Best Hostels in Rome - complete overview and compared of TOP hostels
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3 Best Hostels in Rome – Historic Buildings and Design Hostels (+ Map)

Short answer: the three best hostels in Rome are 1. The RomeHello Hostel for solo travelers and female travelers who want a social place without the 3am wake-up, 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo for anyone who wants the Colosseum on their doorstep and a rooftop to end the day on, and 3. The Bricks Rome for couples and anyone happy to trade a central address for a quieter, greener one. Rome bed prices swing hard by season, so run the dates through Hostelz first and see which booking site is actually cheaper before you commit.

Time to bring out the 3 best hostels in Rome. Here is the thing about Rome: it is a deeply traditional city and it never really built a hostel culture the way Lisbon or Berlin did. That has been changing over the last few years, and a proper wave of new places has opened. But the total number is still small for a capital this size, which means the good ones fill up fast and the bad ones stay in business anyway.

While I was living in Rome, a steady stream of friends came to visit and every single one of them stayed somewhere different. Some of those recommendations came back glowing. Some came back as a text message at 2am asking if they could sleep on my sofa. I still get messages from travelers telling me how their stay went, and that feedback is what this list is built on.

Prices, though, I will not pretend to know. They move constantly in Rome, more than in most European cities, and a bed that costs one thing in February costs something very different the week of Easter. Check the live rates on Hostelz, which compares what Hostelworld and Booking are charging for the same bed. Sometimes the gap is a couple of euros. Sometimes it is a lot more than that.

Our favorite hostels in Rome are:

  1. The RomeHello Hostel - best for solo female travellers and families
  2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo - best for solo travellers and digital nomads
  3. The Bricks Rome - best for best for Couples
  4. Extra: YellowSquare Rome - best for party animal

Let’s get into the top hostels in Rome for solo travelers, couples, and friends. We have also put together the coolest fun party hostels in Rome if that is more your speed.

🦸 Solo Traveler: Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
🙎‍♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: The RomeHello Hostel
🥳 Party Hostel:The Yellow Hostel Rome
👩‍❤️‍👨 Couple Hostel: The Bricks
👨‍👩‍👦 Family Hostel: The RomeHello Hostel
👩‍💻 For Digital Nomads: Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
🧘 Cozy Hostel: The RomeHello Hostel

Wanna stay at a fun, cozy place and with a cool design? Keep scrolling then.

Best Hostels in Rome Compared at a Glance

Hostel Best for Vibe Area Standout
1. The RomeHello Hostel Solo travelers, female travelers, families Social but calm, opt-in not forced Repubblica, walkable to Termini Garden, daily activity list, real female-only dorms
2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo Solo travelers, digital nomads Busy, events most nights, easy to talk to people Monti / Esquilino, minutes from the Colosseum Rooftop terrace with BBQ and a 24-hour bar
3. The Bricks Rome Couples, families, light sleepers Quiet, boutique, more guesthouse than hostel Valle Aurelia, outside the center Terrace with green views, kitchen on every floor
4. YellowSquare Rome Party people Loud. Genuinely loud. Central The one you pick when sleep is not the goal
Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar Groups, party travelers Bar-led, beer pong and karaoke Termini Rooftop bar plus a gym, which is a strange and great combo
Generator Rome Design lovers, groups, private-room seekers Polished, hotel-ish, nightly DJ Esquilino, 10 minutes from Termini Summer rooftop bar in a 19th-century building
The Beehive Slow travelers, solo travelers over 30 Small, gentle, zero party Termini Vegetarian cafe with handmade bread and pop-up dinners
New Generation Hostel Rome Center Budget travelers who still want a private bathroom Quiet, simple, well run Monti Private garden in a former convent wing

How to Pick the Right Rome Hostel

Rome is spread out and the metro is thinner than you would expect for a city this size. Where you sleep changes your whole trip here more than it does in most places. Quick version:

