€ Hostels
Rome lives and breathes on tourism, which makes for high-priced pillows. The good news is that with all of the competition, if you’re willing go forego the glamour the hostel scene has plenty to offer.
Alessandro Palace
Located on a quiet little street north of Termini, Alessandro Palace has a special place in the hearts of backpackers and budget travellers of all ages for its great dorm prices, very reasonable private room/bath options and overall clean and cosy feeling. The lounge/bar is a lively alternative for nightlife feet start dragging.
Bed price: €18–30
Termini Station. 42 Via Vicenza. Telephone: +39 06446195,
www.hostelsalessandro.com
Pop Inn
Pop Inn is located off of a typically gritty train-station area street, but upstairs it feels more like a hippie’s dorm room. Plop down on the cushy couch in the TV lounge (plasma!) with a very young set of travellers. The atmosphere is so easygoing you might forget you’re not actually in a college apartment. Rooms are sparse and simple, with dorm-style and private (with shared bath) options.
Bed price: €16-31
Termini Station. 80 Via Marsala. Telephone: +39 064959887, www.popinnhostel.com
Pensione Ottaviano
Contrary to what its name may imply, this place is one hundred percent hostel. There’s a lazy backpacker feel to the place, rooms are clean and bright, and the staff is young and always ready to show you a good time.
Bed price: €18-30
Prati. 6 Via Ottaviano. Telephone: +39 0639738138, www.pensioneottaviano.com
Colors
Everybody loves Colors! It’s made the cut in numerous guidebooks and is on every local’s top-five list for out of town guests. The multi-floored structure offers everything from funky—and yes, very colourful—dorm-style bedrooms to a cute and recently rehabbed actual hotel space. There are kitchens, terraces, and various communal spaces scattered throughout the structure that lend it a family feel.
Bed Price: €18-27
Prati/Vatican. 31 Via Boezio. Telephone: +39 066874030, www.colorshotel.com
Alessandro Downtown
The brother hostel to the Alessandro Palace, the same clean, fun, and friendly standards apply here. Options abound from a 4–6 bed dorms as well as private rooms with or without an en suite bath. It’s located on the livelier side of the station close to multiethnic Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II and Rome’s Chinatown.
Bed price: €24–35
Piazza Vittorio/ Termini
23 Via C. Cattaneo. Telephone: +39 0644340147,
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