Hostels in Rome
There are 47 hostels listed within about five miles of central Rome. This page covers what that actually means for a trip: which hostels are here, how they rate against Rome's hotels, and which are worth it if you are coming for a show.
How strong is the hostel scene in Rome?
Two numbers answer that, and neither means much on its own. The first is how much of Rome's accommodation is hostels rather than hotels — a city can have plenty of hostels and still be a hotel city. The second is how those hostels score against the hotels sitting next to them, which is the only fair benchmark, because guest scores drift by city and a 7.8 in one place is not a 7.8 in another.
| Measure | Rome | What it tells you |
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| Hostels listed | 47 | Dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation within roughly five miles of the centre. |
| Average hostel guest score | 7.6/10 | Averaged across the hostels above. Supplied by our accommodation partner, not a StubOrder rating. |
| Average hotel guest score | 9.0/10 | The same measure for the 5,000 hotels nearest the middle of Rome, with hostels excluded so the comparison is not partly against itself. |
The short version: hostels in Rome score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone — a gap of 1.4 points. That gap is normal and mostly measures the product, not the management: a shared room with six strangers in it will rarely be scored like a private one, however well the place is run. It is worth reading the individual scores below rather than the average.
Hostels in Rome, closest to the centre first
Distances are measured from the middle of Rome. Pick your dates to see what a bed actually costs — hostel pricing moves more than hotel pricing does, because a dorm can sell out one bed at a time.
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Borgo Ripa Urban Travel
Lungotevere Ripa 3, Rome
Central Location Comfortable Accommodation Multilingual Staff To experience the richness of Rome, stay at Borgo Ripa Urban Travel. With a garden, shared lounge, and bar, this prop…
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JO&JOE ROMA
113 Via delle Quattro Fontane, Rome
Unique Features and Amenities The garden, shared lounge, and terrace offer a relaxing environment for guests to unwind after a day of exploring the city. Diverse Dining Options Gu…
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Ostello Marello
Via Urbana, 50, Rome
Central Location in Rome Ostello Marello is perfectly situated in the heart of Rome, offering easy access to iconic landmarks like the Coliseum and Palatine Hill. With Rome Termin…
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R.T. HOUSE'S
32 Via dei Gracchi, Rome
Central Location in Rome Located in the heart of Rome, R.T. HOUSE'S offers a convenient stay just steps away from Ottaviano Metro Station. Explore the city's iconic landmarks like…
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The RomeHello
Via Torino, 45, Rome
Central Location and Free WiFi Located in Rome, just a short walk from Repubblica Metro Stop and iconic Trevi Fountain, The RomeHello offers free WiFi throughout the property, ens…
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Bar dell'Artista Hostel
Via Paolina, 20, Rome
Unwind in Comfort: Enjoy the stunning views from the terrace and take advantage of amenities like complimentary Wi-Fi and a communal TV area. Convenient Facilities: Benefit from f…
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NEW GENERATION HOSTEL Rome center
Via dei Quattro Cantoni 35 Rione Monti, Rome
Central Location in Rome New Generation Hostel Rome Center is perfectly situated in the heart of Rome, making it convenient for guests to explore the city's attractions. Within wa…
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Hostel Trastevere
Via Francesco Benaglia 13, Rome
Central Location in Trastevere District Hostel One Trastevere is nestled in the heart of the vibrant Trastevere district, offering easy access to Rome Trastevere Station and popul…
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Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
Via Angelo Poliziano, 75, Rome
Central Location Located in the heart of Rome, Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo is just minutes away from iconic landmarks like the Coliseum and Vittorio Emanuele Metro Station. Comfor…
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Hotel Beauty
Via Napoleone III 35, Rome
Convenient Location Located just 300 meters from the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and a 5-minute walk from Termini Train Station, Hostel Beauty offers a prime location for exp…
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Român Holidays
Via Volturno 27, Rome
Central Location in Rome Roman Holidays Hostel, situated in the heart of Rome, offers free Wi-Fi access to all guests. The property boasts a shared kitchen and a cozy living room …
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Legend R.G.
