I did not end up actually staying at this hotel, because after I booked two nights and paid a 10% deposit, I was emailed the next day and told that there had been a mistake on the website and that the fee would actually be twice as much as I had agreed to pay upon booking. They refused to return... More

My partner and I were booked to stay at Christina Rooms but when we arrived we were met and walked 5 mins to Christina's Residence. It is in a relatively quiet street. Our room had a big window, very comfortable beds and pillows, a desk and a small bathroom. The staff were friendly and helpful. We wanted to extend our... More

First and foremost, the attitude of the hostel owner was terribly unfriendly and hostile, even. We stayed for two nights, but the hostel owner sternly refused to provide us a change of towels despite repeated requests. And they only supply us with a big bath towel, no face cloth etc. When we informed him about the kettle which was not... More

We were in Rome for two days and two nights. This hotel filled all of our basic needs perfectly. It was close to Termini. We got in at night and had to walk there, it was not obviously marked, but if you read the directions they sent with your confirmation it is easy to find. Breakfast was paid for at... More

My boyfriend and I went to Rome for 4 days in October 2009. After a long search for a private budget accommodation we decided for Cristina's Residence and we didn't regret. The place is located very close to underground station Castro Pretorio (line B) - approximately 10 minutes walk - and to central train station Termini (15 minutes walk). It... More

bath-tub was luxury :) room was very spacious, it had a/c, but the breakfast had a lost to wish for... just a coffee and a couple of crackers- but that's the way it is in italy.. thought it was away from the city center, metro station was 5 min walk, so it was ok, and the neighbourhood was quiet and... More

CR was lovely. We arrived and immediately the lady who greeted us gave us instructions of where we should go visit. In particular, the Vatican CIty she suggest as it was going to be closed the following day. This was extremely helpful. She was very friendly. Since this owner owns multiple hostels, we met at another one of her hostels... More