YellowSquare Reviews: Rome

As first impression the dorm was good and looked like the pictures!
I was a bit disappointed because I had to buy my own lock for my locker, and most importantly there was no curtain to my bed. Of course it is a dorm but the minimum privacy is required and seeing strangers sleep and them look at you is quite unpleasant. I was surprised because all other hostels i’ve been to provided these. Gladly, a staff lady offered me another bed sheet to use it as a curtain.

The biggest downside is the bathroom. While it is very nice to have it for each bedroom, they were very poir and STINKED. Everyday even though the cleaning lady came, there was a super strong smell of piss. Really disguating.

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

The Yellowsquare 🟨 was clean and convenient.
Very warm and kind staff.
Wifi is good.
Bathrooms are very very small but clean.
Beds are sturdy, clean, and comfortable.
The bar might be a little too loud for those of you who just want to sleep but it’s not terrible.
The safe might maybe too safe. When I was leaving it stopped working and I couldn’t get my stuff out but thankfully Paul from the front desk was there to help.

The Yellowsquare is good but the neighborhood is dirty and dangerous.
I have been to 29 countries and know how to stay out of trouble.
On my last night, four Africans attacked me outside the hostel and stole my phone with sentimental travle photos on my memory card that I will never see again. I tried to get it back but four against one does not work too well especially with the fact that I was already limping from a recent injury. These four fiends were bold. Unashamed and accustomed a life of crime. I was able to get some guys from inside the bar and we ran after them for two and a half blacks before they got away in a car. I am a strong athletically built man in my 20s and I was still attacked. This is NOT A SAFE neighborhood. This is dangerous for ladies and solo travelers. I cannot recommend this location.

very nice!!

I enjoyed my stay very much. It was a very clean.

I loved the restaurant on the other side of the street and was there daily.

had a great experience at yellow square rome, was travelling with a friend one night and alone the other. the amenities provided were perfect for this — i wanted to go out but feared going out alone in a new city, and the yellow bar worked perfect for this! the breakfast in the morning got me going, and the beds were comfortable and clean. everyone was very kind and helpful.

I had a truly wonderful experience during my stay at Yellowsquare Rome. Its central location, excellent amenities, and cleanliness made my stay truly memorable.

I stayed in a private room that had all the amenities I needed, including a safe and a hairdryer. Towels were also provided and the room was cleaned everyday, which I did not expect. We also greatly enjoyed the Yellow Bar in front of the hostel and got some great perks there because of being there. All the staff was lovely and we got to leave our bags there for free because we arrived before check-in time, which was a great relief. It is also located very close to a metro station and a bus stop that covers the whole city. Overall very good experience and I will be sure to visit other YellowSquare hostels in other Italian cities I visit.

Just had the best stay at the Yellow! The atmosphere was great and met lots of amazing people throughout my days there. I was having such a great time that I extended my stay several times.
One thing that could have been improved was room extensions: they were not nearly as smooth here as other hostels I’ve stayed at. I had to have my room switched for maintenance twice, and this meant that I had to check out at 10am and wait until 3pm to check back in… the first time this occurred, I understood; but the second time, I had specifically mentioned that I’d likely wanted to extend further and the concierge said “of course, no problem, come back and let me know, we have space, etc.” and when I did return ~6 hours later to confirm, I found out that the new room I’d waited for that day was also going into maintenance the next day, and that I’d have to do the kicked-out check-in/check-out dance once again. Pretty frustrating to not have a room for 5 hours 2 days in a row, and especially rough for a party hostel like Yellow.
However, this rigamarole aside, I had an awesome time. I’ll definitely stay again, next time I’m in Rome… I’ll just make sure to book my entire stay in advance, no extensions.

All the facilities were great. I am happy to see a bidet was there was well. Also the lockers were very useful. The bathroom was very nice and clean.

Everyone was incredibly friendly and it was such a nice atmosphere!

Yellow Square has an excellent staff and good vibes. The bar of the hostel is in front and it has events every night. They give you a free welcome drink and free pasta dinner every night! Good located too, 4 blocks from Termini Starion

The best people in charge of my room. The areas for chillin’ , cooking, the bar!.
They re so helpfull.
You wouldnt regret.

I had everything I required, and more! Great atmosphere, extremely friendly and helpful staff (both professional and volunteering), various and enticing activities each and every day/night, comfortable and safe quarters, accessible facilities…. Definitely a top-notch establishment!

I had a great time, very friendly people all around – would 100 recommend and go again!

this hostel is the best, the staff was super nice, everything was clean, and the bar was amazing! would recommend to everyone!! the location is ok. really close to the central station and a little bit further away from the city center. but i wouldn’t say this is a negative thing. i had already been to yellow Milan, so i knew what i was coming to and it did not disappoint!!! and i got memories for life with the girls i shared room with:) this is the place to be

– Nice staff
– comfortable and modern electric port bunkbeds
– nice in room bathroom
– free towel
– free drink/coffee voucher for across the street
– bagage storage lockers for 1 euro a day (can fit 3 backpacks)
– safe area

