YellowSquare Reviews
YellowSquare is more than a hostel; it’s an international community designed for travelers who want to connect, work, and hang out. Across our locations in Italy and Greece, we provide female-only dorms, shared dorms, and private ensuite rooms, alongside working spaces and daily activities. Definitely not a boring hostel. From working over a coffee to evening events in our venues, we create a active atmosphere where locals and travelers meet and make friends. Every YellowSquare is a gateway to the city, focused on social vibes and the right place to meet people.
I’ll remember my stay at Yellowsquare as one of the most unforgettable travel experiences I’ve had so far. The hostel really stands out for its rooftop view, its colorful range of activities and services and the inspiring community you can meet from all over the world. Highly recommended!
Best hostel I’ve ever stayed at!
My first stay in YellowSquare. I’m female and stayed in the 6 person mixed dorm. Definitely recommend getting the attached bathroom access. The beds were very sturdy and private – I’m 6’4 and fit comfortably. My suite mates were so fun and we enjoyed the rooftop sunsets and activities offered. It really made my stay that much better. Thank you YS!
The hostel was great, and very welcoming with a great social atmosphere to meet other travelers and have a great view of the Parthenon and breakfast selection. The rooms had a curtain on the bed and a safe, so was a great welcoming place!
the hostel was really clean, the staff and other guests were super nice! me and my friends booked a room together but sadly weren’t able to have beds all in the same room, which was really disappointing. they gave us free towels and locks tho! in the end it was fine. another thing that happened was, that apparently some staff member left the windows in my room open and locked them so we couldn’t close them ourselves. everything was fine until abt 20 mosquitoes came into our room over night. i couldn’t sleep at all and i went to the front desk many times to ask for a solution or something. sadly, he couldn’t close the windows due to it being a women only room and it being like 4am, which i definitely respect, but they sadly weren’t able to help in any other way. so, if you stay at this hostel, BRING MOSQUITO SPRAY!
it was an unfortunate situation and the staff tried their best which i appreciate! the pool was amazing!
Overall, Yellowsquare is a good hostel. Clean, nice bathrooms, really good rooftops with view of Acropolis. There are some events happening on the rooftop, such as DJs playing and so forth – but as a solo traveller I lacked some more activities or attempts to bring people together. I ended up sitting much alone, would be great if the hostel organised a pub crawl or something similar.
The Hostel is situated in a great area. The room was great and clean, it was just enough to be there for the nights. I liked the breakfast, it was tasty and far more than enough. I’ve got to know a lot of people and I will be always grateful for the experience what this hostel gave me.
Even though I am a 41-year-old man who had never stayed in a hostel before, this experience completely changed the way I see this type of accommodation when traveling.
From the well-organized check-in process and the flexibility of changing beds to the cleanliness of the rooms, everything contributed to a very positive experience.
Maybe I was lucky, or maybe these are simply their values: cleanliness, comfort, a quiet atmosphere in the rooms, respectful guests, a great vibe in the lobby, enjoyable parties, and very open-minded people.
Overall, it was a genuinely pleasant experience, and I would definitely consider staying in a hostel again.
Yellow Square doesn’t dissapoint. The room was spacious and clean – exception made for the shower space that was very small. The bar is lively and the staff is very nice and helpful. It’s the third stay here and i don’t think it’ll be the last.
I was upgraded from an 8-bedroom to a 4, the room was nice, with a little terrace, lockers and a private bathroom.
The rooftop was amazing, the view too, and the events were pretty cool.
Only negative thing is that they didn’t give me an blanket when I asked for it, even though my roomates had one. I was very cold and got sick because I only had a think sheet.
I had a pleasant stay at YellowSquare Florence. The atmosphere was lively, friendly, and perfect for meeting other travelers. The property was clean, well maintained, and conveniently located.
A special thank you to Linda at reception, who was extremely kind and helped me with my luggage as I have a back issue. Her support was greatly appreciated. I would also like to mention the housekeeping staff member who cleaned my room (unfortunately I do not know their name). They were very professional and did an excellent job throughout my stay.
There are a couple of areas that could be improved. The entrance is not very luggage-friendly, as there are only stairs and no easy access for guests with heavy bags or mobility issues. Additionally, when it started raining, there was no option to rent or borrow an umbrella, which would have been very helpful for travelers.
