Continuing the same high standards of the original Alessandro Hostel, Hostel Alessandro Downtown was designed expressly for budget-minded backpackers.We have large, clean dorm rooms with shared bathrooms. All rooms have air conditioning and heating units (on energy-saving timers). Linen and blankets are included and lockers are available in all dorm rooms. There are also internet PCs in computer room (for a nominal fee) along with free Wi-Fi (hotspot) available throughout the building. Our large common room has a widescreen TV. Offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices, our exceptional location provides a safe, convenient base to explore and enjoy Rome's sites.NEWS (Nov'2013)We now have kitchen available :)(open 4pm-10:30pm)Breakfast is available for 4 Euros and includes ham, cheese, jam and butter, bread, cereals, fruit, hot/cold drinks and milk. Self-service laundry is now available at the hostel. It’s just 4 Euros to wash up to 7kg and 4 Euros to dry up to 7kg. Soap is 1 Euro. Towels are available to rent and are included in the price of double rooms. Designed expressly with the budget conscious traveller in mind, our hostel boasts free city maps, a tourist info stand, vending machines and free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. We also organise free parties and this is a meeting point for walking tours. The Colosseum, Roman Forum, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, and San Pietro in Vincoli are very close, less than half-an-hour away on foot, and all parts of the city are accessible with public transportation by Metro, bus and tram.As backpackers themselves, our staff are happy to offer tips and advice for the best deals in Rome.We have a high standard of security here, with key card access, lockers in all the dorms (please bring your own padlock), a video surveillance system, a fire alarm system and fire-proof doors. The shopping mecca of Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain and the classy Via Veneto can all be reached on foot in approximately half an hour. Our central location means we’re close to Termini station, bus stops, the metro, supermarkets and historic sites. We have discounts agreed with Laundromats and restaurants nearby!Please read our Things to Note below before booking.