The following compilation of links will undoubtedly prove useful during the planning of your vacation in Italy. Some refer to transport, others to popular monuments and entertainment. We hope that the information gathered proves helpful.

Also find a list of recommended hotels in other prominent Italian cities and islands: the Renaissance City of Florence, Milan Italy’s industrial heart and fashion capital, the enchanting floating city of Venice and the culturally and historically rich island of Sicily. Time and money dependant, we highly recommend visiting all of these beautiful places.

• Italian Railways.
• Further train information.
• The Roman bus company.
• Popular and value for money tour guide company organizing friendly and informative tours of the Vatican City and Rome.
• The ONLY Irish owned pub in Rome.
• Italian Railways.
• Britain’s national air service.
• Flight information.
• News on Rome.
• The Keats-Shelley House official website.
• Theatre and concert listings and ticket booking.
• Another good website for booking tickets.
• Motoring information provided by the Automobile Club Italia.
• Time Out Travel giving listings for concerts, exhibitions and clubs.
• Rome’s opera season runs from December to June. Tickets are fairly inexpensive. In the summer performances are held at the Stadio Olimpico.
• Italian language courses in Rome.
• The Italian Rugby Federation website for information on games at the Stadio Flaminio.

Hotels in Florence

• Florence Hotels Direct – Florence Hotel Portal with links and information on the best accommodation in the Renaissance City.
  www.florencehotelsdirect.com
• Hotel San Giovanni Florence - Welcoming guest house situated on the corner of Piazza San Giovanni beside the famous Duomo Cathedral. Excellent choice for quick access to the most popular attractions in the Renaissance City.
  www.hotelsangiovanni.com
• Pensione Ferretti Florence - Centrally located behind one of the most well known squares of Florence, Santa Maria Novella, the Pensione Ferretti offers 16 rooms of which half possess private en-suite facilities. Has acquired an excellent reputation for good service and value for money.
  www.pensioneferretti.com

Hotels in Venice

• Venice Hotels Direct – Venice Hotel Portal featuring hotels to suit all price ranges in the floating city.
  www.venicehotelsdirect.com
• Residenza Laguna Venice - Great choice 1 star bed and breakfast located in the centre of Venice. The residence is perfect for travellers looking for budget accommodation.
  www.residenzalagunavenice.com
• Pensione Seguso Venice - Excellent location in the Dorsoduro area of Venice close to the Accademia gallery. Value for money accommodation in an authentic 16th century Venetian palazzo facing the Giudecca Canal.
  www.pensionesegusovenice.com

Hotels in Sicily

• Sicily Hotels Direct – Sicilian Hotel Portal service exhibiting the best hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts in Sicily.
  www.sicilyhotelsdirect.com

Hotels in Milan

• Milan Hotels Direct – Milan’s best Hotel Portal service containing up-to-date concise database of all the most popular Milanese guesthouses and hotels.
• Hotel Fiorella – Modern and spacious 2 star hotel with a wide range of services and amenities. Located just on the west of Milan’s bustling city centre the hotel is perfect for business travellers and sightseers alike.
  www.hotelfiorellamilan.com
• Hotel Rona – Four star Motel located in Milan’s industrial belt to the east of the city. Offers 62 luxury rooms with private parking, air conditioning, TV, Jacuzzi and television.
  www.hotelronamilan.com