How to stay safe in Rome! - Tips from a local
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 11. 04. 2018
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Rome is not a dangerous city overall, but pickpocketing and small crimes can happen so here you have some easy tips to follow to stay safe!
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I just got back from Rome yesterday. I felt super safe the entire time there, although we stayed near Termini station. Still had zero issues. Never felt threatened and didnât loose anything, but we ALWAYS had our bags on our fronts and our phones in the inside pockets of our jackets,
She misses a big recommendation here. Just always dress closer to how the locals dress and walk with confidence. This is huge. Lose the backpack, get a small purse to keep track of or no purse and keep everything in your front pockets or a waist pocket such as a fanny pack in front of a belt around your waist. If you look the tourist totally youâll be more easily targeted. If you look like you could be a local theyâll go for the tourist instead.
Termini station is fine. If youâve traveled to big cities before such as Paris, Madrid, London, then the street hustlers will be familiar. You do need to put all of your stuff away and keep
Your phone in your hand. Keep all bags in front of you and your eyes on them as you move through the station. Itâs not that big of deal.
I visited Rome twice, and as very careful as you said. Very sad that it is that way. By the way, an extreme contrast would be Tokyo, or Japan in general...you can leave valuables on a street corner and find them the next day! Oh my goodness!
I agree with this. I was in Japan last summer and no problems. Utmost respect and welcome to Americans for sure. In fact, as a teacher, I was shocked to find people stop on the street to now at me in respect.
This year I was in Italy for the second time and though it was beautiful and we had an amazing time, out of a week full of meals, we had good service only twice. Sad. In fact, they were beyond rude-out of their way rude at times. Another foreigner who lives there told me this is common to all foreigners because they figure they will never see them again so they are rude. Itâs sad that my second visit five years later was disappointing in terms of the people.
The best and most friendly people Iâve ever met in Europe have been the Irish! Iâve been to many countries (about 13) in Europe and they remain the most friendly and helpful to people. Wow!
Half of US major cities 85-90% same; Toronto& Montreal 70-80% same; Barcellona, MAdrid, Paris, Mexico city, are 100-110% same; Amsterdam, London? maybe 80-85% same? SE Asia & S Asia 60-65% same?
Cuba is excellent for men and women at any time. Though it is not a rich country it is SAFE.
WW Jackie I got scammed in Japan by a local. She looked like a homeless, tho.
Natalie Valles Yes, Italy is a disgrace. Canât wait to get out of here.
these tips coming from a local are really very helpful. Thanks
Thank you SO much for the advice!
But in Termini station you have "Mercato" an amazing food hall filled with delicious food and nice people!
I love your videos, absolutely feel better about our move.
Thank you for your tips. I viewed this video before my first trip to Rome , a few weeks ago. I followed your tips and had no issues. The only rule of yours that I didn't follow was the backpack. I used a backpack but only for non valuables like our jackets , bottles of water, maps etc.
Thanks for this video! I recently visited Rome but I didn't have any problems. Termini station is very confusing! I'll remember these tips for the next time I visit. Very useful advice!
I did not find Termini a problem either.
Thank you!!
I found Rome is fairly safe. Napoli is the city that all tourists should stay alert!
I would say Rome is fairly safe too. Napoli is quite safe for tourists even tho there's a lot of pickpocketing going on there too. I would say that if you apply the same tips I shared in this video in Napoli and avoid certain neighborhoods you should be fine :)
@@RomeInside problem is, in a new city (as a tourist) you dont know the 'bad' areas...you literally walk blind
Just came back from Naples, people were quite friendly actually. It depends on the type of tourist you are i think
@@JJPSB23 how can you say that it depends on the type of tourist you are? did you mean some type of tourists deserved to get stolen, robbed or harmed?
I'm neapoletan, here is as safe and unsafe as Rome and everywhere maybe,
The thing about Termini is probably the same you could say about many central station' s areas.. It is like a really mixed place where people come and go and there are many social contrasts too. Btw I find Esquilino a fascinating place..could depend also from the exact area maybe?
