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Opening hours for supermarkets and groceries in Rome vary. Generally, they are open from 8/9 AM to 8 PM. Some groceries have extended hours until 9/10 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays, most groceries have limited hours and tend to be open in the mornings only from 9 to 12, for example. The most popular supermarkets are SMA, Di per Di and Standa.

For a great selection of imported and international foods, go to Castroni. There are several locations, including:

• Via Flaminia, 28-32
• Via Cola di Rienzo, 196
• Via della Balduina, 1
• Via delle Quattro Fontane, 37
• Via di Boccea, 173/175
• Via Ottaviano, 55

The IKEAs in Rome are open 9 AM - 9 PM everyday, and breakfast is served at 8:45 AM. IKEA is closed on the following holidays: April 25, May 1, August 15. There are two IKEAs located in Rome for your home shopping needs:

• Via Anagnina, 81 - 00173 (Public transport: Take metro to Anagnina and find a bus there which takes you directly to IKEA)
• Porta di Roma, Via delle Vigne Nuove (loc. Bufalotta) - 00139

The most popular shopping districts are:

• Via del Corso and the surrounding area
• Via Cola di Rienzo
• Via Ottaviano
• Via Nazionale

For upscale shopping, visit:

• Via Condotti
• Via del Babuino

For boutiques, vintage and handcrafts:

• Via del Governo Vecchio (Navona area)
• Via dei Giubbonari (campo de'Fiori area)
• Via del Moro (Trastevere area)