I'm going to be travelling alone to Italy, and Germany. How fun is it?

Question

Hi, I'm thinking of travelling to Germany and Italy in the next 2 weeks. I'm going to Frankfurt, and then going to Venice for 4 days, and than to Rome for 6 days. I know those cities have lots of history and architecture, but for a 23 year old male, should I stay in hostels there ot hotels?

I do enjoy company, but am a little worried about theft, as I'm planning on bringing my laptop, and some other electronics.

Could you please advise me on where to stay to be safe, and also how fun will the whole experience be.

Thanks

Answer 1

Why don't you go with a charter group. It's a lot safer and you will have company to enjoy all you experiences with. I wouldn't want to travel by myself. It's not safe. Have a good time.

Answer 2

I stayed in Pensione Ottaviano hostel in Rome which is good n cheap, and good location - walking distance to Vatican City and near metro station to other attractions. Places that you go, I think are rather safe. --http://travellerfolio.com

Answer 3

If you can afford it, I would stay in hotels.  I have travelled many times alone in Europe, and have enjoyed hostels, but I far prefer hotels when i could afford it.  They tend to be in nicer areas, closer to the main attractions, and lets face it, its better living and always nice not to have to wait for a shower.  

In Frankfurt, be careful, it almost seems as if it is one big red light district.  There are some nice museums, decent shopping and concerts, but it seems to be on the seedy side.  If you can, visit Wiesbaden or Mainz, very close to Frankfurt and have great histories and are beautiful, or perhaps Cologne by train, great shopping and beautiful city.

As for Venice, it is expensive no matter how you travel there, but well worth it.  Don't miss San Marco, basilica di san marco, the d**n pigeons, gondola rides, the bridge of sighs, carnival masks and the glass blowing.  Beautiful place, even when it is cloudy.

Rome is also beautiful, yet very much a regular city with regular problems.  There are plenty of hostels and cheap hotels, don't be afraid to get hotels outside the city as the transportation is quick and easy.  My suggestion is to start at vatican city very early in the morning, beat the lines.  You will spend almost a whole day touring this area, yet well worth it.  Don't forget the Colisseum, Tomb of the unknown soldier, the forum and spanish steps.  Its good that you will spend some time there, as there is much to see.

Im jealous, you will have alot of fun, just be open to walking everywhere, i think it helps you get a good feel for the cities.  Also, be friendly, most speak english, but don't be rude about it and the germans and italians are more than willing to help out.  Have fun.