Generator Rome is located in the Esquilino district, set inside a beautiful 19th-century building that captures the historic grandeur of the city. While the exterior retains its classic Roman architecture, the interior is a masterclass in modern design, courtesy of the renowned design firm The Lab. They successfully blended industrial chic with the building’s original structural bones, creating a space that feels both historic and edgy.
The hostel is known for its eclectic aesthetic, featuring bold velvet furniture, rustic wood accents, and custom lighting fixtures that make every corner feel curated. A unique highlight is the property’s social hub, which includes a lively bar and lounge area. It serves as a creative meeting point for travellers, moving away from traditional hostel stereotypes toward a more upscale, boutique experience.
Beyond its walls, you are perfectly positioned to explore Rome’s layered history. The hostel is just a short walk from the Termini Station, making arrival seamless. Iconic landmarks like the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore are nearby, and you can easily reach the Colosseum and the Roman Forum on foot or via a quick trip on the metro.
The surrounding neighborhood is a bustling mix of cultures, offering some of the city’s best authentic international food and local markets. Whether you want to dive into ancient ruins or enjoy a spritz in a trendy local café, Generator Rome provides a stylish, well-connected base for your Italian adventure.
Expert reviews
“Hostelling just got a whole lot smarter in Rome thanks to this designer hostel which, quite frankly, is more uber-cool hotel in mood – 72% of the 174 beds here languish in bright white private rooms with sharp bathrooms, and dorms max out at four beds.”
“Rome’s first ‘poshtel’ is a chic, boutique accommodation with a youthful vibe and a contemporary-meets-retro décor. The location is slightly out of the way, but nevertheless close to the city’s lively Monti neighbourhood and with excellent transport links at nearby Termini Station.”
What guests liked
- Train station
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
Location
Recent guest reviews
20 May 2026
It’s a reasonably good hostel.
Staff, location, washrooms
Cleanliness was just ok. Not the best though.
19 May 2026
Clean and good for an overnight stay
Neat space, clean, close to the Termini. We had a private twin room, beds were comfy and the room was not cramped. Toilets were clean and fresh towels were provided.
The surrounding is a bit weird and dirty, felt a bit off while coming back late night.
The hostel bar closes at 12, though I know that the rules vary from hostel to hostel, 12 is a bit early for my personal choice.
11 May 2026
Easy location to walk to from the train station, safe and private, with excellent staff. 
Clean and comfortable with the ability to check in at late hours. The staff are amazing.
Lots of young people having a great time, which I think is wonderful. Not so good if you need to sleep and they are still making noise at 3 am
10 May 2026
good if you use earplugs or sleep like a log anyway
The room was clean and the location is not too far from the Termini station, although you need to cross some rough neighborhooed. They have luggage depot onsite but the software running the lockers is somewhat improvable.
The place is super-noisy... 'premium' rooms like mine right at the middle of the corridor it is nearly impossible to relax as all the school groups and their teachers keep running and shouting from the lift to the dorms at every hour of the evening and night. The only solution is using earplugs to sleep, but if you try to do anything else (watch tv or talking over the phone) you won't have a chance.
Breakfast is overpriced (and all cheap supermarket stuff: don't expect bakery style croissants)
9 May 2026
It's not perfect but is good. Kitchen could be improved, but I would be back; so I recommend.
The hostel is very nice and comfortable. Emiliano and Lorenzo, some of the front desk members, are really nice, warm and they try to help you out. In general, all the staff was nice and tried to help, but Emiliano and Lorenzo are out the charts :)
The location is 5min foot from the Colosseum, beds division is well organized, two bedrooms for 6 people - very nice.
There is a top roof with a bar, to seat.
The kitchen is not fully equipped. It doesn't have cups, forks and knives, spoons, plates, etc. That sure could be improved. There is a sink, a fridge and a table nothing else.
The lights in the room are super strong and turn on automatically every time someone enters the room. I asked for it to be off, the staff could not manage to do it. Every time someone entered the room in the middle of the night, everyone was uncomfortable (the ones entering, for disturbing others; the ones asleep who would get the lights shooting right in their eyes - white, strong big lights). Presence lights (ON THE FLOOR) would be a much better option.
5 May 2026
It's was excellent and I'm gonna recommend to my friends who wants to visit Rome.
Room. The bed. Two bathrooms In a room. The staff
The only thing I don't like is when you tap your card going inside to your room is the sound creating inside like a buzzer. You know it gonna disturbed your roommate inside
5 May 2026
had a lovely time very clean and kind staff
rooms were very spacious and good location.
very expensive
4 May 2026
A good one to stay if you don't care about self cooking
Nice room, facilities & staff. Good bed.
No kitchen facilities
28 April 2026
It is central but a bit overpriced for the quality.
It is very central and has the benefits of a large chain hotel. The staff was friendly.
The shower was not clean. I had a twin room which was not the best. The AC did not function.
26 April 2026
Good for it's price
The hotel is located several minutes from the train station, which was very comfortable, but the neighborhood feels very sketchy and unsafe. The room was clean and spacious. There were two bathrooms in the room
There were no shower gel/shampoo or even towels. Also, you need to pay 5 extra euros if you want to lock your drawer with things, otherwise it's gonna be open.
25 April 2026
In general it was good
Location. Cleaning.
Could be better price for 6people room.
22 April 2026
A good hostel.
The staff is really good, specially Chiara, she helped me a lot. All the hostel is very cleaned, the beds are confortable and the structure is okay.
Despite the great localization, the neighborhood is sketchy at night, I had to come back early, for not be stolen by some immigrant groups that stay around the place.
20 April 2026
Nice Reception desk behavior
Nice
Everything on its place
15 April 2026
Friendly Staffs and Great Location
Shout out to the two girls who checked me in on 12th April. Lovely staff, very helpful and attentive.
Great location, very closed to train station and all the attractions are walkable.
There’s a loud buzzing sound when you open the door for the room, could be a little bit stressful if other people come back in the middle of the night or leaving early.
15 April 2026
Best dormroom I have ever stayed
+ Big and clean rooms with two private bathrooms
+ Good location
-breakfast didnt seem to be worth the money
4 April 2026
Solid accommodation for a quick tour of Rome
Friendly staff; location; ease of check-in and check-out
30 March 2026
Great location, clean, get what you paid for and friendly staff
The staff were amazing and went above and beyond what I would have expected. My phone got stolen and they really helped me and restored my faith in humanity! The location is great, 5 min walk from the Rome station, rooms were reasonably priced and clean.
I understand that the accommodation is a youth hostel so there will be noise but the constant banging of the doors was a lot. I'm not sure if there's some mechanism that could minimise them shutting so quickly and loudly
26 March 2026
Nice hostel in great location
Incredibly friendly staff. Be prepared it can get crowded with groups of youngsters and thus loud - you're in Rome after all
28 February 2026
Great stay in a friendly good value hostel.
Clean, well appointed rooms. Lovely helpful staff.
Near Termini station, and very close to Vitorio Emmanuele metro station. Don’t understand the negative reviews at all, our experience was great.
Nothing
24 February 2026
Worth Try experience
Honestly it is a very very nice experience, met super cool people from many countries and lived together like we knew each other for months. The staff is super friendly and they deep clean the bathrooms daily. would definitely recommend and would try again. I recommend the 6 beds room because its more spacious than the 4 and has 2 bathrooms.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Snack bar
- - Coffee house on site
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage (additional charge)
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Lockers
- - Invoice provided
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Packed lunches
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
Entertainment & family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Activities
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property

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21 May 2026
Great place if you're looking for a location close to the Termini trainstation