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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.

the staff is great, the breakfast is also, I met a lot of cool people there, I would definitely go again ^^

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8.5
Very good
1,615 reviews
Price from
€ 29.94
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.

I arrived at night around 9:30 pm and the staff was very nice when receiving me. They explained everything to me. The location is very nice, it has a delicious restaurant right in front and a bus stop very close as well. The bed was really comfortable. Breakfast was amazing as well, the bathroom was clean, and again the staff was helpful and nice :)

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8.9
Fabulous
2,433 reviews
Price from
€ 48
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.

Everything was great ! The room, the bed, the cleanliness, the placement of the hostel, the terrace, etc. The staff was friendly and the check-in and check-out processes went smooth. They also provide towels, while not all hostels do. Great value for your money !

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8.7
Fabulous
10,079 reviews
Price from
€ 35.60
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.

The staff were really friendly, rooms were super clean, spacious shower and the locker was soo big, I could easily fit in all my belongings when I go out.

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8.7
Fabulous
436 reviews
Price from
€ 42
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.

We enjoy our stay in here the location is the best and the room was nice, the hostel looks clean

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6.5
Review score
1,622 reviews
Price from
€ 38.50
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.
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  • Avg. price/night: € 116.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,433 reviews
    Every single thing! The location, vibe, working people, dormitories, bathrooms,common room.. I has such an amazing two nights in here, in 8 people niced dormitory. They have lockers but they are small not able to put your luggages so better to have locks on your luggage. I have met amazing people in here and everybody was amazing funny and kind. Never used any public transportation even central station is 17 mins walk. Place is safe and amazing. Definetely will say again! Thanks for everyone !
    Yağmur
    Solo traveller
  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 436 reviews
    Clean rooms and nice and helpful personnel. Special thanks to the reception man I had to stay in both sides of the building (one oriented to their and one to the road) but I didn't have any issues with outside noise anyhow. The hostel offers a good friendly environment so it's good if you want to get to know your fellow travellers-roommates. For info, towels are handed on extra charge, so it's better to bring your own if you want to save on your budget. I would recommend it for low budget solo travelling.
    Maragkoudakis-Vasilakis
    Solo traveller
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10,077 reviews
    Best hostel experience I had. Clean and comfortable, super nice working spaces , beautiful garden , polite stuff and good location. Felt like home.
    Vasileios
    Solo traveller
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,615 reviews
    The hostel is located in a great location near the center and not far from the beautiful Basilica of San Francesco. The accommodation is clean, functionally furnished and providing great comfort and a friendly atmosphere. The breakfast is very nice, there is options for vegetarians and vegans. The staff is very nice, helpful and always in a great mood. Thanks to all of this my daughter and me enjoyed our staying in Bologna very much. I highly recommend this hostel!
    Ludmila
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10,077 reviews
    One of the best hostels I've stated at. Clean, quiet & a separate bar/cafe area with a great outdoor chill space. Great staff. I recommend it fully.
    Tatyana
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 116.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,433 reviews
    The hostel is very much a boutique hostel. The room (6 bed dorm) was very spacious and allowed for privacy. Communication was great, they were preparing for a busy summer season, so we had some special instructions that were well thought out and explained to us. Good to see the property is being looked after. Bologna is not a cheap city, accommodation or food wise, but I consider the hostel good value for money. They also prepared a nice dinner get together for the guests that everyone seemed to enjoy.
    Michelle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 147
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 316 reviews
    We loved our stopover here , it was perfect , very comfortable, with a few special touches . Great location. We loved its proximity to a place where we could park our van safety and cheaply , while we had a night away from it
    Christine Jannelle
    Young couple
  • 6.5
    Scored 6.5
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,622 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 116.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,433 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: € 116.02
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,433 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 traveller

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