  • Traveling solo and want to meet people: 1. The RomeHello Hostel or 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
  • Solo female traveler: 1. The RomeHello Hostel, for the female-only dorms and the fact that the social side is optional
  • Couple: 3. The Bricks Rome, or a private room at 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo if you want to stay central
  • Group of friends: Alessandro Palace or Generator Rome, both used to handling groups
  • You came to party: 4. YellowSquare Rome, no need to even think twice
  • You want quiet and you are a light sleeper: The Beehive or 3. The Bricks Rome
  • Working remotely: 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo, the private rooms have desks
  • First time in Rome and you want to walk everywhere: anything in Monti or around Repubblica
  • Cheapest bed, full stop: compare the same dates across booking sites on Hostelz

1. The RomeHello Hostel

Everyone is welcome to hang out at The RomeHello Hostel, and I mean that literally. Solo travelers, couples, the occasional family, people in their forties who thought they had aged out of hostels. It somehow works. The social side is there if you want it and easy to skip if you do not, which is a harder balance to strike than it sounds.

Rooms

Female-only and mixed dorms, both comfortable, both with AC. That last part matters more than you think in a Roman July. There is a locker under the bed for your stuff, so bring your own padlock. Every bed comes with:

  • personal light,
  • USB chargers,
  • electrical outlets, and
  • a shelf

If you want to meet people from all over, book a bed in one of the bigger en suite dorms. Want privacy instead? There are private rooms with ensuite bathrooms.

Atmosphere

Traveling solo? Grab the complimentary welcome drink in the bar in the early evening. It is the easiest icebreaker in the building and it does the work for you. There is a proper activity list too, and it changes constantly, so check reception when you arrive. Expect some mix of:

  • karaoke,
  • ping pong tournaments,
  • movie night,
  • live music,
  • cooking classes,
  • beer pong…

It is not a party hostel, to be clear. Nobody is doing shots at 2am in the corridor. If that is what you want, scroll down.

Location

Almost everything is close. Termini (the main train and bus hub) is around 10 minutes on foot. Repubblica metro is about a 3-minute walk, and that gets you across the city on Line A. The Trevi Fountain is roughly a 10-minute walk away.

The best choice in Rome for

  • solo female travelers
  • families

Read: solo travel guide to Rome

Book The RomeHello Hostel here

Check prices at:
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RomeHello lounge area
RomeHello lounge area
The RomeHello Activities with Family
The RomeHello Activities with Family
The RomeHello Private Bedroom
The RomeHello Private Bedroom

2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo

Location first, because it is the whole argument here. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo sits under a 10-minute walk from the Colosseum, which in Rome terms means you can be standing in front of it before the queue even forms. Air-conditioned rooms, a bar, free WiFi, a communal lounge, a shared kitchen, and a rooftop terrace with a BBQ that gets used properly in summer.

Rooms come in a few shapes. Worth knowing before you book: a lot of the dorms use 3-tier bunk beds, so if the idea of climbing to the third level puts you off, filter for something else. The private rooms have a desk and a private bathroom, which is why this one keeps showing up on remote-worker shortlists.

The atmosphere is the reason people stay a night longer than planned. There are events most evenings, the common areas are actually full rather than technically existing, and staff make an effort to introduce people. Free coffee, tea and snacks around the clock help too. Breakfast costs extra, so factor that in if you are counting.

Location

Colosseum in under 10 minutes on foot. Santa Maria Maggiore in about the same. Termini is roughly 15 minutes walking, or a short metro hop if you have a backpack and no patience. And since December 2025 the new Metro C stop at Colosseo has been open, which makes this corner of Rome noticeably better connected than it was the last time most guides were written.

A great choice for

  • solo travelers
  • digital nomads
Book Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo here

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Digital nomads at Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
Digital nomads at Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo Lounge area
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo Lounge area
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo Dorm Room
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo Dorm Room

3. The Bricks Rome

Okay, upfront honesty. The Bricks Rome is not in the center, and if your whole plan is to roll out of bed into the Forum, this is the wrong pick.

Still here? Good, because it is one of the nicest places on this list. It is built more like a small boutique guesthouse than a hostel: 24 rooms across private doubles and shared triples, with a terrace looking out over green. Every private room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, oven, lockers, air-conditioning, a kettle, a bath or shower, and a desk. There is free WiFi throughout, a communal kitchen on every floor, a shared lounge, a self-service laundry, and a games room. For couples who want a door that closes without paying hotel money, this is the answer in Rome.

