Ah, Rome—the Eternal City. It’s got jaw-dropping ruins, mouthwatering carbs, and more scooters than sense. But when every gelato and spritz cuts into your travel budget, finding an affordable place to crash is everything.
Rome’s hostel game is on point. Whether you’re here to party all night, find your next travel BFF, or just need reliable WiFi (and a real bed), we’ve scouted the best hostels for adventurers under 30.
Read on, pick your vibe, and don’t forget to use code SHOTS20 when booking any of our legendary Rome Tours for savings on experiences you’ll brag about for years.
YellowSquare Rome
If FOMO is your worst enemy, you’ll find your tribe at YellowSquare. Imagine a mashup of major music fest and hostel all under one roof: live DJ nights, wild open mics, salon-style haircuts, and social events almost every night. It’s stylish, centrally located (just steps from Termini), and the on-site bar guarantees you’ll never drink alone—unless you really want to.
YellowSquare is perfect for short trips, day trips, the spontaneous type. Termini is your direct line to the airport and access to nearly every bus/train. The world is at your fingertips (maniacal laugh 😈).
📍 Address: Via Palestro, 51, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €30.58
🌐 Website: www.yellowsquare.it
JO&JOE Roma
Love street art and rooftop cocktails? JO&JOE has both—plus a sprawling courtyard, Instagram-worthy interiors, and the kind of buzzing vibe built for solo travellers. Whether you’re brunching with strangers or stretching in a rooftop yoga class, this is for anyone who thinks “city centre” means the heart of the action, not just a map dot.
If you want to be dead centre—we’re talking Trevi, Pantheon, all the ancient sights and sites—JO&JOE is where you want to be. You’ll feel it when you stay there, too, since it’s in a renovated 16th-century monastery. Did we forget to mention that earlier? Oops 🤭.
If your vibe is strolling through the centre with a spritz in hand, then check out our Rome Tipsy Tour for sips at every spectacle.
📍Address: Via delle Quattro Fontane, 113, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €31.16
🌐 Website: www.joandjoe.com
Alessandro Palace & Bar
Ready to “do as the Romans do” with a toga in your backpack? Alessandro Palace is one of Rome’s original party hostels, boasting a legendary bar, theme nights, and all the beer pong you could wish for. There’s even a gym upstairs, so you can sweat out last night’s limoncello before sightseeing your way to the Colosseum down the street.
When given the option, who wouldn’t want to stay in a palace? Check that off your bucket list at Alessandro Palace & Bar. Step off the train at Termini, walk 5 minutes, and let the party begin.
📍 Address: Via Vicenza, 42, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €29.16
🌐 Website: www.hostelsalessandro.com
Generator Rome
If you dream in Wes Anderson filters, make Generator your home base. This place feels more boutique hotel than hostel, but with backpacker-friendly prices and a bustling bar scene. The common areas are designed for meeting fellow wanderers, and the welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to swap stories over Negronis, even if you just arrived solo.
Monti is one of the most vibrant neighbourhoods in Rome, and that’s exactly where you’ll be if you stay at Generator. We’re talking incredible food, late-night bars, vintage shops, and obviously the classic Roman streets. Make your stay just a bit more romantic here—you are in Rome, after all.
Looking for good eats and don’t know where to begin? Our award-winning food tour is the be-all of Roman streetstyle cuisine. This tour books up quick, so get clicking.
📍 Address: Via Principe Amedeo, 257, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €30.58
🌐 Website: www.staygenerator.com
Palladini Hostel Rome
Right by Termini but a world apart from chaos, Palladini balances chill modern design with the perks of central location. It’s peaceful enough for the occasional nap, stylish enough to keep your Instagram feed fed, and just a stone’s throw from Rome’s main sights (and nightlife).
You just can’t beat a location like this. Walk to the Colosseum? Check. 6-minute metro to the Spanish Steps? Check. Easy access 😏 to everything you could ever hope and dream for? Check…?
Maybe just easy access to transportation, but you get the idea.
📍 Address: Via Carlo Cattaneo, 23, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €30.00
🌐 Website: www.palladinihostelrome.com
Borgo Ripa Urban Travel
Hidden in Trastevere—the queen of cool neighbourhoods—Borgo Ripa is a green oasis with a twist. Built in a former monastery, it’s all about tranquil gardens, sociable spaces, and a restful vibe before (or after) a wild night out.
