listings include a brief commentary by tourists and students who have already stayed there. Nonetheless, it is always a good idea to check yourself in person before confirming reservations for medium and long-term stays but a lot of hostels allow you to stay only for a few days (max a week). Remember that a reservation commits YOU and the hostel operator. Once you make a reservation, you may NOT leave before the agreed ending date without paying a penalty!
N.B. The hostels listed here are not bound by any convention or agreement with the University of Rome Tor Vergata. The following information is provided for informational purposes only.
If you think you will have problems in communicating over the phone, come and ask us for help!

Suggested Web sites for your consultation:
http://www.hostels-aig.org/
http://www.hostels.net/
http://www.hostels€pe.com/italy/romehostels.html

« FORO ITALICO - A.F.PESSINA» YOUTH HOSTEL
Viale delle Olimpiadi 61, 00194 ROMA; Phone: 06.3236267 - Fax 06.3242613
opening time: 7.00-24.00 - rooms opening time: 14.00-24.00
rates: 17,58 € in the dorm ( male dorm from 6 to 12 persons; female dorm from 12 to 20 persons);
restaurant and self-service; internet access; max of stay 6 days
reachable with metro A to Ottaviano - S. Pietro and bus n. 32
-Book online with IBN
This hostel can be booked using IBN - the International Booking Network that is exclusive to Hostelling International. Click here to connect to www.hostelbooking.com where you can view hostel facilities, check bed availability, and make a reservation online using a credit/debit card!
-Services provided at Rome, Foro Italico-AF Pessina Youth Hostel
Relaxation & Entertainment: Reduced price entrance tickets available for HI guests at City Biopark, main city theatres, concerts of classical music, Planet Hollywood restaurants, bike and scooter hire.
Sports & Activities: Various sports (eg tennis, athletics) can be practised in annexed Foro Italico sports complex. 8km cycle path to Vatican City runs nearby.
Tours & Trips: Walking tours on special itineraries. Stop ' n' Go city bus tours, also including an excursion to archaeological sites around Rome.
Travel Services: Bus ticket sales, daily passes for bus/subways, group airport transfers.
-Attractions in Rome
Places of interest: Possibly the biggest archaeological, artistic and historical heritage in the world!
Festivals and customs: Various summer events in Rome including cinema, music, theatre Jazz Festivals
Christmas concerts in city churches, Religious events like holy year, beatifications etc.
Civilization and culture: Pre-Roman regional cultures - Samnites, Etruscans, Sabines etc. Roman culture. Baroque itineraries. Medieval monasteries of various orders in the Rome region.
Natural environment: Tiber River park, Circeo National Park on coast south of Rome, marine protected area of Pontine Islands, Appennine mountain paths.

FAWLTY TOWERS
Via Magenta, 39 - 00184 Roma, phone: 06.4450374
http://www.enjoyrome.it/ftytwhtl.htm email: fulang@flashnet.it
Expensive but very clean, tidy. You have to make reservations beforehand and they do not have a kitchen to cook on your own.
Rates: - 4-persons room 18.00 € each,
- 3-persons room 23.00 € each,
- single room 44.00 €,
- single room with shower 51.00 €,
- double room 61.00 €,
- double room with shower 67.00 €,
- double room with bathroom 77.00 €,
- triple room with shower 82.00 €,
- triple room with bathroom 90.00 €,
-there’s the possibility to use the kitchen with fridge, freezer, a small common room and free internet connection

GULLIVER'S HOUSE
Via Palermo, 36 - 00184 Rome, tel. 06.4817680 Fax: 6.48177e+007
http://www.gullivershouse.com (you’re obliged to choose one language to go on and visit the site)

Students can stay maximum a week in 8-persons dorm paying 18.10 € per night, they have the possibility to use the kitchen from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. paying 1 € every time

ROMA INN
Via Urbana, 96 - metro Cavour; Phone: 06.47824275
Rates: 18.00 € in the dorm; 30.00 € in double room; toilet shared

CENTRO DI ACCOGLIENZA MADRE MARIA EUGENIA
Viale Romania 32, 00197, Roma.
Tel: 06.84482300, Fax: 06.84482302
DISCOVER ROMA
Via Castelfidardo 50, tel. 06.49382080 Fax: 06.44703154 email: splashnet@yahoo.com
Very nice hostel in the centre of Rome, great location, clean, the owner speaks good English, French, and Spanish and is very friendly, also very knowledgeable about Rome and various tours offered throughout the city; owner also has a nice Laundromat with Internet service, satellite TV and offers FREE BAG STORAGE if you use any of his services (Via Varese 33) .....highly recommended!

