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: Freedom Traveller The Freedom Traveller is located about a ten-minute walk  north of Termini Station. Its location doesn’t boast much, but the hostel itself packs on the extras. From free croissants and coffee at breakfast to weekly pizza parties, this is a solid pick for backpackers visiting the Eternal City. ...full details

The Basics: Pop Inn Hostel Talk about door-to-door service: the Pop Inn's front door landing serves as the last stop on the shuttle from Rome’s Ciampino airport. In addition, it's located across the street from the main rail station, Termini, and rooms are cheap and well reviewed by recent guests. Prepare to pop in to the Pop Inn! ...full details

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: Alessandro Palace Hostel Located on a quiet street not far from Termini Station, the Alessandro Palace Hostel is a well known backpacker spot that offers private and dorm-style rooms. And get this: The hostel’s bar features a large-scale ceiling mural of Michelangelo’s “The Creation”! How’s that for cheap-and-chic? ...full details