Funny Palace Hostel

Rome

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Address	Via Varese 33/31, Rome Lazio, Italy Map
Price	9.90 -24.50 euro Check Current Prices by Date Here

Location/Contact

Details

Description

Features

Kitchen
Lockers
Lounge / Common space
Travel information provided
Phones (public or in room)
Elevator/Lift
24 Hour Free Hot Showers
Free Breakfast

Ratings & Comments

3.9 Average from 8 Ratings

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Comment by Mike Bainbridge, British

April 2009

A gem of a hostel!
Just returned from a glorious surprise trip with my son whose trip was made all the more special because of the excellent personal service of Mabri and Johnny who complimented my eleven year old son on his ability to converse and show appreciation to the superb funny palace staff. The room on the top floor was simple but spacious, the lift quirkily exciting, and checking in to a laundrette simply added to the adventure. I e-mailed Johnny and Mabri a group picture of us on our return and also rang them to thank them again. I'm planning to take my wife back there in October. One of the best hostels I'm ever likely to stay in because people make a place and the people there are certainly happy!

Comment by Braden W., United States of America

July 2008

A Joke
Well, the Funny Palace is certainly appropriately named. Because when I walked into my room, I laughed out loud. I'm not an old man, but never in my entire life have I ever been forced to endure such barbaric and all-around pitiful accommodations. The bathroom situation was beyond comical. Twelve people. One bathroom. One toilet. A shower that couldn't bathe one infant, let alone twelve adults. I could have taken a better shower in my sink at home. The room temperature stayed steady at a low estimate of 106 degrees. Let us not forget to mention the building that contains the hostel -- each time you walk into the main hallway you are greeted with the vile, putrid scent of Rome's finest trash. The elevator is technologically inferior, even by Ancient Roman standards. I could go on for days. However I won't bore you. I leave you with this simple message. There is no worse place than the Funny Palace in all of Europe. If you plan on actually enjoying Rome, and not purposely inflicting torture upon yourself, stay in a prison. You'll have more fun.

Comment by jacki, usa

June 2007

Decent hostel, but not great
First the good -- Good location near termini station, cheap/free internet downstairs, great staff. Beds and room were very clean. Now, the not so good -- there are eleven beds total (split into three to four rooms i think) with one bathroom, with one toilet, one shower with no hot water. Second, the keys really suck, they are very old locks and sometimes would get stuck and take forever to open. Also, it's hot. There's no air conditioner so it's always stuffy and hot in the room, even with windows opened and fans blowing. Also, it was hard to find because there's no sign, it's actually in a building right next to the "checkin" place, which is pretty much just a laundromat and internet cafe. Pretty disorganized. Otherwise, it's a decent place.

Comment by Kristin Bella, USA

June 2007

Great Hostel -- All inclusive!
I got into Rome late at night and they had my reservation all ready! The hostel is a little hard to find because there is not a big sign. Instead it is attached to an internet-laundry place. They washed and folded my clothes for 5 euros and I had free internet and a bottle of wine! The hostel is in a great location near the tremini station and all major bus lines. The guy was great in helping me plan my three days and even called the museum to make a reservation for me! The beds are comfortable and there is a little farmers market right around the corner that has fresh fruit. Security is excellent and I felt extremely welcomed!

Comment by meg

March 2007

I stayed at this hostel for three nights. our room was so sweet and neat, the bathroom was clean, too. the location is very perfect too. i really enjoyed Rome thanks to Mabli! he was so so so kind and friendly! when i have time to come to rome again, i will choose funny hostel again too.

Comment by Nestor

February 2007

I stayed there two nights in February. The hostel is not bad and the owner is helpful and nice, he even gave us a bottle of wine. The toilet is not really clean and our room for four was old, dark, and not fully clean. It is close to Termini and close to many restaurants but far away from sight points. It is not the best choice but it is cheap.

Comment by Simon

November 2006

I have to say that this was the best hostel I have ever been to. The people were really helpful, actually sitting down with me and helping to map out a route for sightseeing. they then escorted me to my room, which was extremely clean, and looked like a hotel room! I met the owner of the hostel the next day, who recognised us all and greeted us personally. Not only that, I received a follow up email from him asking me how my trip was and encouraging me to come back and stay at the hostel. Now that's service!

Comment by claudia calderaro

August 2006

Mabri and his staff at the Funny Palace hostel are very helpful and professional. The rooms are spacious and clean, with many conviences that are not usually included in other hostels -- small fridge for grocery, ensuite bathroom, TV, free internet access. I have stayed in many many hostels and have to say he gave the best service of any I have been to. That being said Funny Palace is typical of what you would expect from Rome. But by far one of the best points about the Funny Palace is the laundry service. They will wash and dry your clothes for you, and even fold them! for any seasoned traveller or newbie, this is obviously a perk! Especially after you start to notice your own stentch. They also were so friendly, they help map out a perfect route to tour Rome in whatever amount of time you have. We've only been in Rome two days but we've been to everything in the city, through their adivce. There's a reason why they are rated one of the highest. I would definitely recommend this place.

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