{"id":1327,"date":"2011-08-19T12:18:46","date_gmt":"2011-08-19T11:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=1327"},"modified":"2026-02-22T10:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:56:10","slug":"italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation","title":{"rendered":"How to Find Cheap Accommodations in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re trying to save money while you travel in Italy, finding budget accommodation is the key. Since hotels in Italy, especially cities like Florence, Rome and Venice, can easily cost \u20ac200 a night, that can be tough.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12167\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12167\" class=\"wp-image-12167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190625-Rome-Pompeii-from-Rome-Amalfi-0536-HR.jpg\" alt=\"Positano views Amalfi Coast\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190625-Rome-Pompeii-from-Rome-Amalfi-0536-HR.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Walks-20190625-Rome-Pompeii-from-Rome-Amalfi-0536-HR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Want to stay somewhere beautiful in Italy&#8230; without breaking the bank? It is possible.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Scour_the_best_hotel_sites%E2%80%A6_and_then_call_the_hotels_directly\" >Scour the best hotel sites&#8230; and then call the hotels directly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Think_outside_of_the_location_box_%E2%80%93_carefully\" >Think outside of the location box &#8211; carefully<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Research_alternatives_to_hotels\" >Research alternatives to hotels<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Consider_an_agriturismo\" >Consider an agriturismo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Stay_at_a_convent_or_monastery\" >Stay at a convent or monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Rent_a_B_B_or_pensione\" >Rent a B&amp;B or pensione<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Find_an_apartment_or_villa\" >Find an apartment or villa<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-budget-travel-cheap-accommodation\/#Book_a_hostel_bed\" >Book a hostel bed<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scour_the_best_hotel_sites%E2%80%A6_and_then_call_the_hotels_directly\"><\/span>Scour the best hotel sites&#8230; and then call the hotels directly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to get a feel for average hotel prices in your destination in Italy is, of course, to do some research. The booking site <a title=\"Booking budget hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.venere.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venere<\/a> is easily searchable and has tons of reviews. (Just be aware that in our experience, for whatever reason, these reviews tend to be a bit more on the positive side than those on other review sites). For hotels, <a title=\"How to book cheap hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tripadvisor<\/a> is also a good bet &#8212; check out some of travelers&#8217; top choices in your price range and see if any fit the bill.<\/p>\n<p>If you see something fantastic, then don&#8217;t automatically book it through the site you&#8217;re on. Call or email the hotel directly to see if you can get a cheaper rate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_outside_of_the_location_box_%E2%80%93_carefully\"><\/span>Think outside of the location box &#8211; carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another way to save on hotels in Italy? Be a little creative with your location. We say this with hesitation, since there&#8217;s no better way to put a damper on your vacation than having to walk 10 minutes through a dicey-looking area each night to get to your hotel, or needing a long commute to the top sites. Plus, it&#8217;s generally a good idea to pay for the place you&#8217;ve been imagining &#8212; so if you&#8217;re excited about the winding streets of the historic center in Rome, don&#8217;t book a modern hotel in the E.U.R. business district.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also important to keep transport in mind: In most cities, public transport is infrequent (or nonexistent) at night and taking lots of cabs negate the whole attempt to save money.<\/p>\n<p>Still, sometimes, being off the beaten path can give you what you didn&#8217;t even know you wanted&#8230; at a cheaper price. Sometimes this might mean staying in one town over another in the same region, Like <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/salerno-sorrento-italy-amalfi-coast-holidays\">choosing Salerno over Sorrento on the Amalfi Coas<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/salerno-sorrento-italy-amalfi-coast-holidays\">t<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another good example: We recently traveled to Venice. On our first night, we stayed at an <em>agriturismo. <\/em>Tranquil, lush, filled with farm animals (and puppies!), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/villamocenigo\/?fref=ts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villa Mocenigo<\/a> even had a 16th-century villa; we stayed in a room with antique furniture and dined on homemade, farm-fresh food.<\/p>\n<p>The price? 35 euros per person. Sure, we weren&#8217;t in Venice &#8212; but we were just a 20-minute drive from the city center. Since we were visiting Venice at the height of high season, that meant we not only got to save money, but that we were able\u00a0to rest our heads somewhere tranquil, outside of the craziness of the center. While staying at a farm just outside Venice on a trip to <em>see <\/em>Venice might not be for everyone, it was for us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_12003\" style=\"width: 1110px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-12003\" class=\"wp-image-12003 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sustainable-travel-italy-walks-tote-bag-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sustainable tourism ethical travel in Italy\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sustainable-travel-italy-walks-tote-bag-1.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/sustainable-travel-italy-walks-tote-bag-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-12003\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You can find cheap accomodations in Italy if you know where to look.