CASA LUTERO
The student hostel is located in a building complex that houses the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Italy (ELKI/ CELI) and also the Melanchthon Centre. The German Historical Institute (DHI) is also on the spacious, green grounds with fountain and citrus garden. Next door is the German School, where you can sometimes get a job and, on request, take part in numerous sports activities (football, volleyball, badminton, yoga, swimming). Next door is Rome’s largest park, Villa Doria Pamphili, which is frequented mainly by locals and offers plenty of space and paths for walking, jogging and sunbathing. The student hostel is located at the beginning of a small-town district that is relatively undeveloped by tourists and has numerous shops and restaurants.
The rooms themselves have three different sizes. Each room has its own bathroom with shower, a desk with chair, a chest of drawers, bedside lamp, desk lamp, wardrobe and a pull-out guest bed. Bedlinen and towels are available in the laundry room, where there is a washing machine, a dryer and space for drying clothes (washing tokens incl. washing powder are available in the ELCI deanery). In addition, there is air conditioning (to cool down in summer, to heat in winter) and heating in the bathroom. The kitchen is shared with a total of 10 residents, who, apart from the Melantonini, are always somewhat different and international. The conference room can be used as a TV room in the evenings and by arrangement – there is also a sofa and a PC with printer for necessary printouts.
The accommodation is a little further out, but is well connected to public transport: A bus stop to the city (Vatican, Paola, Piazza Venezia) or to the metro station Cornelia (Linea A) can be reached in three minutes. It is a 15-minute walk to the metro station and 8 minutes to other buses. The buses also run at night. You can reach all shopping facilities in 10-15 minutes. Practically, guest rooms and flats with their own kitchen or kitchenette are available directly in the house, if the pull-out bed in one’s own room is not enough.
CONVICT
The convict impresses with its location on the Piazza Cavour and its Italian flatmates: Located directly above the Waldensian faculty and thus in the immediate vicinity of the historic centre and the Vatican, the convict of the faculty is located. It has about 20 rooms that are rented to students of the faculty as well as to working Italians. Double rooms, single rooms without bathroom and with bathroom are available. All rooms are fully furnished, and a guest bed can be provided permanently on request. A newly installed spacious kitchen is at the residents’ disposal.
The library in the house can be used around the clock. The close proximity to the faculty, the professors and the Italian flatmates means that you have your finger on the pulse of the faculty and Italian society. There are a number of communal rooms with an Italian flair, especially the roof terrace, which is overgrown with vines and perfect for balmy summer evenings with a glass of wine or barbecuing together. A view of the Waldensian Church opens up a Mediterranean flair. Guests should be registered with the manager of the convict.
(Testamento p. 9)
Of course it is also possible to look for a flat share. The search should take place on site so that viewings can be organised. A deposit should never be paid without this.