Best shopping experiences in Rome

SHOPPING, ROME Updated : Dec 1, 2016, 11.35 AM IST

Lindsay MacNevin

Lindsay has travelled extensively through North America, Europe and Central America as well as worldwide. Her expertise lies in writing city travel guides, off the beaten path destinations and solo travel. Other than Happytrips, she is the owner and writer at https://www.womenwhoexplore.com/.

Photo courtesy: Via del Babuino
Shopping in Rome can be both fun and really expensive, and if you have big pockets you won’t have to go far to find something to spend money on. Best shopping experiences in Rome includes some stellar designer and boutique wears, alongside unique items indigenous to Rome. Dozens of streets are full of high end designer labels and showrooms, loaded with staff to help you find the perfect outfit. But despite popular belief there are bargains to be found here, especially in the flea markets, and the lesser known vintage streets of the city. Whether you are after a traditional mall experience which can be found just outside the city at one of the largest indoor shopping malls in Europe, or you are just here to window shop, here are our ten best suggestions for shopping in Rome. Hold onto your wallet, get ready to shop and discover the best the city has to offer.
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Flea Market

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Porta Portese Flea Market

It is one of the biggest and most popular flea markets in Rome, and you best be up early on Sundays to head here to shop until you drop. Hours of operation are from 6:30 am until 2:30 pm only on Sundays. It is located at...more

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High End

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Via Condotti

Head to the street of Via Condotti located right near the Spanish Steps for some of the best shopping experiences in Rome. This is where you will find big name designers such as Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgi Armani, Gucci, Pra...more

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Shopping Mall

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Castel Romano

It is one of Rome’s most popular designer outlet malls, and if you are looking to shop but not spend a great deal of money, head to the Castel Romano designer outlets. There are over 100 designer boutiques that are locat...more

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City Special

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Via Cola di Rienzo

This long and wide street actually runs between the Vatican and Piazza del Popolo, making it one of the poshest and most fun streets to visit for shopping. It also happens to feature a lot of affordable stores on it, mak...more

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Shopping Mall

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Valmontone Fashion Outlet

This is another one of Rome’s outlet malls where you can find designer goods with 30-70% off their original prices. This place happens to have almost 200 stores, making this a full day trip. This outlet mall is actually ...more

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Local Market

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Campo de'Fiori Market

It is one of the only open air markets left in the centre of Rome, and although it is a far cry from what it used to be, a market that was crowded and chaotic overflowing with fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese and meats, ...more

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City Special

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Via del Corso

If you are looking for some more inexpensive shopping in Rome or looking to pick up a few touristy items, head to the street of Via del Corso. You will most likely find this street busy with tourists and a younger popula...more

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High End

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Via del Babuino

This is another one of those streets that unless you have a lot of money to spend, is going to be window shopping for you. Located near the Spanish Steps, this is the street that a lot of designers call home, including t...more

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Shopping Mall

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EurRoma2

This massive indoor shopping mall is actually one of the largest of its kind in all of Europe, and certainly worth a visit. The design, architecture, and art, makes it an absolutely beautiful place to shop with its skyli...more

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Local Market

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Via del Governo Vecchio

If you are looking to stray from the really popular and posh shopping streets of Rome, head to the other side of downtown to Via del Governo Vecchio where you can find one of a kind boutiques, vintage shops, and an amazi...more

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