Ostello Bello Roma Colosseo - Hostel and Bar
3-star hostel · Monti, Rome
Guests rate nearly every hotel highly: half the hotels in Rome are rated 9.0 out of 10 or more. So our score shows how a hotel compares with the rest, not how luxurious it is.
- Rated higher than 64% of Rome hotels
- 84% of guest comments are praise
- 90% of guest photos show no damage
How this score is made
- Rated higher than 64% of Rome hotels. Compared with 7,758 hotels in Rome. Counts for 50% of the score.
- 84% of guest comments are praise. 462 praise, 88 complain. Counts for 30% of the score.
- 90% of guest photos show no damage. 54 of 60 photos. Counts for 20% of the score.
- Serious reports are never counted in. They are flagged beside the score, because one matters even when everything else is good.
- From $68 a nightdorm beds for two, before tax
- 7 min walkto Vittorio Emanuele station
- 270 guest reviewsfrom the last 2 years
- 60 guest photostheirs, not the hotel's
At a glance
For
- 14 min walk to the Colosseum1.0 km by road
- A station within walking distanceVittorio Emanuele is 534 m away
- Private balcony15 guest photos show it
- Staff183 praise · 16 complain
- Location118 praise · 6 complain
Against
- Quiet at night17 complain · 14 praise
- Room condition5 complain · 3 praise
What guests reported
What guests say
270 reviews from the last 2 years. Most praised: staff (183 guests). Weakest: quiet at night, where 17 of the 31 who mention it complain.
Views90Strength
Rooftop terrace has a decent view 🤌
Google, April 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
There are well-equipped common areas for self-cooking and dining on a beautiful terrace overlooking the rooftops of Rome and with distant views of the Victorian.
Tripadvisor, December 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
Location1186Strength
It’s very centrally located, super social spot with lots of cute and cozy corners and great facilities
Booking network, July 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Good location, rooms with private bathrooms.
Google, November 2025, rated 3/5 by this guest
Location was convenient for Colosseum and Roma Termini but far from other major sights.
Booking network, September 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Staff18316Strength
I cannot imagine there is a place to stay in Rome with a more charming staff, with wider open arms.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Elenora, Adriano form Como, Antonio, Raoul and all of the rest made my experience at Ostello Bello extremely comfortable.
Google, November 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
This place is a disaster, the customer service is terrible.
Google, April 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Room size202Strength
The property is located just steps from the Colosseum, and the dorms are spacious and clean.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Clean and spacious rooms, very friendly stuff and nice activities/offers like Beer Pong, karaoke or board games in the hostel bar and a big lounge.
Google, January 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
it felt cramped like a rat trap...
Tripadvisor, June 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Cleanliness6516Mostly good
Clean and very spacious rooms!!!
Google, November 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
The rooms were spotless and very clean, with daily housekeeping.
Google, June 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
The bathroom could have been cleaner and the stairs to the bunkbeds less scary, but that really wasn’t anyone’s fault or a big deal at all.
Booking network, July 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Food62Mostly good
The atmosphere was fantastic, the karaoke night was so much fun, the pasta was great, and the breakfast was an amazing surprise.
Google, September 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Delicious, and highly recommend attending if you choose to stay here.
Booking network, August 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Nice place, but it's absurd that in 2026 the only possible meal for a vegan is nachos...
Google, January 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
Breakfast219Mostly good
Breakfast was included and delicious, which made the stay even better.
Booking network, December 2025, rated 10/10 by this guest
The breakfast is amazing and clearly prepared with love ❤️
Booking network, January 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Breakfast for 8.9€ is a bit on the expensive side, but there are plenty of options around as well.
Google, July 2026, rated 5/5 by this guest
Beds127Mostly good
Bed is comfortable and room is clean.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
A very pleasant hostel with comfortable beds, clean bathrooms, and friendly service!
