Experience the heart of Rome at Free Hostels Roma, close to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and University of Roma-La Sapienza. Relax on the serene garden or unwind in the arcade/game room after a day exploring Roman Forum; enjoy convenient amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby and concierge services.
Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl. Airport (FCO) - 41 min drive
Rome Termini Station - 18 min walk
Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 19 min walk
Rome Tuscolana Station - 27 min walk
S Bibiana Station - 4 min walk
Manzoni - Museo della Liberazione Station - 5 min walk
Porta Maggiore Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Palazzo del Freddo di Giovanni Fassi - 3 min walk
Frutta & Frullati - 5 min walk
Il Tempio di Minerva - 3 min walk
espresso 32 - 4 min walk
Krishna 13 - 6 min walk
About this property
Free Hostels Roma
At Free Hostels Roma, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Roman Forum and Colosseum. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace are other highlights. Public transportation is just a short walk: S Bibiana Station is 4 minutes and Manzoni - Museo della Liberazione Station is 5 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Working away
Business center
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2018
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Accessibility
Visual alarms in hallways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT058091B6A8AWT2EF
Also known as
Free Hostels Roma Hostel Rome
Free Hostels Roma Hostel
Free Hostels Roma Rome
Free Hostels Roma Rome
Free Hostels Roma Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Free Hostels Roma Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Free Hostels Roma offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Free Hostels Roma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Free Hostels Roma?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Free Hostels Roma?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Free Hostels Roma.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Free Hostels Roma?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Free Hostels Roma?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Free Hostels Roma and nearby?
Free Hostels Roma has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Free Hostels Roma like?
Free Hostels Roma is located on the boardwalk/promenade in Rome Historic Centre, a short 4-minute walk from S Bibiana Station and 19 minutes' walk from Colosseum.
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Free Hostels Roma Reviews
Reviews
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Super comfortable and clean hostel, good location and super sweet staff
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 28, 2025
Very friendly people. Really nice place.
Sharmila
Sharmila, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
Very happy with our stay!
Friendly staff, convenient location, clean beds and bathroom.
Verified traveler
6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2025
The staff are beyond beyond amazing. So friendly and the meals are incredibly good. The pods are great for privacy and the place is just amazing.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Very amazing place with great staff and clean rooms
Roberto
Roberto, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
I stayed an extra night, super comfy and secluded bed with sliding and locking door for a private loft feeling. Super clean room and immaculate shower, hot water was legitimate. Thank you!
Mae
Mae, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 23, 2025
Comfortable sleep
Super cute lounge and patio area. Love that they offered family style meals for purchase each night. Staff was helpful. AC for use at night in room was amazing during 90 degree weather! Beds comfy and room clean. Did see a few ants and bathroom really small which wasn’t ideal. A little far
From major attractions but public transport close and desk will get you a taxi if you ask
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geniveve
geniveve, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2024
Loved the free dinners and the community!
Hugh
Hugh, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
Every staff member was very helpful and and kind, I didn’t have a single issue at this hostal
Saul
Saul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 26, 2024
It is very nice that the beds have their own privacy and that the lockers have a key, no need to bring your own lock. Overall very clean and quiet.
sofia
sofia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
Great base for Rome. Clean. Quiet.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
I would stay here again.
My stay was great. The staff were friendly and helpful, there was a Metro station within easy walking distance, and some nights there would be a free dinner. I do strongly recommend a better beer selection, though.
Mischa
Mischa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
I had a wonderful stay in Rome, and one of the highlights was the warm and professional welcome I received at the accommodation. Louisa at the front desk was exceptionally kind, attentive, and helpful from the moment I arrived. She made check-in smooth and always had a genuine smile, ready to assist with any request or question.
The rest of the staff were also very courteous and efficient, creating a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere throughout my stay. It’s clear that they take pride in providing excellent service. This level of hospitality made my time in Rome even more enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Chaima
Chaima, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
I would stay here again.
My stay was great. The staff were friendly and helpful, there was a Metro station within easy walking distance, and some nights there would be a free dinner (sometimes paid, sometimes free). I do strongly recommend a better beer selection, though.
Mischa
Mischa, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
Everything is okay
Joseph
Joseph, 6-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2025
Great hostel for its location!!! The staff were awesome too. It was my only hostel experience in Rome so I’m not sure of the standards but the space was just ok. No elevator, tons of stairs, mattress was paper thin :( also there was no plug in in the bed/nest area? All these issues were pretty minor and didn’t hurt my stay at all, except for contributing to my jet lag exhaustion lol. The biggest surprise: the shower & water pressure are INCREDIBLE!!!
Elaina
Elaina, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2025
Great hostel with community vibe and chill terrace
Hostel with a great community feeling. It's super easy to meet people, and they organize group dinners where you can join the other guests. The cube-style bunk beds offer extra privacy and comfort, and each bed has a 230V plug. The place is clean. They have VDSL wifi (25 download, 5 upload), slower than fiber but good enough for video calls. Every room has a private shared bathroom. You can work with your laptop on the terrace. It is not ideal as a coworking space because you depend on the weather, but the terrace has a nice vibe with people relaxing.
Freddy
Freddy, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Nov 20, 2024
Garba yes service
Ali
Ali, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 15, 2024
Super friendly staff, they are interactive and welcoming. They have an evening dinner gathering everyday, which is quite nice. Clean rooms and toilet/showers, convenient kitchen space is also available. I found the temperature hard to adjust in my room, it was quite stuffy.
MIKI
MIKI, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 5, 2025
Ótima estadia!
Ótimo hostel, perto da estação Roma Termini, ideal para quem pretende ficar em Roma e também conhecer outras cidades italianas. São muito prestativos e falam várias línguas.
Ficaria novamente nesse hostel.