I agree. Termini for short periods. Although it does have a lot of cool shops and places to eat. If you're stuck there for a while it is accomodating as long as you keep your head up! Oh Yes, the lower banks of the Tevere is no man's land at night.
I wear cargo pants with button or zippered pockets whilst travelling. I also put small padlocks on my backpack. This won't stop pickpockets, but they'll probably look for easier targets.
Love your videos and even more your photos!
is Termini Station that bad? I've heard a lot of people talking about it (I don't mean pickpockets)
all the hostels are there, and I'm planning to stay there for a few days
Thank you very much! :D
Termini station is not that bad during day time (if you follow the tips of this video) but at night time I wouldn't recomment walking around there too much... Which street is your hostel located in? I know unfortunaly most of the hostels in Rome are around that area...
@@RomeInside Ciao! I will be staying at this street near Termini and I have just found out it's near Termini after watching your video and I was like daaamn, shit :D If you're still active on the channel and wouldn't mind it, here's the address of my hostel Via del Castro Pretorio, 24, it would be super cool if you could tell me if you find that street safe. Best of luck to Rome, and I can't wait till I'll be Rome Inside with my girlfriend next month! Pavel from Prague.
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Thank you so much!
Your advise is good wherever u go. My hotel room was in Termini , but I felt safe and the price was good. The zipper comment is very true. Good video. U have to careful about showing off yr money even at home.
Iâll be there in May 2020. Iâd love to explore what itâs like at night đ
Avoid the gorup of teenagers from Romania and other other europe countries. Avoid a person with baby. Don't stay near the exit or entrance area of the metro and bus.
I was laughing when you said avoid a person with a baby, coz i thought you were being sarcastic, then i was like oh...
manfred edilson lmaoooooo!
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i went to termini station several times ,the most 'dangerous' thing happened to me is that many people asked for a cigarette and cigarettes are expensive these times,xaxa,ok there are many dark alleys near piazza vittorio emanuelle ii but i didn't feel any danger
One tip, be extra careful during match day between Lazio_Roma.
I wish I was going to Italy with you, you are beautiful!
THANK YOU! I'm so scared of Termini Station đ
Hahaha I can understand why!
I have a couple of "horror" stories to share with you about that place
Oh boy đ
It's Elissa, not Alyssa yes but don't worry, be happy... Inside the station, for relax and eating delicious meal, go to "Mercato Centrale". It's a new initiative (from 2015), there are different eighteen "comptoirs" with good examples of Roman cooking. This is not a tourist' tramp but at the contrary is a very appreciated place by Italians fr.tripadvisor.be/Restaurant_Review-d11666992?m=55593. ps : try "Bonci panificio"; Bonci is the best pizza al taglio maker in Rome (3 pizzerie in Rome)
I tried the most delicious croissant on the termini station, from an indian cafe, so idk, for me it was ok :D
No need to be scared. During the day it will look and feel like any normal train station (I haven't been at night). There's even a section with very high-end foodie restaurants that looks like it could be one of the piers in San Francisco, which makes for a really nice place to hang out if you're early for your train. Just keep an eye on your belongings, and you'll be fine.
I like your English pronunciation by the way..Anyways, I have been to beautiful Rome 23 times and will be in Rome soon, January 31st. Rome is relatively safe, but it is getting more crowded and yes, there are Street hustlers. My favorite place to eat is at GIGLIO near the Opera House, Via Torino,just off Via Nazionale, and La Matriciana near the Opera House also. So thank you so much for providing this video, I am sure that it helped many people.
23 TIMES?! Wow, that's dedication! đ
I was just Vacationing in Rome and went to Termani station to take a train to Florence. We did not feel threatened or felt like it was any different then any other big city. Walking around the city of Rome we never had a problem. Had a wonderful time throughout the city
Buongiorno Elisa! Piacere di conoscerti! I am learning Italian, hoping to put it to good use when I come to Rome
Ciao David! Piacere di conoscerti e grazie per aver visto il video!
