Alessandro Downtown Hostel

Hotel near Colosseum in Rome

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Reception hall
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Carlo Cattaneo 23, Rome, Lazio, 00185
  • Colosseum
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Trevi Fountain
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Spanish Steps
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Double or Twin Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (with 4 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (with 6 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (with 8 beds)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (with 6 beds)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Shared Dormitory, Women only (with 8 beds)

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Rome

City center stay.Your stay at this Rome City Centre hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Colosseum and Roman Forum. Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Colosseum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Roman Forum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Trevi Fountain - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Spanish Steps - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Pantheon - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Napoleone III Tram Stop - 2 min walk
  • Rome Termini Station - 7 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gran Caffè Maggiore - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Antico Caffè Santamaria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osteria Santa Maria Romana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Leonetti - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Fagianetto - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Alessandro Downtown Hostel

Hotel near Colosseum in Rome
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at Alessandro Downtown Hostel.

This Rome hotel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Alessandro Downtown Hostel offers 18 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and shared/communal kitchens. This Rome hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 6.00 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 10 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Alessandro Downtown Hostel to the airport?

Alessandro Downtown Hostel is 17.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Ciampino Airport (CIA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Alessandro Downtown Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Alessandro Downtown Hostel offers an airport shuttle.

Does Alessandro Downtown Hostel offer free breakfast?

Alessandro Downtown Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Alessandro Downtown Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Alessandro Downtown Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Alessandro Downtown Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Alessandro Downtown Hostel have a pool?

Alessandro Downtown Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Alessandro Downtown Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Alessandro Downtown Hostel to downtown Rome?

Alessandro Downtown Hostel is 1.2 mi away from Rome.

Alessandro Downtown Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 269 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 111 out of 269 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 269 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 269 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 269 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lais

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Reasonable for the price

Location is good, close to the train station and subway, also a walking distance to the Coliseum. However, the hostel is very basic if comparing with others in Europe for the same price. It was okay, though, no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do not stay here

Start with the good. Location and staff. The bad, stinks, dirty, bed bugs and always out of toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The best hostel in Roma

This place was great! I felt very welcomed and the staff was helpful in every way. The front desk showed me where important spots were including the closest ATM and good shops to buy supplies for a budget minded traveler such as myself. The breakfast is amazing. You can go back up and get as many platefuls of bacon and eggs as you like! I'm a big breakfast eater so this was a lifesaver for me. The breakfast staff were very passionate about providing a plate full of food and a warm smile every time. Also got to hear some cool music while eating. The beds were comfortable and heater worked well. This was a wonderful experience. It is close to everything I mean everything. I would highly recommend Alessandro Downtown Hostel to anyone. You can't beat the price either!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Good for a short stay

The location of the hostel is pretty good, very close to the station Roma Termini and 20min away from the Colosseum. The staff is friendly, however the hostel does not accept payments through cards. Besides that, the breakfast is limited. The beds were very noisy and a bit uncomfortable. Overall a good place to stay for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good and so closed to evry thing in the city

It was very good and all thing was clean and save .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in Roma, thanks to Alessandro Downtown

Location was fantastic. PJ, filmur and Mike were awesome. Breakfast was great and so was the guy making it for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

MUTAIRU

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the better packpacker places I've stayed at in Western Europe. Very close to Roma Termini so less stress about continuing your Italian journey on time or returning to Fiumicino airport. An easy walk to the Metro at Termini where you can get trains to the Vatican and Colosseum. A great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

BedBugBites, Rome

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hello - I stayed at the Alessandro Downtown Hostel Rome, Rome (province), Italy from Wed, Sep 18 - Sun, Sep 22. During my stay I was bitten by bed bugs. My hand was extremely swollen with the first bite. I communicated this to the staff and they noted they didn't find anything upon investigation. The staff who reviewed my bed area did mention he was not a professional with bed bugs and wasn't certain about what to look for. The staff at the front desk admitted they've had an issue with bed bugs. Sun 9/22 I talked to the 2 front desk staffs (Michael and other man) extensively about the issue and they also called the Manager named Ovens. Ovens wasn't willing to do anything else about the issue except change the room and laundry. That night, I received another bite. On Monday morning, I found a bed bug on my clothing and I have photo and video footage of it. It is outrageous that the hotel refused to do anything about this issue and that it appears to be recurring based on feedback online. Expedia should be aware of this as this is a serious health issue that is going unattended by the hostel and is putting people's lives and wellness at risk. I paid for a place to stay and had certain expectations. I did not pay to risk my health and potentially have additional medical expenses.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

#TheScarborough, Austin,Tx

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is superior, decent wifi, hot showers, fairly quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Michelle, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was excellent. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krysten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Near transport, food and walking distance

The staff were always there if you needed help with anything, the air-condition in the room was amazing! I had a great time while in Rome.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never come back again

Have to checkout the room one hour earlier, at 9 a.m., without any notice at booking time, bad smell in the room, waiting for more than half and hour for check in, paying for storage room, noisy ...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun please with so so WiFi

Was really good but the WiFi in the rooms was very sporadic
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, close to the main transportation hubs and in easy walking distance to many of the sites in Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean, conveniently located hostel. Staff was friendly, and it was especially useful to be able to leave our stuff in an inexpensive locker on site in the morning before time for check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a standard, good hostel. Clean. Safe. Kind staff. I heard the bar downstairs but it really didn’t bother me.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Laine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
location, service, price is very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff help answer all my questions completely
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019