I was a bit skeptical as I am staying at any new hostel but this one had amazing reviews and they did not disappoint. From before check in, to the duration of my stay, it was amazing. They emailed with suggestions on what to bring, they responded about how to get to the hostel from the airport and check in was easy. I arrived very early and unfortunately you can’t pay extra to check in early, even in advance. But I was still fortunate to get in my room a couple hours early. The rooms were really clean and pretty spacious. They provided daily cleaning as well. I stayed in an all female 4 bedroom dorm. We all had our own lockers and safe. Wifi worked really well in the rooms too. There was a window which we could open and that was nice to get fresh air in daily. Towels were available to rent too and I utilized that. There were so many events to choose from although the signs can’t be trusted, the times are usually wrong, so it’s best to just ask front desk what is happening that day. The bar across the street is everyone’s favorite I think. You get a free welcome drink, drinks are super affordable after that and they have food too. The DJs are almost always amazing and you can meet a lot of new people. There is a kitchen at the hostel as well as a room to relax, get work done and a room to play darts. It was so organized, clean, the people were friendly- I am so happy with my stay I have already told others to stay there. The only big thing that I wish was available was airport pick up through the hostel. It can make things so much easier. I booked my own driver. They also can call you taxis whenever you need which came in handy!

Friendly staff, big rooms, great location and cool vibes everywhere. I will definitely book to stay here again.

The staff were very nice and helpful, and the stay was okay!

10 minutes walking from Termini train station, this hostel has everything you need for a comfortable stay in Rome.
Clean dorms, non-squeaking bunk beds, fairly clean toilets. Soap and hairdryers in the toilets are a good plus!
Furnished kitchen, nice rest area, bar and coworking (free for guests) right across the street.
Very nice and friendly staff.

We chose a shared room of 8, we were in a room divided in two parts of 4 and 4 people. We had two horrible roommates who smoked in the shared bathroom, ate in the middle of the night and woke us up at 3 and 4 in the morning when they came back drunk from partying. The bar and shared areas were fine but the bathroom was too small to share with 8 people and was quite dirty. The room was just ok. The best part was the staff who took great care of us, helped us and gave us recommendations. Thanks a lot guys!

Everyone is very friendly. The dormitories are nice. A lot of humidity though.

Our stay at Yellow square was great! Close to the train station and walking distance from the center of Rome. Very communal ambiance, helpful front desk people that offered great recommendations, and clean rooms! I highly recommend Yellow square and will be staying at their other location when traveling!

I really enjoyed my stay with Yellow Square. The variety of activities is great and all of the staff are so nice. Pasta Workshop was amazing. The bar across the street is perfect to meet new people!

Really recommend this place! The location is 9 minutes away from Roma Termini train station. The prices are reasonable and the staff is very friendly!

From the Amazing Staff, brilliant people, and best bar ever, I have never had a better experience at yellow square. I have met lifelong friends in both travellers and staff and the yellow square bar provides the best social experiences every night. I have never had such fun as I did at Yellow Square Rome. Go, you won’t regret it!

We stayed in a 6 bedroom dorm. It was spacious enough. Room service cleaned the room everyday that was nice. It is close to the train station, bars , restuarant and local market. Quick walk. The shared spaces at the hostel are lovely!

Would definitely recommend

The only issue I had was the noise coming from the bar at night that didn’t let me sleep , you should think about getting some isolation to the dorms , thank you.

On the day of my arrival all my roommates also arrived which was nice because this resulted in us all getting together and explore Rome the first couple of days. The staff is nice but they do only hang out around their station area. So they will be hanging around the reception desk or the bar without moving to help you.

What I liked best about this hostel is that it is clean, has lockers next to the bed is and very social. I met some great people sharing the room with me and there are activities organised as well (though I didn’t have time to go for these). There’s a bar right across with discounts for guests too!
What I didn’t like was that there was one day that we didn’t have hot water and the shower head was broken. However, staff replaced it immediately the next day. Otherwise, 10/10.

Great facilities and activities, only problem shower was freezing

Clean quiet friendly stuff!!

I loved the people who worked here, those who went here and just the overall vibe of the place. However, I hated the lockers at the end of the bed, for I would constantly accidentally kick it. The darned item even woke me up once.

The space is incredible, the staff is wonderful. Inside the hostel there is everything. I couldn’t be happier with this reservation.
I hope to come back soon, or try the other yellow square hostels

Honestly a lovely stay in Rome. It was my first time staying in a hostel and YellowSqaure has set the bar high. There was a problem with my original room and the staff was so accommodating and put me in a different room very fast. The room was very clean and had just enough privacy.

Very friendly staff, easy check in. Lots of fun things offered on site, lots included (yellow tag for 20% off drinks at the bar, coffee in reception in the mornings, 1 free drink of choice when you arrive, free pasta during the week). The rooms was very clean and modern, lockers and security safe provided. The only thing I didn’t like was that the room was very hot, AC temp didn’t appear to change, despite setting to a lower temperature. The hostel is well priced and very easily located/situated. The amenities are very good, and I could store my bag for the day for £1 after I checked out.

“I had an incredible experience at the hostel in Rome. Not only did I feel safe throughout my stay, but the environment was also highly interactive. The staff and the volunteers went above and beyond, genuinely caring for and addressing all our needs. The location was incredibly convenient, making it easy to explore the city. The activities provided were not only enjoyable but also added a fun dimension to the overall experience. I especially appreciated the individual safes for guests and the lively bar, where the staff was both kind and helpful. My stay was so memorable that I find myself wanting to revisit Rome just to reexperience the exceptional hospitality of this hostel.”