Alessandro Palace Hostel & Bar
| Dorm Bed | $19.75 |
| Private Room | $26.07 |
$19.75 to $26.07
Via Vicenza 42 ,
Rome,
Italy,
00185
Established in 1990, the Alessandro Palace has become one of the most popular hostels in Rome for backpackers & independent travellers worldwide.
The Alessandro Palace Hostel provides energy-saving air-conditioning & heating units as well as bathrooms in every room. Located in a safe central area, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a short walk (5 minutes) from Termini, Rome's central transportation hub for buses, metro, taxi stops, and trains to get you where you want to go.
The Alessandro Palace Hostel is one of the few hostels in Rome to have its own onsite pub with satellite TV & the cheapest drink specials in town. Furthermore, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a proud selected member of Europe's Famous Hostels.
Alessandro Palace Bar boasts a traditional Roman style architecture & atmosphere.
Michelangelo’s masterpiece “The Creation” painted on the ceiling welcomes you along with our friendly bar staff. It is the perfect place to sit back, relax and chat with fellow travellers over a beer!
A wide screen TV and surround sound speaker system keeps you entertained with all the sports & music until late. The bar offers wi-fi connection, special events: parties, games, the cheapest drinks in town and happy hour every night.
Bar open from 6pm until 2am (last call 1:30am) every night!
**** Notice about Rome's new tourist tax ****
Rome City Council decided to charge 2 Euros per person per night on tourists who visit Rome. It is implemented from the 01/01/2011. We are sorry but this is unfortunately NOT included in the accommodation fee, upon making reservation please consider this extra fee in your budget..
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Specials &…
Located in a safe central area, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a short walk (5 minutes) from Termini, Rome's central transportation hub for buses, metro, taxi stops, and trains to get you where you want to go.
Colosseum, Roman Forum, San Pietro in Vincoli, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, the shopping Mecca Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, the classy Via Veneto can all be reached on foot in half an hour approx.
Convenience:
* Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station
* Supermarket nearby
* Discount agreed laundry nearby
* Discount agreed restaurants nearby
* Easy access any historic sites:
From Termini station:
Alessandro Palace Hostel is located within a 5 minute walking distance from Termini train station. It's very easy to reach the hostel:
1. Exit Termini Station by Track No.1 (with the train tracks at your back, track No.1 is on the right hand side of the station).
2. Make a left on Via Marsala, and then take your first right down Via Vicenza.
3. Continue down Via Vicenza, until you reach #42 (on the left side of the street).
From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci):
* Follow the signs for "Ai Treni" to the platform; buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (Leonardo Express). You can purchase from the ticket window, vending machines, or tobacco store near the platform. Leonardo Express leaves every 30 minutes.
Duration: about 30 minutes
One way ticket: 11 Euros (Feb’09)
* A slightly cheaper (but slower) option is to take local train that has the final destination of either Orte or Fara Sabina. It will stop at a few small local stations heading into Rome, but it does not stop at Termini Train Station. You need to get off at Tiburtina station (about the 8th stop), and then follow the directions “from Tiburtina” and then “from Termini”. Trains leave approximately every 15-30 minutes.
Duration: about 1hr - 1.5hrs
One way ticket: 5.5Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Tiburtina (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
* If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones.
Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation)
Fee: 40-45 Euros (Feb’09)
From Ciampino Airport (Usually Ryan Air and Easyjet):
* The easiest way to reach city centre from Ciampino is to take a shuttle bus which departs after every flight.
We recommend Terravision service:
Duration: about 45 minutes
One way ticket: 8 Euros (Feb’09)
Ciampino airport transfers:
* The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located at the bus stop or inside the airport. Once you arrive at Anagnina, buy a metro ticket and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions “From Termini”
Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs
One way ticket: 1.50 Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Anagnina (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
* If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from airport taxi stand, not private ones.
Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation)
Fee: 35-40 Euros (Feb’09)
From Tiburtina Train Station:
* Follow the signs for the Metro (Underground). Take Linea B (Line B) in the direction of Laurentina and get off at Termini station (the 4th stop). Then follow the directions “From Termini”. Metro tickets can be bought from either vending machines or tobacco stores located inside the train station. The Metro runs approximately every 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Duration: About 10 minutes.
One Metro ticket: 1 Euro (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
From the GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare) Alessandro Palace:
* Exit at Tiburtina. Keep going straight until you reach Viale Regina Margherita; turn right. Go straight until you reach Viale dell'Università and turn left. Follow this street until it ends at Viale Castro Pretorio. Turn right on Viale Castro Pretorio. The second left will be Via Vicenza. N° 42 will be on your right hand side, after the intersection of Via Vicenza and Via Palestro.
Negatives: It's loud if you're trying to sleep and the bed sheets are kinda sketchy/beds are…
Negatives: no breakfast included
Negatives: Some of the guests were very noisy.
Negatives: My only complaint was that my bathroom didnt have a window so it was very…
Negatives: the wifi didn't work in the rooms, the computers in the internet room was slow…
Negatives: Left luggage store not secured
Negatives: The 4 bed dorm was mixed gender which was a surprise. The mattress was hard…
Negatives: The bar constantly had MTV or some other rubbish music channel on - it was…
The Alessandro Palace Hostel provides energy-saving air-conditioning & heating units as well as bathrooms in every room. Located in a safe central area, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a short walk (5 minutes) from Termini, Rome's central transportation hub for buses, metro, taxi stops, and trains to get you where you want to go.
