Alessandro Downtown Hostel

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Via Carlo Cattaneo 23
Rome, Italy
00185
Directions

From Termini station: Alessandro Downtown Hostel is located within a 5 minute walking distance from Termini train station. It's very easy to reach the hostel: 1. Exit Termini Station by Track No.22 (with the train tracks at your back, track No.22 is on the left hand side of the station). 2. Make a left on Via Giolitti, and then take your second right down Via C.Cattaneo. 3. Continue down Via Catttaneo, until you reach #23 (will be on the left hand side of the street). From Fiumicino Airport (Leonardo da Vinci): * Follow the signs for 'Ai Treni' to the platform, buy a ticket for the non-stop train to Termini (Leonardo Express). You can purchase from the ticket window, vending machines, or tobacco store near the platform. Leonardo Express leaves every 30 minutes. Duration: about 30 minutes One way ticket: 11 Euros (Feb’09) * A slightly cheaper (but slower) option is to take local train that has the final destination of either Orte or Fara Sabina. It will stop at a few small local stations heading into Rome, but it does not stop at Termini Train Station. You need to get off at Tiburtina station (about the 8th stop), and then follow the directions “from Tiburtina” and then “from Termini”. Trains leave approximately every 15-30 minutes. Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: 5.5Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Tiburtina (Feb’09) IMPORTANT when you take train: Don't forget to validate your ticket with the little orange or yellow boxes before you get on the train! * If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from official airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: 40-45 Euros (Feb’09) From Ciampino Airport (Usually RyanAir and Easyjet): * The easiest way to reach city centre from Ciampino is to take a shuttle bus which departs after every flight. We recommend Terravision service: Duration: about 45 minutes One way ticket: 8 Euros (Feb’09) Ciampino airport transfers * The blue Cotral Bus service connects Ciampino Airport to the Anagnina metro (underground) station and costs approximately. Tickets can be purchased at the vending machines located at the bus stop or inside the airport. Once you arrive at Anagnina, buy a metro ticket and get off at the Termini stop (about the 15th stop). Follow the directions “From Termini” Duration: about 1hr-1.5hrs One way ticket: 1.50 Euros + 1 Euro metro ticket from Anagnina (Feb’09) * If you take a taxi, it is highly recommended to take it from airport taxi stand, not private ones. Duration: about 30-40 minutes (depends on traffic situation) Fee: 35-40 Euros (Feb’09) From Tiburtina Train Station: * Follow the signs for the Metro (Underground). Take Linea B (Line B) in the direction of Laurentina and get off at Termini station (the 4th stop). Then follow the directions “From Termini”. Metro tickets can be bought from either vending machines or tobacco stores located inside the train station. The Metro runs approximately every 5 - 15 minutes, depending on the time of day. Duration: About 10 minutes. One Metro ticket: 1 Euro (Feb’09) From the GRA (Grande Raccordo Anulare) Alessandro Downtown: * Exit at Tiburtina. Keep going straight until you reach Viale Regina Margherita; turn right. Go straight until you reach Viale dell'Università and turn left. Follow this street until it ends at Via Castro Pretorio. Continue straight on Via Castro Pretorio. Turn left on Via Marsala and follow Via Marsala through the first right of the underpass. After the underpass, turn right on Via G. Giolitti, then left on Via Rattazzi. Turn right on Via Principe Amedeo and then take your first right onto Via Carlo Cattaneo. N° 23 will be on your right hand side. From the BUS ABOUT Drop-Off Point: From Via Cassia, take bus #32 direction Ottaviano and get off at Piazza Risorgimento. Walk down Via Ottaviano to the Line A Metro Stop (Station: Ottaviano). Take the Metro in the direction of Anagnina and get off at Termini. Follow the directions above from Termini Station.