Google, December 2025, rated 5/5 by this guest
Very uncomfortable beds, crowded kitchen to cook in, no fridge space
Booking network, January 2026, rated 4/10 by this guest
Value118Split
The price was quite high.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Overall, it's good value for money considering its excellent location.
Google, January 2026, rated 4/5 by this guest
Nothing at all - we felt we got what we paid for!
Booking network, March 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Quiet at night1417Split
Stanza un po’ vecchiotta e malandata, insonorizzazione scarsa.
Booking network, June 2026, rated 7/10 by this guest
Horrible, you simply can't sleep because all the walls are thin, even the reception area has free earplugs for you to use and try to sleep.
Google, January 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Not recommended for seniors unless you can tolerate an occasional noisy evening interfering with sleep.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Room condition35Weak spot
Private rooms are old and no blackout curtains.
Google, November 2025, rated 4/5 by this guest
the breakfast spread was quite ok (minus the coffee :))
Booking network, May 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
A very quiet and beautiful place, modern and unique.
Booking network, April 2026, rated 10/10 by this guest
Who stays, and their score out of 10
From every review of the last two years that gives a score and says who travelled, including those with no words.
All 754 Google ratings
Problems guests raised
Raised most: problems in the bathroom, in 9 of 270 reviews.
Problems in the bathroom9 of 2701 in 30 reviews
The sheet and bed and blanket was not clean, not was the bathroom, I made aware the staff about the shower flooding and not draining but obviously not much could be done, the other guests did not really bother me
Booking network, December 2025, rated 5/10 by this guest
My bathroom smelled musty and mildewy and definitely had some mold.
Booking network, January 2026, rated 8/10 by this guest
Complaints the hotel left unresolved7 of 2701 in 39 reviews
I was assigned to the top bunk of a triple bunk bed and asked to switch, but she said it wasn’t possible, even though the second bed remained empty during my entire stay.
Google, May 2026, rated 3/5 by this guest
I told them to fix it thrice, but it never helped, the tap was broken, it’s so badly run, it’s sad.
Google, August 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Unexpected charges and refunds5 of 2701 in 54 reviews
Towels weren't included in the rooms; they were an extra charge, as was breakfast.
Google, October 2025, rated 1/5 by this guest
I was ripped off as soon as I entered the store 😅 So frustrating.
Google, January 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
Something broken in the room5 of 2701 in 54 reviews
Some people's beds didn't have working electrical sockets (which were labelled as not working by the hostel), so bringing a backup charger could be handy!
Booking network, May 2026, rated 9/10 by this guest
Not as shown or booked4 of 2701 in 68 reviews
The pictures on booking were different than the room given to us
Booking network, December 2025, rated 8/10 by this guest
Serious reports
4 in 270 reviews, most common first. Shown beside the score, never averaged into it.
Bed bugs or bites2 of 270 reviews
By next morning I realized I had bed bags bites on my feet.
Booking network, March 2026, rated 6/10 by this guest
Something stolen1 of 270 reviews
Had a few items stolen while i was there.
Google, June 2026, rated 2/5 by this guest
A physical hazard1 of 270 reviews
holes in the walls, lamp falling off the ceiling.
Tripadvisor, January 2026, rated 1/5 by this guest
These are guests' own accounts from their reviews. We have not verified them, and the hotel may dispute them. A report is counted only when the guest says it happened at the hotel and holds the hotel responsible.
Photos, checked
6 of the 60 guest photos we checked show damage or dirt (10%).
Guest photos showing damage or dirt6 of 6010%
Of 60 guest photos, 6 show damage or dirt: stains in 3, peeling paint or cracks in 2 and dirty surfaces in 1. Of the hotel's own 40, 0 do.
What it advertises, against the photos
Guests’ photos confirm: restaurant (2), bar (2), private balcony (15).
The hotel says it has no swimming pool, spa, gym or hot tub.