Via Gaeta, 64, Rome
Central Location in Rome Legend R.G. offers en suite rooms with free WiFi and air conditioning in the heart of Rome. Guests can enjoy a large TV lounge and a communal kitchen for …
Staying in a hostel for a Rome event
A hostel makes most sense on exactly the kind of trip StubOrder sends people on: one or two nights, built around a fixed start time, where you are out of the building all evening. The bed is somewhere to sleep afterwards, not somewhere to spend the weekend, and the saving against a hotel on a sold-out event night is usually the largest saving available on the whole trip — event nights are when city hotel rates spike and hostel beds barely move.
The two things to check before you book are the ones that catch people out. First, front-desk hours: a support act running long can put you back at 23:45, which is no use if reception closes at 23:00 and there is no night code. Second, whether the rate is per bed or per room — a private twin at £70 and a dorm bed at £35 each are the same money for two people, and the private room is the better buy.
What is on in Rome
Matinee
Falstaff
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Distance from a specific venue
The hostels above are measured from the centre of town. If you want to know what is actually walkable from the doors of one building, each venue has its own accommodation page that sorts every nearby property by real distance.
Dorm bed or private room?
This is the decision that actually determines what your stay is like, and it is not the same decision as hostel-or-hotel. Almost every hostel in Rome sells both, at prices that overlap with the cheaper end of the city's hotels.
| Dorm bed | Hostel private room | |
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| Priced by | The bed. Two people pay twice. | The room, like a hotel. |
| Best for | Solo travel, and meeting people. | Two people, or anyone who wants a door that locks. |
| Bathroom | Usually shared down the hall. | Often private, but check — many are not. |
| Getting in late | Fine, but you will wake people. | No issue. |
| Luggage | A locker, usually needing your own padlock. | In the room. |
| Versus a cheap hotel | Much cheaper, especially on event nights. | Often similar money — compare properly. |
The rule of thumb that holds nearly everywhere: travelling alone, take the dorm; travelling as two, price the private room against a budget hotel before assuming the hostel wins. On an ordinary weeknight the hotel sometimes does. On the night of a sold-out event, the hostel almost always does.
What to check before booking a hostel
Hostels vary in ways hotels mostly do not, and the variation is in the policies rather than the rooms. None of the following is unusual, and all of it is easier to find out now than at 1am.
- Age limits. Some hostels are 18–35 only, some refuse under-18s without an adult, and a few are over-18 with no upper bound. This is a property-by-property rule, not a city rule.
- Reception hours and curfews. A genuine curfew is rare now, but limited front-desk hours are common. If your event finishes late, confirm there is a night entry code.
- Whether the rate includes linen. Mostly yes; occasionally a few pounds or dollars extra at check-in, which quietly changes the comparison against a hotel.
- Lockers and padlocks. Nearly every dorm has lockers. A good number expect you to bring your own padlock, and the ones sold at the desk cost more than one from home.
- Deposits. Some hostels take a key or damage deposit in cash at arrival and return it on checkout — worth knowing if you are travelling cardless.
- Cancellation terms. The cheapest hostel rates are frequently non-refundable, which matters more than usual when the trip depends on an event that could be postponed.
Two of these — cancellation terms and what the rate actually includes — are shown on the booking screen once you pick dates, so check them there rather than assuming.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Are hostels in Rome any good?
Rome's hostels average 7.6/10 in guest scores against 9.0/10 for the 5,000 hotels nearest the centre, so they score well below the city's hotels, which is worth knowing before you book on price alone. Those scores come from our accommodation partner, not from StubOrder.
Is a hostel a sensible place to stay for a concert or a game?
For a one- or two-night trip built around an event, often yes — you are out of the building most of the evening anyway. The things to check are the front-desk hours and whether there is a curfew, because a show that ends at 23:30 is no use if reception shut at 23:00.
Are there hostels near the venues in Rome?
The hostels on this page are measured from the middle of Rome, not from any one venue. For distance from a specific building, use that venue's own accommodation page — each one is linked above and sorts every nearby property by real distance from the doors.
How many hostels are there in Rome?
Our accommodation partner lists 47 hostels within about five miles of central Rome. That count includes both dedicated hostels and backpacker accommodation.
Does StubOrder sell hostel beds and tickets together?
No. Tickets come from our resale marketplace and accommodation from our booking partner. They are two separate bookings with separate confirmations, and neither depends on the other.
Can I book a private room in a hostel?
Most hostels sell private rooms alongside dorm beds, and they are usually cheaper than a hotel room of the same size. Whether a given property has one is shown when you pick your dates — if only dorm beds come back, that hostel has no privates free for that stay.
