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Rome for digital nomads

Italy's capital mixes ancient history with everyday neighbourhood life. Work cafés are less common than in Lisbon or Berlin, but areas like Pigneto and San Giovanni have places that welcome laptops, often in set time slots.

A bridge over the Tiber in Rome at dusk
Photo: Silviya Nenova · Unsplash
Cost of living
Higher cost
High in the centre
Internet
Good internet
Safety
Generally safe

Why Rome?

Remote workers who value culture and food over a big nomad scene, and are happy to use coworkings.

Pickpocketing is the main risk in tourist areas and on crowded buses and metro lines.

Pros

  • World-class history, food and culture on your doorstep
  • Mild climate for most of the year
  • Good rail links across Italy

Cons

  • Fewer laptop-friendly cafés than other nomad hubs
  • High short-term rents in central areas
  • Hot, crowded summers

Best for

  • culture-seekers
  • foodies
  • slow-travelers

Working remotely

Internet
Good internet

Good, uneven in cafés

Many Roman bars are not set up for long laptop sessions and some ask you to free tables at lunch; coworkings are the reliable option.

See 6 cafés and coworking spaces to work from

Neighborhoods to stay in

Pigneto

Bohemian east-side area with bars, street art and the city's densest cluster of laptop-friendly cafés.

Best for

Remote workers who want cafés and coworkings within walking distance.

San Giovanni

Residential and well connected by metro, close to the centre.

Best for

Longer stays at more local prices.

Ostiense

Former industrial district with street art, nightlife and several coworkings.

Best for

People who want coworkings and a younger crowd.

Prati

Elegant and orderly, near the Vatican, with shops and cafés.

Best for

Quiet, practical routines close to the centre.

Cost of living in Rome

High in the centre

Current data

Our levels are editorial and relative to the other cities on the site. For current figures, check the sources:

Healthcare, transport and seasons

ATAC runs the metro (lines A, B and C), buses and trams; Metrebus tickets also cover regional trains in Rome.

Best months: April–June and September–October.

Toughest months: July and August (heat and crowds).

Visa to live in Italy

Read the visa guideEverything about Italy

For your first weeks in Rome

Accommodation and coliving

Stays of weeks or months.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you work from cafés in Rome?

Yes, but less freely than in other cities: some places set smart-working time slots or ask you to free tables at lunch. Pigneto has the most laptop-friendly options; for full days, a coworking is easier.

Which visa lets you work remotely from Italy?

Italy's digital nomad and remote worker visa. Income requirements and official sources are in our Italy guide.

Sources reviewed

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