Trastevere is the coolest district in Rome; there’s no other way to say it. There’s a life in this neighbourhood you’re not going to see anywhere else in Rome.
Grab an Aperol under the stars, then join us on a Tipsy Tour for the buzz to continue.
📍Address: Lungotevere Ripa, 3, 00153 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €35.00
🌐 Website: www.borgoripa.com
The Beehive
Craving a taste of home, or maybe a bit of yoga with your morning espresso? The Beehive is a cosy, eco-friendly pad run by a charming American couple. Expect vegetarian breakfasts, art-covered walls, organic wine, and a laid-back community ideal for open-hearted solo travellers. Perfect if you prefer journaling to Jägerbombs (but don’t mind the occasional glass of red with new friends). They also sell pickles! So if that’s your thing, then open wide (mouth and wallet).
The Beehive is also just a couple of blocks away from Termini. But it’s on the quieter side of things, where you’ll likely find yourself surrounded more by locals than tourists.
📍 Address: Via Marghera, 8, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €21.64
🌐 Website: www.the-beehive.com
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
This Milan legend brings its famous party energy south to Rome. Ostello Bello is minutes from the Colosseum, serving up free dinners, daily events, and a family vibe where strangers quickly become your new squad. Arrive alone, leave with a dozen new WhatsApp contacts and plenty of wild stories.
Is there a more iconic view of Rome than one that includes the Colosseum in every selfie? We didn’t think so. If that’s the vibe you’re looking for, then that’s the vibe you’ll get at Ostello Bello.
Why not make it a full-on Roman night with a spritz and spaghetti-making class? Wine, dine, and brine your way across the Eternal City.
📍 Address: Via Angelo Poliziano, 75, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €25.00
🌐 Website: www.ostellobello.com
Funny Palace Rome
Travel on a shoestring doesn’t have to be boring! Funny Palace is unfussy, friendly, and brimming with local charm. The owner’s insider tips turn every city stroll into an adventure, making this the perfect launchpad for students who want to see Rome beyond the tourist trail.
Funny Palace is right near Termini, where you’ll find all the transport you need to get around the city and find those hidden gems the owner of Funny Palace whispered to you.
📍 Address: Via Varese, 33, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €25.00
🌐 Website: www.funnypalace.com
MEININGER Roma Termini
Clean, organised, and efficient, MEININGER is ideal if you want a good night’s sleep (with a late-night pizza run option). Expect modern rooms, sturdy bunks, and all the amenities you need to keep exploring without blowing your budget—plus an ultra-convenient location near Termini.
Pretty much as you’d expect from MEININGER, its location is prime for those looking for a bit of reliability in the chaos that is Rome.
Speaking of reliability, have we mentioned our award-winning food tours? Well take you out, fill you up, and get you back to your room without a hitch.
📍 Address: Via San Martino della Battaglia, 16, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
💶 Price: Dorms from €30.50
🌐 Website: www.meininger-hotels.com
Casa il Rosario
Looking for total peace and maybe a sense of community? Casa il Rosario offers hostel-style hospitality in a working monastery. With serene common rooms and a friendly atmosphere, it’s a cure for travel loneliness—just remember to check the curfew before you book your night out.
📍 Address: Via di Sant’Agata de Goti, 10, 00184 Roma RM
💶 Price: Dorms from €50
🌐 Website: www.monasteries.com/en-GB/vendor/casailrosarioroma
Ready to Make Some Roman Memories?
Rome’s hostels offer something for every vibe—so now all you need is a sprinkle of adventure and a few new friends. Score a discount on epic experiences:
- Book our famous Rome Tipsy Tour for scandalous stories, drinking games, and a truly wild night exploring Rome’s secrets.
- Try the Spritz & Spaghetti Cooking and Cocktail-Making Class and master Italian classics while toasting to new beginnings.
- Indulge in our Multi-Award Winning Rome Food Tour for those moments you’d rather eat your way through Roman history.
Don’t forget: Use code SHOTS20 at checkout to save big on your next Roman holiday.
See you in the city—your hostel bed (and a spritz with us) await.
