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YellowSquare Rome
A lively social hostel near Termini with dorms and private rooms, a 24-hour reception and the Yellow Bar, which hosts events most nights.
At a glance
- Type
- Social hostel
- Area
- Castro Pretorio, Rome, Italy
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- yellowsquare.com
Good to know
- 24-hour reception
- Bar
- Shared kitchen
- Free luggage storage
- Laundry
- Coworking space
Why we recommend it
YellowSquare Rome is a large, sociable hostel on Via Palestro, in the Castro Pretorio area within walking distance of Termini station and its metro connections. It is part of a small group with sister hostels in Milan, Florence and Athens, and it has built a reputation as one of the liveliest places to stay in the city for travellers who want to meet people.
It offers both shared dorms and private rooms. Linen is included for all guests, towels are included in private rooms and can be rented in the dorms, and there is free luggage storage at check-in. Facilities are extensive for the price bracket: a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen, a laundry service, currency exchange and a coworking area called Work and Meet, with desk space, a kitchen that doubles as a meeting room and a bar with power outlets.
The Yellow Bar is the heart of the place, serving burgers with fries and rice bowls and hosting concerts and parties on most nights, so it suits travellers who want company rather than quiet. Free walking tours and organised activities make it easy to meet other guests and get to know the city, and there is a games area. Food and alcohol are not allowed in the rooms, so the bar and common areas are where the socialising happens.
Check-in is at 15:00, and check-out is at 10:00 for dorms and 11:00 for private rooms. The hostel suits solo travellers, groups of friends and younger budget travellers, while those seeking calm may prefer a smaller property. Prices are at the budget end of the scale, with private rooms costing more than dorm beds. Contact the hostel by phone or WhatsApp on +39 06 446 3554, or by email at [email protected]. Bring a padlock for the lockers if you are staying in a dorm.
From the hostel, Termini station is about ten minutes' walk away, with both metro lines, the airport trains and buses, and Castro Pretorio station on Metro Line B is closer still. The Baths of Diocletian and the National Roman Museum at Palazzo Massimo are within walking distance, as is the basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. The Colosseum and the Monti district are a few stops away on Metro Line B.
YellowSquare Rome FAQs
Is reception open all night?
Yes, YellowSquare Rome has a 24-hour reception.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 15:00; check-out is at 10:00 for dorms and 11:00 for private rooms.
What types of rooms are there?
Shared dorms and private rooms.
Is there a bar?
Yes, the Yellow Bar, which serves food and hosts concerts and parties most nights.
Is there a kitchen?
Yes, a shared kitchen, plus laundry service and a coworking area.
Can I store luggage?
Yes, luggage storage is free at check-in.
What is the nearest metro station?
Castro Pretorio on Line B; Termini is about ten minutes' walk away.
How can I contact the hostel?
Phone or WhatsApp +39 06 446 3554, or email [email protected].