The 7 Best Hostels in Rome near a Metro Station

The best hostels within 350 meters (5 minutes’ walk) of Metro stations in Rome, Italy.

Contents:

Best Rome hostels near a Metro station
- Our top 3 picks
- All best 7 summarized in a table
- Photo gallery
FAQs
- Which Rome hostel is near Roma Termini?
- Which Rome hostels have a family room?
- Which Rome hostels have a single room?
- Which Rome hostel has a swimming pool?
- Which Rome hostels have a female-only dorm?
- Which Rome hostels have a male-only dorm?

There are thousands upon thousands of places to stay in the Eternal City — from hotels, apartments, bed and breakfasts, and even the odd castle — but staying in a Roman hostel within walking distance of the Metro has the benefit of being both cheap and convenient. Hostels have come a long way and there are many now that are actually leagues better than hotels. All that’s needed for a comfortable, memorable stay is a little research…and we’ve done a lot of that for you.

Below is our list of the best hostels in Rome that are near a Metro station. To make it to this list, a hostel had to score at least 8/10 in Booking.com — where only verified previous guests can submit reviews — and at least 4/5 in TripAdvisor and Google Reviews. It also had to be within 30 meters, or 5 minutes’ walk, of the nearest subway station. (In a moment of weakness, we did include one hostel that was around 500 meters from the nearest Metro station because of its exemplary reviews but we guarantee it won’t disappoint — more on that later.)

Our favorite three hostels are described in more detail below, followed by a table that summarizes all seven picks. There’s a gallery of photos of the hostels after that and finally a FAQs section where we answer hostel-related questions that commonly come up, like which hostels have single rooms and family rooms.

1. The RomeHello

The RomeHello checks all the boxes: stellar reviews from past guests, with nearly perfect ratings in Booking and Google Reviews and an actually numerically perfect 5/5 in TripAdvisor; only 200 m to the nearest subway station, the Repubblica–Teatro dell’Opera Metro Station; availability of private rooms, for those who want the convenience of hostels but prefer to keep their own company while sleeping; and a very decent starting price of €17. The hostel is especially perfect for families with young kids: not only are children accepted into the hostel (something you have to watch out for, as some hostels are adults-only), they actually feature in some of the hostel’s promotional material, which indicates that the hostel values being family-friendly. It isn’t too far from Roma Termini either — about 10 minutes’ walk — so if Rome is just one of the stops on your itinerary, it’s easy to get to and from your other destinations by train.

210 meters to Repubblica Metro station
9.4 / 10 at Booking.com, 5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.8 / 5 at Google Reviews
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2. The Beehive

The Beehive is literally just a couple of blocks from Roma Termini and its ratings are nearly as superlative as The RomeHello’s. It has a more homey, laidback vibe, an atmosphere enhanced by the kindness of the owners and staff. Private rooms are available for those who prefer them and the dormitory rooms only contain at most 6 people per room, so you don’t have to worry about being packed like a can of sardines with about a dozen other people. Some rooms have balconies and there are communal areas with greenery, making it a perfect place to relax after your explorations of the Eternal City.

200 meters to Roma Termini
9.1 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.7 / 5 at Google Reviews

3. Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo *

This one we just HAD to include, even if it’s 500 meters away from the nearest Metro station, the Vittorio Emanuele. (That’s less than 10 minutes’ walk anyway.) What makes the hostel so hard to resist — as the near-perfect ratings from previous guests can attest — is its prime location near the Colosseum, top-notch cleanliness, amazing rooftop terrace, wonderful staff…even free food! There are single rooms for solo travellers, quadruple rooms for those travelling with family or friends, and pets are allowed with no extra charges.

500 meters to Vittorio Emanuele Metro station
9.2 / 10 at Booking.com, 4.5 / 5 at TripAdvisor, 4.5 / 5 at Google Reviews

Best Rome hostels within 5 minutes’ walking distance of a Metro station

Hotel Name	Rating	Distance	Starts at
The RomeHello	9.4	210 m	€17
The Beehive	9.1	200 m	€26
Free Hostels Roma	9.0	350 m	€31
YellowSquare Rome	8.6	260 m	€19
Generator Rome	8.2	350 m	€20
New Generation Hostel Rome Center	8.0	350 m	€54
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo *	9.2	500 m	€29

More photos of Rome hostels near a train station

FAQs

Which Rome hostel is near Roma Termini?

The Beehive is a highly rated hostel that is just a 3-minute walk (200 m) away from Roma Termini. The RomeHello is slightly farther away at 650 m (10 minutes’ walk) but has even more stellar ratings.

Which Rome hostels have a family room?

These Rome hostels have family rooms AND great ratings from previous guests:

Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo has quadruple rooms and family rooms that can accommodate 5 or 6 persons.
The RomeHello has a quadruple room.
Free Hostels Roma has a quadruple room and family rooms for 5, 6, or 10 guests.
YellowSquare Rome has quadruple rooms and family rooms good for 5 or 6.
Generator Rome has quadruple rooms.
New Generation Hostel Rome Center has a family room that can sleep 4.

Which Rome hostels have a single room?

Hostels in Rome that offer single rooms include Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo and The Beehive.

Which Rome hostel has a swimming pool?

Unfortunately, there are no hostels in Rome that have a swimming pool. If you would like to stay somewhere that has a swimming pool and isn’t too expensive, consider the Casa per Ferie San Juan de Ávila, a guesthouse 2 km west of the Vatican City, where rooms start at €45 a night.

Which Rome hostels have a female-only dorm?

Here’s a list of highly-rated hostels in Rome that have female-only dormitory rooms:

The RomeHello
The Beehive
Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo
YellowSquare Rome
Generator Rome
New Generation Hostel Rome Center
Budget Rooms Des Artistes
Hostel Trastevere

Which Rome hostels have a male-only dorm?

The hostels in Rome that have male-only dormitory rooms include Roma Scout Center, Hostel Trastevere, and Palace Rome.

Note: Accommodations are shortlisted based on their review scores on Booking.com and TripAdvisor, as well as their distance from the train station as determined through Google Maps. We are not connected in any way with any of the properties listed, and the best accommodations are selected based on a combination of reviews, rankings, nearness to the train station, and best value for money. Affiliate links are used in this article; when you book, we may earn a small commission from the booking platform, but the price stays the same for you.