Location

It sits in the Valle Aurelia neighborhood, in Rome’s green belt, and the air is genuinely better out here than in the middle of the city. Public transport links you to the historic center and the big sights. But it is not the historic center, and you will spend time commuting. If you are fine with that trade, it is a real top choice. If you are in Rome for two nights only, probably not.

Recommended for

  • couples
  • families
Book The Bricks Rome here

Check prices at:
Booking.com | Hostelz.com

The Bricks Rome Lounge Area
The Bricks Rome Lounge Area
Wanna cook? Help yourself at The Bricks
Wanna cook? Help yourself at The Bricks
The Bricks Rome, dorm
The Bricks Rome, dorm

Best Party Hostel in Rome?

Two hostels in Rome do party properly. If you would rather go out with locals than with a hostel crew, I marked some of my favorite clubs on the map further down. Programs change weekly, so check the club’s socials before you head over rather than trusting any list, including mine. There is also a full guide to the best party hostels in Rome.

Hostelgeeks Tip: Rome’s metro shuts around 23:30 (later on Friday and Saturday), so night buses are how you get home. Most of them route through Termini, which is a quiet argument for sleeping near Termini if you plan to be out late.

4. YellowSquare Rome

This is the hard party option. If some fiesta is what you are after, check in at YellowSquare Rome. No need to even think twice.

Book YellowSquare Rome here

Check prices at:
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Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar

Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar runs bar events and parties, but the rest of the setup is better than it needs to be:

  • A gym
  • Rooftop terrace w/ bar
  • Social lounge
  • 2x stylish restaurants

Expect cocktail parties, beer pong and karaoke. Do not expect early nights, and do not book here if you have a 7am train.

Book Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld | Hostelz.com

Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar is one of the best party hostels in Rome, Italy

More Hostels Worth a Mention

The hostels above are fully booked or just not your cup of tea? Rome fills up fast, so this list exists for a reason. Take a look at these:

Generator Rome

Generator Hostel in Rome lives in a 19th-century building spread over seven floors, and it was renovated a couple of years back. There is DJ entertainment at the in-house bar most nights, a deli-style cafe, a chill-out lounge, and a rooftop bar that opens in the warmer months. Shared and private rooms, all decorated with the Generator house style, which you will either love or find slightly too Instagram. It is about a 10-minute walk from Termini and closer still to Vittorio Emanuele metro.

Fair warning on the area: the streets immediately around the hostel are scruffier than the photos suggest. It is not dangerous, it is just not pretty. Plenty of Rome is like that.

Book Generator Hostel here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld | Hostelz.com

Read: Generator Hostels – a complete guide

Generator Rome Restaurant
Generator Rome Restaurant
Generator Rome People having fun on the terrace
Generator Rome People having fun on the terrace
Generator Rome Dorms
Generator Rome Dorms

New Generation Hostel Rome Center

Set in a wing of a former Franciscan convent in Monti, which is not a sentence you get to write often. It is quiet, simple and well run, with a private garden that feels absurdly peaceful for somewhere ten minutes from the Colosseum. Every room, dorm or private, has its own bathroom. Lockers have power sockets inside them. There is a 24-hour reception and a shared kitchen.

No events, no bar, no scene. If you want to meet people, this is the wrong choice. If you want to sleep well in Monti and spend your money on food instead, it is a very good one.

Compare prices and read reviews at: Hostelworld | Hostelz.com

The Beehive Hostel Rome

Small and family-run by an American couple with a real interest in travel, food, and environmental and social issues. The Beehive is a reflection of that. It is a place where people actually talk to each other, to the city, and to the neighborhood around it.

There is a vegetarian cafe using mostly organic and local ingredients, with handmade bread and desserts, pop-up lunches and dinners, and cooking classes. It is the gentlest hostel on this list by a distance. Solo travelers in their thirties tend to love it. Anyone hunting a party will be bored within an hour.

Book The Beehive hostel here

Compare prices and read reviews at: Booking.com | Hostelworld | Hostelz.com

The Beehive Hostel is one of the best hostels in Rome, Italy

What About the Best Hostels in Rome City Center?