That's great! I'll try to make some more language related videos then :D
In the meantime, check out my friend Elissa's channel, her videos are very useful!
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Rome Inside grazie mille!
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All the years I missed going to Rome because I was frightened of Termini. Was just there⊠it was fine! Iâm not afraid of Roma anymore! Wonderful wonderful ROMA! Lots of police in Termini now.
Seems like I was very lucky in Rome. I wore a backpack (but of course all valuable stuff was at deeper pockets and hard to get), I walked alone at Termini at 9-10 pm, and luckily nothing happened to me.
However there were always policemen around who warned me to be careful. I felt so relaxed and fearless until they told me it wasnt safe there. XD
Maria O. Doesnât matter if there deep pockets... They come up behind you with a knife make a cut, and all your things fall out then they either take the stuff and run, or take the whole bag.
Thankyou girl
I would say: you are a tourist just remember that you supposed to ask information not someone ask to you .I just come back from Rome and I loved it ! Pretty safe and easy to walk everywhere ,love my hotel Traiano which was in a safe place , donât be discourage it is a beautiful city!
Oh great I'm staying at traiano this weekend.
I was in Rome a week ago and I totally understand where you are coming from. We went to termini on a daily basis and there is lots of police so I did feel save, at least during the day and afternoon (haven't been there past 10). There are lots of homeless people and people who try to sell you stuff, don't make eye contact or say no and walk away (that worked for me). At termini and napoli centrale we were warned for pickpockets so we were extra careful. I also read lots of warnings online but for me it wasn't as bad as it sounded online. Don't make yourself scared and enjoy Rome, just be careful with your belongings like in every big city.
Inmy experience it is much worse
Went to Rome with my old school! Walked around alot alone with my friend (both 17)! No problems! Went to an ice cream shop right near the Vatican and they were so cute! One of the men had an emoji tattoo đđ
Well she didnât say you will get shot stabbed or raped , only get robbed I guess itâs reasonably safe
prezo In Italy, you can get killed by drivers and food.
At least it's safer than pretty much any city in the USA
âââ@@keithrjoseph9528 I wouldn't say that. I'd say anywhere I've lived seems pretty safe to how she, and everyone else, describes Rome. And I've lived in St. Louis, Milwaukee, San Francsico and Los Angeles. I've never felt unsafe anywhere in LA. Actually, I felt unsafe in this shithole town of Vallejo CA. You've probably never heard of it, but it's quite small. But I frequently heard gunshots. OK, I haven't felt unsafe in a BIG city in America.
Can you talk about eating in Rome and the restaurants, heard a lot of them scam people.
The staff at a restaurant near the Trevi Fountain tried to shortchange my husband. Of course he caught the error (he watches his money!) and they gave him the rest of the cash back. Just be aware!
Just look at the prices first. They must be shown by law.
In Caracas the places for tourists sound safer than in Rome, especially regarding pickpocketing. As in any big city in the world, you may find people who make their lives through crime and offenses but in Caracas the chances to meet one are pretty low if you keep yourself out of the slums and outskirts.
As tourist, safety means to remain always alert and have common sense when choosing the paths to walk and places to hang around.
Good tips by the way, but the reference to Caracas is really inappropriate. I've been in several countries (Europe and America) and all the big cities are the same, but some have good propaganda and others are subject to smear campaigns (even from their locals, specially those who only know the world through the mainstream media viewpoint)
best tip: hire Elisa to be your guide in Rome, and you'll be fine :)
I was in Rome last month near the termini, and fortunately nothing happen to me even tho I walked alone at night.
daniel alejandro Please stay careful in USA 17254 people was killed on 2017 in Italy 352 , comparation is around 1877 instead of 17254,
Please be careful .
