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Planning a night out while in Rome? The night life of the eternal city starts late: first you have an aperitivo-drink in some trendy bar, then dinner, with a nice grappa to finish… And just take your time: most clubs or discos only open their doors around mid-night, and usually it’s considered a bit embarrassing to get there before 1 o’clock…

But where to go? There just seems to be too much choice: the whole neighbourhood of Testaccio is cramped with discos and salsa-clubs, and the historical center and Trastevere have some sort of semi-secret club for “members only� around every corner. Well, there’s something for everybody, and most clubs have a different theme each night: 80’s, which are still very popular in Italy (a must-go for an 80’s fan or a rocker is the Zoo Bar, Via di Monte Testaccio 22); “house�– the one big favourite of the Romans (try the “Alpheus�, Via Del Commercio, 36, tel: 06/5747826), latino rhytms that have a faithful fanclub (check the “Caruso� at Via di Monte Testaccio 36)…

If you feel like dressing up and partying in a more “exclusive� ambient, the place to go is the “Gilda�, a favourite of the Roman VIP’s! The famous night club is located in the historical centre, close to the Spanish steps and the Trevi fountain, on Via Mario De’ Fiori 97. To get in you should dress up a little, and call them in advance to get on a list, even though parties of unaccompanied ladies usually have no trouble getting in any club, most of them overcrowded by male clientele.

As to your accommodation, be sure to book a hotel with no curfew: the Roman night is long! Try the Hostel or Hotel Des Artistes centrally located near the Termini station.