What is the cost of a hostel in Rome?

$122/night is an average price for a hostel in Rome throughout the year. Hostel prices do vary, and you’ll find that in December is the most expensive month to book, and in January is the cheapest month to book. Our users recently found Rome hostels for as low as $28/night. In general, Rome hostels for $46 or less are a good deal.

What’s the best hostel in Rome?

Based on rated reviews, the best hostel in Rome is The Romehello. 7,891 users from HotelsCombined gave the The Romehello a 9.3/10 rating.

What hostel is closest to Rome Fiumicino Airport?

The closest Rome hostel to Rome Fiumicino Airport is New Generation Hostel Rome Center, which is 23.2 km away.

What area of Rome is most popular to stay in?

Historical Center is the most popular area of Rome to stay in. In the past year, 16% of HotelsCombined users looking for Rome hostels searched within Historical Center. Villa Luzzatti is a popular hostel in Historical Center if you choose to stay in the area.

What is the most popular hostel in Rome closest to Colosseum?

New Generation Hostel Rome Center happens to be the most popular Rome hostel near Colosseum among our users. The New Generation Hostel Rome Center has a current rating of 8.0 from 5,428 HotelsCombined travellers. Colosseum is also conveniently located just 0.7 km from this hostel.

Should I stay in a Rome hostel?

Aside from the fact that Rome hostels tend to be more affordable than other stay types, they also have a more lively social scene. This social environment is perfect for individuals, couples, and even families who are looking to meet fellow travellers in Rome.

Does Rome have hostels with “Wi-Fi” listed as an amenity?

9 hostels in Rome currently have “Wi-Fi” as a listed amenity. We recommend booking The Romehello, which is the most popular hostel in Rome with this amenity.

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What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rome?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Rome is January ($71). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Rome is May ($162).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Rome?

The cheapest day to stay in Rome is Sunday ($62). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in Rome tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Rome tonight starting as low as $25, rising to an average cost of $153, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $44 for a 4-star hostel in Rome for tonight.

How much is a Rome hostel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hostels in Rome this weekend for as little as $45/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $35/night. For a 4-star hostel in Rome, the cheapest rate recently found was $56/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Rome?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Rome. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was $99 per night.

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Cheapest hostels in Rome, Italy

Currently, these are the lowest-priced hostels in Rome we've come across for the dates selected. Prices can differ depending on the dates selected, so use the search form to browse more options if you have flexibility.

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Hostel Castello Maggiore

Piazza DI Porta Maggiore 6, Rome, Italy

2.4 km from city centre

Free Wi-Fi

Airport shuttle

Air conditioning

$49

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Discover well-known properties in Rome that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 28,276 hotels in Rome and price data was last updated on 6 January 2026. The average price for a hotel in Rome is $122/night.

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Travel insights for hostels in Rome

What is the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rome?

The cheapest month to book a hostel in Rome is January ($71). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Rome is May ($162).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hostel in Rome?

The cheapest day to stay in Rome is Sunday ($62). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is $112.

How much is a hostel in Rome tonight?

Users have found prices for hostels in Rome tonight starting as low as $25, rising to an average cost of $153, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $44 for a 4-star hostel in Rome for tonight.

How much is a Rome hostel room this weekend?

How far ahead should you book a hostel in Rome?

Save money by booking a hostel at least 1 day before your trip to Rome. The lowest price found when booking 1 day ahead was $99 per night.

Cheapest hostels in Rome, Italy

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