@@GA-yh3ge hahahahah idiot USA: 9.826.630 kmÂČ
Italia: 301.338 kmÂČ
You canât compare ONE nation ( Italy) with 50 federal state
You Forgot Viale del Galoppatoio at the spagna metro station exit next to villa borghese
hi dear,.... i am going to rome this november ,..where should i stay ? i will come with family ..thanks for your video
A taxi driver tried to scam us on our visit . Gypsy- type people and guys dressed as gladiators!
Otherwise a lovely trip to Italy on the whole. Am game to visit Italy again and again!
Now Iâm scared. Iâm staying nearby of termini station đđđđ
Mariana Theuerkauf Pagano me too
Me too
@@EpicDogs well you are STUART and she is Mariana...shit does not work the same...
@@pyeuneu
And you are not a "ManfredO" but just a barbarian "Manfred" from the saxonÂŽs lands, so you know nothing about Rome my little Jon now...
On the video thereÂŽs just a lot of common sense that you must have whatever you go on the world, an stupid comment about Termini and JUST ONE real tip.... donÂŽt walk at Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele at night ... man or women you are.... but you can cross it safely
Thanks for the tips. Youre super cute btw!
ciao Elisa, il tuo inglese Ăš fantastico....complimenti..dove lo hai imparato? thks :)do not understand if u r italian or english
Iâll be staying on via Casilina near Porta Maggiore for 2 nights. Any thoughts?
If you plan to take a train soon, could you do a video showing how you travel through this labyrinth of Roma Termini station..?
So we could get a sense of what it looks like, and see how it might be confusing (labyrinth/maze factor)
Edit: also, if you havenât already made one, could you maybe do a video discussing potentially dangerous (or at least bad for tourists) places we should avoid?
And maybe like when to (what time of day to steer clear from said places).
I'll definitely keep in mind the Termini station video!
There aren't really any dangerous places for tourists as long as you don't adventure in the outskirts, but you have no reason to do that so I wouldn't be worried about this! :D
Anyway, if you have any more questions you can send me a DM on Instagram! :)
Thank you.
Rome is VERY safe.
Just spent a week in Rome. I was alert to dangers but always felt safe. But then again, I'm 6 foot 2 and 200 pounds. Maybe older folk and women traveling solo should be more careful.
Thats sounds almost like a opertunity to test a fake taser wallet (its weak, but you will get a chock). Or my fake alarm wallet/phone. ;)
A "easy" decoy is always good thing to have, it takes the attention away from the important things.
I've always been tempted to put fake money in a wallet and let in my back pocket đ that would be funny.
For traveling anywhere, they make various bags that are hard to cut, and have little locks for the zippers. travelon is a company why makes them, I use them in busy cities in the USA all the time.
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Hey thank you for being awesome and great guidance. I'm traveling to Rome in August. Any other tips?
Hello from California U.S.A. Love your videos. This may be a dumb question, do you recommend using UBER?
Anita Borrero Uber will be very expensive. The only option is Uber Black. Itâs cheaper to just take a taxi.
Omg. The what not to wear video made me crack up, this video scared me. I am going to Rome with two girls and husband. If I run into anyone who will try to steal from me, should I make a big deal about it?
I live in Rome since my birth , 1974. never pickpoted or stolen by anyone. The worse i saw here is a thief breaking a car glass in the night. i do not use anyway to board on bus. i use my car.
thank you for the tips. Could you tell me where is the spot to take this photo at 6:25?
Hi, I want to book a train to Salerno. Should I book the first train at 6 am. If I do so I have to go to termini at 5 am. Or do you recommend going during daytime.
OK. So which part of city is safe? Where to book a hotel, which will not be expensive?
I was in Rome, the second day my bank card got fraud (around 2000 dollars) by the waiter ( dont ever use your card any where, and dont give it to them) ! Be careful ! Thanks god i have another card!! naples and genoa is also not safe !! also italy is super hot during summer times!
Most European capitals have problems with pickpockets but while the British for example do make an effort to catch them, it seems to me that in Rome nobody cares. The carabinieri, when you see them in Rome in some tourist places, are mostly sitting around chatting or looking bored.
