Cam C.
Yelp
I was so excited to stay at Blue Hostel as a guest for my Travel and Food blog, www.camchowda.com Blue Hostel is truly a gem in the heart of Rome and it won't break your bank either! The Blue Hostel Roma is a clean, charming boutique hotel that gives hostel travelers a "four star experience." Despite its name, the Blue Hostel truly did not feel anything close to a "hostel." It was more like a quiet oasis away with a homey B&B ambience with a personal touch.
Room: The room was very charming with the right amount of space for a couple. There was a little fridge, TV, air conditioning, dresser with a key lock, free WIFI, and a very modern shower. It has great lighting from the huge window facing the internal court. The decor was simple and clean with a hint of red and there were even a few reading books available. One interesting fact is that the original timber ceilings are from 1750s, giving it a historic taste. Please note the rooms are a few flight of stairs up, nothing too grueling I promise. There isn't a 24/7 service but they do have a phone in the corridor where you can call anytime you need something.
Service: Ercole and Alex were so welcoming and made you feel like home! We were greeted by Alex who gave us a brief tour and thoroughly explained the personalized map with a lot of personal recommendations for restaurants and attractions to check out. It was very helpful with a few tips and recommendations for non-touristy places. Ercole was so kind enough to write me a letter welcoming me since he was unable to check us in.
Location: Very central location to everything! It is a close 5-8 minute walk from the station Rome Termini. There are cute little restaurants nearby that are convenient. Everything is truly walking distance, it will take about 15-20 minutes to the Colosseum and the other main attractions. If you want need to take the metro, it is within walking distance as well. We always felt very safe even walking back at night, you get through two doors with locks before getting to your own room for extra security.
What's so great about Blue Hostel's mission is that they want to provide a nice accommodation at reasonable rates in Rome. It truly felt like we were living like the locals with our own little apartment room in the heart of the city.
Tip: There is a very small sign on the door that says "Blue Hostel," be sure to look for the number 13 instead.
For a in-depth review, check out my post here: http://camchowda.com/bluehostel/