The Best Shopping Streets in Rome
Lately, I have had some friends visiting me here in Rome, and they have asked me where to go shopping. If you happen to have a rainy day during your trip (like they did), shopping is a good way to spend a few hours, but even on a sunny day, I think vacation shopping is a great idea.
Personally, I don’t really shop on the main shopping streets, except maybe during the sales, which take place in the first week of January and the first week of July. But even when I am not buying anything, I love walking around these streets, seeing what is in the shops, and taking in some inspiration.
If you are looking to go shopping in Rome, in this article I will give you an insight into some of the most famous and biggest shopping streets in the city. Here, you will find all of the well-known chains and stores in Rome.
If you are looking for a more unique or vintage shopping experience, keep an eye out for my blog, as I will definitely be writing more about my favorite stores and shopping streets in the future!
Via del Corso
The most famous shopping street in all of Rome is Via del Corso. This street stretches all the way from Piazza del Popolo to Piazza Venezia. You might have heard about the famous trident of streets that starts at Piazza del Popolo, and to make it easy for you, Via del Corso is the middle one.
When it comes to stores, there is almost nothing you can’t find on Via del Corso. They have a Sephora, a huge H&M, an Adidas store, the biggest Zara I have ever seen, an Apple Store, and I could continue for a while.
I have to admit, on some days (or most days), Via del Corso is my personal nightmare because there are just too many people around. If you are like me and like to avoid crowds a little, I recommend going when the stores have just opened, so it is not yet as busy.
Via del Tritone
While Via del Corso is the most central and biggest shopping street in Rome, there are several other good shopping streets in the area, all in one way or another connecting to Via del Corso. One of these streets is Via del Tritone, which starts at Piazza Barberini (so it is very easily accessible by metro) and ends at Via del Corso.
I really like Via del Tritone because it is less busy than Via del Corso, but it still has some amazing stores. My favorite is Rinascente, which is a huge department store with several locations in Rome. If you are from my country, Rinascente is most similar to something like a Bijenkorf, and taking a little tour around here always makes me happy.
Via delle Carrozze
Rinascente might not be the cheapest place to shop, but Via delle Carrozze really takes the cake. Starting from Piazza di Spagna and ending in, you guessed it, Via del Corso, this street is very famous for being home to all the luxury brands.
On Via delle Carrozze and the two parallel streets, you can find most of the fashion houses in the world: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, and many more, all centered around this area.
You might have guessed that this is not the street where I usually buy my clothes, but I do enjoy looking at all the beautiful items on display.
Via Cola di Rienzo
Maybe it is because I love Prati (you can read more about the neighborhood in my Prati neighborhood guide), maybe it is because I come here a lot, or maybe it is simply the Roman charm, but I have been loving Via Cola di Rienzo lately. Normal people might be wondering why, since it is one of those shopping streets where there is a lot of traffic, but to me, it is perfect.
On Via Cola di Rienzo, you can find some less famous stores and more Italian brands, but also big names like Sephora again, and there is a Bershka nearby. To me, this shopping street feels a little less touristy than Via del Corso (even though there are still plenty of tourists) and gives you a more relaxed shopping experience.
The Vatican is also really close by, so if you want to, you can easily spend a good amount of time in this area of Rome. You could combine some shopping with a visit to the Vatican, a walk around Prati, and maybe a nice lunch or coffee along the way.
Via Nazionale
Last but not least, we have Via Nazionale, a street starting from the Repubblica metro station, so again, it is very easily accessible by public transport. If you are not really familiar with public transport in Rome, I have written a beginner’s guide, and I can recommend giving that one a read to help you on your way.
On Via Nazionale, you can find some great brands again, such as Kiko Milano and one of my favorite brands, Desigual. If you were to walk along Via Nazionale all the way through, eventually you would end up at Piazza Venezia, where, as you might remember, Via del Corso starts again. This way, your shopping experience in Rome will come full circle.
Conclusion
I hope that after reading this article, you know exactly where to go when you want to go shopping in Rome. Recently, I also wrote an article about where to go vintage shopping in Rome, so I would love for you to check that out if vintage shopping is more your style!
I am planning lots more fun stuff for the blog this year, so I hope to see you soon. And don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter if you are interested in hearing more from me!
With much love,
Juliette
