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.
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Thanks a lot it was amazing experience
Overall a very solid hostel. Lots of activities going on for those who are looking for that type of thing.
The hostel is cute with lots of activities and friendly staff. The free pasta from 8-9pm everyday is amazing! The hostel was pretty full & areas like the pool were very crowded almost at all times. We had a 8 people mixed dorm and there was one small bathroom (not lockable) per dorm with small toilet and shower cabin. As a woman I felt like there was not a good spot to change. The cleanliness in the bathroom was not great and there was stuff lying everywhere from people that I believed weren’t even staying there anymore. The beds are metal so pretty loud but comfy.
Unfortunately we had some health issues during our trip and needed to change our booking last minute to a private room. The only room left at Yellowsquare would have been 140€/night. We decided to book a room at a hotel nearby for less than half the price. The Yellowsquare staff was friendly but not accomodating when we had to leave 2 nights before our original booking ended and made no effort in refunding even a small part of the price we paid, not even the tourist tax. I understand that technically Yellowsquare was in the right and it was our own fault for leaving but I would have appreciated a more accomodating guest experience especially for the price we paid.
The place has good foundation of how a child hostel can be.
The place is not clean. And air condition set at a fixed low of 23 degrees
Pool on the rooftop, night club on the last floor, staff was always helpful, nice beds, storage before check-in, amazing vibes. Rooms
I loved my stay at YellowSquare Firenze. Best hostel I have ever been to, so far.
– The rooms are well equipped and clean
– There is a rooftop pool and a sort of club (BargiĂą), which are huge assets
– The atmosphere is super chill and friendly (staff and people) with lots of events organized (pool parties, karaoke nights etc)
– The place is not located far from the city center (20 minutes walk to get to the train station, and form there, 10 min to Duomo) and its location is appropriate to party (without disturbing neighbors).
I would recommend 100% this hostel. I am now heading to the one in Milano, hope it is as great as this one !
Overall I would recommend this hostel. People were friendly and the staff was helpful. Of course the rooftop pool is a great bonus. I booked a mixed room of 6 and was a little annoyed to find my room was RIGHT next to reception and the bar. Not even 10 steps away. It was so loud at night when I was trying to sleep.
Super clean rooms, bed was practically already made, the shared kitchen had all of the supplies we needed (although a bit short on cutlery), and the bar was very nice!
The best hostel I’ve been to in a long time. Super social, lots of activities, and the best part: the pool and the club.
My stay at yellowsquare florence was incredible, I loved the athmosphere, the activities organized… the room were really clean and comfortable.
I stayed in a women only dorm and it was super great, clean, spacious, it had everything you need. The staff from the hostel was really nice as well! The Yellow Bar was also a nice experience and I met many people there. Yet, one guy from the staff, Guzman, was drunk and was definitely taking advantage of his staff position (forcing people to drink for instance), which made me and my friends a bit uncomfortable.
It was a nice and clean hostel and the staff was nice. However, the ac didn’t work in the room I stayed in. Which was just not okay and then everytime it was told to the staff they kept saying we will look at it. But not once during my entire stay did they even come look at the ac. For the price I payed it should have worked. The activities were fun but it kinda seemed like it was hard to get people to join.
It was a comfortable stay, I enjoyed that each bed got their own personal safe, the pool is small but refreshing. Very loud at night, would not recommend if you have early mornings and need to get sleep before your day.
Dear YellowSquare Florence Team,
I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my check-in experience at your hostel on August 2, 2025.
I arrived at the hostel at approximately 4:00 PM, which is slightly after the official check-in time of 3:00 PM. I was one of the earlier arrivals that afternoon. During check-in, I politely asked the receptionist(Denise Deputy) if it was possible to be assigned a lower bunk bed and preferably on a higher floor. She responded that typically such preferences need to be noted at the time of booking, and that lower bunks were likely already reserved. Nonetheless, she offered to check the availability. After a short pause, she told me there were none available. A few seconds later, she checked again and repeated that no lower bunks or higher-floor beds were available.
However, that evening I discovered that in Room 103, where I was assigned, there were only three guests in total, and at least two lower bunks were unoccupied. I took a photo at 12:52 AM, clearly showing the vacant lower bunks and by the next morning, the same bunks were still unused. Moreover, I checked the Booking.com app , and the room type I booked still showed five rooms (or beds) available for that day. I also spoke with other guests and staff, who confirmed that the current occupancy rate is around 50%, suggesting there were many vacant beds, including lower bunks and higher floors’.
Therefore, the receptionist’s statement that no lower bunks were available appears to be unreasonable and inaccurate. As a solo female traveler from China, this experience made me question the professionalism of the front desk staff and led to discomfort and unease, especially since my request was reasonable and made politely.
Furthermore, on the morning of August 3, I approached the same receptionist(Denise deputy)again and politely asked if I could move to a lower bunk. I also mentioned that the night before, two lower bunks in my room had clearly not been occupied, despite her telling me they were unavailable.
She did not directly respond to the contradiction I pointed out, but simply said, “I have to check, I have to check.” After checking, she confirmed that a lower bunk was now available. However, she then told me that I needed to clean the bed myself before moving. I was honestly surprised and thought I might have misunderstood, since cleaning beds is normally the responsibility of housekeeping staff, not guests but she still said that I needed to clean the beds bed myself.
