Live prices for your dates · free cancellation on many rooms

Guest house · Rome · Lazio

Hostel Cosmos

A six-room hotel in Rome’s Esquilino district with strong staff and room scores, close to metro and tram stops.

  • Staff rated 9.6 by guests
  • Rooms rated 9.4
  • Close to metro and tram stops
9 Perfect 793 reviews Booking.com 9 · 793 reviews

About

Hostel Cosmos

Hostel Cosmos is a six-room hotel on Via Emanuele Filiberto 109 in Rome’s Esquilino district. It carries a 4-star label and a guest rating of 9 out of 10 from 793 reviews. The listing places it about 1.9 km from the Colosseum, with rooms available from £93.

Guest reviews consistently highlight clean, spacious rooms, a helpful staff and a location well served by metro and tram stops. The property is no-smoking on site and does not allow pets, with check-in from 14:00 to 23:30 and check-out from 07:00 to 10:00.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Safe deposit box
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Security

In brief

What works, what to weigh

+

Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Staff are the standout — The staff category is the highest in the data at 9.6, and reviews repeatedly mention friendly, helpful staff and an owner who offers sightseeing tips and maps.
  • Rooms score well — Rooms are rated 9.4, with guests highlighting clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and private bathrooms.
  • A convenient location — Guests repeatedly praise the setting near metro and tram stops, with Termini within walking distance and the Colosseum about 1.9 km away.
  • Strong value for money — Value is rated 9.1 and rooms start at £93, and several guests call it good value for the location and facilities.

Worth weighing

5 to weigh
  • Small property with six rooms — There are only six rooms, so the property is compact and intimate rather than expansive.
  • Fixed check-in window — Check-in is only from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out runs 07:00 to 10:00, so late arrivals need to plan ahead.
  • No pets or smoking — The property doesn’t allow pets and smoking is banned on site, which may rule it out for some travellers.
  • One category scores lower than others — The hotel’s lowest review category sits at 8.2, still a good score but a step below the 9.1+ ratings for value, service and rooms.
  • One guest noted street noise — A single review mentioned minor street noise; it didn’t spoil the stay, but light sleepers might want earplugs.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Triple Room

  • Sleeping arrangements for 3 persons

Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed,1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Heating
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

In-room comforts

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Electric kettle
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries

Services

  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Luggage storage
  • Housekeeping
  • Safe deposit box

Practical

  • Wi-Fi
  • Lift
  • Key access
  • Security
  • Fire extinguishers

House rules

  • No smoking on site
  • No pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

9
Perfect 793 reviews

Guest-rated 9/10 from 793 reviews

Booking.com · 9 · 793 reviews
9Verified guest

“The rooms are beautifully maintained and the staff are exceptional. The location is also great, just a short distance from the Scala Sancta Sanctuary.”

9Verified guest

“An incredibly convenient and pleasant location, and the staff were friendly and amicable.”

9Verified guest

“The hospitality and organisation here blew me away. The owner was friendly and welcoming, gave us a full tour of the room and shared tips on sights worth seeing. The location was brilliant, with the main train station and a metro stop just around the corner, plus an excellent pizza place nearby. Staff were accommodating, putting a kettle in my room and letting me store luggage after check-out. The room was spotless and spacious, with a comfortable bed and a modern private bathroom. The common area had everything I needed, including a coffee machine, tea and an electric kettle. The attention to detail, the location and the cleanliness made the stay outstanding, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rome.”

9Verified guest

“Breakfast was tasty, with fresh pastries and good coffee to start the day. The staff are super friendly and helpful, and the rooms feel warm and inviting, like home.”

9Verified guest

“A convenient location in a peaceful area, with a small grocery store nearby. The Esquilino district is definitely worth a visit.”

9Verified guest

“The location was excellent, close to the metro and within walking distance of the bus and train station. The free Wi-Fi was a lifesaver, especially when I wanted to share how much I was enjoying my stay.”

04 — Location

Getting around Rome

The property sits in Rome.

Esquilino: Guests describe the surrounding Esquilino district as peaceful and worth a visit, with a small grocery store nearby. The wider area has an average guest rating of 8.7.

Transport: The hotel is close to metro and tram stops, and within walking distance of Termini’s bus and train station according to guest reviews.

Colosseum: The listing places the Colosseum about 1.9 km from the hotel, and one guest mentions it as a short walk away.

Scala Sancta Sanctuary: A guest notes the sanctuary is a short distance from the hotel.

Historic Museum of the Liberation: One review mentions the museum is within walking distance.

Via Emanuele Filiberto 109, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Open in Google Maps

05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 14:00-23:30
Check-out
By 07:00-10:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Not allowed
Property
6 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are Hostel Cosmos’s check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:30, and check-out is from 07:00 to 10:00.

Does Hostel Cosmos allow pets?

No. Pets are not allowed, and smoking is also not permitted on site.

What rooms does Hostel Cosmos have?

The hotel has six rooms: a Double Room with a king-size bed and a double bed, a Triple Room and a Quadruple Room. The Double Room includes a balcony, coffee machine and air conditioning.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Yes, Wi-Fi is listed among the hotel’s amenities, and guests describe the connection as good and free.

How far is Hostel Cosmos from the Colosseum?

The listing places it about 1.9 km away.

The bottom line

Hostel Cosmos is a compact but well-regarded Rome option: staff, rooms and value all score above 9, and the location near metro and tram stops keeps the city easy to reach. The main caveats are the small size, set check-in hours and no pets or smoking on site. For travellers who plan around those, it earns its high rating.

9Bottom line

Ready to book Hostel Cosmos?

Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.

No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.