Quick clarification, because this trips people up. Rome’s historic center is the area around the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Campo de’ Fiori, and there are essentially no hostels in it. What most booking sites label “city center” is really the Termini and Monti side of town, which is where the hostels are.

That is not a bad thing. Termini is the transport heart of Rome: two metro lines, the airport train, buses to everywhere. From there, most of the famous sights are a 20 to 30 minute walk. You will walk a lot in Rome regardless. Everyone does.

The RomeHello Hostel and Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo are the best picks on this side of the city.

Best Hostels in Rome for Solo Travelers

Most people who visit Rome come as couples. You will notice it. Restaurant tables for two, honeymooners at the Trevi, tour groups in matching hats.

None of which makes Rome a bad solo destination. It is a great one. But it does mean the meeting-people part is on your hostel rather than on the city, so pick a social one on purpose instead of by accident.

I do recommend The RomeHello Hostel and Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo.

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo lounge area

What about the cheapest hostels in Rome?

Of course, there are always cheap hostels. But how do you actually find them? When you are traveling on a shoe-string budget and you want to save every dollar, there are ways to find the cheapest places in Rome.

  1. Open Hostelz.com with a full list of all hostels in Rome
  2. add your dates
  3. Order the listings by price

Simple as that.

Hostelz.com is a price comparison site for hostels. They list every single one in the world and tells you exactly which website is cheaper to use.

Another smart Tip: Check what is actually included, and what is excluded. Take a closer look at the location, too. A further location might mean more costs in transport.

How to Book a Hostel in Rome (and Actually Get the Cheaper Price)

Same bed, different price, depending on which site you land on. That is not a conspiracy, it is just how hostel distribution works: Hostelworld, Booking and the hostel’s own site all run their own rates and their own fees, and they do not always match.

So the order I would go in:

  1. Put your dates into Hostelz and see what every booking site is charging for the same room. It saves the tab-switching, which in Rome is worth doing because the spread can be real.
  2. Book as soon as your dates are fixed. Rome has a small hostel supply and a huge visitor count. The good beds go early, especially over Easter and long weekends.
  3. Choose free cancellation where you can. Plans change, and a flexible rate that costs a euro more is usually the better deal.
  4. Check what is included before you compare. A place with a free kitchen and free coffee can beat a cheaper bed where breakfast is an extra charge every morning.

Hostelgeeks Tip: if two options come out within a euro of each other, take the one closer to a metro stop. In Rome you will make that euro back in shoe leather within a day.

Discounts and Promo Codes for Rome Hostels

Honest answer on this one: hostel promo codes are mostly a myth. What actually saves money in Rome is timing and comparison, not a coupon.

The things that genuinely work:

  • Travel in the off season. January and February beds cost a fraction of what the same bed costs at Easter. This is by far the biggest lever you have.
  • Avoid Easter, the first week of May, and any long weekend. Rome prices spike hard and early around religious holidays.
  • Compare before you book. The difference between booking sites on the same room is usually bigger than any promo code you will find.
  • Stay longer. Some Rome hostels drop the nightly rate on stays of a week or more, and the city tourist tax stops after 10 consecutive nights anyway.
  • Book direct if the hostel has its own site. Occasionally the direct rate undercuts the platforms. Occasionally. Check both.

Our Favorite Hostels in Rome put on a map + sights

Personally, I plan trips with a map that has the sights and the potential hostels on it, so I can see what is actually walkable from where. I thought this map would help you do the same.

My list of the must-do sights in Rome when time is short:

  • Villa Borghese Park
  • Trevi Fountain (heads up: since February 2026 there is a small fee to get down to the basin area itself. Looking at it from the square is still free, and honestly the side alcoves are the better photo anyway)
  • Pantheon – no longer free to enter, there is a ticket now, and you can get an audio guide for the Pantheon here
  • Trastevere Basilica
  • Colosseum
  • Imperial Forum – buy your tickets for Colosseum and Imperial forum here (audio guide included)
  • Bocca della Verità
  • Altare della Patria
  • Saint Peter’s Basilica
  • Vatican Museum – get the fast track entry to Vatican Museum here and avoid queues.

