Rome, Italy

Best places to shop in Rome

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Rome — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Last updated 2026-08-08

1. Porta Portese

Rome's great Sunday flea market in Trastevere — antiques, clothing, books, furniture, tools and comprehensive junk over about a kilometre.

Where: Flea Market
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Best time: Sundays 06:30–14:00
Cost: Budget

Watch outPickpockets work the crowd in organised groups, and the 'found gold ring' routine operates on the approach streets. Carry nothing loose and refuse anything a stranger presses into your hand.

2. Via dei Condotti and the Spanish Steps

Rome's luxury quarter — the Italian houses along Condotti, Borgognona and Frattina, running from the Spanish Steps.

Where: Luxury
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Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:30; Sunday shorter
Cost: Luxury

3. Via del Corso and Via del Governo Vecchio

The long central shopping street for chains, with the antique and vintage shops of Governo Vecchio near Piazza Navona.

Where: Street Shopping
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Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:00–20:00
Cost: Mid-range

4. Campo de' Fiori and Testaccio Market

The morning produce market in the Campo, and the far better Testaccio market where Romans actually shop.

Where: Market
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Best time: Campo de' Fiori Monday to Saturday 07:00–14:00; Testaccio Monday to Saturday 07:00–15:30
Cost: Budget–Mid
Tip: Campo de' Fiori has become largely a souvenir market. Testaccio is the real one, with the city's best sandwich counters in it.

5. Monti district

The quarter behind the Forum — independent Roman designers, vintage, artisan leather and a small weekend market at Via Leonina.

Where: Street Shopping
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Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:30–20:00
Cost: Mid-range