Erasmus Guide 2026

Living in Rome:
The ultimate guide for Erasmus students

From Trastevere to San Lorenzo, discover the best student neighbourhoods, hidden corners and unstoppable energy of the Eternal City — Italy\'s number-one Erasmus destination.

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favorite Living in Rome

Rome isn\'t just a city — it\'s an open-air stage where you\'ll spend your Erasmus between two-thousand-year-old ruins and tucked-away neighbourhood cafés. From a morning espresso in Campo de\' Fiori to evening aperitivo in Trastevere, moving to the Italian capital means living history, chaos and dolce vita all at once.

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Extensive public transport

Rome runs three metro lines, plus buses and trams. The monthly student pass costs around €35 and links every neighbourhood to your university.

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International hub

Two airports (Fiumicino and Ciampino) with cheap flights across Europe — perfect for weekend trips that won\'t blow your Erasmus grant.

map Best areas to live

Cobbled streets and colourful façades in the Trastevere neighbourhood, Rome
Student life Authentic

Trastevere

The favourite neighbourhood for Erasmus students in Rome. Cobbled lanes, vine-covered façades, student-priced trattorias and nightlife that runs late. Just 15 minutes by bus from La Sapienza.

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University students in San Lorenzo neighbourhood near La Sapienza, Rome
University area Affordable

San Lorenzo

The student district by definition, right next to La Sapienza. Lower rents than the city centre, an alternative scene, indie bookshops and bars packed with students at any hour.

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University life

Rome is home to La Sapienza — Europe\'s largest university with over 110,000 students — plus Roma Tre, LUISS and Tor Vergata. Its Erasmus catalogue is one of the broadest on the continent.

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    Sapienza University of Rome Main campus at Città Universitaria (San Lorenzo). The most popular Erasmus choice in Italy.
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    Roma Tre and LUISS Roma Tre leads in humanities and architecture; LUISS is the benchmark for economics and law.
Erasmus students walking through the La Sapienza campus in Rome

nightlife Aperitivo and Nightlife

Trastevere and Campo de\' Fiori

Every night, Trastevere and Campo de\' Fiori fill up with Erasmus students. The signature drink is the Aperol Spritz, and a Roman aperitivo (drink + buffet) costs between €8 and €12. On Thursdays, the squares of San Lorenzo become the unofficial student meeting point.

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Italian aperitivo with Aperol Spritz and cheese board on a Roman terrace
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Available rooms in Rome

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Bright student room with desk near La Sapienza, Rome
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Bright room near La Sapienza

location_on Via Tiburtina, San Lorenzo

€650/month Bills included
Single room with balcony in Trastevere, Rome
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Single room with balcony in Trastevere

location_on Vicolo del Cinque, Trastevere

€720/month Available from 1 September
Shared double room near the historic centre of Rome

Double room near the Colosseum

location_on Rione Monti, Historic Centre

€520/month/person Ideal for couples
Student room with desk near Termini station, Rome

Affordable single near Termini

location_on Via Marsala, Termini

€480/month + €60 bills

Frequently asked questions

How much does the student transport pass cost in Rome?

The monthly student pass costs about €35 and includes the three metro lines, buses and trams. It connects practically any neighbourhood with your university, so you can live in a student area like Trastevere or San Lorenzo and get to class without trouble, moving comfortably around the entire Eternal City.

What are the best neighbourhoods for students in Rome?

Trastevere is the Erasmus favourite: cobbled streets, trattorias at student-friendly prices and nightlife, 15 minutes by bus from La Sapienza. San Lorenzo is the quintessential student neighbourhood, right next to La Sapienza, with lower rents and an alternative vibe. On Lupo Rooms you can find rooms in both.

What universities are there in Rome for Erasmus?

Rome is home to La Sapienza, Europe's largest university with more than 110,000 students and Italy's most popular Erasmus choice, with its campus in Città Universitaria (San Lorenzo). There are also Roma Tre, strong in humanities and architecture, LUISS, a leading institution in economics and law, and Tor Vergata. The Erasmus offering is among the broadest on the continent.

How much does the aperitivo cost in Rome?

The Roman aperitivo (drink plus buffet) costs between €8 and €12, and the star is the Aperol Spritz. Every night, neighbourhoods like Trastevere and Campo de Fiori fill up with Erasmus students, and on Thursdays the squares of San Lorenzo become the city's great student meeting point.

Is it easy to travel from Rome to other cities?

Yes. Rome has two airports, Fiumicino and Ciampino, with cheap flights all over Europe, ideal for weekend getaways without spending your Erasmus grant. On top of that, its network of metro, buses and trams plus its rail connections make it easy to get around the city and travel to other Italian destinations.

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