I repeated to her that the lower bunk had never been used, and was clearly unoccupied the entire time. Therefore, no cleaning was necessary. Still, I felt her response and handling of the situation were inappropriate and unprofessional, especially for a hospitality setting.
I would sincerely appreciate an explanation of the following:
Why was I told that no lower bunks were available when they clearly were?
Was this a miscommunication, a mistake, or some other internal policy not communicated to guests?
Please find below the relevant details:
Booking Number: 10…
If necessary, I am also able to provide more evidence of this case.
I want to express that I do enjoy the environment at YellowSquare Hostel and find most of your staff very friendly and helpful. However, I do hope this issue can be taken seriously and addressed appropriately.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
F. M.
It was good
We loved this hostel. The atmosphere was really enjoyable. The free pasta were a nice thing when you travel on a budget ! Very clean. I’ll definitely be back.
All staff members were genuinely eager to help.
Auch an Amazing Hostel! Very clean, the Food an ambiance is great. Loved the pool and all the activities!
Everything was perfect. Everyone from the stuff was there to help anytime. The only thing that I didn’t like and that’s why I put 9 and not 10was the fact that the day of my check out, I went to the communal kitchen to grab from the fridge some of my food, and they had already threw it away… It could be better to wait 1 our after check out time before clean the kitchen and the fridge as well…
I had a great time. The pool is a great place to meet people and the pasta is very convenient.
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and nicely furnished.
The hostel was really clean and the vibe was good. Had heaps of fun events and location was great! My issue was that unfortunately someone working at reception checked in a guest under my name as both our first names were the same. This meant that I actually had to pay extra than what I expected. I originally booked the 6 bed female dorm and then had to pay extra for the 4 bed female dorm. Not just that happened but also my first night there, I was alone in the dorm and around 2:30-3:00am someone comes in and sleeps on the bed above me. I don’t understand how they got in and this just made me a little uncomfortable. I’m guessing this person couldn’t sleep in their room that night and the reception gave a key to my dorm. I would rather have been woken up and told that someone was going to sleep in the room for the night.
Nuff said
It was fun, clean and the stuff was really nice! Activities and drinks are perfect for stuffy night
The room was really spacious with very comfy beds, the added curtain provided privacy and space. Through the hostel run events managed to meet lovely people that we then met up with multiple times. The hostel was extremely helpful printing off train tickets for us and help with laundry. Great location too can walk into town or catch the bus or metro from close by.
I really enjoyed this hostel. It was clean, both the rooms and the bathrooms are in good conditions. The beds all have curtains that give you much appreciated privacy when sharing a space… the hostel staff is kind, funny and helpful. The Yellow bar is a great vibe with good drinks and fair prices. The food is also really good. I highly recommend going for the free pasta from 18:30 – 20:00. You can’t enter the building without a key card or a staff member letting you in, so security is also good.
Great atmosphere and services
YellowSquare Rome made our trip unforgettable. Traveling with my best friend, I felt completely safe and comfortable letting loose and soaking in the experience, something I didn’t expect to feel so easily in a foreign country. The setup of the hostel is brilliant: social, vibrant, and welcoming without ever feeling chaotic or unsafe. The rooms were clean, the vibe was electric, and every space felt thoughtfully designed.
Special shoutout to the bar staff, they made our nights feel like events of their own. Friendly, fun, and full of great recommendations (and drinks), they really elevated the entire experience. Between the atmosphere, the people we met, and the memories made, YellowSquare will forever hold a special place in my heart.
I feel good
this was my second hostel ever, so i had no idea what to expect but boy was i suprised! This was honestly an experience that i will never forget, the people i met, the places we went to and rome itself, absolutely amazing!!!
The hostel was good with a great vibe and heaps going on over at the bar with cheap drinks. However my room was extremely dirty with odd stains on the walls, mold in the bathroom and the shower curtain fell on my head. The staff also felt standoffish whenever i asked them where something was.
I’ve stayed in different hostels around the world and even though it looks very modern, the arrangement of the rooms and having 2 different buildings makes it difficult to connect with other travelers, which ot is important when you are solo traveling. Also the service was not great from the staff, they should be able to help you have a great experience in this place you are visiting and you know nothing about this place, they should be the experts to give you advise, in which their answer to me was I don’t know. Internet was more helpful than them.
I had a great time and i could work with no problem! the hostel is more like a hotel with shared bedrooms, because the spaces arente very sharable if youre a solo traveler, but it delivers! I liked the experience and the staff was always happy and very helpful. The kitchen was very very nice and the wifi was ok for the amount of people staying. Im happy overall
Got a room on ground floor
All the noise kept coming in rooms until 2 am
The AC on whole ground floor was down and the reception did not let me know when i checked in. Spent a night in a hot room and got no concession for it.
Next day i had to pack everything check out at 10 and check back in for a room on 3rd floor instead.
The first room i had, bidet was broken and rooms are also a bit small.
I had a very lovely stay at the hostel. Could not recommend it more as it’s exactly what a good hostel should be in my opinion. Great service, clean, good location even if it wasn’t in the centre. Nice rooms. Had a great time, thanks a lot<3
The rooms got cleaned daily, my room got a own bathroom with shower, shampoo, toilet, storage for toothbrush etc.. Really social hostel and every day a cool activity. And free pasta from 8-9pm!
Since my first visit in May of 2024 I’ve come back here many times. The friendly atmosphere, three bars and rooftop pool make it such a fun stay. The location is perfect and I really appreciate the planned activities.
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