Laurentino Rome: Complete Guide to the Neighborhood Near EUR

Where Laurentino is located and why to choose it for your stay in Rome

Laurentino is a residential neighborhood located in the southern part of Rome, in Municipio IX. Its strategic location makes it an excellent base for those seeking affordable accommodation without giving up fast connections to the historic center.

The neighborhood stretches along via Laurentina, an ancient consular road that once connected Rome to the ancient city of Lavinium. Today this residential area offers an authentic experience of everyday Roman life, far from the tourist chaos of the center yet perfectly connected to the main monuments.

How to get from Laurentino to the center of Rome

Laurentino's real strength is its connections. If you are staying in this area, getting around Rome becomes simple and fast.

Metro Line B - Your direct link to the monuments

The Laurentina stop is the terminus of metro line B. This means that in the morning you always find a seat, a significant advantage when you have a full day of sightseeing ahead of you.

Buses for EUR and surrounding areas

If you need to reach EUR or other areas not served by the metro, several bus lines are available:

• Line 765: connects Laurentino with EUR Fermi
• Line 714: runs through the entire neighborhood to EUR Palasport
• Line 128: reaches Cinecittà
• Night lines: guarantee connections even after the metro closes

By car from Laurentino

Those arriving in Rome by car will find Laurentino easy to reach. The neighborhood is close to the Grande Raccordo Anulare (exit 26 Laurentina) and via del Mare, which leads directly toward the Roman coastline.

Many apartments in the area, such as those of MiTuCasa, offer private parking included. A major advantage given that parking in the historic center costs up to 3 euros per hour and finding a spot is a challenge.

What to see near Laurentino

Staying in Laurentino means finding yourself at the perfect intersection of ancient history, modern architecture and nature. Here is what you can visit in the immediate surroundings.

EUR: the rationalist neighborhood 10 minutes away

EUR (Esposizione Universale Roma) is reachable in 10 minutes by bus or in 15 minutes on foot. This neighborhood was designed in the 1930s to celebrate the Fascist regime and today represents one of the most interesting examples of Italian rationalist architecture.

Here you will find the famous Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana, nicknamed the Square Colosseum, now home to Fendi. Even if you cannot go inside, the exterior is spectacular and worth a stroll to photograph from different angles.

In EUR you can also visit the Museum of Roman Civilization, which houses a scale reconstruction of ancient Rome, and the artificial lake where Romans go jogging and walking. On Sunday mornings many neighborhood families come here for brunch at the restaurants overlooking the water.

Abbazia delle Tre Fontane: history and silence

Less than 2 km from Laurentino you will find the Abbazia delle Tre Fontane, a monastic complex surrounded by eucalyptus trees. According to tradition, Saint Paul was beheaded here, and his head, bouncing three times, caused three springs to appear.

The Trappist monks who run the abbey produce craft beer and chocolate that you can buy directly at the monastery shop. Admission is free and the place conveys a sense of peace that is hard to find anywhere else in Rome.

Parco dell'Appia Antica: reachable by metro

By taking metro B to the Circo Massimo stop in 18 minutes, you reach the starting point of the Appian Way Regional Park. This protected area preserves the most evocative stretch of the ancient Appian Way, with original cobblestones, patrician villas and catacombs.

Many tourists staying in Laurentino dedicate a full day to this area: they visit the Catacombs of San Callisto or San Sebastiano in the morning, have lunch at one of the restaurants along the ancient Appian Way, and in the afternoon take a walk or rent a bike to explore the park.

Living in Laurentino: where to eat and what to do

Laurentino is not a tourist area, and that is its strength. Here you experience Rome the way Romans do.

Neighborhood restaurants and trattorias

In the neighborhood you will mainly find pizza al taglio shops, rotisseries and small trattorias frequented by locals. Prices are much lower than in the center: pizza al taglio costs 2-3 euros, a full trattoria lunch 12-15 euros.

Among the pizzerias most appreciated by residents are the ones on via di Tor Pagnotta, where crispy Roman pizza is baked throughout the day. For breakfast, neighborhood bars serve croissants and cappuccino at honest prices, around 2.50 euros for the full combo.

