Public pools (piscine comunali) exist in most Italian cities. They require a medical certificate — unless you’re a tourist using a day pass.
Plan your trip →Public pools: €5–10 entry. Most require a swim cap (cuffia, €2–3 at the front desk) and clean flip-flops. Some require a medical certificate (certificato medico) for regular access, but day passes for tourists usually waive this — ask at reception. Hotel pools: many 4–5 star hotels allow non-guests for €20–50/day (pool + sunbed, sometimes includes drink). In Rome: Hotel de Russie (€50+), Radisson Blu (€30). In Milan: Ceresio 7 (pool + aperitivo). Outdoor pools: lido/bagni on lakes (Garda, Como) and rivers. The sea: Italy has 7,600km of coast. The best "pool" is free.