--- title: "Hostel Legends vs The Independent Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Hostel Legends or The Independent Hotel in Rome? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-legends-rome-vs-the-independent-hotel-rome/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-13 --- # Hostel Legends vs The Independent Hotel Both are in Rome, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hostel · Salario ## [Hostel Legends](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-legends-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 7.7 · Good - **Location score:** 9.0 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1557801/agoda/?lang=en) Hotel · ★★★★ · Salario ## [The Independent Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-independent-hotel-rome/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 9.1 - **Score by category:** 1 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2202400/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 60 m apart. ### Choose Hostel Legends if you want - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 5 / 45) ### Choose The Independent Hotel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.7) - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 45 / 5) ### Why is Hostel Legends better than The Independent Hotel? No clear advantages in our data. ### Why is The Independent Hotel better than Hostel Legends? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7) (+1.2) 2. More guest reviews (2,549 vs 252), so the rating is more reliable (×10) 3. Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h) 4. Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00) (+1h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Hostel Legends | The Independent Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 (+1.2) | | Location | 9.0 | 9.1 | | Facilities | – | 6.7 | | Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 | | Public transport | 9.3 | 9.6 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.9 (+1.1) | | Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.9 (+1.2) | | Number of reviews | 252 | 2,549 (+2,297) | | Rank in Rome | bottom 11% | top 7% (+82%) | | Location | | Location score | 9.0 | 9.1 | | Distance to Salario centre | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | | To public transport | 290 m | 220 m | | To the airport | 14 km | 14 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 40 m | 60 m | | Shops within 500 m | 25 | 24 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | – | ★★★★ | | Rooms | 5 | 45 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 | | Listed amenities | 7 | 21 (+14) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 10:00 | 11:00 (+1h) | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ | | In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | – | ✓ | | Car hire | – | ✓ | | Concierge | – | ✓ | | Laundry | – | ✓ | | Breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | Bar | – | ✓ | | Room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Gym | – | ✓ | | Terrace | – | ✓ | | Balcony | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ | | Blackout curtains | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Hostel LegendsThe Independent Hotel Nov - Hostel Legends is cheaper in 7 of 10 months - Hostel Legends: €192 a night on average · The Independent Hotel: €217 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Rome by month](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Hostel Legends prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hostel-legends-rome/prices/)[The Independent Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-independent-hotel-rome/prices/) ## Location 60 m apart Hostel Legends: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 290 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. The Independent Hotel: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Capolinea Tram Termini: 220 m, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA): 14 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 291 hotels near Termini](https://stayversus.com/en/italy/rome/area/termini/) ## Weather in Rome [Rome weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/italy/lazio/rome/weather) ## Hostel Legends or The Independent Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Hostel Legends or The Independent Hotel? The Independent Hotel leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Hostel Legends or The Independent Hotel? Over the year Hostel Legends costs about €192 a night on average against €217 at The Independent Hotel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Hostel Legends and The Independent Hotel? The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [The Independent Hotel vs THE REPUBLIC](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-independent-hotel-rome-vs-the-republic-rome/) - [The Independent Hotel vs Windrose Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-independent-hotel-rome-vs-windrose-hotel-rome/) ## Compare now Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hostel-legends-rome-vs-the-independent-hotel-rome/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/