Known for its history and culture, you might not expect Rome to have much in the way of adult thrills. But it does — if you know where to look! Many venues are popular with locals, but visitors looking for NSFW fun will find plenty of options. Prostitution in Italy is legal though third-party activities relating to the sale of sexual services such as brothels, pimping or prostitution rings are not.
Some work for agencies, take to the streets, or even work as dancers in strip clubs and massage parlours. Though the trade in sexual acts in these venues is prohibited, it can and does take place. However, you should be aware that the owners of these establishments do not tolerate such activity as it can lead to site closure. Street prostitution is tolerated as long as no explicit soliciting takes place and is a popular way for locals and tourists to engage the services of a professional.
The cost of hiring a prostitute in Rome varies considerably. You will find dozens of escort websites serving Rome, including a handful of independent companions with their own web presence. There are also classified directories and personals boards where ads from courtesans can be freely browsed. However, all of these websites operate in a strictly grey area of the law and we cannot publish links to them on this site.
Brothels are illegal in Italy but you may still find yourself in one if you respond to an in-call advertising from some site, particularly classified listings.
These small networks of prostitutes tend to rent premises on a short-term basis and move frequently to avoid detection from the authorities. This kind of operation is not regulated and are not recommended in general. Swinging is very popular in Italy and you can find clubs around Rome as a single man or as part of a couple. Not all of these clubs are open to the general public though most will permit international visitors; however, you may need to pay a joining membership fee.
