Budget Double Room
- 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
Hostel · Rome · Lazio
Free Hostels Roma
A 2-star hostel with dorms and private rooms, a short walk from Manzoni metro and staff who regularly earn the highest guest scores.
- Staff rated 9.2 out of 10 by guests
- Metro within walking distance and Roma Termini around 10 minutes away
- Dorms and private rooms, some with private bathrooms
8.7
Great
2525 reviews
Booking.com 8.7 · 2525 reviews
About
Free Hostels Roma
Free Hostels Roma is a 2-star hostel on Via Luigi Luzzatti 3 in Rome, holding an 8.7 rating from 2,525 guest reviews. It blends hostel-style dorms with private rooms, some with their own bathrooms, and the shared spaces include a kitchen, terrace, garden and fitness area.
Guests consistently point to the staff and the transport links as the main draws. The Manzoni metro is within walking distance, Roma Termini is about a 10-minute walk, and the property description mentions Piazza di Spagna as a 10-minute ride away. Breakfast, by guest accounts, is simple but adequate.
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
+
Strengths
6 reasons to book- Staff are the biggest reason to book — The staff score is the hotel's highest rating category at 9.2, and reviews consistently describe the team as friendly, helpful, accommodating and happy to speak English.
- Transport links are genuinely close — Guest estimates for the metro range from two to ten minutes on foot, Roma Termini is around ten minutes away, and the Colosseum roughly ten to twenty minutes.
- Value is a clear strong point — With rates from £19 and a value score of 8.5, guests describe the price-quality balance as good, with private rooms offering hotel-like basics for hostel money.
- A practical choice for different group sizes — The room list covers dorms from 4 to 10 beds, private doubles, triples, quads and family rooms, some with private bathrooms — useful for solo travellers, couples and families.
- Quiet enough for a city stay — Multiple guests mention the quiet side street, quiet air-conditioning, or simply that the hotel was quiet, which makes sleeping easier than in many central hostels.
- Shared spaces add everyday comfort — A kitchen, common room, terrace, garden furniture and fitness area are listed among the facilities and get favourable guest mentions.
–
Worth weighing
6 to weigh- Comfort is rated below the rest — The 7.5 Comfort score is the weakest category, so rooms are better described as sound and practical than plush.
- No lift to upper floors — At least one guest noted the lack of a lift, which can be a consideration with heavy bags.
- Breakfast is basic — Guests describe it as adequate or standard for a 2-star hotel — croissants and pastries, cereals, bread, ham, cheese and tea or coffee according to reviews.
- The neighbourhood is functional, not scenic — One guest said it isn't the nicest part of Rome, though they added that nicer areas come at a higher price.
- Late check-in window — Check-in ends at 23:59, so anyone arriving after midnight needs to plan around the set window.
- No pets allowed — The property lists pets as not allowed, which is worth noting when planning a longer stay.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Private Bathroom Double Room
- 1 Double bed
10 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
- 1 Bed in shared room
4 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
- 1 Bed in shared room
Private Bathroom Dormitory Room Mixed
- 1 Bed in shared room
6 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
- 1 Bed in shared room
Dormitory Room Female only
- 1 Bed in shared room
Classic Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Family Room
- 2 Bunk beds,4 Single beds
Comfort Quadruple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 4 persons
Private 5 Bed Dormitory Room Dormitory Room Mixed
- 1 Bed in shared room
Economy Double Room
- 1 Bunk bed
Classic Triple Room
- Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons
- Shower
- Heating
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- Allergy-free rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Free toiletries
- Parquet floor
- Curtains
Food & drink
- Coffee shop
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Shared kitchen
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Dinner
- Welcome drink
Reception & services
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Business centre
- Fax/Photocopying
Leisure & recreation
- Fitness centre
- Terrace
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Garden furniture
- Leisure/ TV room
- Board games
- Game room
- Karaoke
- Entertainment
Safety & security
- Security
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
House rules
- Non-smoking rooms
- No pets allowed
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.7/10 from 2,525 reviews
Booking.com · 8.7 · 2525 reviews
8.7Verified guest“A great location a short walk from public transport made the city easy to explore. The hostel has a nice patio with a gym area and a kitchen you can use, and the rooms come with private bathrooms — a welcome extra for privacy.”
8.7Verified guest“Excellent location just a short walk from the metro, plus a convenient supermarket nearby. The room was spacious and clean, and felt comfortable for the stay.”
8.7Verified guest“Quiet, close to the metro, and the staff were very accommodating and kind.”
8.7Verified guest“Very happy with the stay — everything we needed was provided. Breakfast was adequate, the location was good, and it was quiet yet close to the centre. The daily towel change was a pleasant surprise and added to the comfort. Staff were approachable and friendly, and I would choose this hotel again on a return to Rome.”
8.7Verified guest“Great value for money — the private room had everything you'd expect from a hotel. Friendly staff, a great atmosphere, and a 24-hour reception with a bar were handy. A public transport stop three minutes away made exploring easy.”
8.7Verified guest“Excellent staff — they speak English and are very helpful and friendly. An easy walk to the metro. It's not the nicest part of Rome, but you pay more for that. Breakfast was the usual 2-star standard: nothing amazing, but fine. The air-conditioning is wonderful and quiet enough to leave on overnight, and the room and bathroom are huge.”
04 — Location
Getting around Rome
The property sits in Rome.
Manzoni Metro: The nearest metro stop is within walking distance. Guests give different estimates — some say two minutes, another counts ten — so it's safe to call it a short walk.
Roma Termini: One guest puts the main station at a 10-minute walk from the hostel.
Colosseum: Guest walking estimates for the Colosseum range from 10 to 20 minutes.
Piazza di Spagna: The property description mentions it as about a 10-minute ride away.
Trastevere: One guest says the #3 bus stop, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel, gets you to the Trastevere district.
Supermarket: Several guests mention a supermarket just around the corner or nearby, handy for snacks and basics.
Via Luigi Luzzatti 3, Rome, Lazio, 00185, Italy
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 32 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59 and check-out is by 11:00.
Does Free Hostels Roma have private rooms?
Yes. The room list includes double, triple, quadruple and family rooms, some with private bathrooms, as well as dorms of various sizes.
Are pets allowed?
No. The property lists no pets allowed, and all rooms are non-smoking.
Is there a shared kitchen?
Yes, a shared kitchen is listed, and guest reviews mention a well-equipped kitchen and common area.
Is there luggage storage?
Yes, luggage storage and a locker room are listed among the facilities.
The bottom line
Free Hostels Roma earns its strong rating through genuinely helpful staff, a metro link within walking distance, and a practical mix of rooms at a fair price. It won't win prizes for polish, comfort or breakfast, but for a budget base in Rome it's a sound, well-reviewed choice.
8.7Bottom line
Ready to book Free Hostels Roma?
Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.
No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.