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Hostel Des Artistes Reviews

Via Villafranca 20, 00185, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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100%

Hello I highly recommend Hostel des Artistes. The reception staff very friendly, kind and smiling. Always a servant at any time of day or night :-) Very good location hostel, close to everywhere. I'm sure I will come back to you;-) I greet the whole crew;) See you;-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

We had a great stay there. Only one problem: rooms are not soundproof, very noisy. We could hear everything that was said in the dorm next to our room.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)


76%

Conveniently located near the Terini station.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The place was great, staff were really helpful, the rooms were a good size and not packed with bunk beds like most. The place was always clean and being located so close to Termini makes it ideal. For my sort of backpacking needs it was brilliant.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


70%

Big room as we were given a triple room though we booked a twin room. Room was clean, however the shared toilet was a bit dirty the next day as the floor was wet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Dec 2011
  • huiyi19
  • Singapore
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (6 reviews)


53%

Well, considering that no one who works in this hostel has any personality, they made it such an unforgettable time. If you value sterility, overpriced rooms, and un accommodating staff, then I guess you should stay here. Our room rate jumped miraculously from €9 a night to €24 a night... 'because they were filling up'.... But when we extended our stay it wasn't busy enough to have to check out or move rooms... And paying for wi-fi is the stupidest thing in the world. It's €2 a day here.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • KaliRae
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


56%

very starnge set out. Got told to go to the 5th floor to check in. Then back to the first floor to store my luggage. I dont think anyone was told about the coomon room as me and one other girl were the only two in there the whole duration of my stay. Also i booked for 6people mixed dorm and ended up in 3 person dorm, cant complain about this but just so strange the whole hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


93%

Overall the hostel definitely made our stay in Rome that much more enjoyable. I was very impressed by how clean the place was, especially the bathrooms, as well as how spacious the dorm rooms were. Everything is basic & functioning & the staff are very friendly & speak English well. The location is perfect, as it's literally 5min from the station & round the corner from a grocery store. Excellent value for money, I would recommend this hostel to anyone looking to enjoy their stay in Rome!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • South Africa
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


86%

not far away from termini. really good staff and facilities. lots of paintings and guide books in / outsaide the room

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


70%

Nice roof top terrace and some friendly staff. Location is near termini train station which is good and bad. Overall for the money it is pretty decent.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

It was a great spot and very friendly staff. I traveled with 3 total and we had our own room with 3 beds! how nice!! so helpful with directions too

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Mixed Group 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


93%

Nice place. Close to most major attractions, affordable, friendly staff, and quiet. Booked a 6 bed, but it ended up being a 2 since there weren't many reservations. Always nice.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • AMcManaman
  • USA
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (7 reviews)


66%

.beds.... were to hard did not sleep well

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


86%

Great hostel! Good location close to Termini, the rooms were very spacious and clean (although of course basic). The shared bathrooms were also very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the rooftop terrace is a great spot to unwind with a bottle of wine and some salami after a long day on foot. Would recommend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


86%

Everything was straightforward, it was very good

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


73%

The room was nice and the staff was helpful. There was a mini fridge, which was nice. Although the location is convenient for those who are catching trains, I didn't feel entirely safe walking home at night.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 01 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


80%

Clean and a good location. It wasn't very hostel like but it was fine for what I needed.


96%

It was at a very convenient location and the 24/7 reception was a plus. Try all of the food places they recommend. I regret not taking advantage of the 1.5 euros croissant and coffee breakfast at a nearby cafe. I only went on the last day and loved it. The hostel is half hotel and half hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


83%

Great value, convenient location, very clean, very safe, nice staff, no problems.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


43%

The hostel cost EUR2/day more than it was supposed to as they added tax, it wasn't written anywhere before so a bad surprise for a longer stay. The lockers are outside rooms, small and you must have your own padlock. The room has a small window, very dark and feels like a prison cell. The bathroom's ok though, clean. But still, I didn't like the place.


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