Train Fees & Hostels in Rome

Old Jan 15th, 2004, 01:03 PM
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Train Fees & Hostels in Rome

1. I was wondering how much it would cost to take the train from Rome to Florence in June? Does time of day play a factor? And what about 1st class versus 2nd class? If anyone has my answer, that would be great.

2. Does anybody have a an cheap hostel recommendations? We want to be within walking distance of major sites and don't mind noise. Any recommendations for about $20. We found Hostel Beautiful. Does anyone know anything about this hostel or another one?
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Old Jan 15th, 2004, 03:44 PM
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Tasha, for hostel info, I would recommend the forums on these sites:

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com
http://www.bugeurope.com (and also look at the Hostel Reviews)
http://www.guideforeurope.com
http://www.eurotrip.com
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Old Jan 16th, 2004, 06:08 AM
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1. Class of seat on train and speed of train make the cost differential. An IC train makes a few more stops so it takes a bit longer, but costs less. It has first and second class seats. AN ES train makes fewer stops and costs more. It has all-reserved first and second class seats.

In November, our ES second class one-way tickets between Rome and Florence cost about 28 euro and the trip took 1 hour 35 minutes.
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Hi tasha

Go to www.trenitalia.com/en and set the date for next month.

You will get train schedules and prices.

You might find this thread helpful

Helpful Information: Italy http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...2&tid=34443340
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Hi Tasha,

Might want to check out this hostel "the Beehive" It's not right in the center, but you can get there easily. This by the train station and I have read great things about it. rooms look like 20 per person dorm room and 35 per person privet room shared bath ect.

http://www.the-beehive.com/home.html#

Good luck!

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I stayed at Hostel Beautiful in October of 2002. It was nice as far as hostels go. There was no curfew and it is near the train station which is convenient. I don't remember it being very close to many major sights though. I do remember walking to the coloseum and it wasn't too much of a trek. I've heard a lot of goods things about the Beehive hostel so you might want to look into staying there also.
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