If you are looking for more refined restaurants for a special dinner, it is worth heading to EUR where you will find several options for traditional Roman cuisine and international food.

Supermarkets and local shops

Laurentino is perfect for those who want to cook in their own apartment. You will find several supermarkets:

• Conad on via Laurentina
• MD Discount near the metro
• Street market on Tuesday and Friday mornings

Prices at neighborhood supermarkets are up to 30% lower than at minimarkets in the historic center. If you are staying in a MiTuCasa apartment with a kitchen, shopping here lets you save considerably on your daily budget.

Parks and green spaces

Laurentino has several parks where Romans bring their children or go jogging. The park at via Caduti per la Resistenza is the largest in the area, with small soccer fields, a playground and benches in the shade of pine trees.

If you enjoy running, many residents follow a route from Laurentino all the way to the EUR lake, about 5 km round trip.

When to choose accommodation in Laurentino

Not all tourists should stay in Laurentino. Here is who this neighborhood suits and who should look elsewhere.

Laurentino is perfect if:

You are traveling by car and want secure, free parking. Apartments in the area often include a parking space, saving you 20-30 euros per day compared to parking in the center.

You are looking for affordable prices without giving up good connections. An apartment in Laurentino costs on average 40% less than an equivalent accommodation in the historic center, and with the metro you are still only 20 minutes from the Colosseum.

You are traveling with children and need space. Apartments in this area are larger than hotel rooms in the center, with equipped kitchens where you can prepare meals for the little ones.

You want to experience Rome like a local. If your goal is to discover the city's everyday life, away from tourist traps, Laurentino offers this authentic experience.

Better to look elsewhere if:

You do not want to use public transport. If the idea of taking the metro every day does not appeal to you, it is better to stay closer to the center.

You are visiting for a short weekend. With only a few days available, every minute counts and staying in the historic center saves you precious time.

You are looking for nightlife and entertainment. Laurentino is quiet in the evenings, perfect for resting but not for those who want to stay out late after dinner and drinks.

Practical tips for those staying in Laurentino

Transportation tickets

Purchase the Roma Pass 72 hours (28 euros), which includes unlimited transportation and free entry to the first two museums or archaeological sites. If you are staying more than three days, the METREBUS weekly pass (24 euros) is a better deal for seven days of unlimited travel.

Single tickets cost 1.50 euros and are valid for 100 minutes. Always buy a few tickets in advance because not all stations have working machines.

Neighborhood safety

Laurentino is a safe neighborhood, with a strong presence of families and long-term residents. As with all of Rome, use common sense: do not leave valuables visible in the car, keep your wallet secure on crowded public transport, and avoid walking alone in isolated areas after midnight.

The presence of the metro stop ensures good foot traffic even in the evening, and the main streets are well lit.

WiFi and connectivity

All MiTuCasa apartments in Laurentino include free high-speed WiFi. If you need internet while out and about, consider purchasing an Italian prepaid SIM card: for 10-15 euros you get several GB of data for a month.

Essential services

• Pharmacies: there are three in the neighborhood, with night-duty pharmacies available on rotation.
• ATMs: you will find bank machines near metro Laurentina and along via Laurentina.
• Post office: on via di Tor Pagnotta, open Monday through Friday mornings.

Laurentino as a base for visiting Rome: our experience

After years of experience in Rome hospitality with MiTuCasa, we can confirm that Laurentino represents a smart choice for those who want to optimize their budget without compromising the quality of their stay.

Our guests staying in this area appreciate three things above all: free parking (essential for those arriving by car), spacious apartments perfect for families or groups of friends, and evening tranquility after intense days of sightseeing.

Many tell us that they were initially skeptical about the distance from the center, but after the first day they realized that 20 minutes by metro is a small price to pay to save 50-70 euros per night on accommodation.

Laurentino lets you experience Rome in a more sustainable way, both financially and in terms of stress. Leave your spacious apartment relaxed in the morning, arrive in the center by metro seated, visit the monuments, and in the evening return to your quiet neighborhood for dinner without inflated prices and real rest.