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Rome Tops Europe in Hotel Bed Bug Complaints
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First reported by N12 · Jun 19, 2026
What happened
A MattressNextDay study of 12.9 million TripAdvisor reviews found Rome had the highest rate of hotel bed bug complaints in Europe. Venice and Florence also ranked in the top 10, and the report advises travelers to inspect rooms and keep luggage off beds to avoid bringing pests home.
- 01Rome had 31.37 bed bug complaints per 1,000 reviews, the highest in Europe.
- 02The study analyzed 12.9 million TripAdvisor reviews across 59 destinations.
- 03Venice and Florence also placed in the European top 10.
- 04Experts warn luxury hotels are not necessarily safe from bed bugs.
- 05Travelers are advised to inspect mattresses and keep suitcases off beds.
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