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Wow Colosseum Reviews

Via Principe Umberto 77, Rome, Lazio, Italy

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78%Overall Rating

From 47 ratings
  • 74%Character
  • 76%Security
  • 77%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 75%Atmosphere
  • 78%Cleanliness

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100%

They are very friendly and will help you with everything you need!


77%

The location is good but actually it's simple: at the end of the road among the station, few blocks away after passing by the tram railway, then turn right and at the block of the restaurant~ bed is good, cigaratte smell is due to smoking only, room has no smell at all since roomates are all non smokers. Small kitchen may be a problem if u need to cook since no microwave oven or oven, while the fire is a bit weak. No credit card payment seems a common issue to most of the hostel. It's good!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Hong Kong
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


83%

The staff was amazing, so including and personable. Right near quite a few restaurants and only like 15 minutes or so from Termini Station. And only a ten minute walk to the two nearest metro stations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)


57%

My first night there I was actually looking at other places to stay. The room smelled like cigarettes all the time, and the bathroom was dirty and smelled moldy. There is no place to lock up your things and when I left my luggage the morning I checked out, I returned to find it sitting in the kitchen. Even though the owner was in the room, I still felt uneasy. The best thing about this place is the friendly staff and they give you a good map with all the tourist sites marked. Wifi works well.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
ciao I'm sorry that you felt uncomfortable with the smell of cigarettes but not my fault I have ads everywhere about the smoking problem is that many people do not stay here when I smoke but I always tell them what they want, but what bothered me was that after you leave you should take a mattress that was stained red sati say but I did not now what to do money ............ you gave accommodation should I buy another mattress

33%

This hostel is actually pretty far from the colosseum. It's really just an apartment a guy and his girlfriend converted into a hostel. It's always smokey and the rooms all shared the same key, so security was low. Overall though, it was very cheap, and fairly clean, so I'd say you get what you paid for.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Sorry is a flat-bed, not alcohol as you have done and you brought in people from outside the apartment house 3 persons sleeping not pay your noise if you smell alcohol divertismentasa? Rome is great, and not far colosseum the problem is that you did not know to get there, I explained but if you have VAM head full of alcohol I can not do, and ultimately always tell someone smokes ok, but why not tell you when the house smells of alcohol on me mati asked if he can not serve alcohol, I hate alcohol

87%

This was a great little apartment converted to hostel! The owner was very friendly and helpful! The place was clean, had a kitchen, and the wifi was wonderful! The security was also really good. It was right near a supermarket and a metro station that would take you to all the major attractions, and it was a 10 minute walk from Termini! Very nice little place I'd definitely stay in again! :)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

The hostel was great! The manager and his girlfriend were helpful and friendly. The location was good. There's a supermarket nearby. The area is quite. Close to the metro and Termini train station. The rooms were clean and it was good for four people because there were two bunk beds, but unfortunately the only way to get to the top bunk was to jump because there wasn't any steps. Good wifi. The kitchen was very convenient. We enjoyed our stay and we'll definetly stay here again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female, 41+
  • (2 reviews)


57%

The guy and his girlfriend are nice, helpful and friendly. It is a shame that the room stinks like cigarette, there are no lockers, the kitchen is to small (no place to sit, no chairs, no table) and all noises can be heard from the room.


80%

value for money ~

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


27%

This was the worst hostel I have ever stayed in. It said the hostel had AC, a TV, and many other things it did not. It also said breakfast was included. The breakfast consisted of making your own tea. I hope no one stays here again. He also gave my bed away the first night and I had to find somewhere else to stay at 1am.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
logan I'm sorry to say it again you had reservations team ra 11 am I expected to bring to sati day at 2 am ashamed Welcome to your girlfriend drunk after 15 hours I do not sit and wait for people one day and one night did not even answer the phone with a TV in the room where you do what you say you booked the private room you did not even shower or two days you spent with me and the first nospte when you came at 2 am would have to wake a friend sati give private room to not stay up wandering the streets late at night and then I think you reach pension income in retirement first and then I go where you live intro world of alcohol and people who drink alcohol again better not reserves

43%

It's what I expected for the price. The place was smoky and reeked of cigarettes. Also, there were no lockers to keep our stuff during the day. The free breakfast was falsely advertised. Great location as far as convenience for walking around Rome but the neighborhood is more on the sketchy side (or maybe that's just Rome). The manager was nice and helpful but the lack of lockers and smoke was the biggest problem.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
emily ciao sorry to say but tourists will see only the things that happen to you but what you do not write primarily for the private room I gave you three about cigarettes, people who are not staying here more smoke I see who smoke but what bothers me why not write to drink alcohol and make noise of people could not sleep and breakfast is dimineaza not you get up at you as you always had a head full of alcohol and people who make noise again is better not to make reservation

80%

There are two guest bedrooms, each with four beds and a small bathroom. There is also a kitchen, and a bigger, cleaner nicer bathroom for all guests. I was in the "guys" room. The beds were comfortable and there was a little mini fridge for any food you happen to get at the nearby grocery store. Speaking of that, there is a very cheap, very nice little grocery store about a minutes walk away from the hostel. Only bad thing I can say is that the bathroom in the guys room was small and moldy.


100%

The place is great, clean & quite. The host is very helpful, friendly and always laughing. I extended my stay twice so that should answer all questions:) cheers

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

The hostel is great. The location is good. Great cost x benefit and a perfect customer service. The head is very helpful and fun. She spent hours in explaining the Italian people and their way of life, and give us all the tips to know all of Rome. Really very happy with the service!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


97%

this hotel really worth for your money. The location, people, clean and price. If you look for cheap hostels, this is for you. The owner is really nice:) i had memorable days there!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


93%

Lovely place! Full kitchen with stove and fridge. The manager and his girlfriend were very friendly- I was feeling unwell and they gave me medicine, checked in on me. Very sweet.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female, 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


73%

Very nice staff, but not the best location. Very difficult to find at first (it is a small flat tucked inside of the building with no sign out front), but it is worth the value. Very close to the metro and train station that can take you all over the city, and this place is a good place to go back to and pass out after a long day.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

the whole experience is nice! the host is really nice and funny :) the room is clean and large place for three people. although the aisle and kitchen is a little bit narrow, it doesn't matter. quite comfortable!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Taiwan
  • Male, 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

Small hostel located in a flat but good for girls. There is a nice room for females only, with a tiny bathroom ensuite. Clean and not noisy at all. Relaxing. Easy to reach from main station TERMINI, by feet or TRAM (line 5 or 105). 300 m. far from subway MANZONI where is possible catching even the main night bus from / to the centre. (n1 line) The area is central and quite, even by night. A medium and cheap italian market around the corner. wi-fi very good, friendly staff, clean kitchen

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female, 25-30
  • (1 review)


67%

There is no common space to hang out or at least sit - which is kind of a pity, not even space or chairs in the kitchen to have a meal. But its a good location in the city, basically in walking distance to everywhere. We didnt use any public transport during the whole stay, but we are used to walking :-)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Female, 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


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