A hostel in name only, this petite and super-friendly guesthouse has small, hotel-standard rooms with en-suite bathrooms and tasteful decor – think beamed ceilings, wooden floors, large windows, framed B&W photos. Guests love both the Nespresso machines and the personalised maps that the owner provides, complete with recommendations and tips. No lift and no breakfast. Rates plummet in low season.
Blue Hostel
Monti, Esquilino & San Lorenzo