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via Solferino 9, 00185 Rome, Italy
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M & J Hostel
Ranked #243 of 316 Speciality lodging in Rome
2.0 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
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What travellers say about this Speciality lodging
  • Free breakfast(5)
  • HOT WATER(3)
  • Very dirty(3)
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Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Thanks M&J”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

I did not plan to go Rome, i made this decision at the last min. I chose M&J coz it is close to the Rome termini and it is actually very central. You can visit many places in Rome starting from here, especially for bus, Metro and train. I love it. Very convenient. Room is worth to your money but I appreciated the support from staffs in the hostel, very helpful, and friendly. Thank you very much.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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barcelona
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The Best HOSTEL!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

# I stayed at this hostel for a night because I didn't know how long I will stay. It turned out to be really nice. The receptionists helped me out a lot and showed me all the good places to go to. There is so much to do in Rome! So I stayed for another 3 days to see and do 3 days at the hostel. Had loads of fun. Would stay again!

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tainan, Taiwan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Awful hostel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

I really made a wrong choice staying in this hostel.

OK! They only accept CASH, no credit card. It's not convenient to me. Well, it's still ok.

The room is not clear as during my stay, I was bitten by fleas. Ooooppppssss..
Per e-mail communication, prices should be included internet and breakfast but the fact is : they have big special offer as long as I pay EURO 3, I can use Wifi till checking out but my Wifi quality is upmost terrible!!!! Breakfast also asks for EURO 3 for one meal!! I hate the cheat behavior so I would rather not EAT!!

Noise problem is serious. The bar is down stairs and it makes noises till middle night.

During my stay, I heard a girl was yelling loudly. She's arguing with one guy in their room and I still remember she's yelling : YOU STOLE MY MOMEY" What a awful hostel!!!!!!!!

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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1 review
“Lacking In Many Respects.”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

The hostel has NO lockers to store your personal items during your stay, unless you count ones only large enough to hold a wallet and cell phone. Only one power outlet in our room of eight people, and the bunk beds were old, creaky, and covered in plastic under the sheets. Not comfortable at all. The bathrooms were decently clean, but with not enough stalls/showers. Had to pay a fee for wifi that was either very slow or didn't work half the time. The "breakfast" you can opt to pay for wasn't worth the cost. Everything just had a dingy feel to it, including the rooms. About the only actual nice thing about this hostel was its closeness to the train station.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with friends
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Leipzig, Germany
2 reviews
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“Attention! BedBugs”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We can confirm that at least one bed in room 117 is infected by masses of bedbugs. My girlfriend was attacked during the first night by dozens of bedbugs.

The night warden changed her and me (sleeping in the bed below) to a (according to him) bedbugs free rooms. Indeed the rooms seemed to be so.

That means, they know, they have a problem, nevertheless they send the newcommers into the infested room.

The room was not emptied and cleand by a professional next day, they seemed to try to solve the problem with some chemicals. This is not really a professional way to treat a bedbug problem in hotel or private rooms.

All the other services are normal hostel standard.

So, if being interested in not widespreading the problem to other hotels and even your home, stay away!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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