The original Hostel Alessandro, established in 1990, has grown up to be one of the most popular and well-known youth hostels in Rome for young travellers from all over the world. With massive renovations recently completed at the end of December 2003, the Palace location now boasts bathrooms & energy-saving timed air conditioners in every room as well as an on-site bar with a connected common room where you can meet and socialise with your fellow travellers.
Located in a safe, convenient and quiet areas only five minutes walking distance from Termini Train Station, the Alessandro Palace Hostel provides weary travellers with a wide variety of ammenities, from ensuite bathrooms and free use of freshly laundered linens to cheap high speed Internet access, free continental breakfast, and much more. The Palace hostel is the most lux hostel in Rome at prices that won't break a backpacking budget and ancient monuments and historic sites are only minutes away on foot. As backpackers themselves, our friendly hostel staff will be more than happy to offer tips and advice for the best deals in Rome.
Clean and friendly, Hostels Alessandro are the largest independent budget youth hostels in Rome. Our international atmosphere and English speaking staff help make us a true backpacker's paradise in Rome.
PLEASE NOTE:
**Use of our lockers is free, but you must provide your own lock. Should you not have one, vending machines selling locks for a small free are provided for your convienence.
** Dorm guests may rent or purchase towels from reception for a small fee. Towels are provided free of charge for guests reserving private rooms.
From Termini train Station (central train station):
Exit Termini Station at Track 1 (with the train tracks at your back, track 1 is on the right hand side of the station). Make a left on Via Marsala, and then take your first right down Via Vicenza. Continue down Via Vicenza, until you reach #42 (will be on the left hand side of the street). Ring the bell to enter.
From Leonardo Da Vinci Airport (Fiumincino):
Follow the signs for "ai treni." At the platform, buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (about €8.80). You can buy tickets from either the ticket window, the vending machines, or the tabacco store near the tracks. Then follow the directions for Termini Station.
From Ciampino Airport (Usually Go and Ryan Airlines):
The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately €1.25. 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 (€.77 approximately) and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions for Termini Station.
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 (about the 4th stop). Then follow the directions for Termini Station. Tickets are approximately €1 and can be bought from either vending machines or tabacco stores located inside the train station. Metro trains run approximately every 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the time of day.