How to Ask If a Room Is Available in Italian
Learn to ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' in Italian and understand yes/no responses. This lesson focuses on polite inquiries at hotels or B&Bs, without booking.
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When you arrive at a hotel without a reservation, you need to ask if they have any rooms available. In Italian, the key phrase is 'Avete camere libere?' This lesson teaches you how to ask this question politely and understand the responses. You'll learn the difference between formal and informal address, and how to recognize yes/no answers. We'll focus on inquiry only—not booking. By the end, you'll be able to approach a reception desk and ask about room availability with confidence.
By the end, you can…
- ask if a hotel has any rooms available in Italian.
- understand yes/no responses to my inquiry.
- use the formal and informal forms appropriately.
Listen once. Try it slowly. Then say it without looking.
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Avete camere libere?
Do you have any rooms available?
ah-VEH-teh KAH-meh-reh LEE-beh-reh
Use this when speaking to a hotel receptionist or staff. It's the most common way to ask.
Sì, abbiamo camere libere.
Yes, we have rooms available.
see, ah-BYAH-moh KAH-meh-reh LEE-beh-reh
A positive response. 'Abbiamo' means 'we have'.
No, mi dispiace, non abbiamo camere libere.
No, I'm sorry, we don't have any rooms available.
noh, mee dee-SPYAH-cheh, non ah-BYAH-moh KAH-meh-reh LEE-beh-reh
A negative response. 'Mi dispiace' means 'I'm sorry'.
Ha una camera libera?
Do you have a room available? (formal singular)
ah OO-nah KAH-meh-rah LEE-beh-rah
Use this when speaking to one person formally, e.g., a receptionist you don't know.
Avete una camera doppia?
Do you have a double room available?
ah-VEH-teh OO-nah KAH-meh-rah DOHP-pyah
Specify room type: 'doppia' (double), 'singola' (single), 'matrimoniale' (double bed).
Pronunciation guides are approximate. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
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Useful pattern
The verb 'avere' (to have) is used to ask about availability. For 'you all' (plural), use 'avete': 'Avete camere libere?' For formal singular 'you', use 'ha': 'Ha una camera libera?' For informal singular 'you', use 'hai': 'Hai una camera libera?' The word 'libere' means 'free/available' and agrees with 'camere' (feminine plural). If asking about one room, use 'libera' (feminine singular).
When to use it
Use 'Avete camere libere?' when speaking to hotel staff collectively or in a general inquiry. If you're addressing one person formally (e.g., a receptionist), use 'Ha una camera libera?' If you're speaking to a friend or someone you know well, use 'Hai una camera libera?' In most hotels, the plural 'avete' is safe and polite. At a small B&B, the formal singular 'ha' might be more appropriate if the owner is older. Always start with 'Buongiorno' or 'Buonasera' before asking.
Listen to each line, then take one part and reply out loud.
Buongiorno, avete camere libere?
Good morning, do you have any rooms available?bwon-JOR-noh, ah-VEH-teh KAH-meh-reh LEE-beh-rehSì, abbiamo una camera singola e una doppia.
Yes, we have a single room and a double room.see, ah-BYAH-moh OO-nah KAH-meh-rah SEEN-goh-lah eh OO-nah DOHP-pyahPerfetto, grazie. E il prezzo?
Perfect, thank you. And the price?pehr-FEHT-toh, GRAH-tsyeh. eh eel PREHT-tsohLa singola costa 80 euro, la doppia 120.
The single costs 80 euros, the double 120.lah SEEN-goh-lah KOH-stah oh-TAHN-tah EH-oo-roh, lah DOHP-pyah CHEN-toh VEN-teeA little context goes a long way
In Italy, it's common to ask about room availability even without a reservation, especially in smaller towns or during off-peak seasons. However, in popular tourist destinations during high season, rooms may be scarce. Using 'lei' (formal) with older staff or in upscale hotels shows respect. In informal settings, like a family-run B&B, 'tu' might be acceptable, but when in doubt, use the formal. Also, note that 'camera' can mean 'room' in a house, but in a hotel context, it's clear. Avoid using 'stanza' for hotel rooms; 'stanza' is used for rooms in a home.
One thing to watch for
Using 'Hai camere libere?' with a receptionist you don't know.
Try this instead: Use the formal 'Ha' or plural 'Avete' instead. For example, say 'Ha camere libere?' (formal singular) or 'Avete camere libere?' (plural). 'Hai' is informal and should be used only with friends, family, or peers.
Your turn
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1How do you ask 'Do you have any rooms available?' to a hotel receptionist in Italian?
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Avete camere libere?
This is the most common and polite way. 'Avete' is the plural 'you have', suitable for addressing staff. Alternatively, 'Ha camere libere?' is also correct if addressing one person formally.
2What does 'No, mi dispiace, non abbiamo camere libere' mean?
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No, I'm sorry, we don't have any rooms available.
'No' means no, 'mi dispiace' means I'm sorry, 'non abbiamo' means we don't have, 'camere libere' means available rooms.
3How would you ask for a double room specifically?
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Avete una camera doppia?
This asks 'Do you have a double room?' You can also say 'Avete una camera matrimoniale?' for a room with a double bed. Both are correct depending on the type of bed.
To ask if a room is available in Italian, use 'Avete camere libere?' or 'Ha una camera libera?' Remember to use the formal 'Lei' form with strangers. Listen for 'Sì, abbiamo' or 'No, non abbiamo' in responses.
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