Rome Hostel Prices — HostelHound

How much do hostels in Rome cost?

Available dorm-bed prices in Rome, Italy range from $15 to $177/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 133 hostels. Cheaper dates to stay include Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 9.

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21.

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $21/night.

At $15/night and up, Rome is a mid-range hostel destination in Italy.

How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 39 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-10-07T23:28:11.909Z.

Cheaper dates to stay

The lower-priced dates currently available include November 30 (one night),December 1 (one night),December 9 (one night). Cheaper stay dates show when lower prices are available. They do not say how far ahead to book.

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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 do hostels in Rome cost?

On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $21. Dorm beds currently range from $15 to $177/night across the next 3 months of availability.

What are cheaper dates to stay in Rome?

Based on current listed prices, cheaper upcoming dates to stay in Rome include November 30, December 1, December 9.

How many hostels does HostelHound track in Rome?

HostelHound currently tracks 133 hostels in Rome, Italy.

How much do hostels in Rome cost in November?

Based on current listings, November dorm beds typically start around $21/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 $15/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.