Alessandro Palace Hostel

Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo


An example of a hostel that's seen better days, this run-down hulk has air-conditioned dorms sleeping up to eight on bunks with uncomfortable foam mattresses; shared bathrooms are clean and plentiful. Facilities include a small gym, super-basic communal kitchen and large ground-floor pub. From late April to September, guests make the most of the 5th-floor rooftop terrace.


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