Cheap Hostels In Rome City Centre

Low cost dormitory accommodation suitable for backpackers in hostels in Rome

Typical Rome Hostel Dormitory

Cheap hostels suitable for backpackers in Rome are plentiful and cheap. Many have private rooms as well as the cheap dormitory accommodation.


The majority of hostels in Rome are clustered around Termini station, the public transport hub in Rome. The likelihood is that this is where you will arrive in Rome, whether by train or airport bus/train.
The area around Termini train station is full of budget accommodation and there is plenty of launderettes, Internet cafes and cheap places to eat.

It is around Termini Station that you will find the single largest concentration of hotels in Rome, and the district is very much a benchmark district for accommodation.

As Termini is the city centres local transport hub too, (the two metro lines intersect and the main bus station is here), it also means very good connections with all the sights.


Most have mixed dormitories with 4 to 8 beds, a few have female only dormitories.

All hostels differ in some respects but generally small free personal lockers, (bring your own lock) and larger luggage can be put in a special facility. Few hostels have curfews and nearly all have 24 hour staff on duty.


During the most popular months Rome is quite expensive for hotels, but if you are coming at slacker periods its worth checking out hostels v hotels for value for money if there are two or more of you.

Staying a little way out close to a Metro station can often bring a very comfortable hotel at little more than a hostel during the winter months. See our Inner Suburbs hotel page.


Hostel Des Artistes - Dormitory Beds From €23 per night

City centre location only two steps away from the central station Termini.

Spacious dorm rooms (age limit 36). A coupon for discounted Italian breakfast at a bar nearby is available at reception desk. Free Hot Showers 24H. 24 hour reception and security. Free lockers (bring your own lock)
Rooms: 4/6 bed mixed dorms
Location: Termini Station 400m

Freedom Traveler Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €23 per night

One of the longest running hostels in Rome. Situated within a 5 minute walk of the main train station Termini.

TVs with CABLE/SKY TV for our dorm guests this is provided in the common area. Large equipped kitchen. Free self service breakfast. Free lockers.
Rooms: 4/6 bed mixed dorms, 4 bed female dorms
Location: Termini Station 400m

Yellow Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €24 per night
Located in a very central position a short walk from Termini Station. One of the best areas in Rome for budget travelers to stay.

FREE internet access and WI-FI, Bar, Food available all day, Supermarket around the corner, FREE hot showers 24 h.
Rooms: 4/6/7/12 bed mixed dorms
Location: Termini Station 500m

Hostel Alessandro Downtown - Dormitory Beds From €25 per night

In a very central location just around corner from Termini Station.

Large & clean dorm rooms, full equipped kitchen, internet PCs in computer room along with Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in common area for wireless devices.
Self-service Laundry, lockers available in all dorm rooms.
Rooms: 4/6/8 bed mixed dorms, 6/8 bed female dorms
Location: Termini Station 500m

Hostel Alessandro Palace - Dormitory Beds From €26 per night
a short walk (5 minutes) from Termini, Rome's central transportation hub for buses, metro, taxi stops, and trains to get you where you want to go.

Free luggage storage (before check-in, after check-out)
Free breakfast, lockers available in all dorm rooms.(use with your own padlock)
Rooms: 4/6/8 bed mixed dorms, 4/6 bed female dorms
Location: Termini Station 300m

Hostel Lodi - Dormitory Beds From €31 per night

Located in an elegant and peaceful residential part of San Giovanni, just over 1km from Termini Station.

24 hour reception/security, lockers, luggage storage.
Breakfast included in rate, linen included.
Rooms: 4/6 bed mixed dorms
Location: San Giovanni Metro 700m

Funny Palace Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €35 per night

Central position just yards from Termini Station the main transport hub of Rome city centre. Plenty of low cost restaurant, laundries etc in vicinity.

Internet & laundry point is well recommended by all the guide books such as let's go, lonely planet and frommer's.
Rooms: 4/5 bed mixed dorms
Location: Termini Station 300m

Pensione Ottaviano Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €35 per night

Longest running hostel in Rome. Established in 1956. Located just outside the walls of the Vatican City, the Vatican Museums and St Peter's are just a very short stroll.
Free individual lockers (bring your own lock), Lounge with satellite TV, rooms with fridges and microwave, Free DSL internet access.
Rooms: 4/6 bed mixed dorms
Location: St Peter's Square 400m

Legends Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €36 per night
A short walk from Termini Station, the main transport hub for Rome city centre and geared towards the budget traveler.
Free use of small lockers.(You must bring your own padlock.) Cable TV ( Sky Cable. Supermarket around the corner. Key card access to the rooms.
Free self-service breakfast.
Rooms: 3/4/6/8 bed mixed dorms, 6 bed female dorms
Location: Termini Station 300m

La Controra Hostel - Dormitory Beds From €36 per night

Excellent central position not far off Via Veneto. Easy walking distance of Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain.
Bean bags, tv, possibility to listen to your music with any kind of cables, kitchen, international calls, free Wi-Fi in rooms.
Breakfast included in rate, linen included.
Rooms: 3/4/5 bed mixed dorms
Location: Repubblica, Barberini Metro 400m