Felt like getting some fresh air and this was the perfect spot. Great hosts. They treat you well…read moreand keep everything clean.

Ostello Bello was fantastic. The service, cleanliness, location, and room were all excellent and I…read morewould highly recommend staying here if you're looking for a good hostel experience.

I can't rave about Ostello Bello enough!! This was my first time staying in a hostel, and it was…read moresuch a great experience. The staff was very nice. 24/7 bar was great. The entire hostel was very clean. I will 10000% be staying here next time I am in Milano

I won't get into what happened, but I just have to say that Ava is an angel. This is a friendly,…read moreclean hostel with a lovely staff and good rooms. Be mindful of your surroundings if you are a female solo traveler in this particular part of Milan but the hostel itself is good

The grounds are beautiful! There's a little grotto connecting the hostel to the hotel. We reserved…read morea room at the hotel and it looks like it was actually called "Continental park hotel" but right next to the hostel. The room was small but clean and nice. The pool was refreshing, clean and plenty of room even on a hot day. There's also a ping pong table on the lawn. The location is perfect, close to the train and the lake. But what amazed me the most was the wonderful service. They were so friendly and accommodating. I'd definitely stay here again.

Nice Hostel with excellent surroundings, situated right next to the train station but not noisy…read more Welcoming people, good kitchen and an ok living dining room (a cozy corner is missing). Bunks are quite big but seem to be ok (ours was half empty). I came down here for cycling and will definitely come back again.

Queen Hostel was a truly awesome experience. Why?…read more Fast and cheerful check in. Open large common spaces with table tennis, pool, a bar with good deal and activities every evening. One night I did the pasta cooking class. WiFi was strong and consistent (no need to chase down a WiFi cafe) Staff always there to help with local tips - food, going out, things to do, underground stuff. I really liked Lacerba a quirky local cocktail and aperitivo place about 5 minutes from the hostel. It is an easy 10 minute stroll to the inner old town with the Duomo di Milano (famous cathedral) You can hop on 3-4 different types of transport very close by and get anywhere in Milan quickly - so so convenient as Milan is much bigger than you may expect.

I had a blast here. The multilingual staff clearly LOVES working there, which says a lot. They hang…read moreout even when they're not working, people who stay there as guests stay longer so they can start working there, and you almost can't tell the difference between guests and staff because everyone is just getting to know each other, chatting, sharing favorite sights and activities in Milan, etc. It was a cheery, energetic environment when I arrived, and they give you a drink when you get there. It's definitely a party vibe, which I frankly HATE (peopling is exhausting), and I still had a great time, so I can't really give higher praise than that. And if you want to go to sleep, no worries--you won't hear a thing from your bedroom. They accommodated my celiac with some gluten-free items for breakfast! Huge plus. There's a very generously sized kitchen and standard-sized refrigerator if you want to do your own cooking or storing of food. Bathroom was clean, though I cannot understand why someone would put the shower nozzle facing opposite the door, so the second you turn it on you are already spraying water all over the floor of the bathroom.... Lots of outlets in rooms and common areas, hooray! Bring your own adaptor if you don't have European devices. But the bedroom outlets also have a second USB-only outlet, which is dope, because the other outlet near your bed has to be shared with your reading light and whatever other thing you're trying to plug in, so you can't charge two things at once unless you're fine doing it in the dark. My big complaint is laundry: you're not allowed to do your own even though there are multiple machines (and even though it would have been far more convenient for me to do laundry in the middle of the night instead of having to entrust my clothes to someone else), and 10 euro is waaaaaaay too much. My clothes were still damp when I got them back (I guess because I asked for them instead of waiting to just be handed them? But it had been like eight hours and I wanted to sleep and they had my pajamas? So....?), so I had to spread them all around my room and felt like a jerk to my roommates for doing so. I ended up with someone else's undies and lost some of my own, which sucks when you're traveling because that's not something you want to run low on, and it also sucks because I really liked that pair in particular and also because I'm not trying to spend unnecessary extra money on something like undies and also I don't like thinking about how SOME STRANGER HAS MY UNDERWEAR. *shudders* But still, I unreservedly recommend this place--just, if you're traveling to lots of places, do your laundry before and after your Milan stop.

I wouldn't call this a youth hostel -I stayed four nights with my 22 year old son and most of the…read moreguests were 30 or over. Couples, singles, only one family with small children and quite a few 50+ travelers. Lots of Italians but a variety of languages. It's not "close" to the airport- 15-20 minute drive (we rented a car), probably 45 minutes plus by bus. Clean, comfortable beds, has a kitchen you can cook in (no oven) but cook before 7 pm or there won't be room. Our last night some idiots burned what they were cooking and the smoke alarm tripped a fire alarm for the entire building at 8 pm. The idiots in the kitchen just laughed. Not pleasant to say the least. The "breakfast " is: coffee, white bread rolls, croissants (known as brioche in Bergamo), plain yogurt, sliced cheese (bland), sliced ham, butter, granola, choc. cereal, cornflakes, two kinds of jam, honey, chocolate spread and juice. There's milk and soy drink. No fruit. No vegetables. No whole wheat bread or toaster. No hot cereal or eggs. Good value for money and very helpful staff! You can buy a 24 hour bus ticket for Bergamo only (which includes the funicular) at the front desk which is a good idea to explore Citta Alta. There was hot water and good water pressure and the towels are large enough to cover a person who is 180 cms tall (about 5 ft, 10 inches). I took off a star because even though I asked for two twin beds (and received an email confirmation that my request was received) we had a double bed the first night. We were moved to a room with three single beds for the rest of the time but one bed had to be moved away from the wall in order to open the door to the room! Also it was too hot!! Which is clearly better than too cold in a mountain town in Northern Italy in February but still was a little dehydrating.

