Avoid Overpriced Rome Hotels And Holiday In Style

By Luigi Larofarino

Before you head off on your trip to Rome, it's important to decide where you're going to be staying. The majority of people stick to the default option - a hotel or motel - because they don't realize that there are other options. After all, while accommodations of this type are easy to find, they can come with some serious downsides.

Hotels accommodations in Rome are often crowded and small, but they're far from cheap. Hotels are too popular to be inexpensive, since everyone chooses that option, but you do have alternatives for where to stay. You could save a little bit of money, get more space and better levels of privacy, and enjoy the comforts of home - just pick a holiday apartment instead of a hotel room.

No one enjoys paying the surcharge for a suite, or cramming their whole group into just one room, and you could avoid all of that in your own apartment. Hotels let you experience Rome as a tourist, but renting an apartment lets you feel like you're actually a local. If you'd rather get a truly authentic experience out of Rome, a holiday apartment is the right choice.

Pick an apartment with an attached terrace and dine over traditional Roman rooftops or the gorgeous skyline. Enjoy the space and comfort you're unlikely to get in a hotel, and the control over your living space you'll only get at home. After all, not everyone enjoys having strangers in to clean their room every day, or people interrupting their quality time in Rome.

Doing your research before you decide which apartment you want is a must, however. You're probably not going to run into exactly the same kind of apartment experience you can expect at home, and that could be a nasty surprise if you're not prepared. On the other hand, if you find out what you can expect from your rental company, you'll be ready, and your stay will be a great one.

Choosing a holiday apartment gives you the ability to avoid eating in restaurants for your whole stay. Instead, you can choose some of the best local ingredients and cook your favorite foods at home. Eat out only when you want to, but don't expect a stocked refrigerator unless the rental company advertises it - most of the time, you'll be doing your own shopping.

A lot of apartments in Rome also have laundry facilities on site, so you don't have to pack too much, deal with the fees that come with extra luggage, or find a laundry on your own. Bring the clothes you need for a short time, and wash them in the comfort of your own apartment, without any inconvenience or extra cost.

Independent travelers enjoy rental apartments on their holidays. Everything is under your control, and you get to make choices that will save you money. Extra services are optional, not required, and need only to be booked a day in advance.

Want to see Rome authentically and skip out on tourist traps, inconvenience, crowding and expensive hotel rooms? A rental apartment is probably the perfect solution for you. Take a little time and do your research, and you'll be surprised at the difference an apartment can make in your experience. - 30213

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