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Continuing the same high standards of the original Alessandro Hostel, Alessandro Downtown Hostel was designed expressly for budget-minded backpackers. Alessandro Downtown hostel offers large & clean dorm rooms, common room, internet PCs in computer room along with Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in common area for wireless devices. Offering a wide variety of services at reasonable prices, its exceptional location provides a safe convenient base to explore & enjoy Rome's sites. 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, the Alessandro Downtown Hostel's staff will be happy to offer tips & advice for the best deals in Rome. **** Notice about Rome's new tourist tax **** Rome City Council decided to charge 2 Euros per person per night on tourists who visit Rome. It implemented from the 01/01/2011. However, the Alessandro Downtown is a HOSTEL LICENSED property. You are NOT required to pay this tax :-) ************************************************* NEWS: Self-service LAUNDRY is now available at the hostel ! - Washing (7kg): 4 Euros - Drying (7kg): 4 Euros - Soap: 1 Euro • Free Pizza (valid for 10/01/2012-31/07/2012) Free pizza at the “Alessandro Palace BAR” on Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat from 8:00PM until the pizzas run out! Note: Does not include national holidays and special period’s example: Immaculate Conception, Christmas and New Years, Easter, etc. • Internet - 1hr FREE Internet (PC & Wi-Fi) per stay • Wi-Fi (hotspot) is now available in all rooms further than common area! • Lockers available in all dorm rooms! SERVICES & OPTIONS: Designed expressly with the budget conscious traveler in mind, Alessandro Downtown Hostel boasts: Services: * Breakfast (ham, cheese, jam & butter, bread, cereals, fruit, hot/cold drinks, milk): 3 Euros * Free city maps * Tourist info stand * Credit card accepted * No curfew * Linens & blankets included * 24 hour reception * Open throughout year * Late arrivals accepted (Check-in available after 3 pm) * Free luggage storage (before check-in, after check-out) * Vending machines * Rental towels (Included in price for double rooms) * Free parties organized * Self-service LAUNDRY Facilities: * Large & clean dorm rooms with shared bathroom * Common bathroom section is situated on the same floor for rooms with share bathroom. * Air conditioning & heating units in all rooms * Full equipped kitchen (available until 31/Mar/2011) * Large common rooms Security: * Key card access * Lockers in all dorm rooms (Please use with your own padlock) * Video surveillance system * Fire alarm system * Fire proof doors Amusements & Activities : * Widescreen TV in common room * Internet access in computer room (Nominal fee) * Wi-Fi (hotspot) available in all rooms and lobby (Nominal fee) * Meeting point for walking tours Convenience: * Central location * Close to Termini station, Bus stops, Metro station * Supermarket nearby * Discount agreed laundry nearby * Discount agreed restaurants nearby * Easy access any historic sites: Colosseum, Roman Forum, San Pietro in Vincoli, Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore, the shopping Mecca Spanish steps, Trevi Fountain, the classy Via Veneto can all be reached on foot in half an hour approx. * Airport pick up arranged upon request. Fee for 1-4 persons with 4 suitcases: from 57 Euros (for a car). Fee for 5-8 persons with suitcases (one with one person): from 12 Euros (per person) Note. 1. The stated price is minimum tariff, the fee varies depending, on flight arrival time and airport (Fiumicino / Ciampino) 2. It must be requested least 3 days prior to arrival as we need to check availability. * For further details, please inquire by e-mail AFTER making reservation! Note for cleaning service: Our reception is open 24 hours a day, so there are no curfews. There is no lock-out during the day, but we do ask that you help our cleaners out by staying out of their way as much as possible during their work. Cleaning hours are from 10h00 until 15h00. You may check-in or check-out at the front desk at anytime. Therefore you can leave your luggage at our luggage deposit (ask at reception upon arrival). Please make sure to inform us of any changes of your arrival ! Those with a late flight arrival need not be concerned, as reception is open 24 hrs. [HI Member] Alessandro Downtown Hostel is part of the Hostelling International (HI) and Associazione Italiana Alberghi per la Gioventu' (AIG) networks. Any guests, who present a HI membership card upon checking-in, will enjoy special guest privileges: - 2 hours of free internet use - 1 free drink at the hostel bar (located in our sister hostel, Alessandro Palace) - 1 euro discount on our Rome walking tours. For guests from outside of Italy: It is possible to buy an IYHF (International Youth Hostel Federation) membership card, which is valid for one year from the date of purchase, at the hostel reception. The full membership card costs 18 euros, or else the basic card with one Welcome Stamp costs 3 euros. Please note: You need 6 Welcome Stamps to obtain full membership. For Italian guests: The individual AIG membership card costs €3,00 and is valid for one year from the date of purchase. Italian students with the IO STUDIO card can claim an AIG card free of charge.

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