Avete sconti per ristoranti o attrazioni?

Do you have discounts for restaurants or attractions?

Pronunciation

SCON-ti — two syllables, stress on the first.

When to use it

Ask at reception — Italian hostels often have partnerships with local restaurants and attractions offering guest discounts.

What it means

'Avete sconti' = do you have discounts (second person plural of 'avere'). 'Per ristoranti o attrazioni' = for restaurants or attractions. Many Italian hostels negotiate guest discounts ('sconti') with nearby businesses — always ask before paying full price.

Variations

Avete un accordo con ristoranti vicini?

Do you have an arrangement with nearby restaurants?

Some hostels have formal discount partnerships with local eateries

C'è lo sconto per musei con la carta studente?

Is there a museum discount with a student card?

Italian national museums offer free or reduced entry to EU citizens under 25

Avete carte sconto per i mezzi pubblici?

Do you have discount cards for public transport?

Tourist transport cards often offer better value than individual tickets

Mini Dialogue

— Avete sconti per ristoranti o attrazioni? — Sì! Con il nostro biglietto avete il dieci percento da Trattoria da Lucia e la Galleria Borghese costa due euro in meno. — Fantastico. E per i mezzi? — La carta settimana dell'ATAC costa diciotto euro, molto conveniente.

— Do you have discounts for restaurants or attractions? — Yes! With our card you get ten percent off at Trattoria da Lucia and the Galleria Borghese costs two euros less. — Fantastic. And for transport? — The ATAC weekly card costs eighteen euros, very convenient.

Cultural Note

Italian state museums offer free admission to EU citizens under 18 and reduced rates to EU citizens aged 18–25. Many major attractions also offer discounts for Hostelling International (HI) cardholders. The HI card costs around €18/year and pays for itself very quickly.

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