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Research_alternatives_to_hotels\"><\/span>Research alternatives to hotels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to save on staying in a hotel in Italy? Don&#8217;t stay in a hotel! Italy is chock-full of other options, some of which can be much better value than even a budget hotel. If you are set on a hotel, find out <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/hotels\/tips-for-picking-perfect-hotel-accommodation-bed-breakfast-italy\">how to pick the perfect hotel in this blog<\/a><\/strong>. Here are some of our favorites.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consider_an_agriturismo\"><\/span>Consider an agriturismo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>We&#8217;ve already written a <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/hotels\/what-is-an-agriturismo\">blog on\u00a0how to stay in\u00a0Italy&#8217;s best agriturismo\u00a0accomodations<\/a><\/strong>, so we won&#8217;t cover it extensively here. Suffice it to say \u00a0these are &#8220;farm-stays,&#8221; where a family has accommodation for guests on their (usually gorgeous and scenic) farm, with the option of homecooked, farm-fresh meals included. Some are rustic; some are luxurious; and all have the kind of character that you just can&#8217;t get at a place with a front desk. Plus, they&#8217;re cheap. \u00a0(Bonus: Since these have lots of open space and animals, this is a great option for families with children).<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to find <em>agriturismi <\/em>is, believe it or not, to use Google maps. (There are simply so many in Italy, no review or booking site could cover even a fraction of them &#8212; and we&#8217;ve stayed at dozens over the years, almost always without reading a single review first, without once having a negative experience). Zoom into the region in Italy where you plan to be staying, then type &#8220;agriturismo&#8221; or &#8220;agriturismi&#8221; into the search bar. When you click on those that pop up, many will have a website with photos that you can check out.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1335\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1335\" class=\"wp-image-1335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0281-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Want to save on hotels? Opt for a farm-stay\" width=\"1200\" height=\"797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0281-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0281-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0281-1536x1020.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Animals and beautiful views are just one benefit to staying at an agriturismo. The other part? The price!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stay_at_a_convent_or_monastery\"><\/span>Stay at a convent or monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another off-the-beaten-path way to experience Italian culture while\u00a0saving money is to stay at a convent or monastery. They&#8217;re usually in beautiful, historic buildings; they can be in the heart of the city center, or out in the countryside; and you can&#8217;t get any more tranquil! Just make sure you read carefully. Some stays have curfews or rules (like no drinking or no noise after a certain hour), and they&#8217;re certainly not meant for those who want to party it up in their hotel room!\u00a0For a double in a city center, expect to pay <strong>between about 60 and 100 euros\u00a0<\/strong>per night.<\/p>\n<p>To find (and book) them, we like the site <a title=\"How to find and book monastery and convent stays in Italy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.monasterystays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monastery Stays<\/a>, which lists more than 500 convents and monasteries with options for guests across Italy. Keep the site&#8217;s\u00a0advice in mind: &#8220;Do not expect luxury &#8212; that is not a monastery&#8217;s purpose. Expect clean, well presented simple and functional rooms with warm hospitality from your hosts.&#8221; Sounds good to us.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1356\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/7399_venue_VEV114.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1356\" class=\"wp-image-1356 size-full\" title=\"Convent stay in Venice, a great budget accommodation option\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/7399_venue_VEV114.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1356\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Want to stay in the heart of Venice? Why not at a convent guest house, like this one of the Suore Figlie di San Giuseppe del Caburlotto?<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rent_a_B_B_or_pensione\"><\/span>Rent a B&amp;B or <em>pensione<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the United States, bed and breakfasts tend to be on the pricey side. However, in regions like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/why-visit-emilia-romagna-and-bologna-italy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emilia-Romagna<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/travel-in-sicily-taormina-syracuse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sicily<\/a>, they can be one of your best options for cheap accommodations in Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Know that it&#8217;s getting harder to find a &#8220;<em>pensione,&#8221; <\/em>that type of old-school accommodation where an Italian rents out a couple of rooms in their house for cheap. Instead, B&amp;Bs tend to be a block of three to ten rooms that strike a balance between the amenities of a hotel (daily cleanings, breakfast) and that type of traditional <em>pensione <\/em>(often family-run, with an informal touch).<\/p>\n<p>B&amp;Bs are included on <a title=\"How to book cheap hotels\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tripadvisor<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.venere.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Venere<\/a>, as well as on other sites like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeaway.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HomeAway<\/a>, so just change the accommodation type if you want to search for them. Just don&#8217;t expect a full-on, American or British breakfast: Often, breakfast is light with cold options only. Some &#8220;B&amp;Bs&#8221; don&#8217;t even serve you breakfast at all, but give you a voucher for a nearby cafe. So if a big breakfast is what you&#8217;re after, you might have better luck at an <em>agriturismo.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1332\" style=\"width: 409px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/bb.