Buying the basics

Buying the basics

24-hour supermarkets In Italy , 24-hour supermarkets are referred to as "drugstores." CONAD at Termini: Downstairs in the new "Forum Termini" mall.  CONAD at Tiburtina Station: Not the most charming place at night, but excellent for those taking overnight trains from this station or catching a bus from the square outside. CONAD Clodio: Via Golametto 4A, near Piazzale Clodio, about a 10 minute walk from the Vatican area. Museum: Via Portuense, 313, a little bit out of the average tourist's way! Supermarkets in general are scarce in the centre of Rome . The most accessible are: GS The only supermarket in the historical center! Via Monte di Farina (between Campo de' Fiori and Largo Argentina). Mon-Sat 9am-8pm. Bus 40 Express, 64, 62, or 492 to Largo Argentina . Standa A supermarket located in the downstairs section of a department store. In Trastevere: Viale di Trastevere, 60 (inside the Oviesse department store) Mon-Sat 9am-8pm. Sun 8:30am-1:30pm / 4pm-8pm. Tram 8 from Largo Argentina. Vatican area: Via Cola di Rienzo, 173 (inside the COIN department store) Mon-Sun 9am-8pm. Metro Line A: Lepanto or Ottaviano Upim Household goods and toiletries. Termini Station, Via Giolitti side (near platform 24). Mon-Sat 9am-8pm ; Sun 10:30am-8pm. Bus 64 or Metro Line A: Repubblica (or a short walk from Termini). Piazza Santa Maria Maggiore. Mon-Sat 9am-6pm; Sun 10:30am-8pm. Two-minute walk south of Termini. Fruit and vegetable markets Markets are among the best spots in Rome, they are usually open by 7am and close at 2pm , Mon-Sat. Campo de' Fiori: The most popular market, where the austere hooded statue of Giordano Bruno overlooks dozens of colorful stalls selling fruit, vegetables, and flowers. Bus 40 Express, 64 or 62 to Largo Argentina . Trionfale Market: If you are on your way to the Vatican Museums, this market in Via Andrea Doria is handy and cheap. Metro Line A: Ottaviano or Cipro-Musei Vaticani. Piazza Vittorio: Convenient to Termini (10 minute walk to the south of the station), this large fresh fruit and vegetable market takes place in an interesting park (market located inside to the north of the piazza). San Cosimato: In the heart of Trastevere. Take in the true Roman atmosphere of the locals interacting early in the morning before the tourists arrive. Tram 8 to Viale Trastevere. Testaccio: Another authentic market--the only foreigners you'll find here are the ones who came to Rome as tourists, fell in love with the city, and now live in this area! Metro Line B: Piramide, then a short walk down Via Marmorata. Other fruit and vegetable markets can be found just north of Termini station in Via Milazzo and Via Montebello. The most sophisticated market is in Via Bocca di Leone, by the Spanish Steps.