Iâm in Rome right now
I booked WRH Termini (North of Rome Termini) by accident during the summer, paid too. I am worried it's not safe at night after a night tour. Furthermore, the hotel is said to be on the 3rd level, accessible by security pin on first level. Overthinking but I also scared that someone might follow me up by charging into the lift. Should I change hotel?
clare wong that is not likely to happen. Not like on tv. đ
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Can you please suggest me where is the best area for me to stay in Rome? đđ
I will come to Rome on this May, I am planning to stay near Termini station for the easier access to the public transportation. But now I am worry đ
Should I cancel my airb&b? The location is just behind the termini station, kindly need your info đđđ
You will be okay, It's not that bad to be honest as long as your not staying out to late and be mindful of what's going on around you, take a bum bag or money belt and keep it tight around your waist you'll be fine, me and my girlfriend are from the UK and we backpacked around Rome on the 4th of February for about a week, we stayed in a very nice hostel called freedom traveller its about 5 mins from termini station and we went out for walks to get food and see what's around the area it's a pretty safe place and nothing to really worry about..the only thing I'd say to watch out for is there's quite alot of homeless people that sleep/camp around the station but they normally keep to themselves and the MacDonalds right outside the side exit is very dogey after dark alot of shady guys hang around there, but other than that we had no problems and felt pretty safe the whole timeđrome center is a beautiful place to explore, i hope you have a great time and enjoy your stay there.
Thanks for the info. Actually this applies to all major cities I guess. My latest trip to Rome was very safe, but I was in the company of a local roman. And I found local Romans to be very helpful when you need guidance
Yes, you're right, I applied these same things for San Francisco for example...
And yes, definitely romans know how to move in this big messy city! :D
The more tourists in a city, the more crowded it is - and the more pickpockets are going to be about. Like she said in the video, tourists are easy targets, and anyone who can afford to be a tourist is rich compared to the pickpockets. You'll hear from all sorts of people how you have to be really careful in such cities, and it's all good advice. It does give an impression that it's much worse than it really is, but fact remains that if you are careless you stand a good chance of being targeted by pickpockets. So be a bit paranoid, and it may not happen to you.
We are planning to stay in a convent/hotel run by nuns in Termini Station. We choose that location because it will be easier to get around Rome . Do you think that will be dangerous to stay there?
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It's sĂł funny for a brazilian like me to hear all these tips đđđ
And, btw, I've already visited both Rome and Caracas, and I have to say that i've Felt safer at Caracas...
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It's so funny how she said " don't go here, don't do that, don't even do this, don't stay there,etc....But after all Rome is pretty safe" hahahha
Most locals would talk about NYC. Chicago, or LA the same way. They are pretty safe, just don't be an idiot. Every single white person in LA knows what's up in Compton, but if someone visited from Rome, you'd have to tell them the city is safe but stay the fuck out of there.
For whatever you have said, when there's so many aspects need to be aware of, Rome sounds pretty unsafe to me. Thanks for the vid anyways!
I wouldn't say it's less safe than any big city in the world :)
Well, now I'm really confused. Are you saying it's among the safest?
@@zivchen1985 , I'll be in rome for one month starting 2/21. I'll come back here and leave a comment for you. I don't make YT videos, though I probably should since I travel so much.
@@zivchen1985 Rome is safer than Paris these days and all American big cities. We have been there, as you can see in our travel channel, at least 3 times. Have fun and enjoy Rome!
We just came back two days ago from Rome. Donât be afraid! Donât donât be a mindless tourist.
Where should we get a hotel? A lot of hotels are near the train station
Hard to go wrong anywhere in the Storico Centro, e.g. somewhere around the Campo de' Fiori or Pantheon.
....to summarize.....just be careful and clever....like in any other big cities.....
Where is the safest place to keep your passport?
Ciao Elisa I am planning to move to Italy later this year - Can I stay with you Grazie?
If I have a camera should I be worried about being targeted?
