Experience the heart of Rome at Free Hostels Roma, close to Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore and University of Roma-La Sapienza. Relax on the serene garden or unwind in the arcade/game room after a day exploring Roman Forum; enjoy convenient amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby and concierge services.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Airport transfer
Bar
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Bar/lounge
Business centre
Airport shuttle
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Coffee/tea in a common area
Air conditioning
Garden
Arcade/games room
Computer station
Front desk safe
Feel at home (6)
Children stay free
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Blackout curtains
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Quadruple Room, 1 Bedroom
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Triple Room, 1 Bedroom
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
18 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 3-Bed Female Dormitory Room)
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
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Shared Dormitory (Bed in 2-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
12 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Large Single Bunk Bed
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
22 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed
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Shared Dormitory (Bed in -2 Female Bed Dormitory Room)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
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Room (2 mixed private Room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
2 Single Bunk Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
3 Single Bunk Beds
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Room (5 mixed private room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Sleeps 5
5 Single Beds
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Room (4 mixed private room)
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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Sleeps 4
4 Single Beds
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Room (3 mixed private room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
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Double Room, 3 Single Beds
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
3 Single Beds
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Room (6 mixed private room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Sleeps 6
6 Single Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 3-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed
View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room)
Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
In-room safe
26 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
3 Single Bunk Beds
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds (Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room)
Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.) - 41 min drive
Rome Termini Station - 18 min walk
Rome (XRJ-Termini Rail Station) - 19 min walk
Rome Tuscolana Station - 27 min walk
S Bibiana Station - 4 min walk
Manzoni - Museo della Liberazione Station - 5 min walk
Porta Maggiore Station - 7 min walk
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Biwon - 3 min walk
Bar Santa Croce - 3 min walk
RomAntica - 5 min walk
Hang Zhou - 3 min walk
Himalaya's Kashmir - 5 min walk
About this property
Free Hostels Roma
At Free Hostels Roma, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Roman Forum and Colosseum. A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights. Public transportation is only a short walk: S Bibiana Station is 4 minutes and Manzoni - Museo della Liberazione Station is 5 minutes.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 16
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No on-site parking
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Shared microwave
Shared fridge
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Working away
Business centre
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2018
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/games room
Accessibility
Visual alarms in hallways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number IT058091B6A8AWT2EF
Also known as
Free Hostels Roma Hostel Rome
Free Hostels Roma Hostel
Free Hostels Roma Rome
Free Hostels Roma Rome
Free Hostels Roma Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Free Hostels Roma Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Rome
Frequently asked questions
Does Free Hostels Roma offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Free Hostels Roma does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Free Hostels Roma?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Free Hostels Roma?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Free Hostels Roma.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Free Hostels Roma?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Free Hostels Roma?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Free Hostels Roma and nearby?
Free Hostels Roma has an arcade and a picnic area, as well as a garden.
What's the area around Free Hostels Roma like?
Free Hostels Roma is located on the boardwalk in Rome Historic Centre, a short 4-minute walk from S Bibiana Station and 19 minutes' walk from Colosseum.
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Free Hostels Roma Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
31 Jul 2025
so comfy, pleasant, friendly, and nice for solo traveling
Lucinda
Lucinda, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Jun 2025
Super comfortable and clean hostel, good location and super sweet staff
Ingrid
Ingrid, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
28 Apr 2025
Very friendly people. Really nice place.
Sharmila
Sharmila, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Jul 2025
Nice and cool in rooms. Good privacy in bunks. WiFi didn't work great in rooms. Staff were mostly nice. Free supper half the nights. Was a great stay would stay again
Emitt
Emitt, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
9 Dec 2024
Very happy with our stay!
Friendly staff, convenient location, clean beds and bathroom.
Verified traveller
6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
4 Mar 2025
The staff are beyond beyond amazing. So friendly and the meals are incredibly good. The pods are great for privacy and the place is just amazing.
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2025
I stayed an extra night, super comfy and secluded bed with sliding and locking door for a private loft feeling. Super clean room and immaculate shower, hot water was legitimate. Thank you!
Mae
Mae, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
14 Jun 2025
The hostel is clean, very friendly staff and very close to public transportation. They host free dinners for guests and it’s a nice opportunity to get to know people and mingle. They have a towel rental service for €3 and laundry service on site for a fee. Only complaint is the pod doors/storage drawers can be loud and guests should try to be more mindful when opening/closing those.
Overall really enjoyable stay!!! Would recommend!
Lenira
Lenira, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
18 Jul 2025
Not my favorite place
Laura
Laura, 6-night trip
10/10 Excellent
29 Jul 2024
Very amazing place with great staff and clean rooms
Roberto
Roberto, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
5 Aug 2025
Poor service,the pod door wouldn't close, and my complaint was ignored. The room was also not clean.
Firas
Firas, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
31 Aug 2024
Loved the free dinners and the community!
Hugh
Hugh, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
21 Dec 2024
Great base for Rome. Clean. Quiet.
Ryan
Ryan, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Aug 2024
It is very nice that the beds have their own privacy and that the lockers have a key, no need to bring your own lock. Overall very clean and quiet.
sofia
sofia, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
20 May 2024
Every staff member was very helpful and and kind, I didn’t have a single issue at this hostal
Saul
Saul, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jul 2024
I would stay here again.
My stay was great. The staff were friendly and helpful, there was a Metro station within easy walking distance, and some nights there would be a free dinner. I do strongly recommend a better beer selection, though.
Mischa
Mischa, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
17 Apr 2025
Great hostel for its location!!! The staff were awesome too. It was my only hostel experience in Rome so I’m not sure of the standards but the space was just ok. No elevator, tons of stairs, mattress was paper thin :( also there was no plug in in the bed/nest area? All these issues were pretty minor and didn’t hurt my stay at all, except for contributing to my jet lag exhaustion lol. The biggest surprise: the shower & water pressure are INCREDIBLE!!!
Elaina
Elaina, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
19 Jul 2024
I would stay here again.
My stay was great. The staff were friendly and helpful, there was a Metro station within easy walking distance, and some nights there would be a free dinner (sometimes paid, sometimes free). I do strongly recommend a better beer selection, though.
Mischa
Mischa, 4-night trip
10/10 Excellent
7 Nov 2024
Everything is okay
Joseph
Joseph, 6-night trip
2/10 Terrible
20 Nov 2024
Garba yes service
Ali
Ali, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
15 May 2024
Super friendly staff, they are interactive and welcoming. They have an evening dinner gathering everyday, which is quite nice. Clean rooms and toilet/showers, convenient kitchen space is also available. I found the temperature hard to adjust in my room, it was quite stuffy.