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Dorm beds in Rome, Italy range from $23 to $175/night over the next 3 months. HostelHawk tracks 127 properties. Cheapest upcoming dates: Jul 11, Aug 5, Aug 6.

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Hostel prices in Rome, Italy

A typical dorm night in Rome runs about $29.

Across the upcoming months, July tends to be the cheapest month (from $23/night) and September the most expensive (from $28/night).

At $23/night and up, Rome is a mid-range hostel destination in Italy.

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Hostels we track in Rome

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Local knowledge for Rome

Where to stay

Most hostels cluster around Stazione Termini, where Metro Lines A and B intersect and buses go everywhere. If Termini feels too chaotic, the Monti neighborhood. a short walk toward the Colosseum, has the same transit access with smaller streets and less foot traffic at night.

Getting around

  • On the first Sunday of each month, state-run museums including the Colosseum and Roman Forum are free. Book a timed-entry slot online in advance even for free days, because walk-up queues can run two hours.
  • Carry a refillable bottle and drink from Rome's nasoni, the small iron spigots found on street corners across the city. The water is cold, clean, and free.
  • Lunch near the Testaccio Market (Mercato di Testaccio on Via Beniamino Franklin) costs a fraction of what the same dish runs at restaurants within sight of the Pantheon or Trevi Fountain.

When to go

Hostels are cheapest from November through early February, avoiding Christmas week, and fill up fast from Easter through August, with July and August being the most expensive and crowded months.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hostel in Rome cost per night?

Dorm beds in Rome currently range from $23 to $175/night based on the next 3 months of availability.

When are the cheapest dates to book a hostel in Rome?

Based on current data, the cheapest upcoming dates for hostels in Rome are July 11, August 5, August 6.

How many hostels does HostelHawk track in Rome?

HostelHawk currently tracks 127 hostels in Rome, Italy.

What's the cheapest month to book a hostel in Rome?

Based on current availability, July has the lowest hostel prices in Rome, with dorm beds from $23/night.

Is Rome affordable compared to other hostel cities in Italy?

Rome is a mid-range hostel destination in Italy, with dorm prices starting from $23/night.

Where do backpackers stay in Rome?

Most hostels cluster around Stazione Termini, where Metro Lines A and B intersect and buses go everywhere. If Termini feels too chaotic, the Monti neighborhood. a short walk toward the Colosseum, has the same transit access with smaller streets and less foot traffic at night.

What is the best time of year to visit Rome?

Hostels are cheapest from November through early February, avoiding Christmas week, and fill up fast from Easter through August, with July and August being the most expensive and crowded months.