Sandy Hostel

La cocina no existe. Está muy sucio. No hay tazas, cubiertos, platos ni vasos. Solo vasos descartables y cubiertos descartables. Una pava eléctrica y no hay Bacha para lavar los utensilios. Muy descuidado el lugar. Las toallas son muy viejas. Franco tiene muy buena disposición pero con eso no es suficiente. Las fotos no concuerdan con la habitación en la que estuve. Hay escaleras para llegar al ascensor. El aire acondicionado funciona pero es muy viejo y ruidoso.

Feared for my safety at this hostel. Booked another hostel last minute because I felt so uncomfortable here. The male owner was incredibly unprofessional, and I was told will enter the rooms of sleeping guests (all women) to wake them on the day they leave. No appropriate boundaries. Was 40 minutes late to let me into the hostel despite my confirming my arrival time twice. Was told my room was at a second location, not the address given. I was absolutely terrified. The vibe of this place was off

No good facilitets, one small and not Nice bathroom for all to share. Took several days for the beds to get tidied/cleaned up after someone left which made the room not welcome. Not great kitchen facilities.

It’s a dingy place. The owner Franco is helpful but the room is quite bad. The washroom really smells too.

Smutsigt, dyrt, vidriga sängar, trång dusch, strömmen gick på natten

The owner, Franco, is quite nice, however this location did not meet our expectations compared to other hostels. It seems that this accommodation is his apartment that he has listed sometimes as a hostel, others as a hotel. We attempted to turn on the air conditioner, which filled the room with a garbage smell. We used the fan instead. Numerous times the power went out, sometimes up to 2 hours which impacted our plans. Worst stay of our trip unfortunately, and would caution other travellers.

Péssimo! Lugar todo empoeirado, sujo, não é um Hostel é um apartamento. Zero segurança! Pior crise de bronquite da minha vida por conta desse lugar. Não recomendo

The location alone is good but the photos don't match the location, everything is very old, the bathroom was also dirty, I wouldn't go back.

Stayed for 4 nights at this Hotel and although it covers the basic; bed, sheets, pillows, bathroom; it is done in the cheapest and laziest way possible. The bed mattress was overused to the point that it was bended in the middle making it uncomfortable for sleeping. Upon arrival the floor was still wet from the cleaning service but many hairs could still be seen on the drying floor.. some hairs could also be visible on the bed sheets and pillows. Lastly the bathroom was not clean and had no tp.

Gute Lage. Badezimmertür nicht schließbar, Dusche kaputt.

Lo recomiendo, de verdad me encantó y la atención lo máximo, volveré. Gracias

Très belle surprise, l'hôtel etait top et la personne qui m'a accueilli (Franco) encore plus. J'ai beaucoup apprecie l'emplacement également proche du colisée et du forum au centre. Je ne peux que recommander !

The location was good, but it didn’t have a sign outside showing exactly where it was. You have to pay in cash when you arrive at the place. The shower is small. The lock for the locker is included.

The host was really nice, welcoming and very helpful. The location was great and walking distance from pretty much everything, for sure all the tourist attractions. We had a very pleasant stay and would it recommend.

The hostel is in a great location — super convenient for getting around! It has everything you need, including a shared lounge and kitchen. Franco, the host, was also very nice and welcoming. I had a really comfortable stay here.

Ubucación práctica para poder recorrer. La habitación es cómoda, baños limpios y Franco quien administra el hostel es muy amable y atento. El único inconveniente es que no hay buena conexión a wifi en la habitación del fondo. El un lugar muy tranquilo. Muy recomendable.

Everything was perfect, Franco is very kind and the place feels like home. Also the location is really good, everything was near.

had a great time. A cosy location with a view of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Convenient compared to Termini Station and the centre of Rome. Impeccable cleanliness.

Great location, would recommend for sure :)

I was really nervous with the online ratings, but the property was great, it was in a great location, and I really enjoyed my stay!

I return to this hostel every time I am in Rome. The room is nice and cozy. Everything I need is present including a hair dryer. The location is top, close to the central train station and to the main attractions. I have gotten to know some neighbors over time. Last but not least, the owner, Franco, is great and lets me sing karaoke with him at the nearby bar.

Great location, most tourist spots are within a 20-minute walk. There are mini markets, a gelato shop, and a pizzeria nearby. The bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned often, but the place is messy, with random items around and lots of dust in the cabinets. Overall, it shouldn’t be called a hostel since there’s no reception, which causes issues like people ringing the door to check for room availability. It’s basically just an Airbnb. NO kitchen. If you want only a BED and hot shower it’s p...

no hot water for the first 2 of my 3 night stay

This hostel is very simple. It does not have a common area and the kitchen lacks of some appliances. The owner, Franco is a calm, friendly man. Very accommodating. The place is not in the best shape but for a couple days knowing you’ll only go back there to sleep and shower it is fine.

Definitely not a luxury choice, but it really wasn’t bad. Other reviews say bugs? No bugs. There’s mold in the bathroom and it wasn’t the cleanest but the sheets and rooms were clean and so were the towels. The employees were nice, but not around often. Great location, makes up for the cleanliness. Kind of expensive for the quality but still the cheapest in the area, so I’ll give them that. I’d recommend as long as you’re willing to settle a bit hahaha

So this hostel is a great location for the price, that is legitimately the only good thing about this place. We ended up having a very bad roommate experience (not the fault of the hostel, but it negatively affected us nonetheless). Would not recommend for solo travellers or females, safety is mid par. Will not be booking again.

Franco was very kind and accommodating. It is central to everything & close to the train station. But I cannot say that this is a very social hostel, it resembles very much an old apartment complex. I had a 3 bed female dorm all to myself, but ever encountered any other travelers in my 2 night stay. You get 4keys - to the downstairs street door (you have to climb stairs x 2 then a nonfunct lift), to the main door on the 4th/5th floor, to your room & lock that’s provided.

A plus des allures de chambres à louer que d'une auberge (il n'y a pas de salle commune). Cuisine peu équipée. Cependant, le propriétaire est fort sympathique, et l'emplacement est idéal.

The hostel is within walking distance to most sightseeing attractions, which makes it the most appealing especially given the price. The accommodations are simple, but do the trick for a couple nights in Rome. It’s not a social place, so I wouldn’t recommend for people looking to meet other travellers. Franco was a great host though, and was responsive to any questions I had and even reached out the day of check-in to help get me to the hostel :)

Sandy Hostel in Rome is highly recommended for budget travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Its unbeatable location near Termini Station offers easy access to all major attractions and is surrounded by affordable amenities. The staff are exceptionally friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, making guests feel welcome. The hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness in its dorms, bathrooms, and common areas. Essential amenities like reliable free Wi-Fi and a functional kitchen are provided....