The Basics: Rome City Hostel Located in a quiet, mostly residential area of Rome (it’s about a twenty-to-thirty minute walk to Termini rail station), but within a few minutes’ stroll of a metro stop, the Rome City Hostel deals in cozy, budget accommodations for families and backpackers. ...full details

The Basics: Funny Palace Hostel Located a few blocks north of the Termini train station in central Rome, the Funny Palace Hostel has a funny way of welcoming guests. You check-in via a kiosk in a busy laundromat before getting your room key. And while you’re there, you’re given a discount on laundry services! ...full details

The Basics: 1 Step From Saint Peter 1 Step From Saint Peter is a bed and breakfast with a rather optimistic name, as it’s actually about a 15-minute walk to St. Peter’s Basilica. It does, however, enjoy some sweet and simple rooms on the second floor of a 1920s-era apartment building. ...full details

The Basics: Blue Hostel The Blue Hostel is so close to Rome’s central Termini train station that the manager will come to meet you and walk you to the property  himself. The hostel, more like a cheap-and-chic B&B, is housed out of a former convent dating to the 17th-century. ...full details

The Basics: Alice in Wonderland Located in the Prati neighborhood of Rome and close to lots of bars, shops and restaurants, the Alice in Wonderland hostel-slash-bed-and-breakfast makes for a solid base in the Eternal City. The hostel is also close to transportation; it’s one stop to the Vatican and just two stops to the Spanish Steps. ...full details