One more that nobody puts on a list: the new Colosseo stop on Metro Line C, which opened at the end of 2025. They found so much while digging it that the station itself is part museum, with hundreds of objects on display along the route down to the platform. It costs you a metro ticket. That is it.

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Nightlife in Rome

Rome’s nightlife is not clubby the way Berlin or Madrid is. It is more about standing outside with a drink until 1am, which, once you accept it, is better.

Where to go depends what you want:

  • Trastevere is the obvious one. Cobbled, packed, heavily international, and the default first-night choice for every hostel crew in the city. Fun. Not remotely local.
  • San Lorenzo is the student district near the university. Cheapest drinks in central Rome and the youngest crowd.
  • Testaccio is where the actual clubs are, and where Romans go when they want to dance rather than drink in a piazza.
  • Pigneto is further out and more alternative. Worth a night if you have more than a weekend.
  • Monti is the wine-bar option. Lower key, older crowd, very pleasant.

Hostelgeeks Tip: Roman nights start late. Turning up in Trastevere at 8pm means standing in an empty street feeling foolish. Aim for 10pm and eat first.

When to Visit Rome

April to early June and late September through October are the sweet spots. Warm enough to sit outside, cool enough to walk all day, and the light in October is worth the trip on its own.

July and August are hot in a way that changes how you travel. You will find yourself planning around shade, moving slower, and taking a break in the middle of the day whether you meant to or not. August also empties out: a chunk of Rome’s own restaurants and shops close for a few weeks around Ferragosto because the Romans have left for the coast. The sights stay open and stay busy.

Winter is the cheapest and, I would argue, quietly underrated. Cold, occasionally wet, and you get the Pantheon almost to yourself. That is a fair trade.

One 2026 note worth knowing: the Jubilee year that packed the city through 2025 wrapped up in early January 2026. Rome is still busy, because Rome is always busy. It is just no longer at that particular level.

How Many Days Do You Need in Rome?

Three full days is the honest minimum. That gets you ancient Rome (Colosseum, Forum, Palatine), the Vatican, and the historic center on foot, with maybe one evening in Trastevere.

Four or five is better, because the Vatican Museums alone can eat most of a day and you will want one day where you do not tick anything off a list. Two days is doable but you will be rushing and you will resent the queues.

The Colosseum and Vatican both need tickets booked in advance now. Colosseum tickets are also nominative, meaning your name is on them and staff can ask for ID, so book them yourself rather than through whoever is selling outside the metro.

Getting to Rome and Getting Around

Rome has two airports. Fiumicino (FCO) is the big one, Ciampino (CIA) is the low-cost one.

From Fiumicino: the Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Termini in 32 minutes and costs €14. Simple, fixed, no traffic. If you are counting every euro, the FL1 regional train is about €8, but it does not stop at Termini. It goes to Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina instead, so check which one is closest to your hostel before you buy. City transport tickets are not valid on either train.

From Ciampino: shuttle buses run to Termini and take roughly 40 minutes. Book ahead in high season or just buy at the desk on arrival.

Around the city: a single ticket is €1.50 and covers 100 minutes, including one metro entry plus unlimited buses and trams inside that window. A 24-hour ticket is €8.50. You can also tap a contactless card or phone straight at the turnstile, and if you use the same card all day it caps automatically at the price of the day ticket. Use the same physical card each time or the cap will not add up.

Metro runs until roughly 23:30, later on Friday and Saturday. Three lines: A, B and C. Line C reached Colosseo in December 2025, which was about twenty-five years in the making.

Hostelgeeks Tip: the metro map makes Rome look small and it lies. Walking is often faster than changing lines, and it is how you find the good bits. Bring shoes you can do 20,000 steps in. The cobbles will finish off anything flimsy.

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FAQs About Hostels in Rome

The questions we get asked most about staying in hostels in Rome.

What is the best hostel in Rome?

1. The RomeHello Hostel is the best all-rounder, especially for solo and female travelers, because it is social without being a party hostel. 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo is the pick if you want to be minutes from the Colosseum with a rooftop to end the night on.

How much does a hostel in Rome cost?

It swings a lot by season. Winter is the cheapest stretch of the year, and prices climb steeply around Easter and through summer. Rather than trusting any fixed number, compare live rates for your dates across booking sites on Hostelz.

