You have packed your bags and got all your travel documents. Next stop: Italy! Whether it’s for the food, museums or even nature; Italy is a magnificent place and one of the must-visit countries in Europe. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly trip to Italy, we have found the cheapest and the still high-quality, hostels for you. Here are 11 of the best cheap hostels in Italy from Venice to Milan and even La Spezia and Napoli!
Finding a place to stay while travelling is always a bit tricky. Especially if you are looking for something that is budget-friendly, it may require a long research process. The key is finding the perfect balance between price and the service you will be receiving.
We have selected some of the most popular, cheap and still quality hostels in all of Italy to help you decide! Each has a unique style and many of them have received awards -including best location, the most popular and best-designed hostels of Europe. So you can get affordable and good accommodation on your stay in Italy.
1.THE YELLOW- ROME
Yellow is the hostel that you are looking for in Rome. It will tick all the boxes on your checklist of what you want in a hostel! First of all, it is very close to Termini train station. The also own a laundry, gelateria and a hairdresser in the same street; so you can enjoy these services with a discount. Plus, they have a bar right across the hostel, so you can grab a drink after you check-in to meet other backpackers. Differently, than other hostels, each bed has a locker – which is pretty good especially if you’re a solo traveller. They also have free pasta for guests every day! It has a great ambience, neat and decorated rooms and friendly staff!
Average room rate per person: 25€
Address: Via Palestro 51, Roma
Phone: +39 06 446 3554
2.OSTELLO BELLO – MILAN
Price, location, staff and cleanliness – those are the key factors as to why you should be staying in Ostello Bello. The hostel is in a very strategical position to the main attractions of the city. Milan is known to be one of the most expensive cities in Italy so for this price and the central location, this hostel is great! Also, we should add that the price includes breakfast and dinner as Ostello Bello is one of those rare all-inclusive hostels. Such a gem to find in Milan! The staff is also very friendly and make sure that you are having a good time here. When you arrive they will greet you with a welcome drink as well – so don’t miss out.
Average room rate per person: 52€
Address: Via Medici, 4
Phone: +39 02 365 82720
3.ARCHI ROSSI – FLORENCE
Another great hostel in the city of Florence is Archi Rossi. The hostel is situated right next to the central train station Santa Maria Novella. The price here includes a generous breakfast buffet, luggage storage, free WiFi and water from the dispenser. There is a big courtyard at the back of the hostel with a nice water fountain and some benches around. It’s a nice place to meet new people and also enjoy the cosy ambience. The rooms are pretty spacious, unlike a regular hostel. In addition to the common dorm rooms, you can book small sized rooms like triple or double rooms with a private bathroom.
Average room rate per person: 26€
Address: Via Faenza 94 R, 50123 Florence
Phone: +39 055 29 08 04
4. HOSTEL PISA – PISA
Hostel Pisa is located near the main transportation points. It is only 15 minutes walk to the Pisa airport and also a 10-minute walk to the main train station. So if you are looking to spend your stay in the city of Leaning Tower, this place would be the most budget-friendly option. However, this does not necessarily mean that the quality is lower. On the contrary, Hotel Pisa is one of the most popular accommodations, especially for solo travellers. The hostel has a very lovely atmosphere with vibrant decorations all over the building. There is a dining hall downstairs where you can enjoy their all you can eat open buffet for 8€ – including your drink.
Average room rate per person: 24€
Address: Via Filippo Corridoni 29, 56125 Pisa
5. ANDA- VENICE
Well, to be honest, Anda is more than just a hostel. It is actually a complex – a rare thing in Venice. The interior and the architectural structure of the hostel is what make Anda different than the others. Your whole stay is carefully thought through and that’s why the little details they have here make it a design hostel. Anda is not on located on the main island but only one train stop away from it – in Mestre, the town located on the mainland. However, staying on the mainland will save you tons of money. There are also local restaurants and grocery stores nearby – a thing hard to find in the islands next to your stay. You’ll thank us when you get there.
