Roma Downtown Hostel
Roma - Downtown Hostel
Via Carlo Cattaneo, 23
00185 Rome
Italy
Tel.
+39 06 44340147
Fax.
+39 06 49380534
Customer Rating
| 89% | ||
| 85% | ||
| 78% | ||
| 82% | ||
| 83% | ||
| 90% | ||
| 73% | ||
The Rome Downtown Hostel boasts large & clean dorm rooms, internet PCs in computer room along with FREE Wi-Fi (hotspot) which covers the whole building. Offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices in the center of city near Rome’s Termini station, The Rome hostel is a safe convenient base for the guests to explore & enjoy the major famous sites of Rome: The Coliseum, Roman Forum, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, San Pietro in Vincoli are very close in less than half an hour on foot and any part of city is accessible with public transportation by Metro, Bus and tram.
Our staff members speak at least two languages and are happy to help guests during their stay in Rome, sharing useful information!
[ Services ] * FREE wi-fi * Free city maps * Tourist info stand * Credit cards accepted * No curfew * Linens & blankets included * breakfast * 24 hour reception * Open throughout year * Late arrivals accepted (Check-in available after 3pm) * Free luggage storage (before check-in, after check-out) * Vending machines * Rental towels * Free parties organized
[ Facilities ] * Large & clean dorm rooms with shared bathroom * Common bathroom section is situated on the same floor for rooms with share bathroom. * Air Conditioning * Hot showers * Large common rooms * Self-service laundry
[ Security ] * Key card access * Lockers in all dorm rooms (Please use with your own padlock) * Video surveillance system * Fire alarm system * Fire proof doors
[ Amusements & Activities ] * Widescreen TV in common * Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in all rooms and lobby * Tours room * Internet access in computer room (Nominal fee) * Tour info at reception
[ Convenience ] * Central location * Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station * Supermarket nearby * Discount agreed laundry nearby * Discount agreed restaurants nearby * Easy access any historic sites
* Airport pick up arranged upon request. (It is to be requested least 3 days prior to arrival as we need to check availability. - For further details, please inquire by e-mail AFTER making reservation!)
[Note for cleaning service]
Our reception is open 24 hours a day, so there are no curfews. There is no lock-out during the day, but we do ask that you help our cleaners out by staying out of their way as much as possible during their work.
You may check-in or check-out at the front desk at any time. Therefore you can leave your luggage at our luggage deposit (ask at reception upon arrival). Please make sure to inform us of any changes of your arrival!
Those with a late flight arrival need not be concerned, as reception is open 24hrs
Our staff members speak at least two languages and are happy to help guests during their stay in Rome, sharing useful information!
[ Services ] * FREE wi-fi * Free city maps * Tourist info stand * Credit cards accepted * No curfew * Linens & blankets included * breakfast * 24 hour reception * Open throughout year * Late arrivals accepted (Check-in available after 3pm) * Free luggage storage (before check-in, after check-out) * Vending machines * Rental towels * Free parties organized
[ Facilities ] * Large & clean dorm rooms with shared bathroom * Common bathroom section is situated on the same floor for rooms with share bathroom. * Air Conditioning * Hot showers * Large common rooms * Self-service laundry
[ Security ] * Key card access * Lockers in all dorm rooms (Please use with your own padlock) * Video surveillance system * Fire alarm system * Fire proof doors
[ Amusements & Activities ] * Widescreen TV in common * Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in all rooms and lobby * Tours room * Internet access in computer room (Nominal fee) * Tour info at reception
[ Convenience ] * Central location * Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station * Supermarket nearby * Discount agreed laundry nearby * Discount agreed restaurants nearby * Easy access any historic sites
* Airport pick up arranged upon request. (It is to be requested least 3 days prior to arrival as we need to check availability. - For further details, please inquire by e-mail AFTER making reservation!)
[Note for cleaning service]
Our reception is open 24 hours a day, so there are no curfews. There is no lock-out during the day, but we do ask that you help our cleaners out by staying out of their way as much as possible during their work.
You may check-in or check-out at the front desk at any time. Therefore you can leave your luggage at our luggage deposit (ask at reception upon arrival). Please make sure to inform us of any changes of your arrival!