Overall, I enjoyed my stay and would recommend the hostel.
Very clean, it’s near to the station, the people of the hostel espectacular, talk different languages, and the free pasta love it.
This was my first time in Athens, and I loved having YellowSquare as my base to explore the city. The hostel is located a short walk away from Monastiraki square and subway station, there are many bars and restaurants nearby, and all the main sights are within walking distance. The lobby and other common areas were clean, inviting and well designed. The rooftop is amazing, watching the sunset over Acropolis with a free welcome drink on the evening of my arrival was priceless. I stayed in a 4 bed mixed dorm, the room had a balcony which was a great bonus, the bed was comfy and private and the bathroom very clean. As a solo female I felt completly safe in the area around the hostel. Bonus tip: the famous Diporto taverna is located just around the corner from the hostel, make sure to check it out.
I had a really wonderful stay at YellowSquare Rome. The atmosphere was lively, friendly, and perfect for solo travelers. The hostel was clean, well-organized, and felt very safe, even as a female traveler. I especially loved the social vibe — it was easy to meet people from different countries and enjoy the common areas together.
The location was also very convenient, close to the station and easy to reach major ，attractions. The beds were comfortable, the bathrooms were clean, and the staff were always welcoming and helpful. It honestly made my time in Rome much more enjoyable.
I originally booked 1 night and stayed for 2 more in the end. Great hostel, stunning roof top terrace, fantastic program in the evening and met lovely people from all over the world during my stay. Super social hostel. Would always return! <3
That just was amazing, the PeopleSoft skill are just amazing.
Everything was great
We had an amazing stay and truly felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The hotel was clean, comfortable, and very well organized. What made our experience extra special was that the hotel kindly upgraded our room for free after knowing we were newlyweds, which was such a thoughtful and generous gesture. The staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and always happy to help. The location was also perfect and convenient for everything we needed. Thank you for making our honeymoon trip even more memorable. We would definitely love to come back again!
Amazing hostel with a great vibe! Super friendly staff, clean rooms, fun events, and perfect for solo travelers. Met amazing people from around the world. One of the best stays in Florence — highly recommended!
All the yellow square hostels are nice, but Florence really stands out. The rooftop pool, the large terrace, the club in the basement and all the activities organized by the interns. The amazing was really great
I love Yellowsquare this is my third time staying with them and my second staying in Milan. Great stay if you want something cheaper. The dorms were good and clean, the bed was very comfortable and the bathrooms were cleaned everyday. I loved the added curtains in the female forms which they didn’t have before. The hostel is a vibe and the staff is very nice. The only complaint I have is with the kitchen cleanliness since it was a bit dirty this time. As well as the fridge (was was very small for all the people staying) and it was dirty too. I would suggest to have someone deep clean the kitchen since relying on the guests for is not very sanitary or wise overall. Other that that, good stay, they have late night activities but I wasn’t very interested.
I had a really good time, my room was very clean and even had a great terrace. I really enjoyed the the pool and thought that the location was ideal. The staff were super friendly and helpful and planned such great activities. It was very easy to make friends and I felt super safe as a young female solo traveler.
As with the hostel in Athens, this is an ideal place to stay. Offers everything at great price.
We had the best time. We had a private room. The room was clean the bed was comfy and the shower was great. The rooftop bar is just insanely good. The staff were brilliant. Fun, friendly and helpful. The coffee was also really good. The food. Felt safe in the area. Everything couldn’t recommend this place enough.
This place was PERFECT – I felt close to all the areas I wanted to visit, SAFE and cared for by the staff, and also had lots of opportunities for fun and meeting other hostel mates with all the events and shared spaces.
I like how social the hostel is. beds are comfortable, all amenities are thete
I stayed a week and a few days at YellowSquare Roma. Overall, my stay was very good. The only downside was that for the entire time I was there, I needed to do laundry, and their laundromat was out of order for a whole week. Otherwise, the room was very clean and the staff were very friendly and informative. Will definitely be back.
The property didn’t provide any comforters or blankets. I shivered the entire night while I was wrapped up in my paper thin sheet.
