Away Trip to Rome

oppiuy

Hi all,

Looking at doing an away trip to Rome in March. Just me and one of the lads. Where do Most fans stay, eat, drink before and after the game. And would anyone have recommendations. on cheap and cheerful accommodation. We have a 10am flight back on the Sunday so thinking it would be a good idea to stay close enough to the Train station. Any hints tips greatly appreciated

phog

I've done Rome a few times, immediately before the game fans gather outside the stadium on the banks of the Tiber near Ponte Duca d'Aosta. There's food & drink available on the bridge and and the roadside. Just at the bridge there are steps overlooking the river and fans sit there and mingle.

There's also music, drinks& food inside the turnstiles.

For me, Rome do a fantastic job with their match day experience.

Afterwards, most people just seem to head back to bars near their own accommodation.

There's a tram to the stadium from Piazzale Flaminio which is near Piazza del Popolo (another spot where visiting fans meet up pre match)

After the match a lot of fans just walk back into the city.

PMC83

Romes a great trip, I've also done it a few times. Lots of great restaurants around and weather is usually decent. If you are planning on checking out the other matches in pubs after the game, plan ahead. There's plenty of good bars around but not always as easy to find, it's not like coming out of Aviva and finding 3/4 within a stones throw.

I remember going to watch Italy V Scotland in Stadio Olimpico and rushing out to catch Ireland v England after, literally had to watch it through a pub doorway with 20 others, from out on the street. Generally speaking a lot of their bars would have more of a cafe vibe, lovely spots but not always great at catering to big swarms

Last time we stayed in a hotel right by Termini train station (was pretty basic / cheap but can't remember the name). Was super handy as you can get to the airport from there, match day we got a cab to the game and was only about 20 minutes away so didn't cost match. As mentioned above, lots of food music past the turn styles at the game, well worth going and hanging out if its Sunny. Way better experience then the aviva

Mucco

Just got tickets for the match in March. If anyone has any other advice for post-match with a 12 year old, it'd be much appreciated.

phog

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Post match? As in immediately after the game. We play first on the last day so we could be outright 6Ns Championship Winners or have to wait to see the outcome of one of the other two games.

I don't know if you're happy with bringing a 12yo into a pub environment with 100s of boisterous rugby fans or are looking to do something touristy. Generally, we head to the ground early so we head back towards our hotel area after the game for post match food & drinks. The tram after the game can be bedlam so leave the initial crush off or try nab a bus back to the city.

gavkm27

Was there a couple of years ago, will never forget coming out of the stadium and immediately arriving into a festival atmosphere with a stage and live band, stalls and everyone just partying like mad.

hibknight

How strict are they with the tickets and the names on them, do you really have to show ID with the ticket?

phog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122833462#Comment_122833462

If the name appears on the ticket then you will probably be asked for the ID, I saw people being turned away because they didn't have ID. In my group (5) only two of us had ID on us but I have photos of their Passports on my phone and that was accepted

Podge_irl

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They are strict and they will check every ticket separately.

Julabo

I booked for a group of 4. Hence my name is on all tickets.
Any idea about this from anyone?

My mate was over last time and said it was a **** show for ticket and ID

PMC83

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122835747#Comment_122835747

Yeah seems bonkers tbh. I'd heard similar about France for the wc and we were never asked. Likewise one lad had paid for all the tickets so would have been a mess

phog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122835747#Comment_122835747

Two years ago I booked full group, but had to give individual names for each ticket, this time I booked 5 in my name

Julabo

hmmm, hopefully we can get things cleared up sooner to the time with the ticket crowd

phog

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122836428#Comment_122836428

Have you got your tickets? My five have my name on all 5 of them, one thing I could do is cut and paste a different name on each ticket and then print or save as a pdf

Zeugnis

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What's your 12 year old into?

If they have any interest in history, I would do some preparation at home and then explore the Forum/Imperial Forum/Mercati di Traiano. The tourism numbers shouldn't be huge in March and it is a very evocative area. Lots of good places to eat nearby and the weather should be good so you can dine outside. Have a Grattachecca (iced shavings with a large selection of flavours) by the Tiber.

Mucco

Thanks for the advice so far.

We go to Italy a fair bit, so less focus on tourism and more of soaking up post match atmosphere in a friendly environment would be great.

Julabo

yeah I have them, not a bad idea