5 BEST Hostels in Rome for Solo Travellers

Rome has an unrivalled selection of ancient and historical sites that will give you a glimpse of life over 2,000 years ago. There’s also the Vatican City which sits within Rome, home to the Pope and the iconic St Peter’s Basilica.

Rome is a great solo travel destination, aside from the history and architecture, you’ll discover a world of great bars and restaurant’s serving up classic Italian cuisine.

There are over 60 hostels to choose from in Rome with prices usually around €25-30 depending upon the season. The best hostels in Rome tend to offer shared dinners and events which are great for solo travellers.

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Quick Summary:

• Best OVERALL Hostel: Rome Hello
• Best PARTY Hostel: YellowSquare Rome
• Best CHILLED Hostel: Trastevere  
• Best BUDGET Hostel: Legends
• Best FACILITIES: Free Hostels Roma
• Best for DIGITAL NOMADS: Rome Hello

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Overview of Hostels in Rome

There are over 60 hostels in Rome, most can be found in the Esquilino district which is near Termini, the main train station in Rome.

4 out of the 5 hostels on this list are in or around this neighbourhood.

Check in time at hostels in Rome is usually between 2pm and 3pm. Check out is usually at 11am, although some are slightly earlier.

The best hostels in Rome will usually cost around €25-30, this may be lower at around €20 during off-season from October – March.

The minimum age for checking in is usually 18, see end of article for suggestions if you’re younger.

Best Hostels in Rome for Solo Travellers

If you are travelling alone, a great atmosphere to make new friends is just what you need.

The overall best hostel in Rome for solo travellers is Rome Hello

They have all sorts of events to help you mingle with other travellers from games nights to live music.

Rome Hello is lively and has a bar but it’s not a party hostel so it’s still chilled out.

If you’re looking for a party, the best hostel in Rome for you is Yellow Square.

Here, you’ll get free pasta followed by wild pub crawls and DJ every night.

Without further ado, let’s jump in to the 5 best hostels in Rome for solo travellers:

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Best OVERALL Hostel: Rome Hello

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✔ Lots of events including movie evenings and cooking classes

✔ Plenty of hang out spaces such as the TV room

✔ Lots of work space ideal for digital nomads

Anyone who has stayed at Rome Hello will agree with me that it’s the overall best hostel in Rome for solo travellers.

It has loads of cosy spaces to hang out and meet fellow guests and serves up a shared dinner each evening.

There are also evens every day including games, sightseeing, movie evenings and even a cooking class. It’s not a party hostel but it still has a lively vibe.

There is a bar serving food and drinks which offers discount to guests or the kitchen has everything you need to make your own meals.

The hostel is also my top pick for digital nomads. It has areas with work desks and PCs but also of the main coworking spaces in Rome, Famo Cose, is about 20 mins away by public transport.

This hostel is the closest to Termini station of all the hostels listed here so is a great location.

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Best PARTY Hostel: YellowSquare Rome

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✔ Free pasta in the evenings to meet fellow travellers

✔ Parties in the bar downstairs every night

✔ Well equipped kitchen area

✘ Very strict on outside alcohol so you have to buy it from the bar

✘ 10am checkout is earlier than rest of hostels

YellowSquare Rome has stylish décor and spacious room, it’s also the best party hostel in Rome for solo travellers with live music and DJs in the downstairs bar every night.

The hostel is great for socialising with group activities and free pasta every evening. The breakfast is also good but costs extra.

Despite the parties in the bar, the rest of the hostel is quiet so you can get a good sleep on nights in.

For those looking to keep costs down, it has a well equipped kitchen to cook your own meals and a free walking tour.

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Best CHILLED Hostel: Trastevere  

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✔ Lots of common spaces and a big kitchen

✔ Welcoming atmosphere

✔ Comfy, spacious rooms

✔ In a trendy neighbourhood away from busy city centre

✘ You’ll need to catch a tram to the city centre

Trastevere hostel isn’t short of areas to chill out including their garden area complete with hammocks or the terrace which is great for meeting other solo travellers.

The hostel has a modern chic style with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Look out for the piano in the lobby.

Try their shared dinner each evening for €2-3 or make your own meals in the big kitchen which has plenty of free ingredients to use.

This hostel is the furthest away from Termini station, it’s in the Trastevere neighbourhood which is a trendy area with hipster cafes and craft beer that attracts digital nomads and students.

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Best BUDGET Hostel: Legends

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✔ Great value for money with free breakfast and free wine

✔ Good price

✔ Karaoke, live music, pool table and more in the bar

✘ Can be a noisy neighbourhood

✘ Kitchen is quite small but still usable

Travelling on a budget? Legends is the best hostel in Rome for you.

This cheap hostel has all the facilities you’ll need and still managed to provide a free breakfast.

Plenty of common areas which is perfect for solo travellers and the happy half hour with free wine will help you to make new friends.

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Best FACILITIES: Free Hostels Roma

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✔ Pod beds with sliding doors for ultimate privacy in dorms

✔ Safe and comfortable neighbourhood

✘ Bit of a trek from the city centre

If facilities matter to you, then take a look at Free Roma.

The highlight of this hostel is the privacy you get in the dorm rooms. The pod style beds have a sliding door an inside each bed you’ll find USB plugs, charging points and a light.

There are also big lockers under each bed.

The facilities are modern, with super clean kitchen and bedrooms and free towels provided.

The friendly hostel staff provide you with meals or you can cook your own in the well equipped kitchen.

It’s also fairly sociable with activities in the evening and lounge areas for hanging out.

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Other Hostels in Rome

Here are a few other hostels that are worth checking out in Rome for solo travellers depending upon your taste.

Wiki Hostel and Green Village – Set 30 minutes outside of Rome in the countryside, this hostel has a focus on sustainability with food that’s grown on the farm and it’s plastic-free. They have a free shuttle in to the city which helps with the location.

Meininger Rome Termini – If you prefer hostels that are more like a budget hotel then Meininger is a good choice. Clean and modern although there isn’t a strong social vibe.

Can I stay in a hostel in Rome at age 16 or 17?

The minimum age for checking in for most hostels in Rome is 18, this includes all of the hostels listed above.

If you’re under 18, check out Generator Rome, they will allow you to check in from a younger age if you provide a parental consent letter and stay in a private room.

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