GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ACCOMMODATION

Bookings

You can book a single room or a bedsit in double room (if travelling in couple) in a self catered shared apartment or in a host family

The rooms are available from the Sunday afternoon (after 2:00 pm) before the beginning of the course to the Saturday morning (10:00 am) after the end of the course. An earlier check-in (Saturday) and/or later check-out (Sunday) must be requested.

In self catered apartments, you have a private room and you share kitchen and bathroom either with other students of the school or with an Italian tenant.

In host family, you  can have breakfast or breakfast & dinner (half board) included. Meals are served by the host at an agreed time and  self cooking is not allowed. The ‘family’ can be a single host, a couple or a family with kids.

Arrival Date and Time

It is very important to inform the school/host about the expected arrival time at the accommodation in order to guarantee the check-in.

Payment

Rent is due in cash upon arrival (short stays) or within three days from the arrival (min 2 weeks stay). Full advanced payment is requested for stays shorter than 8 weeks. For longer stays you can pay by instalments according to the instructions sent by e-mail

Location/Key

All the accommodations are located in central areas of Rome but none is in walking distance from the school. Average commuting time to school is 20/ 45 minutes by bus or tram.

You’ll get house keys under your own responsibility and you’ll be responsible for them during your entire stay. In the case of loss or damage, you will be requested to replace both the keys and the door locks.

Bed-linens/Towels/Laundry

Bed-linens but no bathrobes are provided in both shared flats and home stays 

Shared apartments are not equipped with washing machine. Laundry service is generally available on request when staying with a host family 

Utilities and taxes

The rate includes utilities (electricity, gas, water) and local taxes.

Passport Photocopy

Please provide the host with copy of your ID/passport upon arrival in order to comply with the Italian law.

ACCOMMODATION IN HOST FAMILY

Meals

Italian Breakfast can include coffee/tea/milk/juice/yogurt + bread, jam, butter or biscuits/cereal/pastries. Italian Dinner includes two courses.

House Rules in Host Families

Living with a ‘family’ offers the opportunity to experience the Italian culture and way of living from the inside but it also requires students to be very respectful of the family and of the home. So please

• Keep your room tidy
• Do not disturb if/when coming back home after mid-night
• Do not use any family belongings without permission
• Do not cook meals by yourself
• Do not use the washing-machine by yourself (laundry service once at week may be agreed upon in advance with the host)

ACCOMMODATION IN SHARED APARTMENTS

In self catering apartments students cook their own meals and are responsible for the cleanings.

House Rules in Shared Apartments

• Buy cleaning products and keep all the common areas always tidy and clean.
• Take garbage out daily
• Do not disturb if/when coming back home after mid-night
• Parties are not allowed
• Promptly report any malfunctioning or damage to the school’s staff
• Leave the room clean at your departure

ACCOMMODATION IN PRIVATE APARTMENTS

Private apartments can be booked directly with the school’s housing provider. Ask the school’s staff for information and assistance

ACCOMMODATION IN HOTELS

A list of recommended hotels nearby the school can be provided upon request. Hotel rooms are to be reserved with the hotel directly.