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-image-1332 size-full\" title=\"Room of a B&amp;B, a cheap way to stay in Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/bb.jpg\" alt=\"One budget accommodation option is a bed and breakfast\" width=\"399\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1332\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Room at a B&amp;B in the Valle d&#8217;Aosta, Italy &#8212; cute, cozy&#8230; and cheap!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_an_apartment_or_villa\"><\/span>Find an apartment or villa<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Renting a short-term apartment can be one of the best choices for saving on expensive city accommodation, especially for families. There are lots of options for renting homes or villas in the countryside, too. The bonus, of course, is that you can get separate rooms under one roof for the whole family, plus you have a kitchen, so you can save money by cooking at home. The downside? Don&#8217;t expect concierge service. Rentals by owner can be hit-or-miss, so make sure you know exactly what you&#8217;re getting! (For more information, check out our blog post on <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-apartment-rentals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">6 tips for booking your short-term apartment in Italy<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>While you used to have to use a commission-charging rental company to find apartments safely, it&#8217;s now a lot easier. Sites we like that let you search, and book, yourself &#8212; and that have photos and reviews from past guests &#8212; include <a title=\"How to book apartments in Italy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.airbnb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AirBnB<\/a>, <a title=\"How to book private houses and apartments \" href=\"http:\/\/www.housetrip.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HouseTrip<\/a>,\u00a0and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.homeaway.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HomeAway<\/a>. (They hold the money for you to make sure there&#8217;s no hanky-panky before delivering it to the apartment owner). While you can also find lots of listings in cities like Rome on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.craigslist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Craigslist<\/a>, be very wary, as scams there are rife. Never, ever send or wire any money to a Craigslist poster in advance.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_24983\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24983\" class=\"wp-image-24983 size-full\" title=\"To stay centrally but save money, consider an apartment in Italy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0050-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0050-new.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/DSC_0050-new-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-24983\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Want to be in the heart of Rome&#8217;s historic center, but not pay an arm and a leg? Consider renting an apartment<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_a_hostel_bed\"><\/span>Book a hostel bed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t mind a no-frills bed, then a hostel is a great bet for cheap accommodations in Italy. In all honesty, with all of the other cheap accommodation options in Italy, it&#8217;s not really necessary to stay at a hostel &#8211; unless you&#8217;re young or traveling alone and want to meet other people, or you just <em>really<\/em> need to save that extra 20 euros.<\/p>\n<p>If that&#8217;s the case, you really need to read our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/budget-travel-in-italy-car-train-flights\">how to travel Italy on a budget<\/a>.\u00a0 To find hostels, one of our favorite sites is <a title=\"How to book hostels in Italy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hostelbookers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelbookers<\/a>, which has reviews from past guests. We also like the site <a title=\"How to find hostels, a budget option in Italy\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hostelz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hostelz<\/a>, a no-frills site with thousands of hostel options worldwide.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_11723\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11723\" class=\"wp-image-11723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sustainable-tourist-eco-friendly-green-travel-guide.jpg\" alt=\"How to be an ethical tourist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sustainable-tourist-eco-friendly-green-travel-guide.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/sustainable-tourist-eco-friendly-green-travel-guide-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hostels can abe a great option if you really need to save those Euros. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/fotos\/r4He4Btlsro?modal=%7B%22tag%22%3A%22Login%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22tag%22%3A%22Like%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22photoId%22%3A%22r4He4Btlsro%22%2C%22userId%22%3A%22PdFBTVwvRa8%22%7D%7D%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven Lewis<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>To summarize, always weigh your options. At the same time, always ask why a certain neighborhood might be so much cheaper than others. In Rome, for example, there are lots of cheap options around the Termini train station. The reason? Many parts of the neighborhood aren&#8217;t very nice. So be on your guard and do your research &#8212; but don&#8217;t be afraid to think outside the box.<\/p>\n<p><em>Here at Walks of Italy we like helping you get more out of your travels. From comprehensive travel guides to our award-winning tours, traveling is both our business and our passion. If you want to see some of the Italy&#8217;s most astounding sights in the company of our expert guides, check out the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/\">Walks of Italy Tour Page<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7684\" alt=\"\" \/> src=&#8221;https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/5-358&#215;1024.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Finding cheap accommodation in Italy is easy if you know where to look, like an agriturismo hotel or a bright, sunny pension. &#8221; width=&#8221;358&#8243; height=&#8221;1024&#8243; \/&gt;<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re trying to save money while you travel in Italy, finding budget accommodation is the key. Since hotels in Italy, especially cities like Florence, Rome and Venice, can easily cost \u20ac200 a night, that can be tough. 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