This youth hostel is a part of the international youth hostel association, and is close to the Orio…read moreal Serio Airport, where you can get cheap Ryanair flights. Bergamo is a nice town to stay and explore, but you can also catch a bus to Milan. The hostel is basic, but located on the side of the mountain with a nice view over the town. There's a laundry, dining room, TV and conference room, and all the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. Prices are around 17 - 3 Euros depending on what type of room you're after. Reception is great - they'll answer all your questions.

Very comfortable hostel in a quiet and ancient property of XIV, affordable prices (15/30 €) and…read morevery kind staff. I slept here some nights and I will sure be back, it is close from Milan and from malpensa by car and by train too (1h). The around area has interesting sites to visit.

The reason that this place gets two stars is how they handled the pricing. We booked a night for…read morethree people and we were given a price of 12 euros per person but we were charged 13 euros on top of that when we got there. The place was liveable and you can buy beers for relatively cheap. (2.50) for a large

The worst costumer service ever. The staff are in a dead end job and take out their impotence on…read morethe guests. This hostel also nickle and dimes the guests with extra fees. Do not stay here. There are also bed bugs everywhere. If I could give a negative rating I would!

I stayed here for 3 nights in the summer of 2002. My travelmate and I were trying to shake off a…read morebad experience in Milan, and we had a preternatural belief that Lake Como was the perfect place. I don't recall how we found the listing, nor can I find a website for it, but I cannot say enough about this place. Describing it to people always leaves me sheepish because it inevitably sounds like I'm recounting an awesome dream. This place is part hostel, part music venue, part restaurant. part beach club, and part bar. Yes, I'm serious. My best friend and I would sleep in entirely comfortable, simple accommodations upstairs, and then upon waking, we'd spend the day jumping on the trampoline, floating in the lake, eating pizza [they had a pizza oven, of course], and sipping inexpensive cocktails. It happened that our stay coincided with the World Cup, so my soccer-fanatic travelmate could sit and watch the games on the big screen in the bar/music venue/restaurant. Honestly, that's how we spent 3 days. The hostel accommodations were entirely no-frills, but they were clean, comfortable, safe, and reasonably priced. (We slept with the windows open to capture the wonderful breeze off the lake, and one more we woke up to find a little lizard taking a snooze on an empty beer bottle that we'd left on the floor the night before. We named her Liz. I told the manager about the lizard and he seemed really embarrassed. Unduly so-- it just added to the charm of the place. And I'm not a nature girl!) The staff was unbelievably warm and friendly, and they encouraged us to relax and just have fun. There was a sense of "nothing must, anything can", and "il dolce di far niente"-- quite a departure from Milan and Rome. If I find myself back in Como, and I can't score a room in George Clooney's villa, I plan on staying at La Vespa again, even if my youth hostel days are long gone. Haters gonna hate, but there's something ecstatic about jumping on a trampoline with Lake Como and the Alps as a backdrop, waiting for your pizza to be baked.

I booked this hostel during my stay in the Lake Como area. The walk from the train station to the…read morehostel was only a 10-12 minute walk, and if your stop is at the end of the train stop called Como, you will be walking in a lovely stretch of the street overlooking the lake and restaurants! The check-in process was fast, and the staff at the front was super friendly. The vibe of this hostel is amazing. I love the whole setup, and it's conveniently located in the central area for shopping, eating/ coffee shops, and boat tours. The hostel's outdoor bar/patio area is excellent for hanging out with friends and people-watching. The staff offers food and good selections of drinks during your stay for purchase. (The bar is open 24/7!). I booked a six-bedroom dorm style for females only, and the whole dorm was clean; the beds were sturdy and beautifully painted with bright yellow color. The view from my dorm overlooked the other outdoor patio area--it would be a great spot to chill in hammocks and chairs if the weather was nice (during my stay, the weather was rainy/gloomy). Since I came during the weekend, there was an event at this hostel every night, which allowed me to interact with other groups or solo travelers from all over Europe who were also in Lake Como for a weekend getaway. I highly recommend this hostel to those looking for a hostel that is safe, clean, and fully staffed with people who genuinely love meeting new travelers and helping them when needed. I had the best time here during my stay in Lake Como. I would come back here and stay in the future if I revisit Lake Como.

I arranged luggage storage at Ostello Bello through Bounce and it was such a convenient service to…read morestart out our vacation in Lake Como. We needed a place to store our bags until our AirBnB check-in, and we wanted to explore Como town unencumbered. Ostello Bello is just a short walk from the train and was easy to get to. I can really only speak to my experience in the lobby and my interactions with the staff, but the vibes upon walking in were really great - good tunes and lively atmosphere. Our bags were quickly checked in and secured, and we were on our way! It was just as easy to collect them a few hours later. The staff also went above and beyond in helping us arrange a taxi to our AirBnB. I can't say enough about how lovely and helpful they were! Although this is a hostel, you can book a private room at a very affordable rate. I would definitely recommend this place as an option for young people traveling on a budget or looking to make some new friends. It seemed like there were lots of activities for people looking to socialize. The location of the hostel is also great, close to transportation as well as a market right next door. I would definitely use the luggage storage service again and maybe next time stay for a drink at the bar!