Yellow Hostel Rome reviews are overwhelmingly positive for the party hostel atmosphere, fun staff, and adventurous travelers that are easy to meet at the lending library and bar. We had been in Rome for ten minutes and were already dripping with sweat, grumpy, tired, and lost. Carrying your backpack around in the Italian summer is no fun at all.
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As we turned the final corner, The Yellow Hostel Rome sign was like a beacon of light that got brighter as we saw the outside bar area and copious ice-cold pints.
Yellow Hostel Rome Review
Dumping our backpacks on the floor in reception, which was thankfully cool and shady, we were greeted by friendly staff who gave us a comprehensive rundown of the hostel. As well as the free drink token everyone gets when you check in.
Travel Tip: Also, “like” their Facebook page to earn another free drink after you check in!
Within minutes Fabio, the proud owner, came bounding down to meet us. If you get a chance to meet him, which is highly likely since he is always there, you will find that he is super passionate about The Yellow, Rome, and architecture, and he loves to dish out free advice on what to see in the city.
Fabio planned our itinerary, which was great as he knew we wanted to hit all the must-sees and top free attractions. We even found the best spots for pasta and gelato using his local knowledge. The best recommendation he gave us was Mama Angela’s restaurant right across the road, and it served delicious Italian food for a reasonable price.
The Yellow Hostel was voted Rome’s most popular hostel at the HostelWorld Hoscars by all its guests, and for a good reason. Yellow Hostel Rome is also highly ranked on TripAdvisor, too.
Yellow Hostel Rome Location
Its location is perfect as they are situated less than a mile from Rome’s city center. It’s just a two-minute walk from a metro stop, a ten-minute walk from the central train station, and a twenty-five-minute walk to visit the Ancient Roman Forum. Compared to other cities like London where you have to catch the tube for an hour, this hostel is perfect.
What amenities does The Yellow – Hostel provide?
There is free WiFi in the bar area and iPad rentals.
If you plan to stay here, make sure you are keen to have a good time. The Yellow Hostel tries to make sure they always have a super social environment which is pretty easy when you have beds for 200 people!
A massive bar area provides seating inside and out with top-notch yet budget-friendly wine (2 euros for a huge glass), happy hour deals, beer pong tables, nightly events, and after 11 pm, you can move downstairs to cut some sweet shapes with the in-house DJ.
The only flipside of this is that you shouldn’t expect to get much sleep if you are in a dorm. If you are lucky like us and stay in a private dorm, you won’t hear a peep from anyone—total bliss.
Don’t forget that and all the great things going on within the hostel. There is a pretty awesome city on your doorstep to explore. The Yellow has created a great map showcasing all the highlights, including Rome’s free excursions. We highly recommend speaking to their staff to get some travel tips on where to go and what to see.
Yellow Hostel Rome Food
Unfortunately, a huge downside is that breakfast is not included, and there is no kitchen. However, feel free to eat your food in the bar area as this is allowed anytime. They also have a cheap breakfast menu if you want one from 2.50 euro and up. Another thumbs up to go to their coffee with lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos (from a coffee machine) will help you get back on your feet after a night at The Yellow bar.
We were told that they are building a new kitchen area, so hopefully, that will be up and running in a few months.
Travel Tip: If you use FourSquare, make sure you “check-in” every morning and reward yourself with a free coffee.
The dinner that they provide is a highlight of the social scene. For a measly 3 euros, you can gorge yourself on homemade pasta, lasagne, pizza, rice, and broccoli. It’s a great way to save your pennies.
Yellow Hostel Rome Rooms
We stayed in a private double room, which was fantastic. Thankfully it was not above the bar. Peaceful and very spacious. The room came with its own newly refurbished bathroom, mini-fridge, a table to sit at, TV, soap, and ladies. There was even a hairdryer!
The only downside was that there was no safe and our air-conditioning was broken, so we had to stand right in front of the fan to get any relief from the heat.
Overall the Yellow Hostel in Rome is up there with being one of the best hostels we have ever stayed at. For a backpacking couple who wants to meet some friends on the road, enjoy a drink or two, or even chill out after an epic day sightseeing in Rome, then the Yellow Hostel is for you.
Disclaimer: HostelWorld kindly put us up for our stay, although, as always, our Yellow Hostel Rome review and thoughts are never influenced by them.