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?

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.

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!

Hostel Description: Located in central Rome and a quick walk from the main Termini station, the Hostel and Hotel Positano offers a wide variety of rooms—from private doubles to larger dorms.

The Basics: Hostel Beautiful 2
Located just a half block from Rome’s main Termini train station and about a fifteen-minute walk from the Colosseum, the Hostel Beautiful 2 offers cheap and appealing accommodations in the heart of the Eternal City.

The Basics: Hostel Lella
Centrally located just north of Rome’s Termini station, the Hostel Lella is a good, reasonably priced base from which to explore the Eternal City. The busy Corso Italia is just a few blocks away.

The Basics: Hotel and Hostel des Artistes
Situated about a twenty-minute walk from all of central Rome’s main action, the family-run and friendly Hotel and Hostel Des Artistes is a hybrid property offering both private rooms and dorm beds. A youngish vibe is maintained via its age cap: no one older than 36-years can book a bunk.

Hostel Description: Located just a few blocks from Rome’s Termini train station and within walking distance of many central sights, the MJ Place Hostel (sometimes called M&J Hostel) has a range of dorms and private rooms on tap.

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!

Hostel Description: The Hostel Stargate boasts an international staff and a convenient location that’s just a ten-minute walk north of  Rome’s main Termini rail station.

The Basics: The Yellow
Just north of  the Piazza dell’Indipendenza and a few minutes’ walk from Termini train station, the Yellow hostel is a cheap and forward-thinking place (hey, you can rent an iPad here!) in central Rome. It’s a hoppin’ place too, with travelers living it up downstairs at the Yellow Bar.

Hostel Description: The Two Ducks Hostel, located steps from Termini Station, is one of many cheap options in this hood. Dorms accommodate four to