Explore the Eternal City with Rome Shopping Guide
This is the article you all had been waiting for! Rome Shopping Guide article has tips for all shopaholics whether you plan to shop for the whole day or just spend a couple of hours at a few outlets. Even if you are on a shoestring budget, you will not be disappointed as these shops have things within all price ranges. The best time for shopping in Rome is during the seasonal discounts, which are held twice in a year: with winter sales starting First Saturday in January and summer sales staring First Saturday in July. So let us begin exploring the shopping options in the Italian capital.
Shopping outlets in Rome
If you want to shop all day and are a big fan of branded goods (and want to experience outlet shopping in Rome) then there are only 2 spots in Rome which can give you want you want – Fashion District Valmontone Outlet Village and Castel Romano Designer Outlet Village. Both these outlets are a bit similar but which one is more suitable for you would depend on your brand preference. In my opinion, Valmontone Outlet is much better than Castel Romano but the final decision is yours. Here you can come across the list of shops at the Valmontone Outlet Village and Castle Romano Designer Outlet Village.
How do I get to the Fashion District Valmontone Outlet Village?
At the Roma Termini station in Via Marsala you will find a shuttle bus that departs at 10 am and will take you straight to this outlet. The bus returns at 5:30 in the evening. It is better to reach the station a bit early so that you can buy the ticket and take a place in the bus before it gets too crowded. The tickets can be bought at the Termini Station, in Via Marsala at the Terravision store. You can find a sign of this outlet on the bus itself.
What is the cost of this shuttle service and what is its frequency?
A return ticket for this bus would cost EUR 7. It operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
Here you can find a list of stores in Fashion District Valmontone Outlet Village.
How do I get to Castel Romano Designer Outlet Village?
The shuttle bus to Castel Romano Designer Outlet Village leaves every day from Via Giolitti 48.
The bus at various times viz. 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. and it returns at 04:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m. – 06:30 p.m – 07:30 p.m.
This bus looks a bit different and there is even a sign of this outlet on the bus. More info here
What is the cost of this shuttle service and what is its frequency?
Tickets for the shuttle bus costs EUR 15 for adults and children under 10 years can travel free. One can take this bus from the Central Termini station on all days and the ticket outlet remains open from 10 am to 8 pm on Monday through Thursday and from 10 am to 9 pm on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Here you can find a list of stores in the Castel Romano Designer Outlet Village.
The Shopping Malls in Rome
If you are a big fan of brand names like H&M, Zara, OVS then you should visit one of the shopping malls in Rome.
I will only mention 2 shopping malls here as they are easy to reach and very popular in Rome. These 2 shopping malls are Galleria Commerciale Porta di Roma and Euroma2.
How can get to Galleria Commerciale Porta di Roma?
This is very easy. You just need to take a local bus at the Termini Station No. 38 or the Bus No. 80 from Piazza Venezia. Both these buses will take to the shopping mall in just 1 hr.
Note: This application will let you know the exact location of the bus, the departure time and a lot of other useful things.
The Working Hours
It is open from 10 am to 10 pm on all days.
Here you can find a list of stores in Galleria Commerciale Porta di Roma.
How can you get to Euroma2?
Here you need to take the Metro Line B till the Eur Fermini station and then from here you need to hop on the local bus No. 070 or 700 or 709 and get down at the station Colomba/Pacifico.
The Working Hours
On Mondays it is open from noon to 9 pm and from Tuesday to Sunday; it is open from 10am to 9pm
Here you can find a list of stores in Euroma2.
Experience the Bustling Atmosphere of Rome’s Most Famous Shopping Street
If you do not want to spend the entire say in shopping or avoid going too far to shop then this map will help you visit some of the shopping outlets on foot. If you are willing to splurge on luxury brands like Armani, Burberry, Chanel and Valentino then you may go to famous shopping street Via dei Condotti, Via del Babuino and a number of other streets that are located near Piazza di Spagna.
For ‘non luxury’ good shopping you can always trust the stores on Via del Corso
Shopping in Rome is an experience like no other. Whether you’re looking for designer brands, famous Italian products, or a unique souvenir, the city has something for everyone. Outlet shopping in Rome is a great way to get designer items at a fraction of their original cost, while the stores located in Rome’s famous Via del Corso provide a unique shopping experience. With its fantastic selection of shops, Rome is the perfect shopping destination for a day, or even a whole holiday. With its excellent selection of designer brands, famous products, and unique souvenirs, no trip to Italy is complete without some shopping in Rome.