Travel to Italy and you have to see Rome. Thankfully there’s a wealth of great value accommodation in the Eternal City, but with some being better than others I’ve sought out the very best. Here are my 7 top Rome hostels recommendations, with the 8 best guesthouses below:
The Beehive
๐ Two streets away from Rome Termini train station
๐๏ธ Basic bunks with private reading lights. Lockers in dorms. Female-only dorms
๐ฟ Clean, modern bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ Kitchen available for self-catering, plus small and great value cafe
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง 7 private rooms with 5 shared bathrooms, plus some private rooms with private ensuites
Free Hostels Roma
๐ 20 minute walk to the Coliseum, 18 min walk to Termini
๐๏ธ Cleverly designed stylish dorms with extremely private ‘nests’
๐ฟ Each dorm has its own bathroom (max. 6 beds), free towel use
๐ฝ๏ธ Relatively new kitchen, common areas include outdoor terrace
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Private double rooms with ensuite bathrooms
Yellowsquare Rome
๐ 8 min walk to Termini, 38 min walk to the Pantheon
๐๏ธ Sturdy bunks, some with privacy curtains and reading lights
๐ฟ Bathrooms are…OK
๐ฝ๏ธ Cheap bar, loads of common areas, music venue, new coworking space, not quiet!
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Small private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
RomeHello hostel
๐ 16 min walk to Trevi Fountain, close to Termini
๐๏ธ Sturdy bunks with reading lights and sockets in spacious 4, 8, and 10-bed dorms
๐ฟ Each room has good-sized bathroom
๐ฝ๏ธ Lovely, modern kitchen, terrace with table tennis and foosball, bar with live music
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Twin, double and triple en-suite private rooms
Roma Scout Center
๐ 6 minute walk to Bologna metro station
๐๏ธ Stylish 4-bed dorms (female, male, and mixed) with private reading lights
๐ฟ Large shared bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ Breakfast included, good value restaurant/bar, but no kitchen
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Doubles, twins and mini-suite, all with ensuite bathrooms
La Controra Hostel
๐ 14 minutes from both the Trevi Fountain and Termini station
๐๏ธ Spacious dorms with up to four beds, towels included
๐ฟ Plenty of modern bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ Small kitchen and communal areas
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
MEININGER Roma Termini
๐ 8 minute walk to Termini
๐๏ธ Usual good quality dorm bunks and beds (319 in total!), with private reading lights
๐ฟ Chic ensuite bathrooms with all dorms
๐ฝ๏ธ Relatively small kitchen, but great value bar/restaurant
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Plenty of spacious private rooms with ensuite bathrooms
…and here are Rome’s 8 best guesthouses:
Blue Hostel
๐ Once a 17th century convent, located 8 min walk from Termini
๐๏ธ No dorms, largest configuration room is for 3, plus a 4-bed apartment
๐ฟ Each room has beautifully designed private bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ No common areas or kitchen, apart from in the apartment
๐งโ๐คโ๐งAll of the boutique rooms are private and well-designed
Trani B&T Rooms
๐ Just steps to Termini
๐๏ธ No dorms, four private rooms one of which can accommodate up to 8 people
๐ฟ Some room share a bathroom
๐ฝ๏ธ No common areas
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง All rooms are private and, although somewhat dated, amazing value
Hostel Mosaic Central
๐ 10 minute walk to Termini, 16 minute walk to the lovely Villa Borghese
๐๏ธ No dorms, max. 3-bed basic rooms
๐ฟ Clean shared bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ No kitchen, small lounge area, complimentary breakfast
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Double rooms available
Dreaming Navona Rooms
๐ Conveniently located 10 mins to the Pantheon and 18 mins to St Peter’s Sq
๐๏ธ No dorms, 2-, or 4-bed rooms, tastefully decorated, in characterful old building
๐ฟ All rooms have basic bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ No communal areas
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง All rooms are private
Night And Day
๐ Just five minutes from Trevi Fountain
๐๏ธ No dorms
๐ฟ Rooms have clean, spacious bathrooms
๐ฝ๏ธ No communal areas
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Rooms can sleep up to four people
Downtown Accommodation
๐ Superbly positioned within easy walking distance to the main sights
๐๏ธ No dorms, air conditioning is an extra charge, good soundproofing
๐ฟ All rooms come with an ensuite bathroom
๐ฝ๏ธ No communal areas
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง All six rooms are double, some can accommodate an extra bed
Campanella3
๐ Perfectly located for exploring Vatican City
๐๏ธ No dorms, five tastefully decorated rooms
๐ฟ All rooms come with an ensuite bathroom
๐ฝ๏ธ Small kitchen and dining area, breakfast included
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Most rooms are double, some can accommodate up to four people
Agnes Roma B&B
๐ Located in the Trieste area, known for its nightlife
๐๏ธ No dorms, elegant and clean rooms
๐ฟ Clean bathrooms (towels included)
๐ฝ๏ธ No guest kitchen, free breakfast in dining room
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Double and twin rooms, all with private bathrooms
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