CITY GUEST HOUSE
V.le opita oppio, 76
Tel. 0039 06 76983140
Fax 0039 06 76967961
Web page: www.cityguesthouse.com
e- mail : admin@cityguesthouse.com

Room prices per day:

Low season High season
(1 nov-23 dic) (28 mar-31 oct)
(3 gen-27 mar) (24 dic-2 jan)

Single room 75 € 92 €
Double room 50 € 62 €
Triple room 95 € 112 €

You can find more information on the city for the first days at:
- http://freereservation.com/
- http://www.comune.roma.it/

-Enjoy Rome – tourist reception agency
Via Marghera, 8a - 00185 Roma phone: 06.4451843
http://www.enjoyrome.it/italy/dovesiamo.htm

PRIVATE ACCOMODATION

· MAMMA IRIS BED & BREAKFAST
Is near the subway station Lucio Sestio ( 50 m.) .
Via Tuscolana 1064 A/A Roma.
Tel: 00393384139492
E-mail: mammairis@tiscali.it
Massimo.delmonaco@tin.it
Web page: www.mammairis.it
The cost of a bed in a double bed room is of € 370,00 each month (special price for Erasmus Students). The cost includes the laundry service.

· RENT ROOMS in P.zza Don Bosco, Underground, Line A, Giulio Agricola stop.
4/5 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and a big kitchen.
Tel: 00393339389488

· RENT ROOMS near P.zza Don Bosco in Via Bonfante, 52 (Underground, Line A, Giulio Agricola stop).
Big apartment for five students at all. Two bathrooms and a big kitchen.
Cost monthly € 1750,00.
Tel: 0039/333/9389488

OUTSIDE ROME

“LOCANDA DELLA GINESTRA”
Via del Papa, 16 00030 Genazzano (Rm)
Tel/Fax: 0039/06/9540184
Cell: 0039/329/6604955
Genazzano is a little town near Rome (About 30 Km. ). How to reach the hostel by bus: from Anagnina station, that is the last stop of the Metro A, you have to get the blue bus COTRAL “Roma-Genazzano” (about 40 minutes).
The cost is of € 10,00 each day. Breakfast costs € 1,50 and is not included.
The hostel will be not available for the following months: June, July, August and September.

RELIGIOUS HOUSES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (ONLY WOMEN)

PENS. SANTE RUFINA E SECONDA
Address: Via Lungaretta, 92 00153 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/5803747
Single room: € 850,00 monthly
Double room: € 750,00 per person monthly
The cost includes: full board, heating, Internet

CASA S. PUDENZIANA
Address: Via Urbana, 158 00154 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/4880056
Double room: € 420,00 per person monthly, only accommodation
€ 500,00 per person monthly, half board
€ 700,00 per person monthly, full board

CASA FAMIGLIA CIRC. S. PIETRO
Address: Via S. Giovanni in Laterano, 79 00184
Tel: 0039/06/70450454
Single room: € 414,00 monthly
Double room: € 336,00 per person monthly
The cost includes: full board, heating.

OBLATE BAMBIN GESU’
Address: Via Cavour 83/a (Via Urbana 1) 00184 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/4817995
Double room: € 517,00 per person monthly, full board

SUORE MARIA SS. DELLA PURITA’
Address: Via S. Croce in Gerusalemme, 96 00185 Roma
Tel: 0039/0670496988
Single room: € 30,00 per day
Double room: € 25,00 per person per day
Only accommodation for three months at all.

MADRE E REG. DEL CARMELO
Address: Via del Prato, 35 00172 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/2301141
Single room: about € 300,00 monthly
The cost includes: accommodation, kitchen and laundry

CASA DEL GIOVANE
Address: Circ. Appia, 142 00179 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/7853772
Registration fees: € 130,00
Single room: € 365,00 monthly
Double room: € 310,00 per person monthly
The cost includes: accommodation, kitchen and laundry.

SUORE N.S. DELLA COMPASSIONE
Address: Via Orti di Galba, 13 00152 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/5810382
Single room: € 405,00 monthly, half board
Double room: € 335,00 per person monthly, half board

SUORE S. GIOVANNI BATTISTA
Address: Viale Giulio Cesare, 108 00192 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/3720658
Registration fees: € 78,00. The Students have to contact the house on April to book the accommodation.
Heating: € 68,00 monthly
Single room: € 465,00 monthly
The cost includes: accommodation and breakfast

RELIGIOUS HOUSES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

CENTRO UNIV. MARIANUM
Address: Via M. Boiardo, 30 00185 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/7005453
Registration fees: the students have to contact the house from June to September
Single room: € 35,00 per day, half board

AMV COM. UNIV. DON N. MAZZA
Address: Via del Tritone 56/58 00199 Roma
Tel: 0039/06/8622361
Web Page: www.collegiomazza.it
You must take part in a public competition to obtain a place in this house for university students. The notice of competition will be available at the above web site in July and August, and application forms can be downloaded from the same web address. Registration is made in September and is only for a full academic year. The cost of accommodation varies according to the student’s income, ranging from a minimum of 1900,00 € to a maximum of 3500,00 € for the whole year.