Those with a late flight arrival need not be concerned, as reception is open 24hrs
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 15 | 70 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Open 24hrs Check-in: For new arrivals after 3pm Check-out: Before 10am |
| Opening times (over the year): | All Year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Rail: | >> From Termini station: Easily reachable, Alessandro Downtown Hostel is located a short 5 minute walk from Termini train station. 1. With the train tracks at your back, exit Termini Station by Track No.22 on the left hand side of the station. 2. Make a left on Via Giolitti, and then take your second right down Via C.Cattaneo. 3. Continue down Via Catttaneo, until you reach #23 on the left side of the street. Alessandro Downtown Directions From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci): Follow the signs for "ai treni" to the platform & buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (Leonardo Express). You can purchase from either the ticket window, vending machines, or tobacco store near the platform. The Leonardo Express leaves every 30 minutes. Duration: about 30 minutes One way ticket: € 14 (Aug'11) A slightly cheaper (but slower) option is to take local train that has the final destination of either Orte or Fara Sabina. It will stop at a few small local stations heading into Rome, but IT DOES NOT stop at Termini Train Station. You need to get off at Tiburtina station (about the 8th stop), and then follow the directions "from Tiburtina" and then "from Termini". Trains leave approximately every 15-30 minutes. Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: € 8.00 + € 1 metro ticket from Tiburtina (Aug'11) IMPORTANT: Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train! If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: € 40-45 (Aug'11) Another easy way to reach city centre from Fiumicino is to take a shuttlebus which departs after every flight. We recommend Terravision service. Duration: about 50 minutes One way ticket: € 6 (Aug'11) On-line ticket purchase: http://www.terravision.eu/rome_fiumicino.html From Ciampino Airport (Usually RyanAir and Easyjet): The easiest way to reach city centre from Ciampino is to take a shuttlebus which departs after every flight. We recommend Terravision service. Duration: about 45 minutes One way ticket: € 4 (Aug'11) On-line ticket purchase: http://www.terravision.eu/rome_ciampino.html The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located at the bus stop or inside the airport. Once you arrive at Anagnina, buy a metro ticket and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions "from Termini" Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: € 1.50 + € 1 metro ticket from Anagnina (Aug'11) If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: € 35-40 (Aug'11) From Tiburtina Train Station: Follow the signs for the Metro (Underground). Take Linea B (Line B) in the direction of Laurentina and get off at Termini station (the 4th stop). Then follow the directions "from Termini". Metro tickets can be bought from either vending machines or tobacco stores located inside the train station. The Metro runs approximately every 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the time of day. Duration: About 10 minutes One Metro ticket: € 1 Euro (Aug'11) |
| Airport: | >>> From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci): Follow the signs for 'ai treni' to the platform & buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (Leonardo Express). You can purchase from either the ticket window, vending machines, or tobacco store near the platform. The Leonardo Express leaves every 30 minutes. Duration: about 30 minutes One way ticket: € 14 (Aug'11) A slightly cheaper (but slower) option is to take local train that has the final destination of either Orte or Fara Sabina. It will stop at a few small local stations heading into Rome, but IT DOES NOT stop at Termini Train Station. You need to get off at Tiburtina station (about the 8th stop), and then follow the directions 'from Tiburtina' and then 'from Termini'. Trains leave approximately every 15-30 minutes. Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: € 8.00 + € 1 metro ticket from Tiburtina (Aug'11) IMPORTANT: Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train! If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: € 40-45 (Aug'11) Another easy way to reach city centre from Fiumicino is to take a shuttlebus which departs after every flight. We recommend Terravision service. Duration: about 50 minutes One way ticket: € 6 (Aug'11) >>> From Ciampino Airport (Usually RyanAir and Easyjet): The easiest way to reach city centre from Ciampino is to take a shuttlebus which departs after every flight. We recommend Terravision service. Duration: about 45 minutes One way ticket: € 4 (Aug'11) The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located at the bus stop or inside the airport. Once you arrive at Anagnina, buy a metro ticket and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions 'from Termini' Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: € 1.50 + € 1 metro ticket from Anagnina (Aug'11) If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: € 35-40 (Aug'11) |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| Main attractions nearby | | Nightlife nearby |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in Roma - Downtown Hostel |
Facilities
 | Hostel open 24h |  | Lift |
 | TV room |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Currency exchange at or near hostel |
 | Female only |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Basic store available at or near the hostel |
Customer Reviews Roma - Downtown Hostel
| 10 Jun 2013 Laura, USA | 87% | |
| Wifi went out for a day which was inconvenient but they connected us to another hotels wifi.
Rooms were too hot to sleep well but that's mainly due to no air conditioning when it was hot out.
Staff was extremely friendly. | ||
| 04 Jun 2013 Bruno, USA | 87% | |
| Having to pay for breakfast was a disappointment- out of the many HI hostels I stayed at during my time in Italy, this was the only one that charged. Besides that, great location, very clean, and decent price for a Hostel 2 blocks from Rome's train station. | ||
| 03 Jun 2013 Ester, Brazil | 80% | |
| Nice hostel. For the price is ok.
I didn't like that the duvet is not covered with any cover, so it was nasty! Anyway the staff is friendly and is a nice place to meet people. | ||
| 03 Jun 2013 Norman, Germany | 90% | |
| Nice hostel, close to Termini station. Staff was very friendly. The only thing to complain about was the missing paper towels in the bathroom on 5th floor. | ||
| 02 Jun 2013 Ji Eun, South Korea | 60% | |
| There are no discount by hostel membership card.
They told me that they gave me free map instead of it...
It make me angry... I want to know exect why. | ||
| 31 May 2013 Bob, Australia | 87% | |
| Very central to many major attractions in addition to being vey close to all the major transport requirements. | ||
| 31 May 2013 Ohad, Israel | 80% | |
| Language was a problem sometimes staff did not understand what I said in English | ||
| 28 May 2013 Ahmadullah, Denmark | 93% | |
| Spacious, clean dorm rooms. Great location near Rome Central Station and ancient and modern sights. | ||
| 28 May 2013 Kathy, USA | 63% | |
| We had a six bed family room just outside the front desk. This would normally not be a problem for us, but unfortunately they never enforced any noise curfew. They also encouraged and invited young women to come to a party several nights a week. The combination of these two poor practices led to loud carrying on in the front desk area several nights. This continued even when I went out and ask the front desk attendant to help keep things down, since we had scheduled early tours the next days. The night attendant at the desk seemed to think it was my problem, not his, so I was forced to ask the partyers to lower their voices myself.
I found this aggravating and would never stay there again, nor do I recommend families to stay there in that atmosphere. | ||
| 27 May 2013 An Ran, New Zealand | 77% | |
| Fair hostel. NOTE YOU CANNOT COOK THERE, THERE IS NOT EVEN A MICROWAVE. Was told that the lack of stove is because of previous fires which I understand, but cannot get why not even microwave.
Otherwise a fair stay. | ||
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