YellowSquare redefines what a hostel is

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE

The YellowSquare hostel in Rome redefines the meaning of a hostel as it aims at offering not only a place to sleep but also a unique experience with social connections and events.

IMPACT

With a large variety of activities, customers are able to live a personalised experience and create new connections with locals and/ or other tourists.

DESCRIPTION OF INITIATIVE

The Yellow Hostel follows the collaborative consumption perspective by proposing a series of activities and events within and out of the building to its customers, involving local inhabitants.

Indeed, the hostel includes in its offer, among others:

  • A bar hosting multiple events and parties such as local bands live concerts
  • Coworking spaces allowing customers to work surrounded by and eventually creating connections with other workers;
  • Bike, cultural or shopping tours are organised with locals;
  • A restaurant and the possibility to follow cooking lessons
  • Bike and scooter rentals;
  • The possibility to get a tattoo or a haircut

QUICK FACTS

  • Organisation: YellowSquare
  • City: Rome
  • Type of provider: hostel
  • Circular principle: keep products and materials in use
  • Focus: Relocate
  • Keywords: #Collaborative Consumption #Experience #Social

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