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The Goethe-Institut Rom is the cultural arm of Germany abroad and the most established centre for German language and culture in Italy. Goethe-Institut Italia was founded in 1951 and the Rome branch has been running courses, exhibitions and exchange programmes at Via Savoia 15 since 1955. The institute belongs to a global network of more than 150 centres in 78 countries and welcomes thousands of language learners, exchange students and researchers each year. Beyond the language courses, the Rome programme runs a public library, the KunstRaum exhibition space and the Goethe-Institut auditorium for concerts, talks and film screenings.
According to the Spotahome Rent Index 2026, here are the available accommodation in Rome options and their average price by property type.
| Available accommodation | Total | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms in Rome | +2,200 | 670 € |
| Apartments in Rome | +1,500 | 1,950 € |
| Studios in Rome | +400 | 1,300 € |
| Residences in Rome | 3 | 900 € |
These four districts surround Via Savoia and offer the strongest mix of student housing, transport links and atmosphere:
In total these four districts list more than +450 properties on Spotahome, all of them fully furnished and ready to live in from day one.
The Goethe-Institut is a natural meeting point for German-speaking exchange students, DAAD scholarship holders and Erasmus participants studying at Sapienza, LUISS or Roma Tre. The institute coordinates with Erasmus+ Italia and German universities to host language preparation courses, tandem programmes and cultural events. A short walk takes you to Villa Borghese, the MAXXI contemporary art museum, the Auditorium Parco della Musica and the cinemas of Piazza Bologna. The Trieste-Salario area is also one of the safest and most relaxed corners of central Rome.
Via Savoia 15 sits between Piazza Fiume and Villa Ada, easy to reach from Termini and the historic centre:
The most student-friendly options around Via Savoia are:
For the lowest prices, focus on Trieste; for the liveliest student scene, Nomentano. Parioli and Salario suit those who want a calmer, leafier setting close to Villa Borghese.
These are the price ranges across Trieste, Nomentano, Parioli and Salario, based on the Spotahome Rent Index 2026:
| Accommodation type | Average price | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Room in a shared flat | 681 € - 838 € | 382 |
| Studio | 1,006 € - 2,575 € | 24 |
| Whole apartment | 1,750 € - 2,307 € | 87 |
The most popular choice for language students at the Goethe-Institut is a room in a shared flat: more than 350 listings with an average price of around 745 €/month and bills often included.
Two to three months ahead of your course start works well for intensive German programmes, which run year-round. Demand still peaks in late August and early January because Rome's other universities open their semesters at the same time, so booking earlier than that gives you the widest choice.
Each listing on Spotahome is verified before publication, so the photos and floor plans you see reflect the property accurately. If something doesn't match the listing on arrival, report it within the first twenty-four hours and the team will help with mediation, a relocation or another solution.
Most landlords ask for one or two months of rent as a deposit. On listings tagged "Deposit protected", Spotahome refunds the deposit directly if the landlord doesn't return it within three months of moving out and you've met the contract terms. Many properties on Spotahome don't require a deposit at all, and you can filter for those in the search.
No. You'll need an ID or passport, the Goethe-Institut enrolment confirmation and a payment method. Once the landlord accepts your reservation, they may request proof of solvency and a SEPA direct debit to finalise the contract.
The monthly price always includes rent, the IBI property tax and condominium fees. Utilities — electricity, water, gas and Wi-Fi — are included in many listings but not all. Personal expenses like groceries, toiletries and optional services such as cleaning or parking are never included. Read each listing description carefully so you know exactly what is in and what is out.
Spotahome is the ideal platform for Goethe-Institut students because it offers:
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