Public toilets in Rome · Where they are · Hours · Prices

Finding public toilets in Rome is not always easy. We inform you about the best solutions for a comfortable and convenient stay.

Finding clean and well-maintained restrooms can sometimes be a challenge, but Rome offers a variety of public toilets scattered throughout the city center. From the historic sites to the busiest squares, there are bathrooms to suit the needs of visitors.

Whether you’re strolling through famous museums and churches or shopping on the Via del Corso, knowing where to find a restroom will make your day much more enjoyable. So the next time you’re out and about in Rome and nature calls, rest assured that there are comfortable options available.

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Public toilets of the City of Rome

The City of Rome operates three public toilets near St. Peter’s Basilica, in Piazza di Spagna and in Trastevere. There are also six information kiosks with toilets. All facilities are accessible to wheelchair users.

Use costs 1 euro and is free for holders of the Roma Pass.

Here is the list of public toilets:

• Vatican: Piazza della Città Leonina 10am – 8pm
• Center: Piazza di Spagna 9 am – 10 pm
• Trastevere: Piazza Sidney Sonnino 10 am – 6 pm

The information kiosks are open from 10 am to 6 pm. They are located in the main squares and near the basilicas:

The Municipality of Rome runs several other information points for tourists at central transport hubs. These include one near the Colosseum on Via dei Fori Imperiali, which has not attracted attention for its particular cleanliness and good service.

Public toilets in the Vatican

The sanitary infrastructure in the Vatican is very well developed and prepared for the large number of visitors. Restrooms are located in St. Peter’s Square to the right of the Post Office, in the Service Center in front of the entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, and on the left after leaving St. Peter’s Basilica. There are also toilets on the roof of the Basilica. These restrooms are open during the day.

Another toilet is located in front of St. Peter’s Square on the right side of the Galleria San Pietro during the gallery’s opening hours.

Toilets in museums and archaeological sites

The bathrooms in the Vatican Museums are exemplary. The restrooms in the other museums and in the Catacombs are also in good condition. There are also toilets at state archaeological sites such as the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, although they are sometimes hidden. Waiting times can be long, especially at the Colosseum.

Department stores and shops

Larger shops, department stores and galleries in the shopping streets usually have well-maintained toilets. In well-known department stores, such as La Rinascente in Via del Tritone, unkempt toilets are unthinkable.

Toilets in bars and restaurants

Italian law requires bars to have public toilets, although bar owners are not necessarily happy if their guests only use the toilet. It is therefore customary to have a drink or a pastry while using the restroom. This is often cheaper at the bar counter than at a table.

Street vendors, such as ice cream parlors or sandwich and pizza shops, usually do not offer public restrooms because they do not have seating.

Toilets in restaurants in the city center are often very small. If the tables are very close together, the toilets are usually no larger.

Toilets in the airports

The toilets at Rome’s Fiumicino airport are exemplary. The toilets at Ciampino airport are also in good condition.

Public toilets in Rome at the train stations

At Termini Station you will find toilets in the basement on the Via Giolitti side and on the Via Marsala side. They are open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. and cost 1 euro.

At Tiburtina station, there are toilets on the first basement level and on the second floor. They are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and cost 1 euro.

The toilet situation at Ostiense station is not recommended. If necessary, you can go to Eataly, which can be reached through the underpass under the tracks in the direction of platform 15. Eataly is open from 9 a.m. to midnight.

The toilets in the metro are generally not recommended.