Got it. I'll just take my phone and nothing else. They can't pick my pocket if I don't have one to begin with.đ
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I got robbed in Rome the moment I arrived đ€ if I watched this before I wouldn't have come
What did they steal?. There is no such a thing as a safe place in the world. I had my car stolen from a high security car park in London. Every minute cars are stolen in London. I have visited the poorest parts of the world and you can pretty much leave your belongings unsecured and nobody touches it. The world became greedy and dangerous since the financial crashes.
Didnt come in italy for the fear of being robbed...this is a little crazyđyou can get robbed everywhere.I got robbed in Berlin,where I think there are the most good policeman
Same happend to my girlfriend in the train when she was about to get out of the train they stole her wallet in her backpack. Wel nice start to begin your vacation đ
OMG I am planning to visit Rome in August but now I am not sure.. If not backbag or pockets where should I put my things.. And you are pretty girl by the way
Seems like Islamabad is safer than Rome :O I carry my stuff in open zip bag all the time here. I am surprised to hear about not leaving stuff in your car. Italy is beautiful and hoping to visit it some day
Any changes in crime since covid?
Rome is beautiful but pickpocketing nd so much scammers will make your visit uncomfortable nd ~~~
Whats in the outskirts of Rome? I once saw a very beautiful woman on the internet called Ciara she was from a suburb of Rome. Why is it dangerous in the suburbs?
Hello, there really isn't much to see in the suburbs of Rome from a touristic point of view. There is one suburb I know of called La Prenestina that you avoid (nothing to see anyway). Some of the suburbs are fine but, as a tourist/ traveler there is tons to see in the centre. I lived in Rome for 2 years and nothing happened to me. If you go, you keep your wits about you. My niece is going to Rome soon and I pretty much gave her the same warnings as this vid. I would add, not to let some dude dressed as an ancient Roman soldier take your pic or be in a pic with you (around the Colosseum) - they will charge you 50 euro. And keep your distance from gypsies no matter what - they will attempt to beg and/ or steal from you. Generally speaking, Rome is fairly safe. The lady in this vid is just steering you from petty theft can happen in touristic areas. There is much to see in Rome - especially if you like art, history and great ice cream.
"Rome is not .....what?" I could not figure out what you said :-)
r: Caracas--as in Venezuela.
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k, so just like any big city
If you have a dual citizenship and youre not a tourist youre safe correct cuz i ws born in new jersey baptized in sicily so i hve a dual citizenship
U re a Jersey girl & mafia chic all at the same time, that beats Kardashians & Sopranas & all, way to go girl, Lol.
From what i read, i started to think that italy is scary.
Do you offer Rome tours?
I'm not a certified tourist guide so I can't do tours for now :(
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2017 = 17254 people was killed in USA , in Italy 352 , 800% less , where you suggest to go in USA?
But us is big than Italy so that comparison doesn't make sense
Roma Ăš 11 volte piĂč estesa di Parigi. Parigi potrebbe essere paragonata al suo magazzino per le scope, se Roma fosse un appartamento (cit.).
Where can you put your phone or wallet then, if not in your pockets or in a backpack? They have to go somewhere.
A running belt is what I've heard recommended, just make sure to put it on under your shirt instead of over, and only get things out when you are as out of sight as possible so it's not obvious as fuck.
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The police have a big responsibility to safe ppl who visit in Rome.
I carry stressball made with needles poking outwards so when anyone stick their fingers in....hahah they get shit!!
If I shouldn't put my wallet in my pockets or backpack, where should I put it?
In your bra. Lol. Thatâs where I put mine and it was fine. Lol
You can always use money belts ;)
feels unsafe to reach rome...shit.. feeling not to plan rome trip
I donât understand why Rome doesnât employ some security for at least really obvious places like termini station or key sites. Why is the city allowed to descend into a pickpocket and petty crime haven where people have to be hypervigilant at all times? Isnât it a point of national pride that the capital be safe and civilised?