Where to find free toilets
Check our Toilets category for nearby facilities and directions. At Termini and Tiburtina, follow the station signs and check the displayed fee. Museum toilets are generally for ticket holders; shops, cafés and restaurants set their own access conditions. Ask staff before using facilities inside a business.
What is a nasone?
A nasone is a cast-iron drinking fountain with a curved spout, connected to Rome’s municipal water network. It is free to use where operating. Some spouts have a small upper hole: covering the lower outlet makes water rise through it. Follow any notices and avoid fountains marked “acqua non potabile”.
Is Rome tap water safe to drink?
Rome’s drinking-water network supplies public drinking fountains as well as homes. Use fountains intended for drinking and follow any closure or ‘acqua non potabile’ signs. Check ACEA’s water-quality information and local notices for current conditions; this guide is not a test of an individual fountain. Ask restaurants what water they offer and its price before ordering.
Toilets at major sights
At the Colosseum and Vatican Museums, check the visitor map and ask staff for facilities accessible with your admission ticket. Around Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps, use our map to find nearby listings and check whether they are public facilities or inside a business. Entry rules and opening hours depend on the venue.