I asked the hostel staff for a blanket or comforter and they said they were all out.
I never leave reviews but had to for yellowsquare. a great place to stay in Rome that’s super close to transportation and the city centre with wonderful staff, amenities and services. the yellow bar is always energetic and fun, super friendly staff and a well thought out system (which I highly appreciated) where they have clear instructions in the room and reception for how to make the most of your stay, as well as thinking about the small details such as having sanitary pads, dinner, and water available for free at all times. great first hostel experience that I fear might ruin my stays at other hostels in the future. in general, I would love to be contacted by yellowsquare for any upcoming deals/offers/new openings in other cities.
We loved this hostel! The beds were clean and we received two beds in the same room as we requested. We also were able to go to the rooftop and watch the beautiful sunset. However the washroom always had water on the floor, puddling from a leak in a sink pipe. As well, the hand towels were not changed in 3 days.
It was really clean and the amount of events that were going on was really cool.
I stayed at YellowSquare for 3 nights and I cannot fault it. The staff are lovely and are really approachable, the hostel is clean and feels safe and the rooftop bar is a great place to make friends. I would 100% stay here again!
Staff friendly, clean hostel and nice food. The stand up comedy performer man was a debbie downer though. Wouldn’t recommend socialising if he is there (he came out the womb frowning :/ )
I had never been to a hostel like this before my trip. I was coming to Florence to see my friend, who at the last minute said she couldn’t accomodate me. So I did some digging and stumbled upon YellowSquare online and, despite my aversion to hostels, decided to stay here. I’d been to hostels in the past, but never by myself, so I was a little skeptical as to how my experience here would play out and a bit anxious about whether I’d enjoy it.
Thankfully, I couldn’t have been more wrong. My first day at YellowSquare was the ultimate first impressions. Me and my dorm mate instantly connected and decided we’d do some socialising for the night (even if I was running on no sleep). Then, low and behold, before you know it we’ve got like a group of 11 people all from different places in the world (the diversity of people at YellowSquare was so refreshing) ready and raring to hit up Florence together and get to know eachother. I’d never experienced anything like this in other hostels I’ve been to. Every other hostel I’ve been to has been relatively lively, but YellowSquare went above and beyond with all of the facilities they offer, the cool events nights like karaoke, board games nights, workshops etc. There was something interesting going on everynight and it facilitated so much great interconnectivity been people there. It really was a pleasure to get to know the cool staff and they would happily mingle with the people staying as well which was lovely. All in all this is the best place to stay in Florence by far, especially if you wanna have fun with total strangers and establish friendships that expand beyond just the trip itself. You can make mates for life here, which is so cool!
The hostel is great, very clean and with everything we needed. The activities animated each night are awesome, the staff is very kind and welcoming. And a big bonus for the free pasta !
I had an amazing time at the Yellowsquare. I spend most of my time at the rooftop bar, Great atmosphere and met some wonderful people which lead to a great time in Athens. The only thing I wish was they had an early check in option. I know they hold ur bags for you but check in early helps when you had a really long flight and time change. All in all this was an amazing hostel. I will return
Arrival and departure was great, staff was friendly and answered my questions. I was glad with my room, it was at a quiet, I only heard some noise on saturday. There is a great vibe in the common area. The only thing is that the bathroom had a lot of mold on the floor and on the wall.
The hostel was very clean and included a lot of amenities. Staff were very friendly.
Overall, a good hostel with everything you may need. Had towels for rent, a hair dryer, luggage storage, free pasta, and was super close to Termini station. Would have been better with a privacy curtain!
To be honest I chose here even over boutique hotels which only take little bit higher price just due to cleanliness and safety in the first place this hostel provides, this is a somewhat prestigious hostel.
Good central location for mobility, I could almost go anywhere by walking. Trains and bus lines are easily accessible too
Friendly and helpful personnel, clean and hygienic rooms
Rooms having digitally run safety box in the each bunk bed space and manually locked personal cabinets
Having a nice bar to spend time on evenings
A proper air conditioner was in place
Good visitors with good vibes
Only downside was bathroom, shower cabin becoming a swimming pool while having a shower that the waste water channel must be somehow clogged.
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