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Via Palermo, 36, 00184 Rome, Italy
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Ranked #172 of 315 Speciality lodging in Rome
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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Iowa
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Horrible Experience”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2007
2
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Do not book here, as we booked our beds over three months in advance and after walking to the hostel, they told us they had no beds for us and we had to walk back toward Termini Train Station and go to Backpackers Hostel, which was also owned by them. They said the hostel had two beds for us and knew we were coming. When we got there, Backpackers also said they had no beds and knew nothing about us (I even showed them my registration sheet where I had paid a deposit online). Then they sent us to yet another hostel that they said wasn't quite finished yet but was fine to stay in. When we got there, wires were hanging from the walls, construction dust was everywhere, the bathroom wasn't done yet, and the beds had supplies piled on them. We refused to stay there and were sent to a fourth hostel. We wasted our whole day doing this and there were about 15 other people in the hostel we ended up at that they did the same thing to!! We chose Gulliver's House and paid more for beds there because we read we would have breakfast included, secure lockers, air conditioning, and a friendly staff. We had none of these things...in fact, since the hostel wasn't quite finished, they had no staff there at all to help us or give us breakfast. They were completely disorganized...so please be warned if you book here.

  • Liked — Everything was horrible...
  • Disliked — How disorganized they were and that we were sent to four places to find a bed when we had reserved ours.
  • Stayed May 2007, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Sierre, Switzerland
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Clean and well located”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2007
1
person found this review helpful

We were there for a college break and we had a very nice trips. We were sometimes coming very late in the night and we never had problems with staff or other people sleeping there.

Great value, very clean and well located and deserved (near Termini).

The only weak point is the staff who was there : way too curious and falsly-friendly, he always wants to discuss with you and asks about everything. Maybe some people like that, we didn't (actually especially the girls among us). But except that everything OK, I'd recommand it! You just have to tell him to leave you alone and then it's fine! ;)

  • Liked — Location and price
  • Disliked — Staff and breakfest
  • Stayed April 2007, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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Atlanta, Georgia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“great hostel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2006
5
people found this review helpful

I loved this hostel. The owners were kind and professional. Fabulous location. About 3 blocks from the train station, 1 block from Via Nationale.

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
107 helpful votes 107 helpful votes
“Great place to stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2005
8
people found this review helpful

Gulliver's House is extremely nice. The rooms are large and spotlessly clean. The best part however is the hostess Sara who is extremely kind and welcoming! My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay!!

  • Stayed May 2005
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Victoria, Canada
1 review
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Awesome!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2005
13
people found this review helpful

This was a great, small hostel in a perfect location. The hosts are amazing and the rooms are clean and tidy! We came all the way from Canada and loved it!

  • Stayed October 2003
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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