HI/YHA Hostels in Rome

Visit Rome, Italy – the Eternal City and the point to which all roads lead! See ancient Roman ruins including the Colosseum and Forum.

The Eternal City awaits you, with its picturesque fountains, museums and archaeological sites, monuments, historic piazzas, ancient streets and Baroque churches.

YHA Hostels Rome - Trevi Fountain

YHA Rome Hostel – Roma Downtown Hostel

There is only one HI/YHA Rome Hostel. It is conveniently located close to Termini, Rome’s central train station and is also accessible via bus, tram and metro.

It is approximately a half hour’s walk to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and fashionable Via Veneto.

This 70-bed hostel is open 24 hours. It has air-conditioned six-bed dorm rooms with shared bathrooms. Check in any time, grab a free city map and leave your luggage for free while you head off to explore. Or, take advantage of a walking tour, to familiarise yourself.

The hostel’s friendly staff are all backpackers themselves so can offer you plenty of budget-friendly advice on where to eat and what to see and do.

The hostel is safe, with key-card access for its guests and lockers in all dorm rooms (BYO padlock).

Airport pick-up can be arranged, upon request.

Discounts in Rome

Grab your YHA International membership before you leave to get great discounts in Rome, including:

  • 2€ discount on Zoo within the Villa Borghese Gardens
  • 5€ discount at Aquapiper – a water park 20 minutes outside Rome
  • 50% off bike hire and up to 20% discount off scooter/Vespa hire
  • Up to 10% discount on Europcar Car Rental
  • 20% discount at Rome Opera
  • 10% discount on return ferry between Port of Rome (Civitavecchia) and Barcelona, Spain or Tunis, Tunisia, as well as journeys between Salerno (Amalfi Coast) and Tunisia or Palermo (Sicily)
  • Discount on City Attractions Card for two people (Valid for one year)

Our YHA Travel agents can book your international flights to and from Rome, as well as internal European flights, transport and tours.
Get discount Contiki, Top Deck, Cosmos or Busabout tours , if you purchase YHA Travel Insurance at the same time. You’ll save 5% on your tour and 25% on your insurance, as a YHA member!

Things To Do In Rome

  • Discover the history of the Roman Empire among ancient Roman ruins including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the well-preserved Pantheon.
  • Enjoy pizza, pasta or gelato in Piazza Navona or the Trastavere, one of Rome’s quaint neighbourhoods.
  • People-watch on the Spanish Steps and you know what they say … when in Rome … throw a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee a return visit!