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Rome was the favorite part of my trip!! I went to the Colosseum and the Vatican, both just breathtaking and gave me the chills the whole time I was there! Make sure to also visit the Victor Emmanual Monument (the first king of Italy), the Trevi Fountain is amazing (especially at night), the...more Rome was the favorite part of my trip!! I went to the Colosseum and the Vatican, both just breathtaking and gave me the chills the whole time I was there! Make sure to also visit the Victor Emmanual Monument (the first king of Italy), the Trevi Fountain is amazing (especially at night), the Patheon was great! And if you are as lucky as I got, you might be able to see the Pope and sit at mass with him! It was the most memorable moment of my trip!! I would definitely go back to Rome and enjoy it for much longer!close

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by jessica919136714 – posted on May 21, 2008

8

You can see a lot here in just a couple of days if you are up to it. Vatican museums are a must. Simply stunning. St. Peter\'s and the square are unreal. Save plenty of time for the Colosseum and the nearby hill and Forum. Try to hit some of the sites at night when they are lit. Go to...more You can see a lot here in just a couple of days if you are up to it. Vatican museums are a must. Simply stunning. St. Peter\'s and the square are unreal. Save plenty of time for the Colosseum and the nearby hill and Forum. Try to hit some of the sites at night when they are lit. Go to some of the less known Piazzas and have a look around. Make sure you get Gelati! The Roman people are not the warmest in the world, but the sights in the city itself make up for it. What would I change? Encourage people to stop the graffiti that is EVERYWHERE.close

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by williamsmoot3908 – posted on May 16, 2008

2

There\'s so much to see in Rome. And you\'ll be knackered if you try to see it all in a few days. We did, and we were. And even then, there were areas we missed. The best way to see Rome is to divide it (and its sights) into areas, and try to visit one or two a day. Also, it helps if...more There\'s so much to see in Rome. And you\'ll be knackered if you try to see it all in a few days. We did, and we were. And even then, there were areas we missed. The best way to see Rome is to divide it (and its sights) into areas, and try to visit one or two a day. Also, it helps if you can just give yourself one day to wander about. We did, and we covered quite a lot of ground, and saw things we wouldn\'t have seen otherwise. A day of exploring and planning NOT to stand in queues is a great relaxing way to spend your time in a city which can get quite stressful. If you\'re not a bit walker, then take the bus. We didn\'t bother with the Metro, didn\'t have to. Take our advice, and get the bus TO the sight, then if you\'ve the energy walk back afterwards. Bus tickets are EUR1, so it\'s worth it. And think of the toned legs you\'ll have after all that walking! But don\'t attempt to walk there AND back - my office-based legs just couldn\'t cope with that, and I love walking about!close

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by kat6980 – posted on May 2, 2008

5

Everyone must go here before they die. There is so much history and culture to see among the sites. The metro and buses are easy to navigate, and the train station is pretty central to the city. I wasn\'t super impressed with the restaurants, but that\'s probably because I was on a...more Everyone must go here before they die. There is so much history and culture to see among the sites. The metro and buses are easy to navigate, and the train station is pretty central to the city. I wasn\'t super impressed with the restaurants, but that\'s probably because I was on a budget. There are alot of beautiful fountains and parks to relax if you\'ve had a busy day. It rained a bit in January, but was sunny and absolutely amazing in the end of March. close

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by hazle0131570 – posted on Mar 28, 2008

14

VERY VERY VERY VERY far from the center of the city. Two metro rides and a bus to get ANYWHERE worth seeing in Rome. Hard to find (in the dark) and the area that it\'s in is VERY sketch. But if you\'re going to the beach it\'s fantastic and if it\'s summer time it\'s...more VERY VERY VERY VERY far from the center of the city. Two metro rides and a bus to get ANYWHERE worth seeing in Rome. Hard to find (in the dark) and the area that it\'s in is VERY sketch. But if you\'re going to the beach it\'s fantastic and if it\'s summer time it\'s fantastic... but if you\'re staying a short while to see the city it\'s not the best location. The hostel is very nice and so are the people... but it\'s out in the middle of no where.close

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by softballcherryo7166 – posted on Mar 23, 2008

2

As much as i\'d like to give this hostel a good review, I arrived to find it closed, leaving me stranded in Rome over Easter. Whilst I appreciate that situations arise, they had made no attempt to contact me before my arrival, despite having my full contact details, and refused to understand...more As much as i\'d like to give this hostel a good review, I arrived to find it closed, leaving me stranded in Rome over Easter. Whilst I appreciate that situations arise, they had made no attempt to contact me before my arrival, despite having my full contact details, and refused to understand (in either English or Italian) when I asked for assistance/suggestions in finding alternate accommodation. Ruined an otherwise fantastic holiday, and I will certainly avoid this place like the plague in futureclose

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by cphold – posted on Mar 20, 2008

1

This hostel was amazing. The staff was really helpful. The rooms were really clean and the beds were comfortable. Very close to the center and is near the metro for easy access to the Vatican. I would definately recommend this hostel to anyone who would like to travel to Rome and have a quiet...more This hostel was amazing. The staff was really helpful. The rooms were really clean and the beds were comfortable. Very close to the center and is near the metro for easy access to the Vatican. I would definately recommend this hostel to anyone who would like to travel to Rome and have a quiet place to sleep.close

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by johnny-q228100 – posted on Mar 2, 2008

4

The hostel was not easy to find and far from clean. The little crampy bathroom had no lock and the shower turned from hot to cold all the time. When you showered the entire floor got flooded. The rooms are little, the beds uncomfortable. With the window closed the room gets extremely sultry, but...more The hostel was not easy to find and far from clean. The little crampy bathroom had no lock and the shower turned from hot to cold all the time. When you showered the entire floor got flooded. The rooms are little, the beds uncomfortable. With the window closed the room gets extremely sultry, but when it's open there is a lot of noise. The breakfast is very poor and the '24-hour-check-in' is closed during the late hours. So, in a nutshell: Enjoy your stay...close

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by sanderkegrond5887 – posted on Feb 24, 2008

4

Everyone must go here before they die. There is so much history and culture to see among the sites. The metro and buses are easy to navigate, and the train station is pretty central to the city. I wasn\'t super impressed with the restaurants, but that\'s probably because I was on a...more Everyone must go here before they die. There is so much history and culture to see among the sites. The metro and buses are easy to navigate, and the train station is pretty central to the city. I wasn\'t super impressed with the restaurants, but that\'s probably because I was on a budget. There are alot of beautiful fountains and parks to relax if you\'ve had a busy day. It rained a bit in January, but was sunny and absolutely amazing in the end of March.close

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by hazle0131570 – posted on Jan 5, 2008

14

really good bang for you buck. In terms of location it is is a really good place for some good eats. the resurant below has an excellent variaty and the owner is also very friendly. The metro is the best way to get around and is located practically next door. Max the owner of the hostel is a very...more really good bang for you buck. In terms of location it is is a really good place for some good eats. the resurant below has an excellent variaty and the owner is also very friendly. The metro is the best way to get around and is located practically next door. Max the owner of the hostel is a very nice man and he goes out of his way to make you feel comforable, clean sheets each day and within walking distance of lots of resturants. you can not get much better then this hostel. close

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by maitiurice5824 – posted on Dec 27, 2007

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