The Beehive Eco-Conscious, Boutique Hotel & Hostel in Rome

The Beehive is an eco-conscious, stylish, boutique hostel slash hotel. It's well-located in the centre of Rome. It's run by an American couple, and offers lots of different types of rooms. I wrote to them in December and asked if they were willing to work with bloggers. I ended up staying for two nights and this is what I thought:

Our Review of the Beehive Hostel in Rome

So they replied and said that they were but that my blog seemed to be more about house sitting than hotel/hostel reviews and they asked how that would fit in. I appreciated their honest query (I feel like other owners would have just ignored my email or replied with an outright no).

So I replied and said that whilst most of my readers are house sitters (or home owners), house sitting doesn't always mean back-to-back accommodation and my readers are curious about eco-conscious places to stay in between times. So they agreed to work with me lol.

Check-in at the Beehive

Upon booking, I was pre-warned by The Beehive that the location is a little tricky to find. However, thanks to their perfect directions it was a piece of cake, (or should I say pezzo di torta). Located just two blocks from Termini (the main train station in Rome), it was super easy to get to too. The Beehive is on Via dei Mille and Marghera and there is a large, colourful Beehive sign:

You can't miss it! I was welcomed by Yulie, who was nice. She showed me the cafe and lounge and then took me over to my room.

My Room at the Beehive Rome

There are four different types of rooms at the Beehive:

• Classic: rooms with a shared bathroom; 
• The Sweets: rooms with private en-suites; 
• The Hive: dorm beds  and 
• Other Honey: rooms with a shared kitchen.

I stayed in the Sweets. I had a spacious, bright room with a private en-suite.  There was free (super duper fast) wifi, a safe in my room and a shared kitchen with fridge and kettle available to use.

Although the kitchen isn't fully equipped (no cooker or microwave), it was still a great asset. It had everything I needed to make tea and even sandwiches. One of the bad things about travel is not always having a place to prepare food but the Sweets at the Beehive has a place and it really helped to make me feel at home.

They also have an iPad for Sweets guests to use! This was another thoughtful touch:

The wifi itself really was excellent, the upload speed was very impressive (important for me as I was a vloggers at the time)

My room had air-con, which I did not need as it was December, but if you are visiting the Hive in summer, I would highly recommend either the Sweets or the other rooms which have AC (trust me, you will be needing it, Rome without air-con in the summer is hard).

I especially liked the small balcony, although it was December the weather was beautiful in Rome and it was a great place to hang out and have a cup of coffee.

In the en-suite bathroom there were organic, plant-based soap and shampoos - further proof that they are eco-friendly.

The Location of the Beehive

The location of the Beehive is very central and was what initially attracted me to it (like bees to a beehive). The Beehive is just two blocks from Termini - the central train station in Rome that's not just the hub for reaching the rest of Rome, but also the whole of Italy.

This also means that the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Trevi Fountain are only a 20 minute walk away, with plenty of cool things to see on the way. I spent my first day at the hive exploring the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill:

Basically, the Beehive is in a great place for sight seeing in Rome. I don't know about you, but apart from food, sightseeing is my number one priority when I'm in Rome.

Chill Out Areas at the Beehive

All guests at the Beehive have access to the garden and the lounge:

These two cute little spots are perfect for hanging out and meeting fellow travellers.

The lounge also had an iPad for guests to use!

The Vegetarian Menu at the Beehive

Although a stay at the Beehive does not include breakfast, you can still add breakfast to your stay. Being an eco-conscious hotel & hostel, their menu is vegetarian with lots of vegan options too.

They also serve beer and organic local wine throughout the day and evening - 2 Euros a glass or 8 Euros a bottle. Additionally, they also offer vegan and vegetarian cooking classes. Whilst I don't think vegetarianism is really eco-conscious (I think it needs to be vegan in order for it to be eco-conscious), I do recognise that vegetarianism is an important resting point for people on their way to veganism.

Other Rooms at the Beehive

The Sweets are actually in a separate building to the Classic, the Hive and the reception.

The Classic was similar to our room, but with a shared bathroom (see above).

The hive was a fancy type of dorm, again with shared bathroom.

Wrap Up: Our Review of the Beehive in Rome

The Beehive really does live up to its description: it was super eco-conscious with its almost vegan menu, organic wines and soaps; it was boutique; and it toed that sweet line between budget and comfort. Add to that a great central location in Rome and you can see why I would recommend this place. You can book your own stay at the Beehive here.

Thumbs up from the Travelling Weasels

To see more of my room and the surrounding areas, check out my old vlog:

Check out our other posts about Italy:

• House sitting in Italy: the ultimate house sit!
• Dining with locals in an Italian home restaurant: our review of the BonAppetour app;
• How to find a local to show you around in any Italian city: our review of the Showaround app;
• Italy's most recommended walking food tour: our review of Eating Italy Food Tours;
• 4 unforgettable experiences to have when you visit Italy: don't miss out!
• Taste the city with locals: our review of using VizEat in Italy;
• A traveller's guide to must-have essentials in Italy: unlocking Italy's wonders with the right travel gear;
• 8 family-friendly famous places in Italy: discover Italy's treasures with your family!
• how to apply for Italy’s digital nomad visa: a guide for remote workers;
• Group travel in Italy: six things to do and practical tips;
• Vegan travel in Italy: the best-known vegan Italian restaurants!
• What to see in Sciacca (and where to go to the beach!)
• Italian fountains: discovering the most famous water wonders of Italy;
• The best things to do in Milan during the summer: title says it all!
• The best places to see an opera in Italy: Palermo, Rome and more!
• Naples in a nutshell: the essential 48-hour city break guide;
• The top destinations for cruise passengers in Italy: discovering Italy's hidden charms;
• Must-visit sights and hidden treasures in Rome: the Eternal City's beauty!
• how to spend 24 hours in Rome : the title says it all!

Disclaimer: Travelling Weasels were invited as guests of the Beehive and all opinions presented in this article are our own. P.S.: If you're interested in a way of travelling and getting accommodation cheaply, you might wanna check out house sitting. Trustedhousesitters.com was kind enough to provide us and our readers with a 10% discount, feel free to click on the link to use it :)

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