What is the best area to stay in Rome?

Monti and the area around Termini and Repubblica, which is where almost all of Rome's hostels are. Monti is prettier and better for eating. Termini is uglier but unbeatable for transport. Trastevere is lovely and has very few hostel beds.

Are hostels in Rome safe?

Yes. The hostels themselves are fine, with lockers, 24-hour reception at the bigger places, and staff who know what they are doing. The thing to watch is pickpocketing on crowded buses and metro lines, not your accommodation.

Is the area around Termini safe at night?

It looks rougher than it is. The streets around the station are scruffy and there are people hanging around late, but violent crime against travelers is rare. Keep your phone in your pocket and your bag zipped, walk with purpose, and you will be fine.

Which is the best party hostel in Rome?

4. YellowSquare Rome for the full-volume version, and Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar if you want a bar, a rooftop and organized chaos with slightly more structure. Neither is where you go for sleep.

Which is the best hostel in Rome for solo travelers?

1. The RomeHello Hostel or 2. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo. Both run daily events and have common areas where people actually sit, which is the part that matters when you arrive alone.

Are there female-only dorms in Rome hostels?

Yes. 1. The RomeHello Hostel has proper female-only dorms and is the one I would point a solo female traveler toward first. Several other Rome hostels offer them too, so filter for it when you compare.

Do I have to pay a tourist tax in Rome?

Yes. Rome charges a contributo di soggiorno per person per night, and hostels sit in the lowest bracket at around €3.50. It is charged for a maximum of 10 consecutive nights in the same property, it is usually collected at check-in, and it is not included in the price you see when you book. It is not a scam.

How many days do you need in Rome?

Three full days as a minimum, four or five if you want the Vatican Museums and one unstructured day. Two is possible but rushed.

When is the best time to visit Rome?

April to early June, or late September through October. Summer is hot and crowded, winter is cold and cheap, and August sees a lot of local businesses close for the holidays.

How do I get from Fiumicino Airport to my hostel?

The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Termini in 32 minutes for €14, which suits you if your hostel is near Termini or one metro stop away. The FL1 regional train is cheaper at about €8 but skips Termini, stopping at Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana and Tiburtina instead.

Do Rome hostels have kitchens?

Many do, and it is worth checking before you book. Eating out in central Rome adds up fast, and a hostel with a proper kitchen and free coffee can be better value than a cheaper bed without one.

Basic Information to Rome

Some general things worth knowing about hostels in Rome before you book.

Prices: winter is much cheaper than the high season of July and August, and rates always move with the season, holidays and big events. Check the live rates on Hostelz.com or Hostelworld.com rather than trusting a number in any article, including this one.

Tourist Tax: like most major destinations, Rome charges a city tax on top of your room rate. Hostels sit in the lowest bracket, currently around €3.50 per person per night, capped at 10 consecutive nights in the same place. Hotels pay considerably more. It is collected at the property, usually at check-in, and it is a real tax rather than a hostel trying it on.

When to book: as soon as your dates are fixed. Rome’s hostel supply is small relative to how many people visit, so the best places sell out well ahead, especially around Easter.

Safety: watch for pickpockets, particularly on the crowded buses toward the Vatican, on metro Line A, and in the tight crowds at the Trevi Fountain and Termini. Plenty of hostels sit around Termini and the area looks sketchier than it is. Keep your bag in front of you, do not put your phone on the restaurant table, and ignore anyone trying to tie a bracelet on your wrist.

Check-In and Check-Out: check-in usually starts between 14:00 and 15:00, check-out lands somewhere between 10:00 and 12:00. You can leave your luggage at the hostel either side. Some do it free, some charge a small fee.

Overview: Best Hostels by Traveler Type

🦸 Solo Traveler: Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
🙎‍♀️ best for Female Solo Traveler: The RomeHello Hostel
🥳 Party Hostel:The Yellow Hostel Rome
👩‍❤️‍👨 Couple Hostel: The Bricks
👨‍👩‍👦 Family Hostel: The RomeHello Hostel
👩‍💻 For Digital Nomads: Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
🧘 Cozy Hostel: The RomeHello Hostel

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