The Alessandro Palace Hostel is one of the few hostels in Rome to have its own onsite pub with satellite TV & the cheapest drink specials in town. Furthermore, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a proud selected member of Europe's Famous Hostels.
Alessandro Palace Bar boasts a traditional Roman style architecture & atmosphere.
Michelangelo’s masterpiece “The Creation” painted on the ceiling welcomes you along with our friendly bar staff. It is the perfect place to sit back, relax and chat with fellow travellers over a beer!
A wide screen TV and surround sound speaker system keeps you entertained with all the sports & music until late. The bar offers wi-fi connection, special events: parties, games, the cheapest drinks in town and happy hour every night.
Bar open from 6pm until 2am (last call 1:30am) every night!
**** Notice about Rome's new tourist tax ****
Rome City Council decided to charge 2 Euros per person per night on tourists who visit Rome. It is implemented from the 01/01/2011. We are sorry but this is unfortunately NOT included in the accommodation fee, upon making reservation please consider this extra fee in your budget..
*********************************************
Specials &…
Located in a safe central area, Alessandro Palace Hostel is a short walk (5 minutes) from Termini, Rome's central transportation hub for buses, metro, taxi stops, and trains to get you where you want to go.
Colosseum, Roman Forum, San Pietro in Vincoli, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, the shopping Mecca Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, the classy Via Veneto can all be reached on foot in half an hour approx.
Convenience:
* Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station
* Supermarket nearby
* Discount agreed laundry nearby
* Discount agreed restaurants nearby
* Easy access any historic sites:
From Termini station:
Alessandro Palace Hostel is located within a 5 minute walking distance from Termini train station. It's very easy to reach the hostel:
1. Exit Termini Station by Track No.1 (with the train tracks at your back, track No.1 is on the right hand side of the station).
2. Make a left on Via Marsala, and then take your first right down Via Vicenza.
3. Continue down Via Vicenza, until you reach #42 (on the left side of the street).
From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci):
* Follow the signs for "Ai Treni" to the platform; buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (Leonardo Express). You can purchase from the ticket window, vending machines, or tobacco store near the platform. Leonardo Express leaves every 30 minutes.
Duration: about 30 minutes
One way ticket: 11 Euros (Feb’09)
* A slightly cheaper (but slower) option is to take local train that has the final destination of either Orte or Fara Sabina. It will stop at a few small local stations heading into Rome, but it does not stop at Termini Train Station. You need to get off at Tiburtina station (about the 8th stop), and then follow the directions “from Tiburtina” and then “from Termini”. Trains leave approximately every 15-30 minutes.
Duration: about 1hr - 1.5hrs
One way ticket: 5.5Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Tiburtina (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
* If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones.
Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation)
Fee: 40-45 Euros (Feb’09)
From Ciampino Airport (Usually Ryan Air and Easyjet):
* The easiest way to reach city centre from Ciampino is to take a shuttle bus which departs after every flight.
We recommend Terravision service:
Duration: about 45 minutes
One way ticket: 8 Euros (Feb’09)
Ciampino airport transfers:
* The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located at the bus stop or inside the airport. Once you arrive at Anagnina, buy a metro ticket and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions “From Termini”
Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs
One way ticket: 1.50 Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Anagnina (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
* If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from airport taxi stand, not private ones.
Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation)
Fee: 35-40 Euros (Feb’09)
From Tiburtina Train Station:
* Follow the signs for the Metro (Underground). Take Linea B (Line B) in the direction of Laurentina and get off at Termini station (the 4th stop). Then follow the directions “From Termini”. Metro tickets can be bought from either vending machines or tobacco stores located inside the train station. The Metro runs approximately every 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the time of day.
Duration: About 10 minutes.
One Metro ticket: 1 Euro (Feb’09)
IMPORTANT when you take train:
Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train!
From the GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare) Alessandro Palace:
* Exit at Tiburtina. Keep going straight until you reach Viale Regina Margherita; turn right. Go straight until you reach Viale dell'Università and turn left. Follow this street until it ends at Viale Castro Pretorio. Turn right on Viale Castro Pretorio. The second left will be Via Vicenza. N° 42 will be on your right hand side, after the intersection of Via Vicenza and Via Palestro.
Reviews
Anonymous
Positives:
Had lockers in the rooms you could lock (had to bring your own lock though)…Negatives: It's loud if you're trying to sleep and the bed sheets are kinda sketchy/beds are…
Yeung Chang
Positives:
good locationNegatives: no breakfast included
Anonymous
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LocationNegatives: Some of the guests were very noisy.
Anonymous
Positives:
Very fun place to stay. Usually always somebody in the bar. Very close to the…Negatives: My only complaint was that my bathroom didnt have a window so it was very…
Anonymous
Positives:
we stayed in a 6 bedroom dorm which was a good size and a nice…Negatives: the wifi didn't work in the rooms, the computers in the internet room was slow…
Anonymous
Positives:
Friendly staff with helpful knowledge about the city who were able to prevent us wasting…Negatives: Left luggage store not secured
Christine Armstrong
Positives:
The hotel is well located close to the main station in Rome and is surrounded…Negatives: The 4 bed dorm was mixed gender which was a surprise. The mattress was hard…
Sean Wood
Positives:
Pleasant rooms with air conditioning! On my second night, the 6 bed dorm had 2…Negatives: The bar constantly had MTV or some other rubbish music channel on - it was…
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