Spanish Steps / Piazza di Spagna

Rome, Italy

Overall Safety
Good
3.7 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics

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Summary

An upscale, safe area centered on luxury shopping. Expensive and packed with tourists, but the constant crowds and police presence make it secure. Good metro access. The steps themselves are just for photos - sitting on them gets you a €250 fine.

Luxury shopping paradiseElegant and refinedTourist-heavyPostcard-perfect sceneryUpscale atmosphere
Details

Rome's luxury shopping district. Designer boutiques from Gucci to Valentino line the streets. Upscale dining and historic cafes. Expensive and full of tourists, but well-lit with constant activity and visible police. The 135-step staircase is a popular meeting spot and photo location.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Excellent

Night Walking Safety

Good

Harassment Risk

Low

Public Transport Safety

Excellent

Pickpocketing Risk

Moderate

Scam Risk

Moderate

Police Visibility

Good

Emergency Services

Excellent

Evening Venues

Good

Solo Dining

Good

Drug Activity

Low

Homelessness Visibility

Low

Getting By in English

Excellent

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Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Antico Caffè Greco
  • Ciampini al Caffè du Jardin

Restaurants

  • Imàgo at Hotel Hassler
  • Ginger
  • Babington's Tea Rooms

Bars

  • Stravinskij Bar at Hotel de Russie

Other Spots

  • Via Condotti (luxury shopping)
  • Villa Borghese Gardens
  • Keats-Shelley House
Impressions & Tips

"Feel safe with convenient location and good transport"

"Well-lit and busy in the evenings with restaurants"

"Classic part of Rome while feeling secure"

"Expensive but beautiful"

"Good for window shopping designer boutiques"

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