Rome Local Services

Splashnet, V. Varese 33 (☎06 49 38 04 50; www.splashnetrome.com). €2 per day. Open daily in summer 8:30am-1am, in winter 8:30am-11pm. In Termini (☎06 47 44 777), below track 24. 1st 5hr. €4, €0.60 per hr. up to 12hr., €0.20 per hr. thereafter. Open daily 6am-midnight.

Oggetti Smarriti, Comune di Roma: Circonvallazione Ostiense 191 (☎06 67 69 32 14). Open M-F 8am-6:30pm. On bus: ☎06 58 16 040. On Metro A: P. dei Cinquecento (☎06 48 74 309). Open M, W, and F 9am-12:30pm. On Metro B: Circonvallazione Ostiense 191 (☎06 67 69 32 14). Open M-F 8am-6:30pm. ATAC: (☎06 57 003; www.atac.roma.it). Open M-Sa 8am-8pm. Credit cards: American Express (☎06 72 90 03 47), MasterCard (☎80 08 70 866), Visa (☎80 08 19 014).

The Lion Bookshop and Café, V. dei Greci 33-36 (☎06 32 65 40 07 or 65 04 37; www.thelionbookshop.com), off V. del Corso. Open M 3:30-7:30pm, Tu-Su 10am-7:30pm.
Libreria Feltrinelli International, V. Emanuele Orlando 84/86 (☎06 48 27 878 or 06 48 70 999; www.lafeltrinelli.it), near P. della Repubblica. Open Sept.-July M-Sa 9am-8pm, Su 10:30am-1:30pm and 4-8pm; Aug. M-Sa 9am-8pm.
Anglo-American Bookshop, V. della Vite 102 (☎06 67 95 222; www.aab.it), off V. del Corso, near the Spanish Steps. Open Sept.-Jun. M-F 10am-7:30pm, Sa 10am-2pm; July M-F 10am-7:30pm, Sa 10am-2pm. Scientific and technical section at V. della Vite 27 (☎06 67 89 657). Open Sept.-Jun. M-F 9am-1pm and 2-6pm, Sa 9am-1pm; in Jul. and most of Aug. open M-F 9am-1pm. AmEx/D/MC/V.
Mel Bookstore, V. Nazionale 252-255 (☎06 48 85 405; www.melbookstore.it). Open in summer M-Sa 9am-8pm, Su 10am-1:30pm and 4:30-8:30pm; in winter M-Sa 9am-8pm, Su 10am-1:30pm and 4-8pm.

Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale di Roma, Vle Castro Pretorio 105 (☎06 49 891; www.bncrm.librari.beniculturali.it). The national library in Rome; extensive selection of books in Italian, English, and other languages. Open M-F 8:30am-7pm, Sa 8:30am-1:30pm; in summer, limited hours; closed mid-Aug.
Santa Susanna Lending Library, 2nd fl., V. XX Settembre 15 (☎06 48 27 510; santasusanna.org). Run by the Catholic church of Santa Susanna. Over 20,000 volumes, mostly in English. English-speaking staff. Annual membership €35 with refundable €25 deposit. Open Tu 10am-1pm, W 3-6pm, F 1-4pm, Sa-Su 10am-12:30pm. Reduced hours in summer.
Universita degli Studi La Sapienza, V. del Castro 9 (☎06 49 14 58; www.uniroma1.it). Library of the La Sapienza university. Open to public M-F 9am-6:45pm, Sa 9am-1pm.

CMS105, V. di Monteverde 105 (☎06 58 20 05 03; www.cms105.it), in Monteverde, near the Gianicolo and Trastevere. Aerobic and weight rooms, plus classes taught in everything from pilates to Krav Maga. 1-day pass €10, monthly €60. Open June-July and Sept. M-F 8am-10:30pm, Sa 9am-6pm; open Oct.-May M-F 8am-10:30pm, Sa 9am-6pm, Su 10am-2pm.
Dabliu, V. Santa Nicola da Tolentino 30 (☎06 42 01 25 15; www.dabliu.com), near P. Barberini. Additional locations throughout the city. Swanky gym offers fitness rooms and classes. Open M-F 9am-8pm.
Roman Sport Center, V. del Galoppatoio 33 (☎06 32 01 667; www.romansportcenter.com). A-Spagna, near the Villa Borghese. Massive fitness complex with fitness rooms, classes, spa, and more. 1-day membership €27. Open M-F 7am-10:30pm, Sa 7am-8:30pm, Su 9am-3pm.

ARCI-GAY, V. Zabaglia 14 (☎06 64 50 11 02, helpline 800 713 713; www.arcigayroma.it). B-Piramide. Holds discussions, dances, and special events. Provides psychological and legal counseling, and information on HIV testing, and other services. Welcome group W 7-9pm. Open M-F 4-8pm.
Circolo Mario Mieli di Cultura Omosessuale, V. Efeso 2/A (☎06 54 13 985; www.mariomieli.org). B-San Paolo. From the stop, walk to Largo Beato Placido Riccardi, turn right on V. Corinto. Promotes GLBT rights and holds cultural activities. AIDS activists offer psychological and legal assistance. Welcome group Su 3pm. Open M-Th 10am-7pm, F 10am-6pm.
Libreria Babele, V. dei Banchi Vecchi 116 (☎06 68 76 628; www.libreriababeleroma.it), across from Castel Sant’Angelo. Library focusing on gay literature. Open M 3-7pm, Tu-Sa 11am-7pm.

Splashnet, V. Varese 33 (☎06 49 38 04 50; www.splashnetrome.com), 3 blocks from Termini. Internet €1.50 per hr. Free maps. Helpful, English-speaking staff. Wash €3 per 6kg. Dry €3 per 7kg. Ask for the Let’s Go discount. Open daily in summer 8:30am-1am, in winter 8:30am-11pm.
Bolle Blu, Via Palestro 59/61 (☎06 44 65 804), V. Principe Amedeo 116 (☎06 44 70 30 98), V. Montebello 11 (☎06 47 82 59 77); near Termini. Wash and dry €10. Luggage storage €2. Open daily 8am-midnight.
OndaBlu, V. Principe Amedeo 70/B (☎05 16 25 68 98; www.ondablu.com). 29 locations throughout the city. Wash €3.50 per 7kg. Dry €3.50 per 7kg. Detergent €1. Internet €2 per hr. Wi-Fi available. Open daily 8am-10pm.

Standa: V. Cola di Rienzo 173, A-Lepanto or Ottaviano, inside the COIN department store. Open daily 9am-8pm. Also at V. di Trastevere 60, Tram 8 from Largo Argentina, inside the Oviesse department store. Open M-Sa 9am-8pm, Su 8:30am-1:30pm and 4-8pm. Primarily within department stores.
DìperDì: V. del Gesu 58/59 (☎06 69 38 08 75; www.diperdi.it), in the centro storico. Open M-Sa 8am-9pm, Su 9am-8pm.
Despar: V. del Pozzetto 119, in P. di Spagna. Slightly more expensive than DìperDì and Standa, but with more gourmet products. Open M-Sa 8am-9pm, Su 9am-9pm. Also at V. Nazionale 211/213. Open daily 9am-9pm.
Supermercato Sma, P. Santa Maria Maggiore 3 (www.smasupermercati.it). Large selection at low prices. Open M-Sa 8am-9pm, Su 8:30am-8:30pm.
Conad, P. dei Cinquecento (www.conad.it), lower level of Termini. Open daily 6am-midnight.