Average room rate per person: 20€
Address: Via Ortigara, 10 -30171 Venice
Phone: +39 0418622291
6. HOSTELLA – ROME
Hostella is located right in the heart of Rome, only a few minutes away from the main train station Roma Termini. The hostel is on the first floor of a historical 19th-century building. There are only three rooms open for accommodation which means there is almost no crowd to disturb your stay. It is widely common all over Italy, as Hostella is one of few women-only hostels in the country. Especially if you are a solo woman travelling, you may want to take a look at it! The price of the room includes linens, internet and also a simple and nice breakfast. They also have a terrace perfect for relaxing and meeting new people as their umbrellas will cover you and your drinks in the summer sun!
Average room rate per person: 25€
Address: Via Gaeta, 70 –00185 Rome
Phone:+39 06 446 7553
7. 5 TERRE BACKPACKERS CORVARA – LA SPEZIA
This hostel is known as the best hostel in Italy and also the 4th best small hostel in the world! There are many reasons for that! On its own, Cinque Terre is a magical and heavenly place. However, due to the popularity and lack of space, the accommodation is rather expensive. The hostel rooms are actually scattered around the Cinque Terre area. So you can book a room from Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia or Monterosso if you want. The price includes the luggage deposit, nice breakfast and WiFi. The hostel is managed by a close friend group so you will feel the family vibe here. One of the hostels is also right next to the forest so if you want nature right at your feet you can go here. Either way, you will have a great time in each of there spots!
Average room rate per person: 28€
Address: Via San Michele, 5 – 19020 Corvara di Beverino, La Spezia
Phone:+39 0187 12456
8. OSTELLO WE – BOLOGNA
Did you know that the first university in Italy was the University of Bologna? That’s why this city is full of students from all over the world. They also have a lot of hostels here for students and travellers alike. Luckily, we have found the best one in Bologna for you. Ostello We is very close to the train station but it is located in a residential area so it might require +10 minutes to walk to the historical attractions in the city. The rate of the room includes free breakfast, WiFi, luggage deposit and you will receive a free welcome drink when you complete your check-in! You can also rent a bike from the hostel (with a discount) to explore the city!
Average room rate per person: 27€
Address: Via de’ Carracci 69/14 – 40129 Bologna
Phone: +39 051 039900
9. LA CONTRORA – NAPLES
La Controra is a hostel that is only 15-minute walk to the main train station in Certoso di San Martino. When you check-in, you will feel like you’re at home! Even though it is not in the center, it is only two minutes away from the metro station. The staff is very sociable and very helpful. The breakfast is included in the room rate and much more delicious than a standard hostel breakfast spread. They have a very relaxing garden at the back with palm trees next to the outdoor seating area. Don’t forget to join their walking tours or boat tour of the Napoli coast – all of which are organized by the hostel.
Average room rate per person: 21€
Address: Piazzetta Trinita Alla Cesarea, 231 – Naples
10. MEET GARDA LAKE HOSTEL – LAKE GARDA
If you are looking for a destination in Italy that isn’t too crowded with tourist try Lake Garda. It is the ultimate place to relax. Fortunately, Meet Garda Lake is there to host you. Lake Garda is a frequented spring and summer destination by both Italians and international travellers. As a result, the hostel organizes events every day –when Spring begins in April. The rate includes breakfast, linens, luggage deposit and also free shampoo and soap upon request. It is also a pet-friendly hostel as they allow you to host your pets in the private rooms here!
Average room rate per person: 23€
Address: Via Benaco 14/4, Pescheria del Garda – Lago di Garda
Phone: +39 045 8240950
11.GENERATOR – VENICE
Generator will give you the highest hostel experience in Venice: It’s budget-friendly, traveller-focused and an experience and design-led hostel. It is located in Giudecca, which is another small island right across the main island of Venice. That means you will still close to the main attraction yet far enough to avoid the noisy and busy streets of Venice. The common areas are designed in such a sophisticated way that you won’t believe that this place is a hostel when you first enter. The bar, the food, and the breakfast are also recommended by past travellers. The only thing is that you have to buy a ferry pass for the length of your stay – as you’ll need a ferry ride to come and go back between the islands.
Average room rate per person: 27€
Address: Fondamenta Zitelle 86, 30133 Venice
Phone: +39 041 877 8288