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The 10 Best Hostels in Bologna, Italy

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Hostel Il Nosadillo - Bologna is well situated in the Centro Storico of Bologna, 1.1 km from Archiginnasio di Bologna. Located around 1.8 km from San Michele in Bosco, the hostel with free WiFi is also 2.3 km away from Santo Stefano Church. The property is situated in the Bologna City Centre district and Piazza Maggiore is 600 metres away.

Tidy, warm atmosphere, cozy and well equipped kitchen, kind staff.

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8.4
Very Good
1,522 reviews
Price from
$29
per night

Dopa Hostel is located Bologna, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and 350 metres from Palazzo Poggi Museum. It features free WiFi throughout. Bologna Centrale Station can be reached on foot in 15 minutes.

From the first minute I was there I felt so welcome in the hostel. The common areas are well decorated and the people liked to stay there and chat with each other. The hostel also organises weekly activities for every one to join, to which I'm so sad I couldn't go due to my schedule. The hostel also had everything you need to have a comfortable stay. I would totally recommend it.

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8.9
Excellent
2,432 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

While rooms are en suite, dormitories at the hostel come with a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. Some rooms features bright colours and offer a wardrobe, refrigerator and kettle.

Location, breakfast, amenities

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8.7
Excellent
9,662 reviews
Price from
$37
per night

With a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also boast free WiFi, while some rooms have a garden view. All rooms have bed linen.

Quadrilatero Bologna is 2.4 km from Bohoostel, while Piazza Maggiore is 2.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, 8 km from the hostel.

Great hostel, friendly staff, clean as

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8.9
Excellent
281 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

Located 300 metres from Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore, IL CASTELLO HOSTEL BOUTIQUE is an intimate property with free Wi-Fi throughout. It offers modern rooms with air conditioning and views of San Pietro Basilica.

Location, staff, cleanness. Great deal for a one night stay.

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6.5
Review score
1,602 reviews
Price from
$34
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 236 reviews
    Great location, safe, clean
    Gianmarco
    Solo traveler
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 67 reviews
    I loved this apartment! I’d definitely stay here again if I return to Bologna. Such a great location, pretty much in the centre and is within walking distance of many places. As a solo traveller I felt very safe staying there as well as comfortable, the apartment was so nice and clean. Perfect for 1/2 people…would definitely recommend this place. I was also given very clear instructions when accessing the property, the communication was great.
    Lougheed
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $230.11
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 9,662 reviews
    The staff is so nice and helpful, the rooms are great size with privacy! The bathrooms are very clean and the kitchen is big so you can have a lot of people cooking at the same time. They have rooms for studying and relaxing and I think it was one of the best hostels I stayed so far!
    Ana
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,431 reviews
    Everything was super great! The personnel is so thoughtful and nice, they make you at ease, and the bunk beds are comfortable and well made so you have some privacy. The breakfast contains homemade cakes they bake the night before! To me that was the cherry on top :) The staff organises dinners where you can meet people from the hostel which is very cool! Also the location is perfect, less than 10mn from the due Torri. I would definitely come again, and probably book the master bedroom so I can come with my partner :)
    Aurélia Latil
    Solo traveler
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3,245 reviews
    Great location. Lots of bars, café’s & restaurants nearby. Well lit area so felt pretty safe. Only 10 minutes from Piazza Maggiore & 20 mins from the train station. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
    Craig
    Solo traveler
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,131 reviews
    Great location, close to public transport and there are a lot of delicious restaurants and cafes close by. Area felt safe and staff were very quick to respond. The apartment was clean and had excellent facilities including a washing machine. This was a wonderful stay!
    Caitlin
    Young couple
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 20 reviews
    A very well-furnished apartment with everything you need for a few-day stay. Great location. Easy check-in and pick-up of the key from the safe. I highly recommend!
    Vladimir
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $80.10
    6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,602 reviews
    Great location, really near the main square but hide from the noise of the main streets, Independence for entering and going out of the hostel at any hour, safe locker for the luggage, 3 bathrooms available, wi-fi worked well. Is a good place for a quick visit of the city (2 nights).
    Marcos Nehuen
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,431 reviews
    due to the smallness of this hostel it automatically makes it very cosy and not socializing with the other friendly guest is basically impossible. also thanks to the couches in the common area and the funky interior design you cannot not feel like in a safe place. it's very clean too. oh and i haven't even talked about the staff sofar: they are amazing - every single one of them! very well managed. would recommend this backpackers paradise to all my friends. cheers and enjoy=)
    Timothy
    Solo traveler
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 2,431 reviews
    Great, central location, charming and helpful staff, tasteful, artistic interior. The bunk beds have curtains and individual lamps and sockets. The bathrooms were clean. Compared to a lot of other hostels, this one was certainly more up-market and I would recommend it to anybody looking for budget accommodation and a better than average experience.
    Bojidar
    Solo traveler

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