Price, place and rooms
Price
Dorm beds for two start at $68 a night, from 304 dates checked in the coming year.
Prices on booking sites, the day we checked
What each seller advertised on the one day we checked.
- Vio.com$153
- deals.goseek.com$153
- deals.etrip.net$153
- deals.dealbase.com$155
- Trip.com$156
- amimir.com$157
- qantas.com$167
- stayforlong.com$171
Lowest advertised nightly rate for two adults; taxes and local fees are not included. Shown in US dollars.
Nearby
Vittorio Emanuele station is 534 m away by road, about 7 minutes on foot. There is 1 bar or club within 200 metres.
- Nearest shop: Alimentari Romoli2 min walk133 m by road
- Nearest station: Vittorio Emanuele7 min walk534 m by road
- Nearest main road: Piazza di San Giovanni in Laterano569 m
- The Colosseum14 min walk1.0 km by road
- The Trevi Fountain2.3 km
- The Pantheon2.8 km
- St. Peter's Basilica4.8 km
The lines are 5, 10 and 15 minutes on foot.
Distances follow the streets, not straight lines.
Rooms
27 room types, from 10 to 34 m².
- Single Room10 m²Sleeps 1Balcony in its photos
- Single Room11 m²Sleeps 1
- Double or Twin Room14 m²Sleeps 3
- Triple Room14 m²Sleeps 41 Twin bed + 1 Queen bed + 3 Twin bed
- Double single use14 m²Sleeps 1
- Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room15 m²Sleeps 1
The other 21 room types
- Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room15 m²Sleeps 1
- bed in 2 bed female dorm15 m²Sleeps 1
- Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom18 m²Sleeps 44 Bunk bedBathtub
- Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room18 m²Sleeps 1Balcony
- Shared Dormitory, Women only (3 people)23 m²Sleeps 1
- Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 people)23 m²Sleeps 1
- Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 people)23 m²Sleeps 1
- Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 People)23 m²Sleeps 1
- Room, Multiple Beds (Private Room for 5 People)23 m²Sleeps 1
- Family Room, Multiple Beds (Private Room for 6 People)23 m²Sleeps 6
- Family Room with Private Bathroom28 m²Sleeps 55 Bunk bedBathtub
- Single Bed in 5-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room28 m²Sleeps 1
- Family Room with Private Bathroom32 m²Sleeps 66 Bunk bedBathtub
- Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room32 m²Sleeps 1
- Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room32 m²Sleeps 1
- Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room34 m²Sleeps 1
- 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room34 m²Sleeps 8
- RoomNot statedSleeps 81 Double bed
- Shared Dormitory, Mixed DormNot statedSleeps 1
- Shared Dormitory, Women onlyNot statedSleeps 1
- Shared Dormitory, Mixed DormNot statedSleeps 1
From the hotel's own room descriptions, checked against each room's photos.
How it compares
How it ranks
Guests who booked rate it 9.2 out of 10. 64% of the 7,758 hotels in Rome are rated lower, and a typical one is rated 9.0.
Every review site, out of 100
20 Google reviewers ticked "Quiet", yet 17 guests complain about noise.
If room condition matters to you
Here, 5 of the 8 guests who mention room condition complain. These nearby hotels do better on it.
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How we know
270 reviews counted · 100 photos checked · updated 11 October 2026
- We collected this hotel's 835 most recent reviews from Google, Tripadvisor and the Booking network. 270 of them describe a stay in the last 2 years and are the ones counted here; the rest were 15 older, 205 in other languages, 341 with a score but no words and 4 about the restaurant rather than a stay.
- The hotel replied to 0 of its 200 newest Google reviews.
- 16 in every 100 reviews thank a staff member by name.
- 8 reviews mention a free upgrade, a cake or a gift.
- We looked at 100 photos: the first 40 of the hotel's own and the 60 newest from guests.
- Every number on this page is counted, not estimated. Anything in quotation marks is a guest's own words.