Hostel Legends vs The Independent Hotel
Both are in Rome, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelSalario
Hostel Legends
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 9.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★Salario
The Independent Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 9.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.7)+1.2
- 2More guest reviews (2,549 vs 252), so the rating is more reliable×10
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4Later 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 vs The Independent Hotel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
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
- 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.
All months
| Month | Hostel Legends | The Independent Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| December | €110 | €184 |
| January | €123 | €166 |
| February | €123 | €182 |
| March | €205 | €222 |
| April | €205 | €291 |
| May | €262 | €315 |
| June | €262 | €259 |
| July | €262 | €206 |
| August | €262 | €187 |
| September | – | €290 |
| October | – | €286 |
| November | €105 | €162 |
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 monthThe Independent Hotel prices by month
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.
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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.
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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