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This small but stylish hotel in Rome has the feel of a boutique hotel, but on a hostel budget. In addition to the handful of private rooms they have a tiny 8-bed dormitory, so backpackers and couples alike will feel at home. None of the rooms are en-suite, but there are plentiful and clean toilets along the hall. The tiled floors sparkle and there is an abundance of artwork on the walls.
The vegetarian restaurant downstairs served up the best food we had in Rome, all freshly cooked and remarkably cheap. Two huge plates of homemade pasta with 2 glasses of wine plus a basket of chewy bread to dip into olive oil cost 18 euro. Throw in appetisers and request a full bottle of wine and it still only cost 25 euro. For breakfast we had organic yoghurt, muesli and Fair Trade tea. It's the type of place where you can talk to the cook at work, who might ask how spicy you want your meal or offer recipe ideas.
The only hassle with the place is its location. You soon learn Termini is a long way from anywhere interesting and that the Metro isn't that convenient for touring the city. Avoid the bus station and parkland in front of Termini after dark. The neighbourhood itself is fine and felt comparatively safe, but the local restaurants were overpriced and served bland junk. The folks at the Beehive will give you their own superb guidebook with recommendations for eating and sightseeing.
It was relaxing to return from a long day on the hot cobbles of Rome to come back to our cool, quiet room. Down in the lounge, we listened to the smooth sounds of jazz piped-in from UC Long Beach public radio, which sounded particularly smooth some times of the day because of the 9-hour time difference ('nod off...to Insomnia FM').
On reading the comments of their guestbook, it's obvious 90% of the guests are American, all highly complimentary of this oasis. Sometimes it felt self-protective about this status - where only English is spoken and all you hear are Americans swapping horror stories about bad coffee, the lack of toilets and rude waiters.
They have one PC in the lounge with free internet access. Be sure to use the recycling tubs to sort out your rubbish. There is a cat on the premises. The front desk will ring the Galeria Borghese for you to book a visit. Enjoy the art, have a stretch in the yoga studio and feast on fresh pasta in the wonderful kitchen. With organic food, wine and olive oil plus handmade soaps you'll savour an eco-chic experience! Leave a Comment Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averagePhone: +39 06 4470 4553Directions: Exit from east side of Termini (to your right with tracks behind you if you've just come in by train). The street ahead is Via Marghera. The Beehive is 3 blocks/5-minutes straight on. Look for the high wall and a buzzer to ring on left of the street.Website: www.the-beehive.com Other Contact: info@the-beehive.comMap: The Beehive
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Stayed at the apartments. the hostel istelf was very nice but the apartments were nasty! In a bad area, no lighting on the street and looked dangerous. If you must stay at the beehive, use the regular hostel. But beware of the front counter people, very rude!
The bedbugs were very nice, never had the pleasure of coming in contact with them any other place.
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